a b "Japan Box Office: 2nd Kingdom Live-action Film Keeps Its Top Position for 2 Consecutive Weeks". Crunchyroll.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022 . Retrieved July 26, 2022. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero ( Japanese: ドラゴンボー 超 （ スーパー ） スーパーヒーロー, Hepburn: Doragon Bōru Sūpā Sūpā Hīrō) is a 2022 Japanese animated martial arts fantasy adventure film, directed by Tetsuro Kodama, produced by Toei Animation and written by Dragon Ball series creator Akira Toriyama. It is the twenty-first animated Dragon Ball feature film and the twenty-second overall, the fourth produced with Toriyama's direct involvement, the second to carry the Dragon Ball Super branding, and the first to be produced mainly using 3D animation. [3] [4] In the film, Piccolo and his former student Gohan heads on a mission to save the world from the newly reformed Red Ribbon Army.

Friedman, Nicholas. "Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO Reveals Global Theatrical Release Dates, English Dub Cast". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022 . Retrieved June 14, 2022. In a post-credits scene, Vegeta defeats Goku in a lengthy sparring match on Beerus' planet, by landing the match's final blow before collapsing himself. Japan Box Office: My Boyfriend in Orange Live-action Film Ranks 4th in Its Debut Weekend". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022 . Retrieved July 12, 2022. a b "Live-Action Kingdom Film's Sequel Stays at #1, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Drops to #8". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023 . Retrieved July 26, 2022.After defeating Majin Buu, life is peaceful once again. Goku has taken a completely new role as a…radish farmer?! With Earth at peace, our heroes have settled into normal lives. But they can't get too comfortable. Far away, a powerful god awakens to a prophecy revealing his demise at the hands of a formidable being. Can Goku and his friends take on their strongest foe yet?" Rubin, Rebecca (August 17, 2022). "Box Office: 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero' to Defeat Idris Elba's Survival Thriller 'Beast' ". Variety. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022 . Retrieved August 19, 2022. Live-Action My Boyfriend in Orange Film Opens at #4, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Drops to #5". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022 . Retrieved July 12, 2022.

The second movie of the Dragon Ball Super franchise recently hit theaters, and the great reception reminds us once again how devoted the fanbase is. With the iron as hot as ever, 2023 does present itself as the perfect time for the anime to return.

Peters, Megan. "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Is Coming to New York Comic Con". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021 . Retrieved December 15, 2021. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was released on Blu-ray and DVD on March 14, 2023. The film features an English-language dub and original Japanese-language with English subtitles. [26] Production of Super Hero began before the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly. [12] It is the first film in the franchise to be produced largely in CGI, [3] [13] and the fourth to have heavy involvement from series creator Akira Toriyama, who provided the original concept and character designs. The use of CGI visuals was a decision made by Kodama, who is experienced with using them. [14] Aina The End Releases New Single 'Diana,' Studio Live Performance Video Featuring Anime Theme Songs Also Released For now, though, it’ll still be a while before Dragon Ball Super: Season 2 gets released, so until then, either give Season 1 a re-watch or embrace the new Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie.

The film introduces new transformations for Gohan and Piccolo. Gohan Beast ( 孫 悟飯・ビースト, Son Gohan Bīsuto), a form unique to Gohan, is based on the awakening of his powers ("the wild beast", per Toriyama) as a boy. Toriyama attempted to draw Gohan Beast with a "scary face", but finding this did not fit his character, gave him upturned hair as well. [16] Orange Piccolo ( オレンジ・ピッコロ, Orenji Pikkoro), which Toriyama considers Piccolo's first transformation, was made orange and extremely muscled to distinguish him from Piccolo's regular form. [16] Gupta, Abheet (May 28, 2022). "Dragon Ball Super: Gohan Is The Strongest, Says Akira Toriyama". High on Cinemaa. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022 . Retrieved June 5, 2022. a b "Dragon Ball Special Panel | Comic-Con@Home 2021". Archived from the original on December 30, 2021 . Retrieved July 23, 2021– via YouTube. A sequel to Dragon Ball Super: Broly was officially announced on May 9, 2021. [18] At 2021's San Diego Comic-Con, a short clip of Goku with the film's logo was shown, revealing its title as Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. [12] Character designs for Piccolo, Pan, Krillin, Gamma 1, and Gamma 2 were also shown, as well as the design of Piccolo's home. [19] [20] The first trailer was released on October 7, 2021. The Japanese release date was announced with a new trailer at Jump Festa 2022. [4] [21] Novelization [ edit ] Conny fell in love with shows such as Supernatural, Doctor Who, The Office, and many more at a young age. She enjoys all sorts of genres ranging from sitcoms to psychological thrillers and anything you can think of.Japan Box Office: Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Transmutation Makes Its Disappointing 8th Place Debut". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022 . Retrieved June 28, 2022.