Dragon Ball DAIMA, one of the most talked-about anime of 2024 and 2025, continues to make waves following its emotional debut and conclusion. As the final work from legendary creator Akira Toriyama, who sadly passed away earlier this year, the anime stands as a powerful sendoff for the franchise’s visionary.
Now, Dragon Ball DAIMA is making headlines again after earning a nomination at the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025. The event, which celebrates favorite movies, TV shows, music, and pop culture moments among young audiences, will air at 8 p.m. on June 21, 2025.
The Only Anime Among Western Favorites
In the “Favorite Cartoon” category, Dragon Ball DAIMA stands out as the only anime included in a list filled with popular Western series. Other nominees include SpongeBob SquarePants, Teen Titans Go!, and Monster High. Despite the anime-inspired style of Teen Titans Go!, DAIMA is the only title officially recognized as anime.
This has surprised fans, especially considering the recent success of other anime like Solo Leveling, which had a major impact in 2024 and 2025. While the Kids’ Choice Awards focus on younger viewers, the inclusion of mature titles like The Simpsons makes the absence of other hit anime harder to explain.
Dragon Ball’s Lasting Appeal
One reason for Dragon Ball DAIMA’s nomination may be the franchise’s wide generational appeal. With a legacy dating back decades, Dragon Ball remains one of the most recognizable anime properties in the world. Its latest series, DAIMA, brought back fan-favorite characters in a new adventure while honoring the spirit of the original.
Where to Watch
For fans wanting to relive the series or watch it for the first time, Dragon Ball DAIMA is now available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll.
With the Kids’ Choice Awards just weeks away, fans are eager to see if DAIMA will take home the win. Either way, its presence on the list is a clear sign of anime’s growing popularity among global audiences.