The Dragon Ball Super manga is back and marks a historic shift for the franchise in April 2026. With Toyotarou confirmed as Akira Toriyama's official successor, the mangaka now holds the power to integrate old concepts into canon, potentially turning the legendary Super Saiyan 5 into official reality. This decision ushers in a new era for fans, as the mangaka takes full narrative control without the direct supervision of the original creator.
Toyotarou's rise to the top of the franchise means his earlier works, like the famous fanzine Dragon Ball AF, gain unprecedented relevance. In the past, only what came from Toriyama was law; however, now Toyotarou's sketches and ideas dictate the story's direction. Therefore, the white-haired, fur-covered form that once lived only in fans' imagination gains official status starting from Chapter 105.
The End of Barriers Between Canon and Filler
During recent interviews, the new leader of the saga stated that he sees almost all Dragon Ball material as part of a large connected universe. Due to this view, productions like Dragon Ball GT and Super Dragon Ball Heroes can be integrated into the main timeline more smoothly. Chapter 104 already took the first step in that direction by including Olibu, a character previously restricted to the filler episodes of the classic anime.
Beyond this unification, the franchise's future also expands to screens with the remake Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, scheduled to premiere in winter 2026. Meanwhile, readers eagerly await the official date of the next manga chapter, which promises to solidify these bold transformations once and for all. Thus, Toyotarou not only continues Toriyama's legacy but also embraces the fan culture that kept the series alive for decades.