Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Confirms the Return of Dragon Ball Super

The Dragon Ball 40th anniversary marked a before and after for the franchise. The Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event, held on January 25, 2026 at Makuhari Messe (Japan), confirmed that the work created by Akira Toriyama is not only still alive, but is entering a new stage filled with ambition, nostalgia, and future vision.

With emotional tributes, long-awaited announcements, and entirely new projects, the Dragon Ball anniversary became one of the most talked-about events of the year.

Dragon Ball 40th anniversary confirms the return of Dragon Ball Super

The most important announcement of the Dragon Ball 40th anniversary was the official confirmation of the return of the Dragon Ball Super anime. After nearly a decade without new episodes, Toei Animation confirmed the production of Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, a direct adaptation of the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc.

In this new stage:

• The story continues after the Tournament of Power and the Broly movie.
• Goku and Vegeta officially join the Galactic Patrol.
• The main villain is Moro, a sorcerer who absorbs vital energy and threatens the entire galaxy.

The premiere is estimated for 2027, once the Beerus remake is completed. This announcement trended worldwide and became one of the most celebrated moments of the Dragon Ball anniversary.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, the remake that rewrites the beginning

Another major announcement from the Dragon Ball 40th anniversary was Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a complete remake of the anime’s initial arc.

This project aims to fix the most criticized aspects of the original Super:

• Animation redone with modern standards.
• Less filler and greater fidelity to Toriyama’s manga.
• Unreleased scenes, such as Goku’s mental training.

The premiere is scheduled for fall 2026 on Fuji TV, with international details still pending. This remake promises to revalue one of the most debated arcs in the saga.

 

Dragon Ball 40th anniversary special video with Hans Zimmer

During the event, the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Special Video was also presented, an animated short that travels through the entire history of the franchise.

The detail that surprised everyone was the original music composed by Hans Zimmer, known for Interstellar, Gladiator, and Dune. The video:

• Combines Toriyama’s classic illustrations with modern animation.
• Pays direct tribute to the author’s legacy.
• Is already viral on YouTube and social media.

This piece became one of the most shared contents of the Dragon Ball anniversary.

 

New game announced during the Dragon Ball 40th anniversary

The Dragon Ball 40th anniversary also brought news for gaming fans. Dragon Ball AGE 1000, a completely original video game, was announced.

Key points of the project:

• It is not Xenoverse 3 nor a direct sequel.
• Brand-new world, story, and characters.
• Original designs created by Akira Toriyama.
• Estimated release in 2027.

More information will be revealed during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026. The concept of “the last major game with Toriyama’s designs” is already generating huge anticipation.

 

More content for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

The event closed with the confirmation of new content for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero, one of the franchise’s most successful titles in recent years.

The DLC will include:

• New playable characters.
• Additional stages.
• Costumes and content inspired by Daima and Super Hero.

Every announcement related to Sparking! Zero generates strong interest, and this DLC was no exception during the Dragon Ball anniversary.

 

The Dragon Ball 40th anniversary made it clear that the franchise is entering a historic phase. With the return of the anime, an ambitious remake, an original video game, and high-level tributes, Dragon Ball proves that it continues to evolve without losing its essence.