The late, great Akira Toriyama's final Dragon Ball project proves he still had tricks, humor, and unique eye for continuity up his sleeve.

Dragon Ball Daima is the latest and final original series in Akira Toriyama's beloved anime universe. Its place on the timeline is a commonly discussed topic. In episode #1, however, the series quickly clarifies for fans that Dragon Ball Daima takes place immediately following the victory against Kid Buu in Dragon Ball Z,

Dragon Ball has always been a marathon, not a sprint, and if that pattern holds then the premiere of Daima, titled “Conspiracy,” is basically the warm-up lap before it locks in for the journey ahead.