About Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super is the follow-up series to Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. Released in 2015, it continues the adventures of Goku and his friends, who defend the Earth against powerful intergalactic enemies. The series begins when the God of Destruction, Beerus, awakens from his long sleep and seeks a fight with the legendary Super Saiyan God. This search leads him to Goku. From this point, the series explores inter-dimensional challenges and introduces powerful entities from other universes.

Making/Production

Dragon Ball Super was made by Toei Animation, and its animation process is identical to that of earlier series. Akira Toriyama, the original mangaka of Dragon Ball, is involved in the production and created original stories for the series.

Actors

• Sean Schemmel voices Goku. Known for his energy and enthusiasm, Schemmel successfully brings out Goku’s carefree, naive, and heroic nature.
• Christopher Sabat voices Vegeta. He masterfully portrays Vegeta's prideful and competitive character.
• Jason Douglas provides the voice for Beerus. His calm and composed voice adds contrast to the character's volatile nature.
• Monica Rial voices Bulma. Her energetic and bubbly voice brings out Bulma's resourcefulness and wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Dragon Ball Super is the first new Dragon Ball television series since Dragon Ball GT, which ended in 1997.
• Unlike the previous series, Super is set in the ten-year time skip after Majin Buu’s defeat.

Quotes

• “Guess I got a little too carried away, huh?” - Goku
• “Your threats are as empty as your title. All hail Vegeta, prince of no one.” - Beerus

Music, Soundtrack

• "Chōzetsu ☆ Dynamic!" by Kazuya Yoshii is the first opening theme of the series.
• "Genkai Toppa x Survivor" by Kiyoshi Hikawa is the second opening.
• A variety of ending themes are used throughout the series, including "Hello Hello Hello" by Good Morning America and "Boogie Back" by Miyu Inoue.