Dragon Ball Super Manga
Dragon Ball Super (Manga)
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy Comedy / Martial Arts
Japanese Title: ドラゴンボール 超 スーパー (Doragon Bōru Sūpā)
Year of Release: 2015 – 2026 (continues) (24 volumes)
Writer: Akira Toriyama
Original Publisher: Shueisha (Eng.: Viz Media)
Other Related Manga: Dragon Ball 1984 – 1995 (42 volumes)
TV: Dragon Ball Daima 2024 – 2025, Super Dragon Ball Heroes 2018 – 2024, Dragon Ball Super 2015 – 2018, Dragon Ball Z Kai 2009 – 2011 & 2014 – 2015, Dragon Ball GT 1996 – 1997, Dragon Ball Z 1989 – 1996, Dragon Ball 1986 -1989
Movies: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022), Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018), Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ (2015)
*There are numerous films related to the Dragon Ball series. The ones mentioned above are some of the most popular.
Video Games: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (2024), Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (2020), Dragon Ball FighterZ (2018), Dragon Ball Legends (2018), Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (2016), Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle (2015), Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (2007)
*The same applies for video games.
Facts: Dragon Ball Super continues the legendary Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama, which began in the mid-80s. Fans were thrilled to see Toriyama return with an upgraded version of the beloved series. The Super era has brought forth fantastic movies and a few anime series, further amplifying the enduring popularity of this iconic franchise.
Setting
Dragon Ball Super unfolds within the expansive universe established by the original Dragon Ball manga, specifically during the ten-year timeskip that follows the epic defeat of Majin Buu. This tranquil interlude, however, is merely a calm before the storm, a period ripe for the exploration of new, unprecedented adventures and the emergence of challenges far beyond anything Son Goku and his friends have ever encountered. The universe, it turns out, is far larger and more complex than they ever imagined.
Plot Overview
The overarching narrative of Dragon Ball Super chronicles the extraordinary adventures of Son Goku and his stalwart companions. Their journey takes them across diverse universes, pitting them against a pantheon of increasingly powerful beings and engaging them in battles that reverberate through the cosmos. The story ignites with a fateful encounter: Goku meets Beerus, the God of Destruction, a being of immense power whose attention is captured by the legend of a “Super Saiyan God.” This pursuit of the fabled warrior marks the beginning of a new era of conflict and discovery. The series further expands its scope with the introduction of formidable new characters and menacing villains, such as the time-traveling hero Future Trunks, who returns bearing dire warnings, and the terrifying doppelgänger known as Goku Black, a threat that challenges Goku’s very identity. Through these encounters, the narrative delves into the exploration of multiple universes, each presenting unique challenges and inhabitants that test the limits of the Z Fighters’ strength and courage.
Main Characters
The series boasts a diverse and dynamic cast of characters, each playing a pivotal role in the unfolding saga:
- Son Goku: The indomitable protagonist. A Saiyan warrior of unparalleled strength and unwavering determination, Goku consistently pushes himself to new heights, seeking greater challenges and protecting his universe from encroaching darkness.
- Vegeta: The proud Saiyan prince and Goku’s eternal rival. Driven by his own ambition and a fierce warrior’s pride, Vegeta constantly strives to surpass Goku, his formidable combat skills often proving crucial in their shared battles.
- Future Trunks: A time-traveling warrior from a desolate future. Trunks returns to the present seeking aid against overwhelming foes, his presence often signaling dire circumstances and the need for extraordinary intervention.
- Beerus: The God of Destruction from Universe 7. A being of immense cosmic power and capricious nature, Beerus’s initial quest for the Super Saiyan God inadvertently sets the stage for the epic events of Dragon Ball Super.
- Goku Black: A mysterious and malevolent doppelgänger of Son Goku. This formidable adversary poses a significant threat not only to the universe but also to Goku’s sense of self, embodying a dark mirror of the Saiyan hero’s power.
These central figures navigate a series of interconnected arcs, facing challenges that push their abilities, their loyalties, and their very resolve to their absolute limits.
