2025 marks 40 years since Akira Toriyama’s ground-breaking Dragon Ball manga first hit cabinets in Japan. The Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri was held in Japan over the weekend to have a good time the worldwide manga, anime and online game phenomenon. Taking on the large Makuhari Messe occasion area close to Tokyo, the occasion featured every little thing from unique merch, dwell recreation contests, and specially-curated reveals of authentic paintings. The principle stage was filled with thrilling bulletins about the place the collection is headed after the death of series creator Akira Toriyama, together with two new anime TV collection, a brand new recreation and a “large” new DLC for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.
Dragon Ball Tremendous: The Galactic Patrol Anime
The occasion kicked off with a short discuss between Son Goku’s Japanese VA Masako Nozawa and Dragon Ball collection govt producer Akio Iyoku, adopted by the premiere of a special video marking the fortieth anniversary of Dragon Ball. That includes music specifically composed by Hans Zimmer, the movie celebrates the evolution of Dragon Ball over time, from Toriyama’s authentic manga drawings via to its numerous anime diversifications. The tip of the video revealed a model new anime collection, Dragon Ball Tremendous: The Galactic Patrol, prompting excited clapping from the viewers.
Dragon Ball Tremendous: The Galactic Patrol will adapt the Moro or Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc (Chapters 42 to 67) of the Dragon Ball Tremendous manga. It follows on from the Universe Survival Arc of the Dragon Ball Tremendous anime, which aired between 2015 to 2018. Dragon Ball Tremendous: The Galactic Patrol is at the moment in manufacturing, and followers must wait till 2027 to see Son Goku and Vegeta battle it out in opposition to Moro.
Age 1000 Recreation Undertaking
Subsequent, Iyoku was joined on stage by Dragon Ball Video games producer Masayuki Hirano, who revealed a flashy trailer for a model new recreation mission, Age 1000. Nonetheless, the sport’s official title can be introduced later.
The Age 1000 mission is nice information for followers who thought they’d by no means see any new creations from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama after his demise in 2024. Apparently, Bandai Namco began creating Age 1000 round seven years in the past, and Toriyama himself put numerous work into the sport’s worldbuilding and model new characters. The trailer reveals a mysterious grey-haired younger man decked out in Capsule Corp gear, with Hirano revealing that “I requested Toriyama sensei to create this character particularly for the sport.” Though the brand new character looks like a brand new Tremendous Saiyan, Hirano was tight-lipped about who he’s. Nonetheless, followers must look ahead to Dragon Ball Video games Battle Hour 2026 (to be held on April 18-19 in LA) for additional particulars.
The mission’s identify calls to thoughts Dragon Ball On-line, which occurred within the age 1000- so it appears the brand new recreation may also be exploring this time interval. “We have now spent a very long time fastidiously crafting this mission.” Iyoku defined. “I feel this recreation will enable us to expertise a model new a part of the Dragon Ball world.” Age 1000 is slated for a 2027 launch.
Saying a New Dragon Ball Recreation Undertaking, “AGE 1000”, set for 2027!
A brand new world and new characters delivered to life by Akira Toriyama!The newest updates can be unveiled at Dragon Ball Video games Battle Hour 2026 within the U.S. on April 18-19.
Keep tuned for extra info. pic.twitter.com/ouBqvz5FwA— Dragon Ball Video games (@dragonballgames) January 25, 2026
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO to get “large” new DLC
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero producer Jun Furutani revealed that the preventing recreation can be getting a “large” new DLC this summer season. The trailer for the DLC teased much more playable characters (together with Tremendous Android 17 and Demon King Piccolo), new costumes, new tremendous assaults for Vegeta and Goku, in addition to new phases and modes.
The upcoming DLC may also have its personal theme track, Zero, sung by collection veteran Hironobu Kageyama- who is understood for his many Dragon Ball Z theme songs. Kageyama carried out the brand new track, saying he was honored to contribute to Dragon Ball once more after 18 years. With Zero, he aimed to create a cheerful and highly effective track that may energize anybody who hears it.
For individuals who can’t wait, producer Furutani additionally reminded PS5, Xbox Collection X/S and Steam gamers that Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is getting a free DLC on January 26, the Mission 100 single participant mode (which longtime followers will bear in mind from Dragon Ball Budokai Tenakichi 3). He introduced that Nintendo Change and Change 2 variations of the sport can be getting the DLC at a later date: “please bear with us a little bit longer.”
Completely limit-breaking.
New characters. New costumes & Tremendous Assaults. New phases. New mode.
New DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO coming quickly. #DBSZ pic.twitter.com/CS1aRhVQsx— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) January 25, 2026
Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus Anime
After lunch, Dragon Ball collection govt producer Akio Iyoku and Son Goku VA Masako Nozawa returned to the stage alongside VA Koichi Yamadera for an additional new anime collection announcement. Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus, a remake of Dragon Ball Tremendous’s first arc, is coming in Fall 2026.
Iyoku describes Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus as an “enhanced model of the story.” The upcoming anime collection is designed to be “extra trustworthy to the unique manga” created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus will characteristic enhanced visuals, redrawn and newly added cuts, narrative reworks, and guarantees to ship “much more immersive battle scenes” than the unique Dragon Ball Tremendous anime.
Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus additionally goals to point out Beerus in a extra severe mild than the mischievous villain individuals are used to. “Beerus is a robust enemy and a strong character, so I wished to verify to deliver that out this time.” Iyoku defined. Beerus’s voice actor Yamadera added, “You assume he (Beerus) is only a bizarre uncle speaking about meals (…) however he’s really the God of Destruction!”
Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus can be airing on Japan’s Fuji TV in Fall 2026, with particulars about worldwide distribution anticipated to be introduced quickly. For now, try the trailer, under.
Dragon Ball Tremendous: Beerus TV Anime Trailer
Coming: Fall 2026 pic.twitter.com/JuJANZkPHq
— Hype (@DbsHype) January 25, 2026
Regardless of Akira Toriyama’s passing, Dragon Ball followers have a lot to stay up for over the subsequent two years. Which announcement are you most hyped about?
Picture credit score: Toei animation.
Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance author who beforehand served as editor, contributor and translator for the sport information website Automaton West. She has additionally written about Japanese tradition and flicks for numerous publications.
