Dragon Ball Super’s Manga Might Really Be Over, And That’s Ok

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I was at the recent Dragon Ball Genki Dama Festival, and there was a lot to take in regarding what’s next for the Dragon Ball series. Dragon Ball Super is finally going to adapt the Galactic Patrol Arc for anime, which is exciting! Plus, Toei Animation is planning a remake of Battle of Gods. While there were tons of announcements about anime and video games, one thing fans really wanted to hear didn’t happen: a release date for the Dragon Ball Super manga. It left a lot of us wondering if the manga will ever come back, and honestly, maybe that’s okay.

It’s disappointing that the Genki Dama Festival didn’t offer any updates on when the manga will return, especially since this event was expected to be where those announcements would happen. After Akira Toriyama’s passing, many fans hoped Toyotaro, the artist for Super, would continue the series. He’d been actively involved in developing recent storylines for characters like Goku and Vegeta, regularly getting Toriyama’s feedback and approval. While the manga officially ended in 2024, it briefly returned in 2025.

The 2025 chapter was created jointly by Akira Toriyama and Toyotaro, and released after Toriyama’s death. But in 2024, the final chapter of Dragon Ball Super offered a glimpse into what the future holds for Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and Broly. After defeating Cell Max, the characters had a fun, fan-pleasing battle against each other – a highlight of the entire series. The chapter also included a heartwarming scene between Pan’s teacher and Piccolo, ending with a final, poignant image of Piccolo flying into the sky. Given that Toriyama often said Piccolo was his favorite character, it felt especially meaningful to see him featured in the very last panel.

Where to Now Dragon Ball?

Even though the Dragon Ball Super manga might not continue following Toriyama’s passing, fans likely won’t be without Dragon Ball content for a while. Toei Animation is planning a six-episode remake of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods later this year, revisiting the story of Beerus, the God of Destruction. It’s been almost ten years since Beerus first appeared, and Toei’s animation has significantly improved – as fans of One Piece have already noticed.

I’ve been thinking about how long Dragon Ball Super could actually run, and it’s potentially much longer than we realize. The new Galactic Patrol anime is going to cover the Moro Arc, which is already the longest story arc in the series’ history. That alone could add years to the show! Plus, Toei Animation seems interested in revisiting older storylines, which makes me wonder if they might eventually remake Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z too. So even if the manga ever ends, the anime still has a lot of life left in it, it seems.

The biggest unresolved storyline in Dragon Ball Super is definitely Frieza and his new form from the Granolah Arc. As fans saw, Frieza returned with a powerful new transformation called “Black Frieza,” making him the strongest character in the universe. Many would be disappointed if Goku and Vegeta never get to fight this ultimate version of Frieza, but unfortunately, that battle might never happen.

Even though fans would be disappointed if Dragon Ball Super doesn’t come back, many anime series have finished recently. Just like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Attack on Titan, the Dragon Ball franchise won’t be easily forgotten, even if Toyotaro doesn’t follow in Toriyama’s footsteps.

What are your thoughts on the possibility of the Dragon Ball Super manga not continuing? Share your opinion in the comments and discuss it with other fans on the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-01-28 00:15