Is ‘Dragon Ball Super' returning for season 2? Everything we know so far
It's been seven years since Dragon Ball Super wrapped up its first season, and fans are still holding onto hope for a second. The series, which ran from 2015 to 2018 and ended on a high note with the unforgettable Tournament of Power arc, left viewers wanting more—and honestly, who wouldn't want to see what Goku and the gang get up to next?
But fast forward to July 2025, and there's still no official word from Toei Animation about a second season. So, where does that leave us? Here's everything you need to know. The Current State of Dragon Ball Super Season 2
As of late July 2025, there's still no green light for Dragon Ball Super Season 2. The first season, with its 131 episodes from 2015 to 2018, set a high bar, but Toei Animation hasn't dropped any solid news about a sequel. That said, the Dragon Ball Super manga, drawn by Toyotarou, keeps rolling out new chapters, giving fans plenty of story to adapt. A special one-shot manga chapter dropped in February 2025, spotlighting Goten, Trunks, and Clean God as a lead-up to the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. It got people talking again.
Akira Toriyama's passing in March 2024 hit hard, pausing the manga after Chapter 103. But Toyotarou's still in the game, with another one-shot planned for February 20, 2025, in V-Jump. That kind of activity keeps the dream of a new anime season alive, as the manga's got enough juice for fresh episodes. Potential Release Date for Season 2
Best guess? Maybe late 2025 or 2026. Dragon Ball Daima, a side anime with kid-sized Goku and crew, wrapped up in 2024. It wasn't a Super sequel, but with it done, Toei might turn its attention back to Super. The manga's got two big arcs ready to go, which could fuel a new season. On the other hand, some hurdles—like legal stuff after Toriyama's passing or needing more manga chapters—could push things out to 2028 or later. It's a waiting game.
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