Toei Animation is bringing back the early days of Dragon Ball Super with a complete remake titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus. The project aims to fix the animation and pacing problems that fans complained about when the original series aired from 2015 to 2018. The studio released a new trailer called “Super Surge” on September 2, 2026, during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 event in Los Angeles. The trailer runs for nearly two minutes and shows redrawn scenes, new animation cuts, and a rebuilt narrative structure.
The remake was first announced in January 2026 at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Japan, which celebrated the franchise’s 40th anniversary. The event featured voice actors Masako Nozawa (Goku) and Koichi Yamadera (Beerus) alongside executive producer Akio Iyoku. Toei Animation described the project as an “Enhanced” edition that rebuilds the Super saga from the ground up.
Official Release Date and Early Screening
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will premiere in Japan on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on Fuji TV. The series arrives as part of the Fall 2026 anime lineup.
Before the television debut, the first episode will have a special early screening at New York Comic Con 2026 on October 8. The panel will feature Monica Rial (English voice of Bulma) as host, along with Jason Douglas (Beerus) and Ian Sinclair (Whis).
International release details remain unclear. No streaming platform or dates for regions outside Japan have been announced yet. Crunchyroll is expected to carry the series given its history with Dragon Ball content, but nothing is confirmed. Netflix could also pick up the remake for select Asian regions.
What the Remake Covers
The remake will cover the first three story arcs of Dragon Ball Super:
- The Battle of Gods arc (Beerus, God of Destruction)
- The Resurrection F arc (Frieza’s return)
- The Universe 6 arc (Champa and Hit)
This material spans the first 46 episodes of the original anime and includes content from the movies Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F.
The trailer shows Goku using Super Saiyan God before transforming into Super Saiyan Blue during his fight with Frieza. This detail was not present in the original Resurrection F movie. The appearance of Hit and the Universe 6 fighters in the trailer confirms the remake extends beyond Beerus’s arc.
Improvements Over the Original
The original Dragon Ball Super anime faced heavy criticism for its inconsistent animation quality and slow pacing, especially in the early episodes. The remake aims to correct these issues with a complete visual and audio overhaul.
Every episode has been re-rendered with:
- New animation cuts and revised scene compositions
- Upgraded sound design
- Newly recorded musical score
- Re-recorded dialogue from the voice cast
The production team is using modern animation tools that were not available during the original broadcast. The goal is to create more immersive battle scenes and a more faithful representation of Akira Toriyama‘s original manga.
“The remake aims to follow the original story written by Akira Toriyama while also focusing on better animation quality.”
The new opening theme song is “ONOGAMI” performed by Megatera Zero. The ending theme is “Kan Peki No Peki” by VK Blanka.
Fan Reactions Mixed
Not all fans are excited about the remake. While many appreciate the improved animation and visual quality, others question why Toei Animation is reusing existing storylines instead of creating new content.
Some social media comments reflect this frustration:
“Do people really want to see the same thing over and over? Personally, I didn’t see any change, just a slightly better use of shadows to hide it; you accept anything.”
“This shows it won’t be faithful to the manga, and it’s simply the Dragon Ball Super anime story with better animation.”
“People exaggerate a lot, yes. It’s prettier and all that, but overall it’s the same thing we’ve already seen and know what’s going to happen thousands of times. I prefer to wait for the Moro saga.”
Other fans have positively received the trailer’s visual upgrades. The debate reflects a divide between those who want fresh stories and those who welcome a polished version of the classic arcs.
Separate Galactic Patrol Series Also Coming
The Dragon Ball Super: Beerus remake is not the only new anime project in development. Toei Animation also announced Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol during the same 40th anniversary event.
This separate series will adapt the Galactic Patrol Prisoner saga from the manga, featuring the villain Moro, who can drain energy from entire planets. The story takes place after the Tournament of Power arc. Industry speculation points toward a late 2027 debut, though the format has not been confirmed.
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What to Expect from the Remake
The Dragon Ball Super: Beerus remake is a television series, not a movie. It will reconstruct the early Super story with better pacing and a tighter narrative. The production team describes it as a ground-up rebuild rather than a simple remaster.
The series will feature the introduction of Beerus, the God of Destruction, waking from a long sleep to search for the Super Saiyan God prophesied to defeat him. The story begins after Majin Buu’s defeat, with Goku living a quiet life on Earth.
The remake’s episode count and number of seasons have not been revealed.
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