The moment Goku released the Kamehameha wave from there, it was exactly the same as the one on the cover of the Weekly Shonen Jump! Despite the fact that this pose was shown for only a fleeting moment, social media was flooded with joyous comments like, "It looks just like the Kamehameha from the Jump cover," "It was so similar to the single illustration Toriyama-san used to draw," "The stance is so familiar, it brings tears to my eyes," "Everything is so divine, I'm about to cry. To see the Kamehameha from that angle again is incredible," and "The composition of the Kamehameha, the focus lines, etc., show such respect for Akira Toriyama-sensei that it's beyond emotional; it's the absolute best."

This sense of homage wasn't limited to just this scene. Scenes reminiscent of when Goku fought the original Piccolo or when Trunks first transformed into a Super Saiyan in the gravity chamber with "that line" were scattered throughout, allowing fans to feel a sense of nostalgia.

The final episode of "Dragon Ball Daima" happened to air on the anniversary of the late Akira Toriyama's passing. On social media, messages of gratitude poured in, with comments like "I'm engraving Toriyama-sensei's last Dragon Ball into my memory" and "Just watching Dragon Ball makes me cry and want to say thank you to Toriyama-sensei." At one point, "Toriyama-sensei" even trended.

The anime "Dragon Ball Daima" is a completely new series created by the late Akira Toriyama, who was responsible for the original story and character design. In 2024, "Dragon Ball" celebrated its 40th anniversary. The series has been a massive hit, with over 260 million copies sold worldwide. Numerous anime series such as "Z," "GT," "Z Kai," and "Super" have been produced, along with over 20 theatrical releases. It has also been adapted into a multitude of game series.

Episode 20: "Limit Breaker"
[Synopsis]
Returning to his original form, Goku finally surpasses his limits! In a battle that pushes everyone to their limits, they join forces to take down the mighty Giant Gomer, who revives time and again thanks to the power of the Third Eye. The intense battle unfolds as they fight together in an epic showdown!

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