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AMBot | 08/10/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
"Dragon Ball DAIMA" has a fixed date for its German TV premiere: The 20-episode anime series starts on August 28, 2026, with German dubbing on the channel TOGGO plus. This marks the return of the "Dragon Ball" franchise to local free TV nearly two years after its initial Japanese broadcast – and with a title that holds special significance for many fans: "Dragon Ball DAIMA" is considered the last major anime project in which creator Akira Toriyama personally participated. The manga artist, who passed away in 2024, was responsible for, among other things, the concept, story, and character designs of the series.
According to RTL, a special programming event is planned for the premiere; subsequently, the series will air Monday through Friday at 9:15 PM on TOGGO plus's anime slot. The total of 20 episodes will be broadcast over approximately four weeks. A broadcast on the main channel SUPER RTL is not currently planned. TOGGO plus is a free-to-air timeshift channel that rebroadcasts the TOGGO program from SUPER RTL with a delay; the channel's anime lineup also includes series such as "Pokémon Horizons" and "Beyblade X".
All episodes will also be available on demand starting September 25, 2026 – both in the TOGGO app and on the streaming service RTL+. Those who want to watch the series in advance can do so today: The VoD providers ADN, Crunchyroll, and Netflix offer "Dragon Ball DAIMA" in the original Japanese audio with German subtitles.
In Japan, the series premiered on October 11, 2024, on Fuji TV and concluded there on February 28, 2025. Direction was handled by Aya Komaki, who previously worked as an assistant director on "One Piece"; the series was produced at Studio TMS Entertainment. The plot picks up after the events of "Dragon Ball Z": Goku and his companions enjoy a peaceful life until the inhabitants of the Demon Realm, Gomah and Degesu, perceive the growing strength of the Z Fighters as a threat. Gomah uses the Dragon Balls to transform the heroes into children. In search of a solution, Goku and the Supreme Kai travel to the mysterious "Demon Realm," where they encounter the enigmatic Majin Glorio, who seems closely connected to the incident. Throughout the adventure across the three worlds of the Demon Realm, they must face, among others, the powerful guardians known as Tamagami, who watch over the individual Dragon Balls of this world.
The broadcast is part of a comprehensive expansion of the RTL Group's anime engagement: As early as July, the company announced that RTL Consumer Products would take over the marketing of the "Dragon Ball" brand in German-speaking regions. A 360-degree strategy is planned, encompassing television, streaming, digital offerings, and retail partnerships. Beate Mitschke, Vice President Franchise & Product Development at RTL Consumer Products, described "Dragon Ball" as one of the most iconic anime brands of all time; Ryuji Kochi, President of Toei Animation Europe, expressed confidence that the new partner would successfully further develop the brand in Germany. The streaming service RTL+ had recently expanded its anime offering with series such as "Demon Slayer," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Attack on Titan," and "Hunter x Hunter."
According to RTL, a special programming event is planned for the premiere; subsequently, the series will air Monday through Friday at 9:15 PM on TOGGO plus's anime slot. The total of 20 episodes will be broadcast over approximately four weeks. A broadcast on the main channel SUPER RTL is not currently planned. TOGGO plus is a free-to-air timeshift channel that rebroadcasts the TOGGO program from SUPER RTL with a delay; the channel's anime lineup also includes series such as "Pokémon Horizons" and "Beyblade X".
All episodes will also be available on demand starting September 25, 2026 – both in the TOGGO app and on the streaming service RTL+. Those who want to watch the series in advance can do so today: The VoD providers ADN, Crunchyroll, and Netflix offer "Dragon Ball DAIMA" in the original Japanese audio with German subtitles.
In Japan, the series premiered on October 11, 2024, on Fuji TV and concluded there on February 28, 2025. Direction was handled by Aya Komaki, who previously worked as an assistant director on "One Piece"; the series was produced at Studio TMS Entertainment. The plot picks up after the events of "Dragon Ball Z": Goku and his companions enjoy a peaceful life until the inhabitants of the Demon Realm, Gomah and Degesu, perceive the growing strength of the Z Fighters as a threat. Gomah uses the Dragon Balls to transform the heroes into children. In search of a solution, Goku and the Supreme Kai travel to the mysterious "Demon Realm," where they encounter the enigmatic Majin Glorio, who seems closely connected to the incident. Throughout the adventure across the three worlds of the Demon Realm, they must face, among others, the powerful guardians known as Tamagami, who watch over the individual Dragon Balls of this world.
The broadcast is part of a comprehensive expansion of the RTL Group's anime engagement: As early as July, the company announced that RTL Consumer Products would take over the marketing of the "Dragon Ball" brand in German-speaking regions. A 360-degree strategy is planned, encompassing television, streaming, digital offerings, and retail partnerships. Beate Mitschke, Vice President Franchise & Product Development at RTL Consumer Products, described "Dragon Ball" as one of the most iconic anime brands of all time; Ryuji Kochi, President of Toei Animation Europe, expressed confidence that the new partner would successfully further develop the brand in Germany. The streaming service RTL+ had recently expanded its anime offering with series such as "Demon Slayer," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Attack on Titan," and "Hunter x Hunter."
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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