Dragon Ball Super Season 2: Will It Ever Happen?

Dragon Ball Super Season 2: Release date and everything we know
Dragon Ball Super Season 2

Dragon Ball Super Season 2: Though there is no update on the second season of Dragon Ball Super, a follow-up series titled Dragon Ball: Daima will debut in Fall 2024.

  • The first season of “Dragon Ball Super” concluded airing in 2018.
  • A new “Dragon Ball Super” movie titled “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” released in Japan in June 2022.
  • Toei hasn’t announced the release date for Dragon Ball Super Season 2 yet although a follow-up series titled Dragon Ball: Daima is set to debut in Fall 2024.

Dragon Ball Super (also known as Doragon Bōru Sūpā in Japanese) is an anime TV series based on the manga series of the same name. It is a sequel to the original Dragon Ball manga that began serialization in 1984. Written by Dragon Ball franchise creator Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou, the manga series debuted on June 20, 2015.

Season 1 of Dragon Ball Super premiered on July 5, 2015, a month after the first volume of the manga was published. It received a tremendous response not only in Japan but in other countries as well. The first season had a remarkable run spanning three years and 131 episodes. These are all episodes of the Dragon Ball Z anime series from the first season.

It’s been more than five years since the first season concluded airing. The fans are super excited and eagerly waiting for the second season of the anime series. Will there be Dragon Ball Super Season 2? When will it premiere? Here’s everything you need to know.

Will there be Dragon Ball Super Season 2?

The first season of Dragon Ball Super containing 131 episodes premiered on July 5, 2015. It spanned three long years, running till March 25, 2018. Fans were in for a treat when a special episode, titled Dragon Ball Super: Broly – Skytree Super, was released on November 1, 2018. On December 14, 2018, an anime movie titled Dragon Ball Super: Broly was released.

Since Dec 2018, fans have been waiting for an official announcement about the next season. In March 2019, much to fans’ delight, some reports claimed that the next season would premiere in July 2019. However, Toei Animation, the producers, denied those reports.

As of Dec 13, 2023, there is no official update regarding the second season of Dragon Ball Super. Well, the fans are disheartened and want to know about the future of the series. There is no need to get disheartened as popular anime shows usually take a long break between seasons.

Dragon Ball Super Season 2 Release Date, Characters
Credit: Toei Animation

A second “Dragon Ball Super” movie titled “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” debuted in theatres on June 11, 2022.

In a recent interview on the Dragon Ball website, Toei animator Florence Jay Dominguito discussed the franchise’s future, saying, “As a fan, I’m really looking forward to new movies and merchandise. I’m also excited about the new anime that will continue Dragon Ball Super.”

Well, that looks like an indirect confirmation that Dragon Ball Super Season 2 is in production. Moreover, the future of the franchise looks safe as Akira Toriyama’s ongoing manga series has continued the anime story with two brand new arcs after the Universal Survival arc. 

According to the leaks, the anime was already in production and will premiere in 2023. It was also announced that Akira Toriyama, the creator of the anime, is involved with the 2023. Here’s a tweet from @SupaChronicles:

Some more good news for Dragon Ball fans. The famous @SLOplays stated that the tale of the Z fighters after the Universe Survival Saga will continue in Dragon Ball Super Season 2.

The tweet captioned: “DRAGON BALL SUPER ANIME IS FINALLY COMING BACK IM GONNA F*****G CRY BRO THANK YOU JESUS”

Is there enough source material available for the second season?

The first season of the anime series adapted the first five volumes of the manga series. It concluded with the Universal Survival arc. The author Akira Toriyama has published 19 volumes across six arcs to date with the latest being released on August 4, 2022.

  1. God of Destruction Beerus Saga (Chapters 1 to 4)
  2. Universe 6 Saga or God of Destruction Champa Saga (Chapters 5 to 13)
  3. “Future” Trunks Saga (Chapters 14 to 26)
  4. Tournament of Power Saga (Chapters 27 to 42)
  5. Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga (Chapters 42 to 67)
  6. Granolah the Survivor Saga (Chapter 67 — )

So, there is more than enough source material available for the Toei animation to go ahead with the second season.

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie released in June 2022 followed the events that take place after the Moro (Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga) arc.

Dragon Ball Super Season 2 Release Date

Dragon Ball Super season 2 hasn’t officially been confirmed. Considering that there is a lot of source material and the huge popularity of the Dragon Ball franchise, it is highly likely that the second season will be released soon.

The reputable Dragon Ball leakers claimed that the anime was already in production and would begin airing in 2023. A Twitter post of @SupaChronicles also revealed that the creator Akira Toriyama is involved in the project.

 

There is widespread anticipation that we may receive an announcement, and there’s even the possibility of a release, during the latter part of 2023.

Leakers claim production is already underway. These leakers have a strong track record of accurately predicting developments, but it’s advisable to remain cautious until we receive confirmation from an official source.

Fans were speculating an announcement regarding Dragon Ball Super season 2 in November 2023, to coincide with Dragon Ball’s 39th anniversary on November 20, 2023. But that didn’t happen.

Though there is no update on the second season release date, a follow-up series titled Dragon Ball: Daima will debut in Fall 2024.

This year at New York Comic Con on October 12, Toei Animation announced a new addition to the Dragon Ball franchise titled Dragon Ball Daima.

This new anime spin-off promises an exceptional adventure for Son Goku and his fellow Z-Fighters, as they embark on a fascinating journey after a mysterious conspiracy transforms them into children.

So, Dragon Ball fans have a reason to celebrate here as something is finally coming and it looks promising. Despite being a pleasant surprise and a fresh addition to the franchise, a lot of fans were left disappointed by the absence of any updates about the second season of Super.

What will be the plot of Dragon Ball Super Season 2?

According to the manga, Dragon Ball Super Season 2 will start with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga unless the studio takes a different route, which seems unlikely. This arc of the manga has Goku and Vegeta face off against a powerful wizard Moro, who strives to consume planets to grow stronger.

The next arc, Granolah the Survivor Saga, has Saiyans against a challenging bounty hunter who’s seeking revenge. These two sagas completely cover the manga up till the latest chapters.

Which studio will make Dragon Ball Season 2?

Toei Animation adapted both the original anime as well as Dragon Ball Super. Toei has done a terrific job animating the Dragon Ball franchise with great episodes delivered back to back. It would be a big surprise if Toei doesn’t take up the sequel and any other studio comes in.

Has Toei Animation confirmed Dragon Ball Super Season 2?

In January 2022’s edition of Weekly Dragon Ball News on the official Dragon Ball website, executive producer Akio Iyoku gave a major hint about the second season.

He said,

“I’m currently working hard to get everything finished on the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie, whose release date has been confirmed for April 22nd in Japan!,” Iyoku said. “I think the movie is just incredible, especially the animation. [Series creator Akira Toriyama] is really pleased with it! It’s all-new animation, so, everyone please wait a little while longer until it’s finished.” Finally, he shared the biggest tease, “There’s also a chance that something other than the movie will be coming this year too, so let’s make this year another great year for Dragon Ball together!”

What Dragon Ball Super is about?

Dragon Ball Super is a Japanese anime television series. The series is a sequel to the original Dragon Ball. The events in the series take place seven years after the defeat of Majin Buu at the hands of Goku.

After encountering far more powerful beings, Goku attains the power of a god and must learn to use his newly discovered powers under the gods of his universe while travelling to other universes to face more powerful opponents and nearly unstoppable foes.

Who will return for Dragon Ball Super Season 2?

If Dragon Ball Super happens, fans can hope to see the following characters returning:

  • Goku (Masako Nozawa in the Japanese version, Sean Schemmel in the English version)
  • Krillin (Mayumi Tanaka in the Japanese version, Sonny Strait in the English version)
  • Bulma (Aya Hisakawa in the Japanese version, Monica Rial in the English version)
  • Piccolo (Toshio Furukawa in the Japanese version, Christopher Sabat in the English version)
  • Master Roshi (Masaharu Satô in the Japanese version, Mike McFarland in the English version)
  • Trunks (Takeshi Kusao in the Japanese version, Alexis Tipton in the English version)
  • Gohan (Masako Nozawa in the Japanese version, Kyle Hebert in the English version), among many others.

Where to watch Dragon Ball Super in English dub?

The Dragon Ball franchise has a huge global fanbase. An excellent English dub version of the anime is available for global fans. If you want to watch this incredible anime in English, you can find English dubbed episodes on Funimation, Adult Swim, AnimeLab,  and Crunchyroll.

So, this is all about Dragon Ball season 2? If you need more information, please let us know in the comments section.

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