Dragon Ball Super (TV series)
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A new Dragon Ball television anime, the first since Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997), was announced to premiere on Fuji TV in July 2015.[1]
Making and release
Toei Animation announced production of Dragon Ball Super on April 28, 2015, as the first new Dragon Ball anime series since Dragon Ball GT.[2] The series was originally directed by Masatoshi Chioka, with Morio Hatano sharing the director credit from episode 28 and taking over completely with episode 47.[3] The first opening theme for episodes 1 to 76 was performed by Kazuya Yoshii, with lyrics by Yukinojo Mori.[4] The anime began airing on July 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. on Fuji TV.[5]
On January 25, 2026, a remastered version titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus was announced for the franchise's 40th anniversary.[6] This enhanced edition will premiere on October 11, 2026 at 11:15 p.m. on Fuji TV.[7] For the enhanced edition, Matsuto Seya is in charge of composition and direction, while Tadayoshi Yamamoto handles animation character design and serves as chief animation director.[8]
What the cited sources add
The enhanced edition Dragon Ball Super: Beerus includes newly animated footage, general animation corrections, and newly recorded voice performances.[8] The first episode will have its world premiere at New York Comic Con on October 8, 2026.[7] Norihiro Hayashida, producer of Dragon Ball Kai and Resurrection 'F, stated that criticism of the series' animation was overblown and based on a few bad sequences by new animators.[9] MEGATERA･ZERO performs the opening theme for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, and Vickeblanka performs the ending theme.[10]
References
- "Dragon Ball Gets 1st New TV Anime in 18 Years in July", Anime News Network, April 28, 2015. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Dragon Ball Gets 1st New TV Anime in 18 Years in July", Anime News Network, April 28, 2015; "Toei Animation Begins Production on Dragon Ball Super", Toei Animation, April 28, 2015 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Dragon Ball Gets 1st New TV Anime in 18 Years in July", Anime News Network, April 28, 2015 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Kazuya Yoshii, Good Morning America to Perform Theme Songs For Dragon Ball Super", Anime News Network, May 19, 2015 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Dragon Ball Super TV Anime Debuts on July 5", Anime News Network, June 4, 2015; Ressler, "New Gegege no Kitarō Anime Announced for Dragon Ball Super's Timeslot (Update)", Anime News Network, January 19, 2018; "ドラゴンボール超 Blu-ray BOX11", Happinet (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Hodgkins, "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus TV Anime Announced for This Fall", Anime News Network, January 25, 2026; "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus The ENHANCED edition of the anime Dragon Ball Super begins anew!", DRAGON BALL OFFICIAL SITE, January 25, 2026 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Tai, "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime's New Trailer Unveils October 11 Debut, Theme Songs", Anime News Network, September 3, 2026. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Ito, "Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Event: All Major Anime and Game Announcements", Tokyo Weekender, January 26, 2026; "Dragon Ball celebrates 40th anniversary with special events", Kyodo News, January 25, 2026; Tai, "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime's New Trailer Unveils October 11 Debut, Theme Songs", Anime News Network, September 3, 2026 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Interview: The Past, Present and Future of Dragon Ball", Anime News Network, March 1, 2015; Barder, "Japanese Fans Are Not Happy With The Animation In 'Dragon Ball Super'", August 12, 2015; Ashcraft, "Dragon Ball Super Looks Super Crappy", Kotaku, August 10, 2015 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dragon Ball Super (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Tai, "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime's New Trailer Unveils October 11 Debut, Theme Songs", Anime News Network, September 3, 2026 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
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