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The final Dragon Ball anime series by the late Akira Toriyama is nearly over. Dragon Ball Daima's English dub, which premiered on Jan. 10, 2025, will soon end with a special one-hour airing exclusive to Crunchyroll.

Via a press release, following the highly anticipated release of Dragon Ball Daima Episode 18, which featured a shocking transformation for Goku (Mini), Crunchyroll has announced a special back-to-back release of the show's final two episodes. Episodes 19 and 20 of Dragon Ball Daima will premiere on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 1.30 p.m. Pt. While Daima is available on multiple streaming services, the English dub headlined by Stephanie Nadolny's long-awaited return as Kid Goku is currently exclusive to Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll Announces Exclusive 1-Hour Premiere of Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Finale Image via Toei Animation

The final two episodes of Dragon Ball Daima, which initially premiered in late February, revolved around the epic battle for the Demon Realm between Goku and King Gomah.

The Dragon Ball series has built its combat from the level of martial arts battles to that of cosmic, multiversal tournaments. There are a lot of differences and changes made to the combat, but the basic unit seems to remain constant.

Ki, the fundamental unit of energy that Goku learns about as a kid under Master Roshi, is the same energy that transforms into other forms and is the reason for the strength of most of the powerful beings in the universe.

Whis and Beerus are the cosmic entities that Goku and the Z fighters have been in contact with the most, and being an Angel and a God of Destruction, they still use Ki extensively. But it is always for physical enhancements. What if someone used Ki to increase their intelligence? What if it were a villain?

Ki is the basis of all evolution in the Dragon Ball verse...

Recently at Puerto Rico Comic-Con, veteran voice actor Chris Sabat, known for his English dub roles as Vegeta, Piccolo, Yamcha, Shenron, and numerous other Dragon Ball characters, gave fans a glimpse of Vegeta's potential future in Dragon Ball Super.

Christopher Sabat, the English voice of Vegeta, gives a glimpse of Ultra Ego Vegeta’s dub.

Dragon Ball Super fans have officially been treated to Ultra Ego Vegeta’s voice for the first time by way of an exclusive performance by Vegeta’s English Va, Christopher Sabat.

Legendary English voice actor Sabat has had his hand all over the Dragon Ball franchise. Starting with his work on Dragon Ball Z, Sabat has voiced multiple Dragon Ball characters (often at the same time), from Piccolo, to Yamcha, Shenron and, of course, Vegeta. Most recently, Sabat dubbed the English voices of adult Vegeta, adult Yamcha and Shenron in the latest Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball Daima. Dragon Ball Daima was embraced by critics for its beautiful animation and more lighthearted adventure storyline akin to that of Og Dragon Ball, but many in the fandom criticized it out of their desire to see the Dragon Ball Super anime return instead. Now, 7 years after Dragon Ball Super’s ending in...

Toyotarou, the artist and presumed new writer of Dragon Ball Super, continues to honor Akira Toriyama's legacy by illustrating brand-new artwork of his most popular characters. This time, Toyotarou drew Goku's first but not forgotten martial arts teacher.

The official Dragon Ball website shared Toyotarou's latest artwork for the April 2025 edition of "Toyotaro Drew It!!" This is a monthly series where Toyotarou draws a memorable character created by Toriyama in his style. Previous editions have featured popular characters from the Dragon Ball series, as well as some of Toriyama's most obscure characters from lesser-known Shonen Jump stories. For April, Toyotarou illustrated Master Roshi in action.

Dragon Ball’s Master Roshi Fights Za Priccio in New Toyotarou Illustration Image via Toyotarou

As longtime Dragon Ball fans know, Master Roshi was Goku's first martial arts teacher in the original anime series from 1986. Despite his old age and perverted nature, Roshi...

Dragon Ball is not just one of the most popular and lucrative anime franchises but also a household name. Generations of kids have grown up imitating the legendary ‘Kamehameha’ in their bedrooms. The latest installment, Dragon Ball Daima, has rejuvenated that sense of adventure that everyone craved from the series for decades.

Daima not only gave fans a hit of nostalgia but also took the franchise to new heights. It’s not just filled with crazy power-ups and back-to-back fights, but also has enough comic sequences and world-building to actually give it depth. And the reason behind its success is none other than Akira Toriyama.

Dragon Ball Daima cannot be compared to other Dragon Ball anime

Dragon Ball Daima is quite unlike most of the other Dragon Ball series. And the biggest factor is that Akira Toriyama‘s involvement with it. The author was only supposed to be a supervisor in the new anime,...

Toriyama’s Dragon Ball stands out as unique because of the immensely distinctive powers and personalities that the major antagonists depict. Of these, Perfect Cell remains one of Dragon Ball’s most iconic villains. Even though he was one of the earlier ones, his massive potential for evolution meant he was a fearsome opponent who would keep pursuing growth and never stop getting stronger.

Cell was at a level that he could take the best from the many entities and adapt that into himself. If Gohan had not unlocked his potential and used Super Saiyan 2 to defeat him, the Earth might have become Cell’s domain.

Cell might be able to use Kaio-Ken, which was unique to Goku

Cell wasn’t just any being; he was carefully created from the DNA of Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Frieza, some of the strongest beings with different racial traits. Cell can naturally perform all their unique techniques.

As the Dragon Ball community continues to mourn the unexpected passing of creator Akira Toriyama, his chosen successor, Toyotarou, has confirmed that the Dragon Ball Super manga will carry on following the release of its latest collected volume.

Speaking of the latest volume, the cover features Orange Piccolo, Beast Gohan, Ultra Instinct Goku, Ultra Ego Vegeta, and Super Saiyan Full Power Broly. Inside its pages, Toyotarou shared, "The characters on the cover of Volume 24 are all in their strongest forms."

He added. "As I said before, I wanted to show the balance of power between all five of them so I drew it this way. I worked harder than ever on this cover, but I don't think I'll be able to spend this much time on another cover in the future. Also, on the back, there is Black Frieza, whose power difference is also a concern."

It looks like the...

Several times a week, the official Akira Toriyama Archive reveals never-before-seen artwork and trivia about Dragon Ball's late creator. Recently, the Archive spotlighted Beerus, a fan-favorite Dragon Ball character.

On April 17, Dragon Ball's official site featured an original illustration of Beerus, the feline God of Destruction who makes his franchise debut in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. The Archive published the image with a comment Toriyama made regarding Beerus' creation. "Humanoids were getting a bit overdone, so I thought this time I'd make Beerus look like a cat," he said. According to the site description, Beerus' overall design was "modeled after Toriyama's own beloved cat." The Toriyama Archive makes each piece of artwork available on Db's website for a limited 24-hour window. However, Cbr readers can check out Beerus' illustration below.

Dragon Ball Releases Akira Toriyama’s Original Artwork of Beerus for Dbz: Battle of Gods Image...

Dragon Ball has been a comfort series for me for a very long time. From a purely Shonen anime that was focused on power scaling and battles, to a more layered and complex series. This happened because of the increase in the focus placed on the characters.

That is why Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is extremely impressive; it brought something special to the table, especially in terms of its emphasis on family. It was a deeper look into the generational series that Dragon Ball has become.

But while the movie gave us a solid Pan moment, by learning to fly out of self-preservation when pushed by Krillin (mother bird move), the manga went and did something that elevated her character tenfold. Instead of flying away from danger, Pan flies into it, showing the courage worthy of a Saiyan warrior.

Pan’s flying scene might be a sign of what...

I miss the days of Dragon Ball Z when every single fight was iconic and memorable. Especially the fight between Piccolo vs Android 17. The way his claws scraped, the tension, the angles, the alien feel Piccolo had made him more than just a side character. Those were Piccolo’s glory days, as he fought on the sidelines with the Saiyans.

Piccolo has slowly been relegated to a more milder role as time passed, becoming a mentor and a spectator in all the major fights. But the one thing that made him iconic is his Namekian identity and the fact that he was someone with a unique heritage as well.

But something’s off in Dragon Ball Super now as they seem to be slowly, subtly, but surely taking our favorite Namekian and…smoothening him out. Piccolo has five fingers now and no sharp nails. Worst of all, his iconic shoulder pads have been reduced.

Dragon Ball is a legacy series, but the world around it has changed in the past few decades. The author of the Dragon Ball Super series, Toyotarou, has never hidden his admiration for Western animation.

In a candid interview, he confessed he’s more inspired by movies than manga, with a particular fondness for Disney, Marvel, and Pixar. This might seem strange, considering the uniqueness of Japanese storytelling, even more so when it is the lead artist of Dragon Ball Super, a tale that is set in its Japanese roots.

But for those who’ve followed the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc closely (more popularly known as the Moro Arc), the Western influences on Toyotarou’s work are apparent in the entire feel and direction of the arc.

The Western influence behind the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc

It is interesting, fascinating even to see the collision of the two worlds in the mainstream entertainment media,...

Og Dragon Ball anime fans would be remiss not to recognize Kame House -- Master Roshi's iconic home base. However, an original draft page from Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga shows that Roshi's house initially had a completely different look.

On April 11, 2025, the Akira Toriyama Archive section of Dragon Ball's official site unveiled a colorized draft of a manga page first published in Weekly Shonen Jump on Oct. 8, 1988. As shown below, the scene showcases Bulma visiting a version of Kame House with teal-colored siding and a black roof. The Archive description highlights Toriyama's unique color choices: "The bright colors used for the Kame House evoke the feeling of a tropical climate, where the fine placement of the shading also perfectly captures the dazzling brightness of the sunlight," the site's author wrote. However, in the Dragon Ball anime adaptation, the house's siding is light pink with a dark red roof.

In the ever-expanding world of Dragon Ball, theories often imagine the return of long-gone villains in new forms. This does work out, as seen by the return of Frieza more than just a single time.

Of the many theories revolving around Dragon Ball Super, there are few that are as compelling as the concept of Goku Black’s rebirth and return. Not to mention, he is bringing along a new ability that can only be called “Dark Instinct.”

Goku Black makes his first appearance in Dbs. | Credit: Toei Animation

After Goku Black’s supposed erasure during the climax of the Future Trunks Saga, the remnants of Zamasu’s consciousness drift across the multiverse. He is to just any mortal but a cosmic being. What if his remnants managed to collide and merge within corrupted strands of time energy?

Dark Instinct: The ultimate antithesis to Ultra Instinct

After being almost completely annihilated,...

Dragon Ball is a legacy series that is famed for its unique and iconic antagonists. Be it Cell, Frieza, or Majin Buu, all of them are extremely unique and stand out from the usual antagonists in the Shonen series. Even after decades of anime, I cannot forget the impact that these characters had.

Of these, there is one villain who once fell to the Super Saiyans but never seems to give up. Be it after he was chopped up by Trunks or defeated by Goku, Frieza always seems to come back.

Frieza from Dragon Ball Z. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Through the multiple revivals, I have seen Frieza evolve into a much higher level being and rival the constant training and progress of the Z fighters. The fearsome thing about the galactic conqueror is that there is no clear limit to his power. And now, it seems that he is going to...

Dragon Ball's long-running "Super Hero" arc is officially coming to an end.

Per the Dragon Ball website, the final chapters in the Dragon Ball manga's ongoing "Super Hero" arc hit store shelves on April 4, 2025, in the form of the series' 24th volume. Also included in Dragon Ball Volume 24 is the previously untold story of what happened in the wake of the battle against the infamous Red Ribbon Army. The series' next arc will begin with Chapter 105, with some even believing that this could see a release sometime this month thanks to the specific wording of a new official ad. Dragon Ball Super illustrator Toyotarou has also confirmed that the manga will continue, presumably under his creative control.

Toyotarou's Dragon Ball Super Officially Farewells the Manga's Super Hero Arc Image via Shueisha

The "Super Hero" arc began in 2023 and put the Red Ribbon Army crime organization front and center. While...

“Can he beat Goku though?” is a classic response to every power-scaling debate in the anime community. Part meme, part truth, as Goku has enjoyed the status of the strongest character in Dragon Ball for decades. Every time he fumbles, fans are only waiting for him to strike back stronger because simply losing isn’t an option for the Saiyan.

Up until the conclusion of Dragon Ball Z, it was clear that Akira Toriyama struggled with having any characters surpass Goku. However, things have changed since the beginning of Dragon Ball Super. The introduction of new characters allowed the creators to challenge the Saiyans in new ways.

Gohan in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero | Credits: Studio Toei Animation

Finally, it might be time for Goku to pass the baton, as Toyotarou shared his thoughts on some of the strongest characters in Super. His words hint towards a future where Goku has been surpassed.

The stage is set for an epic rematch between Black Frieza and the Z-warriors in Dragon Ball Super. However, Goku and Vegeta might not be the strongest fighters of their friend's group.

Toyotarou, Dragon Ball Super’s official artist and presumptive new writer, was interviewed for the April 4, 2025, release of Volume 24. The newly released volume collects the remaining chapters of the manga’s adaptation of the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie from 2022. Most notably, it includes the special one-shot issue released in February 2025 that details the superhero origins of Goten and Trunks, inspired by the late Akira Toriyama.

Dragon Ball Super's Toyotarou Refuses to Confirm Which Character Is Strongest Image via Shueisha Inc.

The official Dragon Ball website interviewed Toyotarou about the release of Volume 24, which features Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo and Broly on the front cover in their strongest forms (so far). Meanwhile, an image of Black...

It's the age-old question that Dragon Ball fans have argued over forever. Who would win in a fight: Goku or Vegeta? The two main characters are among the strongest Saiyans in the Dragon Ball universe and went head-to-head several times, but one of their most impactful conflicts was in the 2022 movie Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. During an interview to promote the tankōbon release of the manga series, creator and writer Toyotarou talked about the duo's fight, which happens during a post-credits scene.

The newest volume of the manga series was released this week, and the franchise's official website unveiled an interview with the artist in which he himself brought up the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. Toyotarou asked if interviewer Maria Makinoever wondered who was the strongest, and she commented about Vegeta defeating Goku in the movie. Toyotarou confirmed it and underscored that Vegeta's victory was decided by Akira Toriyama himself before his death.

Black Frieza is deadset on having his revenge on the Saiyans in the upcoming new story arc for Dragon Ball Super. Toyotarou, series artist and presumptive new writer, teased the triumphant return of arguably the greatest villain of Dragon Ball Z in a new interview for the official Dragon Ball website.

To celebrate the April 4, 2025, release of Dragon Ball Super Volume 24, the official Dragon Ball website arranged an interview with Toyotarou conducted by Japanese idol and Dragon Ball fangirl Maria Makino from the girl group Morning Musume '25. In the interview, Toyotarou confirmed that Dragon Ball Super would continue and that the manga’s adaptation of the 2022 CG-animated movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, is officially over. While Toyotarou didn’t say what the brand-new story arc will be, the surprising appearance of Black Frieza on the back cover of Volume 24 strongly suggests he’ll be the new foe for...

Toyotarou, the artist and potential new writer for Dragon Ball Super, has confirmed that the late Akira Toriyama wanted Vegeta to surpass Goku in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. A recent interview with the manga artist confirmed these details and more on the official Dragon Ball website.

Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 was released in Japan on April 4, 2025. In celebration of the book’s release, the official Dragon Ball website had Toyotarou interviewed by fellow Dragon Ball fan and Japanese idol Maria Makino from the girl group Morning Musume '25. In the interview, Toyotarou let it slip that he’s already drawn material for future volumes of Dragon Ball Super and that the series will soon start a brand-new storyline believed to be the long-awaited "Black Frieza" saga. Additionally, the manga’s adaptation of the 2022 CG-animated movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, was discussed alongside Toriyama’s involvement with both versions of the story.

Toyotarou, the artist behind the Dragon Ball Super manga series, has revealed which Z-warrior is his favorite. In a recent interview, Akira Toriyama’s successor revealed his top three runner-ups from the franchise and more.

In celebration of the release of Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 on April 4, 2025, manga artist Toyotarou was interviewed for the official Dragon Ball website. The interview was conducted by Japanese idol and model Maria Makino of the girl group Morning Musume '25. In the interview, Toyotarou stated that he’s already drawn materials for future volumes of Dragon Ball Super, which will soon move on from the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie arc to a brand-new storyline that’s strongly hinted at being "Black Frieza." Early on, he disclosed which characters from the 40-year-old franchise are his favorites.

Dragon Ball Super's Toyotarou Reveals His Favorite Character – & Confirms Akira Toriyama's Image via Cbr

"If I had to say,...

New chapters of Dragon BallSuper could be coming sooner than anticipated. A brand-new ad for the series is potentially suggesting an early comeback, just as the latest volume release hints at the long-awaited return of Black Frieza.

Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are buzzing over a new ad for Dragon Ball Super featured in Dragon Ball Super Volume 24, which was released in Japan on April 4, 2025. Kami Sama Explorer (@/kamisamaexp) shared an advertisement page for V-Jump magazine highlighting four prominent titles. Top, left to right, are Yu-Gi-Oh! Ocg Stories and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Hero Avan and the Demon King of Hellfire. Bottom, left to right, are Dragon Ball Super and Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. While it may seem like an ordinary ad at first glance, the Japanese text suggests that a new chapter of Dragon Ball Super could be released in late April.

Why Some Fans...

The battle for the Z-warriors is far from over. Toyotarou, the official artist of Dragon Ball Super, has confirmed that the series will continue following Akira Toriyama's death and is already working on future volumes.

To celebrate the release of Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 in Japan, the official Dragon Ball website arranged an interview with Toyotarou conducted by Maria Makino, a 12th-generation member of the Japanese girl group Morning Musume '25. In the interview, Toyotarou briefly spoke about his cover art for Volume 24, which nearly broke the internet after its surprise reveal in early March. Here, Toyotarou confirmed that work on Dragon Ball Super will continue and that he’s already drawn materials for future volumes.

Dragon Ball Super's Toyotarou Confirms New Artwork for Future Manga Release Image via Shueisha Inc.

Near the end of the interview, Makino commented on the Volume 24 cover art drawn by Toyotarou, highlighting...

The world of anime and manga was never the same after Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama died. However, it's pretty safe to say that Toriyama-san's legacy will live on forever, and his fans and pupils will keep the Dragon Ball show going. The Dragon Ball Super manga entered a lengthy hiatus following the author's death, but recently the series returned to a one-shot chapter in which creator and illustrator Toyotarou paid homage to the mangaka.

The illustration celebrating Toriyama's body of work came in some special pages of Dragon Ball Super's chapter #104, titled "The Birth of Saiyaman X." The story focuses on Trunks and his obsession with superheroes. In one of the special pages, Toyotarou illustrated a page populated by several characters created by Akira Toriyama, and the artist didn't limit himself to the Dragon Ball franchise. Goku is right at the center of it, of course, but you...

Toyotarou, the artist behind Dragon Ball Super, has confirmed that the late Akira Toriyama played a crucial role in writing the manga's most recent chapter. This information was revealed in Dragon Ball Super Volume 24, which was recently released in Japan.

The latest Dragon Ball Super collection was released in Japan on April 4, 2025. It featured an unbelievable tribute to Toriyama, who passed away in March 2024, by his protégé, Toyotarou. Volume 24 confirmed that the series is officially finished with its adaptation of the 2022 anime movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, and will start a brand-new story arc -- strongly hinted at being the return of Black Frieza. Considering Toyotarou’s involvement in the Dragon Ball Super manga and overall franchise, and as Toriyama’s hand-picked successor, many believe the upcoming story arc will be under his complete control.

Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104 Was Based on an Original Akira Toriyama Story Toyotaro’s postscript for Dbs vol.

The latest volume of Dragon Ball Super has corrected the appearance of Gohan in his Beast form to match how he looked in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. The new version of Gohan Beast is now in sync with the appearance of his father, Goku, in Ultra Instinct form.

Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 was released in Japan on April 4, 2025. The brand-new printed collection features a moving tribute to the late Akira Toriyama by Toyotarou, who illustrated Dragon Ball Super on Toriyama’s behalf. It also confirmed that the Super Hero arc, which began in 2023 and ended in early 2024, is officially over and will start a new saga. Among the special features, Volume 24 also corrects some visual inconsistencies in its portrayal of Gohan Beast, which went against his appearance in the 2022 anime movie.

New Dragon Ball Super Release Corrects Gohan Beast to Match Ultra Instinct Goku Style Also, for ch.

The newest volume of Dragon Ball Super honors the late Akira Toriyama. Toyotarou, the co-creator of Dragon Ball Super, celebrated his mentor's rich legacy with an incredible illustrated tribute.

Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 went on sale in Japan on April 4, 2025. The newest release collects the remaining chapters of the manga adaptation of the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie from 2022. Chapter 103, released in March 2024, was Toriyama's final chapter before passing away due to a subdural hematoma. Following the first anniversary of Toriyama’s death, Toyotarou honored his fallen mentor with a brand-new illustration featured in Volume 24. Toyotarou’s artwork includes Toriyama’s most popular and niche characters from numerous manga series for Shonen Jump.

New Official Dragon Ball Artwork Is a Major Tribute to a Legendary Creator Toyotaro pays tribute to Toriyama with a beautiful illustration: “Toriyama’s World Forever!!†pic.twitter.com/ZzZSeD9ewu— Hype (@DbsHype...

Dragon Ball Super's adaptation of the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero anime movie is officially over. The manga's latest volume release confirms the series is ready to move on to a new saga, presumably under the complete creative control of Toyotarou.

Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 is officially on sale in Japan as of April 4, 2025 (Jst). The brand-new volume includes Chapters 101-104, concluding the manga's adaptation of the 2022 anime movie. Chapter 104, "The Birth of Saiyaman X," was released this February as a special one-shot issue about Goten and Trunks becoming superheroes like Clean God. In the afterword section of Volume 24, Toyotarou reveals how the one-shot chapter came to be while confirming Dragon Ball Super is moving on to a new story.

Dragon Ball Super's Toyotarou Reveals the End of the Super Hero Anime Movie Arc Dragon Ball Super Afterword from Vol. 24! Toyotaro reveals some Sh arc insights and...

Doesn’t it leave a bad aftertaste when you watch a show that’s pretty compelling, but then you see some characters having it easy in their life while others, whom you might be cheering for, always get the short end of the stick? That’s indeed the case, even with Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series.

No offense, but Goku is undoubtedly the perfect fit for being the main character of the series, and I have several reasons to back up my claim. However, it’s not like I care about Dragon Ball for Goku only. While the series does have a rich cast of characters, how can anyone not love my boy Vegeta?

Vegeta from Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series | Credits: Toei Animation

The guy has been struggling with his receding hairline since he was a kid, and Akira Toriyama still had him face the harder way in life!

Dragon Ball Super fans have finally received good news about the series' future, following the one-shot release of Chapter 104 in February. The upcoming release of Volume 24 strongly indicates that the manga previously written by the late Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou will continue for the foreseeable future.

Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 will be released in Japan on April 4, 2025. As the release date swiftly approaches, new images of the highly anticipated collection are being shared across social media. One new promotional photo revealed Black Frieza as the back cover art to Volume 24, suggesting he’s the ultra-level threat that Goku and his friends are about to take on in the volume’s front cover art. However, perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Volume 24 is that the spine illustration doesn’t conclude but instead continues, suggesting more volumes are being planned out. This indicates that new chapters will soon be released,...

Three years after being teased, Black Frieza’s return to Dragon Ball Super now appears closer than ever based on the series’ latest volume release. Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 completes the current manga collection while hinting at bigger things for the future.

Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 will be released in Japan on April 4, 2025. With the latest volume only a few days away, new photos of the printed collection are being shared online. Initially, the cover art of Ultra Instinct Goku, Ultra Ego Vegeta, Beast Gohan, Orange Piccolo and the Legendary Super Saiyan Broly was revealed in early March, suggesting these heroes will be the new main characters for future stories. Now, the back cover of Volume 24 has been released, and it answers an important question about what sort of monumental threat would require assembling heroes as strong and heroic as these. The answer, of course, is Black Frieza.

Black Frieza...

Dragon Ball fans have recently received some new surprise artwork thanks to Toyotarou, the official successor to Akira Toriyama. Along with Volume 24's colorful cover art for the Dragon Ball Super manga series, Toyotarou included an unexpected addition that's sure to please franchise anime enthusiasts.

The artwork arrives nearly one year after series creator Akira Toriyama's passing, amid a rare, albeit understandable, extended hiatus for the Super manga. The new illustration's reverence for old and new, coupled with the aptly titled Volume 24 -- "Passing Down the Future" -- is a mixed update for fans who, following Toriyama's death and subsequent production pauses, have been left wondering about the franchise's future.

Dragon Ball Updates Fans With New Official Artwork of Toyotarou's Great Saiyawoman

Seen above, Toyotarou's new artwork of Great Saiyaman 2 -- also popularly known as Saiyawoman -- appears in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon, the thirteenth anime movie in the franchise,...

Few rivalries in anime history are as legendary as that of Goku and Frieza. Their journey is not one that can end on a short note.

From their fateful first clash on Namek to the past of the Saiyan race and their connection to Frieza to their forced uneasy alliances, a lot has happened between the two.

Frieza from Dragon Ball | Credits: Toei Animation

Frieza has seen a lot of evolutions and forms, but it has to stop at some point, and the end should be an epic finale to not just Goku and Frieza’s long-time rivalry, but the end of Dragon Ball Super as well.

The Naruto-Sasuke parallel: A rivalry that goes beyond hatred

It might have been extremely black and white before, but after battling across installments in the franchise, it can be said that the two have somewhat of a connection and respect for each other’s strength.

The former and current creative talents of Dragon Ball have revealed how the late Akira Toriyama created one of the most memorable characters in Chrono Trigger. The classic role-playing game for the Super Nintendo celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025.

KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast hosted by former Dragon Ball editor Kazuhiko Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, uploaded its latest episode to YouTube. The episode includes Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer for numerous Dragon Ball anime series, and Kazuo Enokimoto, a background artist for Toei Animation. Naz Chris, a DJ, producer and artist associated with KosoKoso, also joined the discussion. During the panel's discussion of Dragon Ball and its late creator, Akira Toriyama, the development of Chrono Trigger was briefly discussed during the two-hour episode. Horii was one of the game’s leading writers, while Toriyama worked as an artist on the influential RPG.

Chrono Trigger's Frog...

If you think Jiraiya from Naruto or Sanji from One Piece are the biggest pervs in anime, then you couldn’t be more wrong! While those two are definitely guilty of ogling the ladies, they at least know how to keep it together. But there’s one character who always takes the cake – or rather, tries to take a peek under the cake, without any consent whatsoever!

Master-Roshi in Dragon Ball Super | Credits: Toei Animation

It’s time to greet Master Roshi from the Dragon Ball series, the Og lecherous old man! This guy’s been around for ages, and his love for the ladies (sarcasm intended) knows no bounds. He’s always on the prowl, always trying to catch a glimpse, and always up to no good. So, if you thought Jiraiya and Sanji were bad, how would you justify the things Master Roshi has done?

The biggest pervert...

Multiverse plots are a dime a dozen when it comes to superhero media, and Invincible War was the first time since Spider-Verse that fans were actually satisfied with what they had seen on screen. Given its similarities with Dragon Ball, there is a section of the fandom that cannot help but wonder how a similar situation could play out in the world of Dragon Ball Super, with a focus on Goku.

Goku as Super Saiyan Blue || Credit: Toie Animaton

The Multiverse in the Dragon Ball Universe is different than what we have seen in most other forms of media. Universes and Timelines are not interchangeable terms, given that the former is physical space with vastly different histories and properties, while the latter is much more akin to what fans understand when they say ‘Alternate Universe’. So, what needs to be charted out is where would the alternate Gokus come from,...

Dragon Ball Daima’s epic final battle between Demon King Gomah and Super Saiyan 4 Goku is one fans will never forget. The finale was a fitting farewell from Akira Toriyama as the last confirmed piece of Dragon Ball media he directly worked on before his death. Viewed on its own merits as a stand-alone story, Dragon Ball Daima’s series finale provided a fun and satisfactory ending to the story it set out to tell from Episode 1. As part of the larger Dragon Ball franchise, though, the anime makes zero sense.

Many fans have been forced to accept Dragon Ball Daima as part of a new multiverse consisting of three individual continuities by way of Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Gt, and now, Dragon Ball Daima. It’s a simple explanation that allows them to ignore the plethora of plot holes the anime introduces. That said, all hope isn’t...

One of the franchise's most iconic animators and character designers suggests that future Dragon Ball stories could involve overlooked and underdeveloped characters from the series. Bardock, the Saiyan father of Goku from Planet Vegeta, is a strong candidate for such a story.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, Bardock’s character designer for the 1990 anime TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, was interviewed at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, in early March. The interview was conducted by social media user @/vondbz and translated by @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). Among the many questions (and art commissions) Nakatsuru took during the three-day anime convention, one involved past Dragon Ball events that were significant but either happened offscreen or were severely underdeveloped compared to other monumental moments in the franchise. Nakatsuru was asked if he was interested in going back and exploring those brief but essential moments, animating them for the first time.

When looking their best, no other male character in Dragon Ball pulls it off like Trunks. Vegeta and Bulma's son from the future knows how to dress for every occasion — never trading, looking good for fighting good. Compared to some of his counterparts in the Dragon Ball franchise, like Gohan or Goten, Trunks knows how to put himself together.

As one of the more popular fan characters in Dragon Ball, Trunks has had a wide range of forms, outfits, and appearances. Each of these has drastically changed his vibe. Usually, for the better, unless one counts Dragon Ball Gt. From every appearance in the franchise, these are the best Trunks has ever looked in Dragon Ball.

Trunks' School Uniform Still Feels Very Trunks Appears in Dragon Ball Super Chapter 88: "Superheroes Are Born"

Finally, Trunks and Goten have grown up. It took a while in Dragon Ball Super to see...

Being a part of Dragon Ball‘s animation team might seem like the biggest dream come true to many. But in reality, it was nothing short of a headache to actual animators who worked on the projects. The amount of detailing on the characters made almost every major staff member frustrated.

One character in particular that made the lives of animators difficult was Cell. This guy had way too many spots for anyone to be excited about animating him. But in order to stay true to Akira Toriyama’s designs, animators had no choice but to keep working with a smile on their faces.

Animating Dragon Ball was “a huge hassle” Transformation sequences were hard to draw | Credits: Toei Animation

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru is a character designer and key animator for the Dragon Ball anime franchise. He was interviewed at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels. The animator was asked about...

Dragon Ball Super's ongoing hiatus looks like it may be continuing for several more months at least, based on new information from the latest issue of V Jump. Fans are no doubt disappointed to hear it, but it may be quite some time before new Dragon Ball Super is released.

Dragon Ball Super went on hiatus after Toriyama's death in March 2024, as the future of the manga fell into doubt without him. It seems that now it has been decided that the manga will continue on with artist Toyotarou at the helm, but exactly when is anyone's guess. A special one-shot chapter was released for Dragon Ball Super in February, indicating that they haven't given up on the manga, but it didn't move the story forward. As fans eagerly await the continuation of Super's story, new information has revealed that they'll be waiting a while longer.

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The Dragon Ball Super anime may have been a global hit and the only source of continuous entertainment for Dragon Ball fans across the world- but for manga readers, it was a frustrating experience.

Goku and Vegeta from Dragon Ball Super anime | Credit: Toei Animation

An anime is supposed to faithfully reproduce the scenes and events from its source material, in this case, the Dragon Ball Super manga. But what happened was completely different, the anime just intentionally left out massive arcs, events, power-ups, fights, and more!

This may come as a shock to those who religiously follow Dragon Ball Super in the anime-only medium, but what they know is completely different from the real Dragon Ball Super.

The anime skipped events that defined Dragon Ball Super

Not just leaving them out but in some cases, the anime went so far as to contradict the manga entirely. As a result,...

In Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball verse, Goku is always shown to be the strongest character. With iconic transformations and countless moments that send shivers down the spine of its viewers, fans ardently believe that there’s none on par with the Saiyan.

Goku and Gohan. Credits: Toei Animation

This steadfast belief made sense, until the Cell Games reached their peak, showcasing how Gohan had the potential to become the strongest Saiyan that has ever lived. This notion made sense, but Toriyama-Sensei had other plans for him, and sidelined him, ensuring that Kakarot remained the primary face of his magnum opus.

However, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero reminded the fans about the dormant Saiyan’s potential, and how his Beast Form is the first step to toppling Goku’s mastered Ui form.

Dragon Ball theory proves why Gohan’s ‘Beast’ form is the blueprint to surpass Ui Goku

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The return of Dragon Ball Superis on the horizon after Chapter 104 last month. While we don't know when exactly, fans should stand ready for the exciting announcement that Dragon Ball Super's manga will be returning and tackling the overpowered Black Frieza with a completely stacked cast of powerhouse characters.

Toyotarou's recent artwork revealed Dragon Ball Super's five main characters moving forward – Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and Broly. Each has the power to rival God-level characters and their own motivation to take down Frieza once and for all. And with their strongest forms, they might actually have a chance.

Legendary Super Saiyan Broly Still Has a Lot of Room to Grow Legendary Super Saiyan Broly Debuted in Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Making Broly canon was one of Dragon Ball Super's greatest achievements. Now that he's on Beerus' Planet as shown in Dragon Ball Super: Super...

In Dragon Ball Super, the God of Destruction mantle traditionally transfers upon the previous holder’s death. The rule that has been constant across the multiverse in Super is that there can only be one God of Destruction at a time.

Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta | Credit: Toei Animation

But this doesn’t make sense when we consider the fact that Beerus hinted at Vegeta being a candidate for a God of Destruction. Moreover, Beerus even asked Goku, and the latter said he was not interested. So, assuming that there is no way that there can be more than one God of Destruction, how will Vegeta become one?

Vegeta has a peaceful life and seems to have no interest in taking on the responsibility of being ‘The Destroyer’, but considering the way that he is being trained by Beerus, it looks like the sphinx cat-man is grooming a successor.

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Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a longtime animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball anime franchise, has shared his thoughts about a sequel series without the late Akira Toriyama. Db Times interviewed Nakatsuru during the Made in Asia Spring 2025 event, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025.

Nakatsuru’s interview with the Db Times was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru was asked if he would like to participate in a hypothetical anime remake of Dragon Ball. The famed character designer said he would love to contribute but believed the task would be better suited for the younger generation of animators. He then opened up about what the future could potentially hold for the Dragon Ball franchise.

Longtime Dragon Ball Anime Character Designer Believes a New Series Is on the Horizon Participation in a Dragon Ball remake🧵9/9 pic.twitter.com/3OojvqC...

In the world of Dragon Ball, the unique point has always been the transformations. Be it Goku, Vegeta, or Gohan, they are constantly trying to reach higher peaks and get stronger. Essentially, evolving, which is what makes the Saiyan race so intriguing and different.

Super Saiyan 4 Goku | Credit: Toei Animation

Even though transformations like the Ultra Instinct of Goku, and Ultra Ego of Vegeta are out, the series needs to increase the power level to continue pushing the limits. So what if there was a form that was extremely powerful, with a level that even Goku himself couldn’t attain?

That’s where a new Silver Super Saiyan comes up. Toyotarou could introduce this form to up the ante in the series and revolutionize the franchise.

The combination of the most deadly powers in the Universe

It is usually Goku getting the strongest transformations, and that is fine for a while.

Dragon Ball is a legacy series, and it hasn’t changed much since the times of Dragon Ball Z. A new installment, especially one that was canon, was needed in order to change things up and become an engaging show.

Vegeta and Goku in a still from the anime | Credit: Toei Animation

One of the most important aspects of Daima is the fact that it introduced the Super Saiyan 4 into the main story (canon). The idea of the SSJ4 might have come from Dragon Ball Gt, but a recent interview has confirmed that Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima was designed by Toriyama himself.

Toriyama’s original design for Super Saiyan 4

If we think back to the times of Dragon Ball Gt, many people migth know that Toriyama was not the one who had the idea for or the one who created SSJ4 in Gt. Instead, it was Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru,...

March continues to be an excellent month for Dragon Ball fans, as two beloved series have a new home for streaming. Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are now available at Fandango at Home.

The official social media account for Toei Animation announced the arrival of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super on Fandango’s digital video store. As of March 11, 2025, every episode of Dbz and Super is now available to own digitally via Fandango. The latest anime additions further strengthen Fandango’s already robust library of Dragon Ball TV series, specials and movies.

Fandango Has Good News For Dbz & Dragon Ball Super Fans Power up your digital collection! âš¡ All episodes of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are now available on digital at @Fandango at Home!Get It Here: https://t.co/f7UCW1KftXpic.twitter.com/P15L27pn86— Toei Animation (@ToeiAnimation) March 11, 2025

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