Anime Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol Officially Announced, New Arc Begins
The Dragon Ball franchise is stepping into a new chapter. The latest anime, titled Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol (Japanese: ドラゴンボール超 銀河パトロール), has been officially announced, marking the beginning of a new story arc in the Dragon Ball Super series.
This announcement was made on the 25th at the grand event Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri! (Genkidama Festival) held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. The event served as a special stage for fans to witness the newest anime project from this legendary franchise for the first time.
Dragon Ball’s New Arc Begins
Along with its official announcement, a teaser trailer was also released. The short video features the text “Entering a New Arc”, immediately followed by the official title Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol. Additionally, the first visuals of Son Goku and Vegeta were shown, providing an initial glimpse into the direction of the story and the feel of the upcoming series.
While story details have not been fully revealed, the title Galactic Patrol suggests a new focus on the galactic patrol organization previously introduced in the world of Dragon Ball Super.
A Legendary Franchise Continues to Evolve
Dragon Ball originated from the manga by Akira Toriyama, which was first published in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984 and serialized for over a decade. To date, the Dragon Ball manga has sold over 260 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most influential and successful manga series of all time.
The popularity of Dragon Ball has endured through various adaptations, from television anime series, feature films, games, to numerous other multimedia projects, even after the original manga serialization concluded.
The resurgence of Dragon Ball feature films began in 2013 after a 17-year hiatus and achieved consecutive box office success. This success continued with the release of Dragon Ball Super in 2015, developed based on Akira Toriyama’s original concept.
In 2022, the film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was released, followed by the television anime Dragon Ball DAIMA, which aired from October 2024 to February 2025. Now, with the announcement of Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol, the franchise reaffirms its existence as one of the greatest icons in anime and manga history.
