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Gohan's Absence Frustrates Fans in Dragon Ball Daima

9/30/2025

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Gohan is conspicuously absent from Dragon Ball Daima during the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Akira Toriyama drafted a 'mini' Gohan design that was ultimately unused.
Gohan appears in Episode 1 flashbacks, recalling battles with Super Buu.
Goku attributes Gohan's absence to studying, a line fans found frustrating.
Critics say the decision harms integrity, noting Videl's absence and Hercule Satan's inclusion.

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Story summary

Gohan is conspicuously absent from Dragon Ball Daima during the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Akira Toriyama drafted a 'mini' Gohan design that was ultimately unused.
Gohan appears in Episode 1 flashbacks, recalling battles with Super Buu.
Goku attributes Gohan's absence to studying, a line fans found frustrating.
Critics say the decision harms integrity, noting Videl's absence and Hercule Satan's inclusion.