During the Genkidamatsuri live event, Toei Animation surprised the international audience by announcing a new anime series titled DragonBall Super: The Galactic Patrol, which will finally adapt the renowned Moro arc from the manga.This announcement marks the return of Dragon Ball Super to the animated format after several years of uncertainty in the franchise, especially after the death of Akira Toriyama, its original creator.
The death of Akira Toriyama had a profound impact on the creative community and among Dragon Ball fans.His absence generated uncertainty about the continuity and authenticity of future projects.After the 2022 film and the hiatus in the manga by Toyotaro, the Dragon Ball universe seemed stagnant, limited only to releases related to video games.These announcements represent the first major effort to return to the main narrative in anime and manga, which renews the interest of followers and lays the foundation for a new stage in the franchise.
The choice of Moro’s arc to inaugurate the new series responds to pressure from the community, which had been requesting to see this animated story for years.Since the inclusion of characters like Beast Gohan, and without new canonical installments, the public was eager to know how the series would evolve without Toriyama’s direct participation.Although the production of Dragon Ball Super:The Galactic Patrol is already confirmed, it is still in an early stage, so the wait for its release will continue.Despite this, knowing that it is in development is reason enough to keep expectations high on a global level.
In addition to the announcement of Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, one of the most notable news was the confirmation of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus.This project involves a recreation of the first arc of Dragon Ball Super, in which there will not only be visual improvements, but also a “reconstructed narrative.”The objective is to update and perfect the saga at a graphic and plot level.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is scheduled to premiere in spring 2026, so fans won’t have to wait too long to enjoy this new version of the story.This initiative seems to align with the current trend of remakes in anime, in which renewing classic sagas using contemporary animation technology seeks to attract new audiences without sacrificing the original essence.At the same time, it allows us to correct inconsistencies in previous adaptations and offer a more coherent narrative experience for international audiences.
These ads have a considerable effect both on the fan base, which has been asking for more animated content for years, and on an industry that seeks to revitalize iconic franchises.Initial reactions on social media reflect both enthusiasm and caution.Attention is focused on the creative direction Toyotaro will take without Toriyama’s direct supervision, as well as the quality of the announced remakes.
However, there are doubts about the frequency of release of new episodes and the treatment of the original material in terms of plot.The long period without new animated content has tested fans’ patience, but the newly announced projects could restore confidence and serve as a platform for future expansions and collaborations in the Japanese entertainment space.
