Dragon Ball Super
Goku meets the gods of destruction, and the battles go multiversal.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Dragon Ball Super is Toei Animation's 2015 sequel to Dragon Ball Z, based on story concepts by Akira Toriyama. Its 131 episodes cover the Battle of Gods, Resurrection 'F', Universe 6, Future Trunks and Tournament of Power arcs, ending in 2018, with the story continuing in the Broly and Super Hero films.
About Dragon Ball Super
Peace after the fight with Majin Buu does not last long. When Beerus, the God of Destruction, wakes from a long sleep looking for the Super Saiyan God of his dreams, Goku's world opens up to a whole multiverse. Dragon Ball Super is the 2015 sequel series from Toei Animation, set in the ten quiet years between Majin Buu's defeat and the final episodes of Dragon Ball Z. After retelling the films Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F' with new detail, the series moves into fully new stories: a tournament against the fighters of Universe 6, the return of Future Trunks and his battle with the rogue god Zamasu, and the Tournament of Power, where eight universes fight and the losers are erased from existence. Goku reaches godly new forms, Vegeta keeps pace as his proud rival, and old friends like Krillin, Android 18 and Master Roshi return to the battlefield. Aired from 2015 to 2018 across 131 episodes, Super brought Dragon Ball back as a weekly global event and set up the films Broly and Super Hero.
Dragon Ball Super is a TV anime from 2015, first released in Summer 2015. It belongs to the Action and Adventure and Comedy genres and is listed as a completed series. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story & Plot
Months after Majin Buu's defeat, Beerus, the God of Destruction of Universe 7, comes to Earth chasing a vision of a Super Saiyan God. Goku reaches that godly form with his friends' help and earns Beerus's respect, and a dangerous new friendship. Soon Frieza is revived by his loyal soldiers and returns with a golden transformation, and after his defeat Goku and Vegeta begin training under Beerus's attendant, Whis, to control divine power.
The story then widens to the multiverse. A tournament against Universe 6 introduces the assassin Hit and the Saiyans of another world. Future Trunks flees to the past again, this time from Zamasu, a god who stole Goku's body and wages war on all mortals. Finally, the two Omni-Kings stage the Tournament of Power: ten fighters from each of eight universes battle in one arena, with entire universes erased when they lose. Goku's new Ultra Instinct form becomes the last hope of Universe 7.
Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The Dragon Ball Super anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Gods Saga | 1–14 | 2015 | Beerus seeks the Super Saiyan God; adapts the 2013 film with extra scenes |
| Resurrection 'F' Saga | 15–27 | 2015–2016 | Frieza is revived and returns with his Golden form |
| Universe 6 Saga | 28–46 | 2016 | A tournament between Universes 6 and 7 introduces Hit and Cabba |
| Future Trunks Saga | 47–76 | 2016–2017 | Goku Black and Zamasu wage war on mortals across timelines |
| Universal Survival Saga | 77–131 | 2017–2018 | The Tournament of Power puts eight universes at risk of erasure |
Why Watch Dragon Ball Super
- The Tournament of Power: an 80-fighter battle royale with whole universes at stake.
- Ultra Instinct, Goku's silver-haired godly form, became an instant fan phenomenon.
- Future Trunks returns for the darkest arc, facing the body-stealing god Zamasu.
- Old favourites (Roshi, Krillin, Android 17 and Frieza) get real moments to shine.
- God-level scale: Gods of Destruction, angels and the Omni-Kings expand the universe.
Who Is It For?
Dragon Ball Super keeps the franchise's family-friendly action tone. Common Sense Media suggests ages 10 and up: there is constant martial-arts fighting and planet-level destruction, but it is less bloody than Dragon Ball Z, deaths are usually undone, and the humour is broad and silly. It suits long-time fans and older children alike.
Main Characters
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Voice Actors
The Japanese voices behind the main characters of Dragon Ball Super.
- Son GokuSaiyan warrior raised on EarthJapanese voiceMasako Nozawa
- VegetaPrince of the SaiyansJapanese voiceRyō Horikawa
- BeerusGod of Destruction of Universe 7Japanese voiceKōichi Yamadera
- WhisBeerus's attendant and martial-arts teacherJapanese voiceMasakazu Morita
- BulmaCapsule Corporation heiressJapanese voiceHiromi Tsuru
- Son GohanGoku's sonJapanese voiceMasako Nozawa
- PiccoloNamekian warrior and Gohan's mentorJapanese voiceToshio Furukawa
- KrillinGoku's best friendJapanese voiceMayumi Tanaka
- Android 18Cyborg warriorJapanese voiceMiki Itō
- FriezaGalactic tyrantJapanese voiceRyūsei Nakao
- HitUniverse 6's legendary assassinJapanese voiceKazuhiro Yamaji
- Future TrunksTime-travelling swordsmanJapanese voiceTakeshi Kusao
- ZamasuRogue Supreme Kai apprenticeJapanese voiceShin-ichiro Miki
- JirenThe strongest Pride Trooper of Universe 11Japanese voiceEiji Hanawa
- BrolyThe exiled Legendary Super SaiyanJapanese voiceBin Shimada
- CauliflaUniverse 6 Saiyan fighterJapanese voiceYuka Komatsu
- ZenoThe Omni-King, ruler of all universesJapanese voiceSatomi Kōrogi
- Master RoshiThe Turtle Hermit, Goku's first masterJapanese voiceMasahiro Satō
Staff & Production
- Original Creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Animation Studio
- Toei Animation
- Series Director
- Kimitoshi Chioka (episodes 1–46); Tatsuya Nagamine (episodes 77–131)
- Series Composition
- Toei Animation writing team, from Akira Toriyama's story outlines
- Music
- Norihito Sumitomo
Manga & Source Material
Dragon Ball Super is an original anime sequel built on story outlines and character designs by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, with a companion manga drawn by Toyotarou.
- Story and concepts by Akira Toriyama; manga art by Toyotarou
- The Super manga began in V Jump magazine on 20 June 2015, shortly before the anime premiered
- 24 manga volumes released as of April 2025
- The manga has been on hiatus since Toriyama's death in March 2024, with a special one-shot chapter published in February 2025
- The manga passed 12 million copies in circulation by April 2025
- The anime ended in 2018; the manga continued with the Moro and Granolah arcs
Music
Super rotates eleven ending themes across its run, changing with each arc, while Norihito Sumitomo's score gives the godly battles a big orchestral sound.
Opening Themes
- “Chōzetsu☆Dynamic!”by Kazuya YoshiiFirst opening (episodes 1–76)
- “Genkai Toppa × Survivor”by Kiyoshi HikawaSecond opening (episodes 77–131), for the Tournament of Power
Ending Themes
- “Hello Hello Hello”by Good Morning AmericaFirst ending (episodes 1–12)
- “Boogie Back”by Miyu InoueEighth ending (episodes 84–96)
- “Lagrima”by OnePixcelFinal ending (episodes 122–131)
Series Timeline
- 2013
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods brings the franchise back and introduces Beerus.
- 2015
Dragon Ball Super premieres on Fuji TV on 5 July 2015, the first new Dragon Ball TV series in 18 years.
- 2018
The anime ends with episode 131 on 25 March 2018; the film Dragon Ball Super: Broly opens that December.
- 2022
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero opens in cinemas, starring Gohan and Piccolo.
- 2024
Dragon Ball Daima, Toriyama's final anime story, premieres in October 2024.
- 2026
A remastered Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premieres in October 2026, and The Galactic Patrol is announced to adapt the Moro arc.
Quick Answers
Is Dragon Ball Super finished?
Yes. Dragon Ball Super has finished airing, so you can watch the complete story from start to end without waiting for new episodes.
What genre is Dragon Ball Super?
Dragon Ball Super is a Action and Adventure and Comedy anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Action anime page.
When did Dragon Ball Super release?
Dragon Ball Super first released in Summer 2015. It is a TV series.
How many episodes does Dragon Ball Super have?
Dragon Ball Super has 131 episodes, aired on Fuji TV from July 2015 to March 2018. The story continues after the series in two films: Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022).
Will Dragon Ball Super return with a new season?
Yes. New Super anime is on the way. A remastered retelling, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, premiered in October 2026, and Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, adapting the manga's Moro arc, was announced in January 2026, with its release date still to be confirmed.
Do I need to watch Dragon Ball Z before Super?
Yes. Super is a direct sequel and assumes you know Goku, Vegeta and their families. If you are short on time, watch the films Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F' first: Super's opening arcs retell them, and the later arcs build on both.
Is the Dragon Ball Super manga different from the anime?
In places, yes. Toyotarou's manga follows the same story outline by Toriyama but changes some fights, power scaling and details, and it continued past the anime's ending with the Moro and Granolah arcs, which the anime has not yet fully adapted.
Watch Order
Here is the release order for Dragon Ball Super and the series connected to it. Start at step 1 and work your way down.
- 1Dragon BallTV series (1986–1989): where it all begins, with Goku's childhood, the first Dragon Ball hunts and the original World Tournaments.
- 2Dragon Ball filmsFour films: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986), Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987), Mystical Adventure (1988) and the anniversary retelling The Path to Power (1996). Optional side stories.
- 3Dragon Ball ZTV series (1989–1996): Super's direct prequel; the Saiyan, Frieza, Cell and Buu sagas in 291 episodes.
- 4Dragon Ball Z films, part 1Dead Zone (1989), The World's Strongest (1990), The Tree of Might (1990), Lord Slug (1991), Cooler's Revenge (1991), The Return of Cooler (1992), Super Android 13! (1992), Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) and Bojack Unbound (1993). Standalone adventures set between the sagas.
- 5Dragon Ball Z films, part 2Broly – Second Coming (1994), Bio-Broly (1994), Fusion Reborn (1995) and Wrath of the Dragon (1995).
- 6Dragon Ball GTTV series (1996–1997) plus the special A Hero's Legacy (1997): an anime-original sequel outside the main manga storyline.
- 7Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsFilm (2013): Beerus, the God of Destruction, arrives; the story that revived the franchise.
- 8Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'Film (2015): Frieza is revived and returns with his Golden form.
- 9Dragon Ball SuperTV series (2015–2018): this series; its first two arcs retell the two Z films above, so you can watch either version of those stories.
- 10Dragon Ball Super: BrolyFilm (2018): Broly reimagined within the main storyline.
- 11Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroFilm (2022): Gohan and Piccolo lead the fight against the new Red Ribbon Army.
- 12Dragon Ball DaimaTV series (2024–2025): Goku and friends are turned small in Akira Toriyama's final Dragon Ball story.
- 13Dragon Ball Super: BeerusTV series (2026): the remastered, enhanced retelling of Super's opening arc.
Where to Watch
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