How long do you expect Dragon Ball Super to run?

[huzaifa_ahmed]

So back when this show was announced, I think it mightve Geekdom that pointed this out, but no one really knows how long they may keep this show going. It's so surprising that we have a new series at all, & you do wonder how long they'll keep it going? We're at 85 episodes now, & now that I recall this, that is extremely impressive, compared to say Samurai Jack (totally different scenario, I know, but still). & I can't help but consider "this is Toei, they'll go on as long as $$$". But also...I mean it's got to end at some point.

Totally random thought I had & quite possibly it's been asked here before, but I figured hey, maybe it's worth a thread. ?

[Jinzoningen MULE]

There's no reliable way to predict something like this, but here are things that I believe could force the franchise to come to a halt:

• -It loses all popularity. Sales plummet, the series essentially bleeds to death
  -Toriyama dies. I don't think they'd stop if he simply retired, but I would consider it somewhat disrespectful for them to continue at that point, and I'd bet most feel the same way.
  -A significant portion of the voice cast dies. How many is significant is subjective, but if we're being realistic, the only ones who couldn't be replaced at this point are Horikawa and Nozawa. Once both of them die, it's probably over.

There are probably other things that could happen, but those are the most obvious. Until one of those things happen, Dragon Ball will continue.

[mfwlegend3]

the only ones who couldn't be replaced at this point are Horikawa and Nozawa. Once both of them die, it's probably over.

Yasuo Yamada, who voiced Lupin from Lupin The Third in the original run, requested in his will that Kanichi Kurita replace him after his death.

Nozawa more than likely has a successor in training or currently in mind for when (god forbid) the time comes where she'll no longer be able to voice Goku. She wouldn't be one to want the production of Dragon Ball to stop simply because she isn't around.

[Jinzoningen MULE]

the only ones who couldn't be replaced at this point are Horikawa and Nozawa. Once both of them die, it's probably over.

Yasuo Yamada, who voiced Lupin from Lupin The Third in the original run, requested in his will that Kanichi Kurita replace him after his death.

Nozawa more than likely has a successor in training or currently in mind for when (god forbid) the time comes where she'll no longer be able to voice Goku. She wouldn't be one to want the production of Dragon Ball to stop simply because she isn't around.

Don't get me wrong, if only one of them died, I think it would be fine. I specified that once both of them pass, I don't think it'll last much longer. Barring possible future reboots, I can't imagine that the replacements would take. Those two are the voices of Dragon Ball.

[Cure Dragon 255]

Poor Mayumi Tanaka, she might as well keel over for all the Dragon Ball fans care...lol.

[8000 Saiyan]

Probably two more years.

[Chuquita]

The way they're setting up this tournament I'm half expecting it to be the last arc; it's got these Buu arc vibes to it: a completely new arc-specific opening, potentially blowing most of their load by pulling in the strongest guys from almost all the universes, bringing in the stakes of "oh no all these universes save one will be destroyed" even though it feels choreographed to a "and then Gokû used the super db's to wish them all back", taking their sweet time in pacing for the first time in entire show's run, having Bra finally be born, pulling fanservice out the wazoo with bringing back all the human characters into the spotlight. I could see this show ending July at the earliest, but more reasonably some time in the fall or maybe next January around when Toei ends their yearly precure series.

I hope I'm wrong. I don't like this arc and I don't want the Super to end on a sour note to me.
Come on Super, give me at least one more arc with a brand new villain! I don't want Zamasu to be the only new villain for the show's entire run!

[Danfun64]

pulling fanservice out the wazoo with bringing back all the human characters into the spotlight.

Launch...

[sintzu]

1- As long as Toriyama has stories to tell.
2- As long as merchandise is selling.

It's safe to say it'll reach 100 episodes and with the current arc not being announced as the last one I think it's also safe to say there'll be at least 2 more from Toriyama so as of now I think it'll surpass DB's 153 episodes.

When Toriyama is done and if the merchandise is still selling then they'll simply end Super and start a new show like they did with GT.

In terms of someone important dying being a reason to stop it, that might've happened if the franchise wasn't a big money maker for countless companies around the world but as things are now, there's no way a death will put a stop to it. That would be like stopping star was because George Lucas died.

The way they're setting up this tournament I'm half expecting it to be the last arc.

The way it's set up is exactly why I think there'll be 2 more at least.

We have 8 of the 12 universes fighting so the winner will more than likely go up against the other 4 to see which is the strongest after another main villain arc so that's 2 at least.

Another thing is the angles, they're all acting very strange so that could be a 3rd arc all to them.

[Chuquita]

pulling fanservice out the wazoo with bringing back all the human characters into the spotlight.

Launch...

True. I should've said "most of the fighting human characters". After all, Yamcha, Yajirobe, and Chaotzu are sitting this arc out (even though Yamcha got some love in the filler episodes and Yajirobe had a minor part in the Zamasu arc).

My excuse is it's late at night and I'm tired and thus not thinking to make sure I use non-absolutes when I describe stuff.

The way they're setting up this tournament I'm half expecting it to be the last arc.

The way it's set up is exactly why I think there'll be 2 more at least.

We have 8 of the 12 universes fighting so the winner will more than likely go up against the other 4 to see which is the strongest after another main villain arc so that's 2 at least.

Another thing is the angles, they're all acting very strange so that could be a 3rd arc all to them.

I hope you're right. I really want a final arc that I'm excited about and can enjoy; and I want at least one more unique-to-Super villain.

[sintzu]

I really want a final arc that I'm excited about and can enjoy.

I want at least one more unique-to-Super villain.

I'm looking forward to how this will turn out but the main villain seems kind of boring compared to Hit. The Pink fat thing Vegeta's fighting in the opening also doesn't seem that interesting. There's another Ssj so that's good I guess.

I think Whis' father will be a main villain later down the line and we'll probably get another one after this tournament but good luck on topping Black.

[Jinzoningen MULE]

The way they're setting up this tournament I'm half expecting it to be the last arc...

There's absolutely no way they'll end it until they have to, and have to they do not. Not yet, anyhow. It's not ending after this arc.

[Chuquita]

I really want a final arc that I'm excited about and can enjoy.

I want at least one more unique-to-Super villain.

I'm looking forward to how this will turn out but the main villain seems kind of boring compared to Hit. The Pink fat thing Vegeta's fighting in the opening also doesn't seem that interesting. There's another Ssj so that's good I guess.

I think Whis' father will be a main villain later down the line and we'll probably get another one after this tournament but good luck on topping Black.

Jiren? Yeah he doesn't do a single thing for me, adversary-wise. He looks like he belongs in one of those Toriyama-Katsura manga side projects. None of the new fighters in this arc have interested me much, but they haven't revealed all 70 of them yet so maybe there's someone among them I'll be interested to watch. The only thing I'm wondering about with not!Brolli is is she saiyan or not.

They're really framing Whis' dad like he could be Super's "Jafar the grand vizier" to the Omni Kings' Sultan (to invoke Disney's Aladdin).
I wonder where Whis' mom is in all this; or maybe dragon ball angels reproduce asexually like namekians or grow on trees like kaioshins.

Gokû Black was so amazing and incredible of a bad guy I really can't see them topping him anytime soon. I was sad when they wrote him out of the story.

[sintzu]

Jiren? Yeah he doesn't do a single thing for me, adversary-wise.

They haven't revealed all 70 of them yet so maybe there's someone among them I'll be interested to watch.

Gokû Black was so amazing and incredible of a bad guy I really can't see them topping him anytime soon.

I can't even remember his name so that should give you an idea about how interesting I think he is.

If the main villain is anything to go by then you shouldn't expect much out of the others.

I just want someone who's not so uninteresting that I don't remember his/her name.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

If this arc isn't the last I think Super could last at least another year or two.

[Chuquita]

Jiren? Yeah he doesn't do a single thing for me, adversary-wise.

They haven't revealed all 70 of them yet so maybe there's someone among them I'll be interested to watch.

Gokû Black was so amazing and incredible of a bad guy I really can't see them topping him anytime soon.

I can't even remember his name so that should give you an idea about how interesting I think he is.

If the main villain is anything to go by then you shouldn't expect much out of the others.

I just want someone who's not so uninteresting that I don't remember his/her name.

I understand. I only remember his name because of some of Herms' tweets.

I don't expect much out of the others. I have disappointingly low expectations for this arc; how disengaged I am fluctuates based on the most recent episodes I've seen.

The Pride Troopers themselves seem so uninteresting I feel like they're gonna bring down this weekend's upcoming episode a bit for me (but luckily there's temporarily-skinny Mr. Buu there to save it).

[sintzu]

I have disappointingly low expectations for this arc; how disengaged I am fluctuates based on the most recent episodes I've seen.

Something just feels off about this arc. It feels like Toriyama isn't as involved with it as he was with the last 2 movies and arcs. Him not giving any comment for it adds to that feeling I have.

The last 2 arcs (especially Black's) got me interested from the very start but that's not the case with this one. It's taking awhile to really get started but if this is how the whole arc is going to be then we're in for a very broing ride.

[emperior]

I think it can last until 2020 and even more. Toriyama can still pump out many stories. At the moment I expect at least 2 arcs after the current one, but we all kmow Dragon Ball can be an extremely unpredictable serie.

[Baggie_Saiyan]

One Piece is still going on right? Super is just behind it in Japan & internationally above it so as long as that keeps up Super will go on indefinitely. Super wasn't made for creative purposes it was made to milk the franchise.

[mfwlegend3]

I think it can last until 2020 and even more. Toriyama can still pump out many stories.

Toriyama is waiting for the day where he won't have to come up with any ideas for Dragon Ball in the future.

I was wanting to keep this old series alive and kicking even in the modern day with help from Shueisha’s excellent staff, so for me this team is dependable and a real godsend. It’d really be great if this way I won’t have to do anything!!!!

Dragon Ball continuing I can see, but with Toriyama's contribution to the story? Probably not. He'll probably let Toyotaro/Toei/DBR(Dragon Ball Room) do their thing. He'd just be happy that Dragon Ball can go on going for years on end.