Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is making franchise history in an unexpected way. At a reported 19 episodes, the remake is set to become the shortest Dragon Ball series ever made — one episode fewer than Daima’s 20. Here is how every series stacks up.
Quick Answer
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, listed at 19 episodes, is the shortest Dragon Ball series ever — beating Dragon Ball Daima’s 20-episode run by a single episode. The original Dragon Ball ran 153 episodes, Z ran 291, GT ran 64, and Super ran 131. Beerus covers three arcs (Battle of Gods, Resurrection ‘F’, Universe 6) in a tight 6+6+7 structure with no filler.
Every Dragon Ball Series by Episode Count
| Series | Episodes | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Ball Super: Beerus | 19 (reported) | 2026–2027 |
| Dragon Ball Daima | 20 | 2024–2025 |
| Dragon Ball GT | 64 | 1996–1997 |
| Dragon Ball Super | 131 | 2015–2018 |
| Dragon Ball (original) | 153 | 1986–1989 |
| Dragon Ball Z | 291 | 1989–1996 |
Why So Short?
Beerus is an enhanced edition, not a new story. It rebuilds three existing arcs — Battle of Gods (6 episodes), Resurrection ‘F’ (6 episodes), and the Universe 6 tournament (7 episodes) — with redrawn animation, a reconstructed narrative, and the filler cut. There is simply less story to tell, and Toei is telling it without padding.
What 19 Episodes Means
A 19-episode run plays more like an extended film saga than a traditional series. Every episode has to earn its place: no recap episodes, no beach filler, no stalling. If the pacing holds, Beerus could become the most rewatchable Dragon Ball series by density alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes is Dragon Ball Super: Beerus?
19 episodes, according to the Fuji TV listing and insider reports. Toei has not published a full official episode list.
Is Beerus really the shortest Dragon Ball series?
Yes — at 19 episodes it edges out Daima’s 20, making it the shortest in the franchise’s 40-year history.
How many episodes did Daima have?
20 episodes, airing October 2024 to February 2025.
What arcs does Beerus cover?
Battle of Gods (6 episodes), Resurrection ‘F’ (6 episodes), and the Universe 6 tournament (7 episodes), per insider arc breakdowns.
Why is it shorter than the original Super?
The original Super ran 131 episodes with filler and slower pacing. Beerus is a compressed, filler-free rebuild of just three arcs.
When does Beerus end?
Projections based on the weekly schedule put the finale around February 2027.
