The fandom surrounding the creative works of Akira Toriyama has recently produced an exciting new project: Dragon Ball Daima. The YouTube channel Matsumori, renowned for creating illustrations and animated videos inspired by contemporary films, has presented a new take on this beloved franchise with an 8-bit gaming aesthetic.
8-bit games are electronic games developed and popularized in the 1980s and early 1990s, utilizing game consoles or personal computers capable of processing 8-bit data. These games are characterized by pixel art, which uses small squares of color to create images. Iconic platforms like the Atari 7800 and the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) were among the first to offer these gaming experiences.
Matsumori has produced incredible works inspired by various anime series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, Mashle, Bang Bang Born, and many more.
Now, the successful YouTube channel Matsumori has showcased the complete opening segment of Dragon Ball Daima in a fresh style.
Notably, the sound quality also aligns perfectly with the nostalgic essence of gaming from the 80s and early 90s.
Although this video features fewer details and a more limited color palette, its unique charm lies in its retro artistic presentation. The 8-bit game style is considered a classic in the gaming industry, forming the foundation for the development of subsequent gaming genres.
After watching the 8-bit Dragon Ball Daima video, fans commented:
“This makes me feel like I’m back in the late 90s and early 2000s, playing Dragon Ball games on my Gameboy Color.”
“The opening segment of Dragon Ball Daima in 8-bit is so unbelievable, with graphics that seem to take us back to the 80s, and it’s absolutely fantastic,” added another viewer.
