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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus

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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
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ドラゴンボール超（スーパー） ビルス
Doragon Bōru Sūpā: Birusu
Genre
Based on
Dragon Ball
by Akira Toriyama[a]
Story byAkira Toriyama
Directed byMatsuto Seya
Voices of
Music byNorihito Sumitomo [ja]
Opening theme
"Onogami"
by Megatera-Zero [ja]
Ending theme
"Kanpeki no Peki"
by VK Blanka
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producerKeisuke Naitō
Producers
  • Mamoru Kunihiro
  • Ryoichi Ishibashi
CinematographyYōsuke Motoki
EditorEiichi Nishimura
Running time23 minutes
Production companyToei Animation
Original release
NetworkFuji Television
ReleaseOctober 11, 2026 (2026-10-11) –
present
Related

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus[b] is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation, made in commemoration of the studio's 70th anniversary. Serving as an "enhanced edition" remake and remaster of the 2015 Dragon Ball Super anime series, it features a reconstructed narrative, updated visual composition, and revised animation direction. It premiered on Fuji Television and its FNS affiliates on October 11, 2026.[5]

Cast

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Character Voice actor[c]
Son Goku Masako Nozawa
Son Goten
Beerus Koichi Yamadera
Whis Masakazu Morita
Vegeta Ryō Horikawa
Chi-Chi Naoko Watanabe
King Kai Jōji Yanami
Old Kai Ryōichi Tanaka
Mr. Satan Unsho Ishizuka

Production

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In January 2026, it was announced that Toei Animation was producing a remastered version of Dragon Ball Super as part of Dragon Ball's 40th anniversary celebrations.[7][8] The series is a remastered and re-edited version of the original Super anime, featuring updated animation sequences, general visual improvements, and a reconstructed storyline with new and redrawn cuts. Akio Iyoku stated that the work began several years earlier and involves a reconstruction of the story, beginning with the Battle of Gods arc.[9][10] The series is unit directed by Matsuto Seya, who is also in-charge of composition, while Tadayoshi Yamamuro is credited for animation character design and chief animation direction.[11]

Music

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Norihito Sumitomo [ja] returns from Dragon Ball Super to compose the music for the enhanced version of the series. The opening theme song is "Onogami" (オノガミ), performed by Megatera-Zero [ja], while the ending theme song is "Kanpeki no Peki" (完璧のペキ), performed by VK Blanka.[11]

Release

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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premiered on October 11, 2026, at 11:15 p.m. on Fuji Television and its FNS affiliates, serving as the timeslot replacement for One Piece, which is set to go on hiatus until the following year.[12][13] Prior to the Japanese broadcast, Toei Animation Inc. hosted the world premiere of the first episode at New York Comic Con during the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus special panel on October 8. The panel was hosted by Monica Rial, Bulma's English voice actress, with guests such as Jason Douglas and Ian Sinclair, the English voice actors of Beerus and Whis, respectively.[11] Crunchyroll began streaming the series worldwide alongside other platforms such as Hulu in the United States, Disney+ in Canada, Poland and Latin America, and Mangas in France.[14][15] Netflix also began streaming the series on October 14 in select international regions and on October 17 in the United States.[16]

Episodes

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No.Title [17][18]Corresponding DBS ep. [d]Directed by [e]Storyboarded by [e]Animation directed by [e]Original release date [19]
1"The God Who Destroys"
Transliteration: "Hakai no Kami-sama" (Japanese: 破壊の神様)		1–2[f]Maya AsakuraMatsuto SeyaTadayoshi Yamamuro [ja]October 11, 2026 (2026-10-11)
Four years after Goku and company defeat Majin Buu, Chi-Chi makes Goku find a job. Goku becomes a farmer, but would rather spend his time training. When Goten brings him lunch, Goku takes a break to eat while Goten drives his tractor. Afterwards, Goku visualizes sparring matches against Frieza, Cell, and Kid Buu to burn off the meal. Later that evening, Mr. Satan arrives and offers Goku 100 million Zeni to support his family, feeling guilty for taking credit for defeating Buu. Goku initially refuses, but accepts the money after realizing it would allow him to resume full-time training. Meanwhile, Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens from his long nap and enjoys a dinner hosted by inhabitants of a nearby planet. Although he likes their drink, he finds their food too greasy and decides to destroy half their planet. Old Kai senses this destruction and identifies Beerus as the culprit. Meanwhile, Goku visits King Kai to resume training. Later, on a primitive planet, Whis requests a dinosaur for Beerus to consume, but the local chief refuses. Beerus effortlessly parries the alien's attacks before destroying his planet. Watching its destruction, Beerus recalls a dream he had regarding a Super Saiyan God.
2"The God of Destruction Heads to the Planet of the Kai"
Transliteration: "Hakai-shin Kaiō-sei e" (Japanese: 破壊神界王星へ)		3–5Ryōta NakamuraMatsuto SeyaTadayoshi YamamuroOctober 18, 2026 (2026-10-18)
Beerus investigates his dream by consulting with the Oracle Fish about its prophecy. Whis shows Beerus footage of Goku transforming into a Super Saiyan against Frieza and confirms that the Saiyan defeated the tyrant. Intrigued, Beerus decides to visit Goku. Meanwhile, Goku continues training on King Kai's planet, where the Kai inadvertently spills that the god is coming. Beerus later arrives and questions Goku about Super Saiyan God. Curious about Beerus' strength, Goku challenges him to a fight. Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan, but Beerus effortlessly dodges every attack. Even after ascending to Super Saiyan 2, Goku still can not land a hit. Goku transforms into Super Saiyan 3, finally peaking Beerus' interest. Beerus agrees to attack once he has witnessed Goku's full power, but remains completely unaffected by the Saiyan's strikes and Kamehameha. During a charge, Goku instinctively flies backwards without understanding why, as Beerus assumes he deliberately retreated. Beerus continues evading his attacks, and one of Goku's blasts tears through King Kai's planet. Finally, Beerus ends the fight by flicking Goku through the air and striking him into the ground with one shoulder tap. Having effortlessly defeated Goku, Beerus and Whis depart for Earth to visit Vegeta.
3"The God of Destruction Heads to Earth"
Transliteration: "Hakai-shin Chikyū e" (Japanese: 破壊神地球へ)		TBATBATBATBAOctober 25, 2026 (2026-10-25)

See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ While based on the manga, Dragon Ball Super initially served as an anime-exclusive midquel and did not adapt any published material during its original run. Toriyama provided story drafts, plot outlines, and core character designs for Toei Animation's staff to further develop into the TV series.[2][3] The Super manga, which was produced alongside the anime and also utilized the materials provided by Toriyama, eventually surpassed the TV series to begin producing its own story arcs.[4]
  2. ↑ Japanese: ドラゴンボール超（スーパー） ビルス, Hepburn: Doragon Bōru Sūpā: Birusu
  3. ↑ The series uses archived voice recordings from the original Dragon Ball Super anime.[6]
  4. ↑ Represents where the Dragon Ball Super episode footage was recycled from in relation to each Beerus episode. Most existing shots were re-composited over, while anything that was deemed unrecyclable got re-animated.
  5. 1 2 3 Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
  6. ↑ This episode also includes an additional scene that was originally exclusive to the Super manga.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Anime "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus" Official Site". dragonball-super.com. Toei Animation.
  2. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 17, 2015). "Dragon Ball Super Anime's Story Details Unveiled". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Dragon Ball TV Anime 30th Anniversary News – Part 2!". Toei Animation. June 24, 2016. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ Ressler, Karen (November 21, 2018). "Dragon Ball Super Manga Launches 'Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc' Next Month". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ Cannon, Trent (September 3, 2026). "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Release Date Announced, with an Advanced Screening for Fans at New York Comic Con". Popverse. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  6. ↑ "The Official Interview Between Ms. Masako Nozawa and Mr. Koichi Yamadera Is Revealed!". dragonball-super.com. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 25, 2026). "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus TV Anime Announced for This Fall". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 25, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus the Enhanced Edition of the Anime Dragon Ball Super Begins Anew!". Dragon Ball Official Site. January 25, 2026. Archived from the original on January 25, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ Ito, Alina Joan (January 26, 2026). "Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Event: All Major Anime and Game Announcements". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Dragon Ball Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Special Events". Kyodo News. January 25, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 Tai, Anita (September 3, 2026). "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime's New Trailer Unveils October 11 Debut, Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ メガテラ・ゼロ「ドラゴンボール超 ビルス」オープニング主題歌を担当. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Super Surge Trailer and Visual Revealed! Series Confirmed to Premiere in Japan on Sunday, October 11 at 11:15pm JST!". Dragon Ball Super Official Site. September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (October 5, 2026). "Crunchyroll to Stream Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime Starting on October 11". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (October 9, 2026). "Hulu Sets Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Premiere". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  16. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (October 1, 2026). "Netflix to Stream Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Sutōrī | Anime "Doragon Bōru Sūpā: Birusu" Kōshiki Saito" STORY | アニメ『ドラゴンボール超 ビルス』公式サイト [Story | Anime "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus" Official Site]. dragonball-super.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Watch Dragon Ball Super: Beerus - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  19. ↑ "On'ea | Anime "Doragon Bōru Sūpā: Birusu" Kōshiki Saito" ON AIR | アニメ『ドラゴンボール超 ビルス』公式サイト [On Air | Anime "Dragon Ball Super: Beerus" Official Site]. dragonball-super.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 11, 2026.
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