The Dragon Ball Super manga went on an unexpected break in March 2023 after the sad passing of Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the Dragon Ball series. While the main manga was on hiatus, the new anime series Dragon Ball Daima filled the gap with a side story separate from the manga’s events.
Now, Dragon Ball Super is set to return with a special one-shot manga in the April 2025 issue of V-Jump. This new story will focus on Goten and Trunks, two characters who’ve often been left in the background during major battles in Dragon Ball Super. The one-shot is expected to take place during the Super Hero timeline, which was the last arc of the manga before its break.
So far, there isn’t much detail about the story, but with this new supposed focus on Goten and Trunks, there’s even a possibility that we might see a teenage version of Gotenks, their powerful fusion form.
The return of Dragon Ball Super’s monthly manga release schedule hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the one-shot is a promising sign for the future of the series. Fans hope this will lead to a full comeback, especially since the manga left off with exciting developments, like the introduction of Black Frieza—a new, even more dangerous form of the iconic villain.
When the series eventually resumes, Goku and Vegeta will face their toughest challenge yet. Black Frieza was last seen easily defeating the strongest Saiyans in the universe. To stand a chance, the heroes might need help from Gohan, who has recently powered up, and Broly, who’s still refining his strength.
Does this news of an upcoming Dragon Ball Super one-shot manga get you excited for the future?