After years of waiting and speculation, Dragon Ball Super is officially returning with a reimagined anime project centered on one of the franchise’s most iconic characters: Beerus, the God of Destruction. At the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri 2026 event — part of the series’ 40th anniversary celebrations — Toei Animation announced that Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premiered on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
This new anime is described as an “enhanced edition” of the original series, revisiting Beerus’ debut arc — the story of his awakening and first encounter with Goku — with upgraded animation, newly added cuts, redrawn visuals, updated sound design, and a story reconstruction that more faithfully reflects the original vision by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama.
What Makes Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Different?
Unlike a simple remaster or re-airing of old episodes, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is being presented as a fully re-built anime project.
According to official announcements:
- The anime will reconstruct key scenes from the Beerus Saga with new animation and storytelling structure.
- Newly recorded voice acting and additional sound effects and musical scoring will be added.
- The narrative is designed to be closer to Toriyama’s original concepts, with enhanced battle scenes and more detailed character moments.
This approach is similar in spirit to other high-quality anime remakes — where visuals, pacing, and storytelling are all elevated to modern standards instead of relying solely on legacy footage.
Confirmed Premiere Date
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premieres Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11:15 p.m. Japan time (7:15 a.m. Pacific) on Fuji TV, taking over One Piece’s timeslot while One Piece is on break until 2027.
Where to Watch
- Crunchyroll — subtitled, from October 11 (US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Europe)
- Hulu — from October 11
- Netflix — from October 14 in select regions, October 17 in the US
What to Know
The series is a 19-episode rebuild of the Battle of Gods arc with new and redrawn animation, new scenes, newly recorded voices, and a reconstructed story. Episode 1 already premiered at New York Comic Con on October 8.
Why This Release Matters
This isn’t just another anime announcement. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus marks the first major return of the Dragon Ball Super anime timeline since the series originally ended in 2018 — a gap filled largely by manga chapters, films, and spin-off projects. While Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol is also in production as a continuation of the story, Beerus reconnects the franchise to its roots by revisiting the arc that introduced divine elements and reshaped the series’ direction.
Moreover, the project serves as both a celebration of the franchise’s legacy and a bridge to its future, aiming to reengage longtime fans while drawing in new viewers with an enhanced visual and narrative experience.
What Fans Can Expect Next
As the production schedule ramps up, fans can look forward to:
- Merchandise and soundtrack releases tied to the anime launch
With the series now airing after its October 11, 2026 premiere, new episodes arrive weekly, building to a major moment for Dragon Ball Super and anime fans globally.
Final Take
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is more than a remake — it’s a rebuild of a foundational arc designed to bring modern animation quality and storytelling depth to one of the franchise’s most pivotal moments.
Now airing after its October 11, 2026 premiere, Beerus is poised to reignite excitement for Dragon Ball Super in a way fans have waited nearly a decade for.
Additional Details From Our Coverage
- Veteran voice actors Masako Nozawa (Goku) and Koichi Yamadera (Beerus) appeared on stage at the Genkidamatsuri reveal — underlining the project’s prestige and its importance to the franchise’s future.
- Episode structure: the series is listed at 19 episodes covering the Beerus, Golden Frieza, and Universe 6 arcs — a focused run with tighter pacing than the 2015 original.
- What “enhanced” means in practice: newly added animation cuts, fully redrawn scenes, and a reconstructed narrative — better fight choreography pushing the cosmic scale, cleaner and more consistent character art, and possible lore alignment with later-established canon.
- Strategic role: a 40th-anniversary celebration and a warm-up for casual viewers before The Galactic Patrol — possibly step one of a larger Super comeback strategy. Beerus is the hinge that launched modern Dragon Ball: the god-level ceiling, the Super Saiyan God ritual, and the divine hierarchy.
