Dragon Ball: Black Frieza Returns Ahead of the Manga’s Comeback

As a lifelong Dragon Ball fan who’s been following the series since its inception, I am beyond excited about Black Frieza‘s comeback! The latest art from Toyotaro at Jump Festa 2025 has sent my Saiyan senses tingling with anticipation. It’s been a long wait for new chapters, but the teaser of this upcoming one-shot story featuring Goten and Trunks is just what we needed to keep our energy levels high.

The much-anticipated return of Dragon Ball Super is set for next year, with an unexpected appearance by Black Frieza signaling its impending comeback. After a prolonged hiatus following the demise of creator Akira Toriyama, it was revealed during the Jump Festa 2025 weekend that the manga will make a grand return in 2026. In the meantime, fans can look forward to Black Frieza stealing the limelight once more before they witness the next significant chapter of this beloved series.

Every year during Jump Festa, an event where Shueisha reveals their latest and ongoing projects, they invite creators to create unique artwork for the celebration. One of these artists was Toyotaro, who gave fans a closer look at Black Frieza from Dragon Ball Super. Unlike previous glimpses, this art offers a highly detailed representation of the metallic color scheme in his new divine form. Here it is below, as shared by @DbsHype on X.

As an observer, I’m sharing some exciting news. A new one-shot story is on the horizon, and we can expect to learn more about it next month. Regarding the resumption of monthly chapters, there hasn’t been any update as of now. However, considering the upcoming release of the new one-shot, I suspect an announcement about the return of the monthly series won’t be too far off.

— Hype (@DbsHype) December 21, 2024

What to Know for Dragon Ball Super’s Return

The manga adaptation of “Dragon Ball Super” is set to make a comeback on February 20th in Japan, published in Shueisha’s V-Jump magazine. This new installment will introduce an entirely original narrative that has not been depicted in either the manga or the anime before. It appears this one-shot story will revolve around superhero themes, with Goten and Trunks playing prominent roles, as they did during the events leading up to “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” arc. However, specific details about the nature of this one-shot story are still unknown.

It’s not clear if “Dragon Ball Super” manga will resume fully after this one-shot, but it’s a positive indication for its return. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this since the end of the Super Hero arc, as Black Frieza serves as an intriguing clue about why he is currently the most powerful being in Universe 7. Consequently, Goku, Vegeta, and even Gohan are putting in maximum effort to increase their power levels, hoping to match their formidable adversary.

Will Black Frieza Make a Return in Dragon Ball Super?

It’s almost certain that Black Frieza will play a role in the evolution of Dragon Ball Super. This upcoming form was among the last villain hints supervised by Toriyama before his demise, suggesting it could have a significant influence on future events. With each new episode of Dragon Ball Daima airing this fall, bringing fresh revelations, the prospect of Dragon Ball Super’s future is looking very promising indeed.

Frieza unveiled his fresh Black Frieza form after spending a decade training within the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. After the Granolah the Survivor storyline, he emerged and effortlessly defeated both Goku and Vegeta in one strike. Since then, he’s been lurking around, but when the series resumes, it seems there’s no way to dodge what’s coming anymore.

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2024-12-22 03:39