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Dragon Ball Superwas one of the most popular anime ever, bringing the adventures of Goku and friends back to screens around the world for the first time in years. While the anime ended on a particularly epic note, there’s lots more material left for the series to adapt, so fans can’t help but wonder: willDragon Ball Superever return?
Most Recent Dragon Ball Super News
Akira Toriyama’s Passing Disrupted Dragon Ball Plans
When it comes to recentDragon Ballnews, the big headline remainsthe passing of Akira Toriyama. When Toriyama died on June 05, 2025, theDragon Ball Supermanga,which he worked on alongside artist Toyotarou, was put on an indefinite hiatus following the next chapter’s release. The manga had just finished adapting its own version of theSuper Heromovie, and was preparing to start a new arc, believed by many fans to focus on Frieza and his mysterious new form, Black Frieza.
While there have been indications that the manga will continue at some point, it’s currently unknown how long it will remain on hiatus, and who will take over Toriyama’s role as writer. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but given the series' timeline quickly approaching the end ofDragon Ball Z, it appears as though the Black Frieza saga could beDragon Ball Super’s last, something that seems even more likely with Toriyama’s passing.
More Dragon Ball Super Hasn’t Been Confirmed
The Hit Series Has Not Yet Been Confirmed for a Continuation
It’s important to be aware thatthere is no official confirmation of a continuation ofDragon Ball Super’s anime. There have been persistent rumors in 2023 and 2024 about the series coming back, but nothing has been publicly stated. As noted above, theDragon Ball Supermanga is currently on an indefinite hiatus following the passing of Akira Toriyama. GivenDragon Ball’s popularity, many fans expectSuperto return to adapt the remaining manga arcs. It’s possible that the anime will wait for the manga to conclude before adapting any further material, which would mean a fairly long wait.
In the meantime, fans can look forward toDragon Ball DAIMA, which is set for release in Fall 2024.DAIMAwas worked on heavily by Toriyama before his passing, making this anime series his final gift to fans. It’s unlikely that any news about a potential return ofDragon Ball Superwill be made public beforeDAIMAdebuts, however, so as not to distract from the new series.
The Characters of a Continued Dragon Ball Super
Goku and Friends Return, with New Allies and Enemies
Needless to say, any continuation ofDragon Ball Superwill see all of fans' favorite Z Fighters make a return. They will also have new villains to face, such as the ancient magician Moro, the revenge-driven Granolah, and the Heeters, a family of planet dealers who worked with Frieza in the past. Included among their number is Gas, an incredibly powerful warrior whose skills will put Goku and Vegeta’s power to the test. Even Frieza himself will make an appearance, wielding new power that dwarfs what Goku and Vegeta are capable of.
There won’t just be new enemies, however. Fans can expect to see Broly taking on a slightly larger role, now living on Beerus' world, as seen inDragon Ball Super: Super Hero. A special flashback offers fans some time with Goku’s father, Bardock, during his heyday. And, of course, it just wouldn’t beDragon Ballwithout taking some of those villains and turning them into new friends. The series will even introduce a new wish-granting dragon for the first time in years!
The Story of a Continued Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Super Could Adapt New Manga Arcs and Films
While theDragon Ball Superanime ended with the Tournament of Power, theDragon Ball Supermanga, which began as an adaptation of the anime, continued on. Fans can look forward to at least two never-before-animated story arcs: The Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga and the Granolah the Survivor Saga.
The Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga focuses on a villain known as Moro, an ancient magician held captive by the Galactic Patrol who escapes in a prison break. Moro is a very different sort of villain than the type that Goku usually faces, forcing the team to strategize and adapt in new ways. The story reveals some surprising new details about Buu, as well as revelations about the Angels like Whis. Goku will also demonstrate some amazing new powers in this arc, cementing it as a fan-favorite.
The Granolah the Survivor Saga focuses on Granolah, a renegade bounty hunter working with the Heeters who has a grudge against the Saiyans and aims to become the strongest in the universe, making him a natural adversary for Goku. Granolah’s motivations are sympathetic, but his grudge drives him to some regrettable actions. Can Granolah let his desire for vengeance go before it destroys him?
Dragon Ball’s Unbeatable Villain is Super’s Version of Vegeta
Granolah, the seemingly unbeatable villain Goku and Vegeta are currently facing off against in Dragon Ball Super, could be the series' new Vegeta!
Additionally, the return ofDragon Ball Supercould adapt the stories of the two recent movies,Dragon Ball Super: BrolyandDragon Ball Super: Super Hero, in the same way that the series previously adaptedBattle of GodsandResurrection ‘F’. Such an adaptation ofSuper Heromight be particularly interesting, since it was animated in CGI originally. TheDragon Ball Supermanga does include some new content related to theSuper Herostory arc, ensuring that any such adaptation will be more than a simple rehashing of the movie.
Why Dragon Ball Super’s Anime Is Taking So Long To Return
Given that nothing official is known aboutDragon Ball Super’sanime return, it’s tempting for fans to wonder what’s taking the series so long.Dragon Ballis intensely popular, and thoughDaimalooks promising to manyDragon Ballfans, there is still an intense desire to seeDragon BallSuper’smanga adapted. There could be a myriad number of reasons why the manga’s past few arcs have yet to be adapted, but looking closely, it’s likely to be a combination of factors.
One of the biggest reasons for Toei to wait is to avoid backlash.Dragon BallSuper’sanime may be fondly remembered by many fans now, but it would be an understatement to say that the series' debut was divisive. The first two arcs adaptingBattle of GodsandResurrection Fwere plagued with poor animation and other production issues that were difficult to ignore. Given this, it would make sense for Toei to hold off onDragon Ball Superuntil they can devote the right amount of resources to it.
Another factor that could have heldDragon Ball Super’sanime back from returning is that Toei may have wanted to wait for more manga to adapt.Dragon Ball Super’s manga is on a monthly schedule and has only completed three arcs since the original anime’s ending. With one of those arcs being its own adaptation ofSuper Hero, it could be that Toei wants a little more manga to go off before starting a new anime. Current trends in anime havemoved away from filler afterDemon Slayer’ssuccess, so that could also be a factor.
“Warped Justice”: One Dragon Ball Super Quote Proves How The Series Actually Improved On Z
An interview with Toyotaro and Toriyama showed how different Dragon Ball Super’s villains were from their predecessors in Dragon Ball Z.
While it’s understandable that fans want to see the remainder ofDragon Ball Superanimated, it seems like it will be a while before there are any new developments on that front. Most fans seem to believe that the yet-to-be-adapted material will be adapted at some point, if for no other reason thanDragon Ball’s absurd level of popularity, so it may just be a matter of waiting before the series returns.Dragon Ball Supermay yet come back one day, but for now, at least, no one knows when that day will come.
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Dragon Ball Super is an anime series set after Majin Buu’s defeat. It follows Son Goku, now a radish farmer, as peace prevails until Beerus, the God of Destruction, appears. Seeking to challenge a legendary warrior, the series revisits events from two Dragon Ball Z films before exploring alternate universes.
