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Dragon Ball Super Returns: New Series Launching in 2027!

1/26/2026

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Summary

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Toei Animation officially announced the return of Dragon Ball Super with the new series Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, anticipated to premiere in late 2027.
The series will adapt the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc from the manga.
Goku and Vegeta join the Galactic Patrol to confront the Planet-Eater Moro.
An enhanced edition of the Battle of Gods arc, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, debuts in Fall 2026.

History

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Dragon Ball Z premiered on April 26, 1989, as a sequel to the original Dragon Ball series, adapting the final chapters of Akira Toriyama's manga. The show ran until January 31, 1996, and became a cultural phenomenon, significantly boosting anime's popularity worldwide. The franchise continues to thrive, with new series like Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol reflecting ongoing audience demand and the evolution of storytelling in anime.

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Story summary

Toei Animation officially announced the return of Dragon Ball Super with the new series Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, anticipated to premiere in late 2027.
The series will adapt the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc from the manga.
Goku and Vegeta join the Galactic Patrol to confront the Planet-Eater Moro.
An enhanced edition of the Battle of Gods arc, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, debuts in Fall 2026.

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