11 Years Later, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Finally Nails Akira Toriyama's Original Vision
I doubted the need for another Beerus arc, but Dragon Ball Super's new take is admittedly winning me over.
Eleven years after its initial release, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus has finally aligned with Akira Toriyama's original vision. The remake, unveiled at New York Comic Con 2026, addresses the shortcomings of the 2015 television adaptation, which was plagued by rushed production and off-model character designs. This new edition preserves the manga's narrative, featuring Toriyama's signature dry humor and darkly formidable God of Destruction, Beerus.
The enhanced animation brings out the character models' vitality, while the combat scenes now possess weight and formidable presence. The pacing, too, has been reconsidered, allowing fans to reacquaint themselves with the Dragon Ball Super world before the upcoming Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc. While the decision to revisit familiar ground is not without skepticism, the premiere episode's faithful adaptation of the manga, refined animation, and sobering stakes suggest that this rendition is indeed a testament to the franchise's legacy.
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