It's Official: The Biggest Anime Episode of 2025 Belongs to Dragon Ball Daima

Dragon Ball DAIMA has been breaking records and topping charts ever since it began 2 weeks ago, and now the series has yet another impressive achievement under its belt. With the Z Fighter's journey nearing its end, fans can look back on it later and realize how incredibly successful the anime was.

Episode #19 of Dragon Ball DAIMA, titled "Betrayal," was one of the most explosive episodes in the series so far, quickly going viral numerous times due to the unexpected plot twist and incredible transformations of two main characters. The episode peaked at an outstanding debut score of 9.9 on IMDb, marking it the highest debut of any anime this year. It currently holds the title of the highest-rated episode from any form of media in 2025. The level of praise is awe-inspiring when considering the previous episode had a rating of 9.4, making this achievement even more noteworthy.

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"Betrayal" Is Regarded As The Series' Best So Far

Although the rating eventually evened out to 9.6 as more people reviewed the episode, it still remains one of the highest ratings for any Dragon Ball episode before it and is the most popular airing of Dragon Ball DAIMA to date. Notably, the episode achieved this impressive rating despite receiving over 10,000 reviews, compared to the typical 3,000 to 4,000 reviews for most other episodes. This increase in the level of engagement from the fanbase on the platform shows just how phenomenal "Betrayal" was, even taking over the surprise reveal of Super Saiyan 4 confirmed to be canon.

Goku as seen in DAIMA holding his power pole in his hands. Behind him, a street of the Demon Realm can be seen.

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One of the standout moments of the episode occurred when Glorio made the shocking decision to betray Dr. Arinsu, followed by the Z Fighters' regaining their adult forms. This served as a clear signal that the series was nearing its end, building up to the intense climax of the battle against Gomah. However, what truly left everyone stunned and made this episode unforgettable was when Vegeta transformed into Super Saiyan 3, a form he's been struggling with in the past. Goku going Super Saiyan 4 in his adult form was also an amazing moment that showcased the transformation's destructive capabilities.

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With the final episode of Dragon Ball DAIMA almost here, fans can hope for something even better than episode #19. The conclusion to the fight and how the main characters prevail could prove to achieve even greater heights than "Betrayal," and depending on whether the series decides to resolve the few open threads, this finale could prove to be an incredible ending to some of the best content the franchise has seen in years.