The question on every Dragon Ball fan’s mind right now: is Dragon Ball Super actually coming back? With speculation running wild about potential 2025 or 2026 return dates, it’s time to separate the facts from the wishful thinking. Here’s everything we actually know about the beloved anime’s future.
The current situation (spoiler: it’s complicated)
Dragon Ball Super’s anime concluded its initial run in March 2018 after 131 episodes, ending with the Tournament of Power arc. Since then, fans have been waiting for an official announcement about the anime’s continuation — and they’re still waiting.
The confusion stems from the fact that whilst the anime went on hiatus, the Dragon Ball Super story continued through other mediums. The manga, created by Toyotarou and supervised by series creator Akira Toriyama, has progressed well beyond where the anime left off, covering new arcs like Granolah the Survivor and Super Hero.
Then there are the films. Dragon Ball Super: Broly hit cinemas in 2018, followed by Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero in 2022. Both were massive successes, proving the franchise’s enduring popularity — but neither brought the anime back to our screens.
What Toei Animation isn’t saying
Here’s where things get frustrating for fans. Toei Animation, the studio behind Dragon Ball Super, has remained remarkably quiet about the anime’s future. No official statements, no roadmaps, no teaser announcements.
This silence has created a vacuum filled by speculation, rumours, and fan theories. Social media is awash with supposed ‘leaks’ about 2025 or 2026 return dates, but none have come from official sources. The reality is that until Toei Animation makes a formal announcement, everything else is just educated guessing.
What we do know is that Dragon Ball remains one of Toei’s most valuable properties. The recent success of the films and ongoing manga popularity suggests there’s definitely appetite — and financial incentive — for more animated content.
The manga is miles ahead
If you’re desperate for new Dragon Ball Super content, the manga is your best bet. Toyotarou’s continuation has introduced fascinating new characters and power-ups that would translate brilliantly to animation.
The Granolah arc, in particular, delivered some of the series’ most compelling storytelling, exploring Saiyan history and introducing Ultra Instinct’s evolution. There’s easily enough material for multiple anime seasons — assuming Toei decides to adapt it.
The manga’s ongoing success also provides a blueprint for any future anime. Unlike the original anime run, which occasionally caught up to the source material, a new season would have substantial content to draw from.
Where to watch in UAE (the stuff that’s actually available)
Whilst we wait for official news about new episodes, all 131 episodes of Dragon Ball Super are streaming on Crunchyroll in the UAE. The platform offers the complete series with Arabic subtitles, making it accessible for the region’s diverse fanbase.
The Dragon Ball Super films — Broly and Super Hero — are also available through various UAE streaming platforms and digital rental services. Both films offer cinema-quality animation that showcases what a returning anime series could potentially achieve.
UAE fans have consistently shown strong support for the Dragon Ball franchise, with merchandise, gaming, and streaming numbers reflecting the series’ regional popularity.
How to stay updated on official news
The best way to get genuine Dragon Ball Super news is to follow official channels. Toei Animation’s social media accounts, along with Shueisha (the manga publisher), will be the first to announce any anime return.
In the meantime, the complete Dragon Ball Super series remains available on Crunchyroll in UAE, with new manga chapters releasing monthly. Both the Broly and Super Hero films are worth watching for anyone catching up on the story.
