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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

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Son Goku stands in his Super Saiyan 3 transformation. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" concluded on March 1, a year from Akira Toriyama's, the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, passing with 20 episodes. (Funimation under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ a heartfelt ending to the action packed series

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 3, 2025

The latest series from the “Dragon Ball” franchise, “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” has come to a satisfying end. The 20-episode series carried the best parts of the franchise.  The season finale of “Dragon Ball DAIMA” released Friday marking a full...

Son Goku fires a Kamehameha wave while in his Super Saiyan transformation. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" is set to conclude Feb. 28 and is the last work of the franchise's creator Akira Toriyama." (Crunchyroll under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ represents the best of ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 2, 2025

Since the series’ release in October 2024, “Dragon Ball DAIMA” has ensnared the attention of many fans of the franchise who eagerly await the final four episodes of the season.  Currently in the story, the main crew of Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo,...

Son Goku stands confidently in Super Saiyan after successfully blocking an attack. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" released this past Friday with astounding visuals and story elements. (Crunchyroll under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball: DAIMA’ blows away all expectations

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 14, 2024

The “Dragon Ball” anime finally returns after six long years and graces the fans with astounding animations and shocking revelations.  Released last Friday, “Dragon Ball DAIMA” is the newest addition to the “Dragon Ball” series and the...

Super Saiyan 4 Goku prepares to fire his x10 Kamehameha wave as electricity crackles around him. The new trailer for "Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO" showcases characters from the "Dragon Ball GT" series. (Bandai Namco Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’ builds excitement with ‘GT’ characters

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | September 20, 2024

The best “Dragon Ball” game of our generation is right around the corner, and with the recent announcement of “GT” characters included in the game, excitement for “Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO” has never been higher.  On Sept. 12, a trailer...

Game character Vegeta floats in the sky as an explosion takes place below him. The new trailer for "Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero" anticipates new attacks and characters to fight. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Sparking Zero,’ best Dragon Ball game ever

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 15, 2024

With the release of yet another trailer for the next big Dragon Ball game, “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero,” more details have come to light about what to expect from the game on its release.  The newest trailer, known as “Rivals,” premiered...

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