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Manga Guide

Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Release

The Dragon Ball Super manga series debuted in the August 2015 issue of V-Jump on 20 June 2015, two weeks prior to the Dragon Ball Super TV series’ debut. The manga series is written and illustrated by Toyotarō with supervision and guidance from original Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama. Each month a new chapter of the series is published in V-Jump. The series began with chapters running anywhere from roughly 15 to 30 pages, but eventually settled into 45 pages per chapter. Chapters are primarily produced in black and white, with very few color pages.

Beginning in April 2016, these monthly chapters began to be compiled into separate volumes called tankōbon (単行本; “separate volume”). In most English-speaking countries, the tankōbon are referred to as “graphic novels”, while most people in Japan simply refer to them as “komikkusu” (コミックス), taken from the English word “comics”. With the inconsistent page count for the series’ initial chapters, the first three volumes each contain varying amounts of chapters, whereas each volume thereafter contains exactly four chapters. Each volume, including both print and digital releases, are available in a grayscale format only. Shueisha also initially staggered the releases of print and digital editions, however as of the fourth volume both receive simultaneous releases.

Separate colorized editions of the tankōbon began a digital-only release 02 May 2016 in Japan, staggering behind the original monochrome print editions.

Tankōbon Volumes

Listed below are the series’ tankōbon volumes released thus far. Click each volume for additional detailed information, and further click the chapter titles for even more information detailing each individual chapter compiled.


ISBN 978-4-08-880661-7

Volume 01: Warriors of Universe 6

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 April 2016 (Print)
02 May 2016 (Digital)
Retail: ¥400 + tax
Contents: Chapters 01 (VJ 2015 #8) – 09 (VJ 2016 #4)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-880867-3

Volume 02: The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!!

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 216 pages
Released: 02 December 2016 (Print)
04 January 2017 (Digital)
Retail: ¥420 + tax
Contents: Chapters 10 (VJ 2016 #5) – 15 (VJ 2016 #10)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881084-3

Volume 03: 0 Mortals Plan

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 208 pages
Released: 02 June 2017 (Print)
04 July 2017 (Digital)
Retail: ¥400 + tax
Contents: Chapters 16 (VJ 2016 #11) – 20 (VJ 2017 #3)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881163-5

Volume 04: Last Chance For HOPE

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 200 pages
Released: 02 November 2017 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥400 + tax
Contents: Chapters 21 (VJ 2017 #4) – 24 (VJ 2017 #7)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881447-6

Volume 05: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 02 March 2018 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥400 + tax
Contents: Chapters 25 (VJ 2017 #8) – 28 (VJ 2017 #11)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881501-5

Volume 06: Super Warriors Assemble!

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 June 2018 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥400 + tax
Contents: Chapters 29 (VJ 2017 #12) – 32 (VJ 2018 #3)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881575-6

Volume 07: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 September 2018 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 33 (VJ 2018 #4) – 36 (VJ 2018 #7)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881649-4

Volume 08: “Sign” of Son Goku’s Awakening

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 200 pages
Released: 04 December 2018 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 37 (VJ 2018 #8) – 40 (VJ 2018 #11)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN 978-4-08-881811-5

Volume 09: Battle’s End and Aftermath

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 April 2019 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 41 (VJ 2018 #12) – 44 (VJ 2019 #3)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882034-7

Volume 10: Moro’s Wish

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 02 August 2019 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 45 (VJ 2019 #4) – 48 (VJ 2019 #7)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882154-2

Volume 11: Great Escape

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 December 2019 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 49 (VJ 2019 #8) – 52 (VJ 2019 #11)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882264-8

Volume 12: Merusu’s True Identity

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 03 April 2020 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 53 (VJ 2019 #12) – 56 (VJ 2020 #3)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882391-1

Volume 13: Battles Abound

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 August 2020 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 57 (VJ 2020 #4) – 60 (VJ 2020 #7)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882518-2

Volume 14: Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 December 2020 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 61 (VJ 2020 #8) – 64 (VJ 2021 #11)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882606-6

Volume 15: Moro the Planet-Eater

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 02 April 2021 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 65 (VJ 2020 #12) – 68 (VJ 2021 #3)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882744-5

Volume 16: The Greatest Warrior in the Universe

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 August 2021 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 69 (VJ 2021 #4) – 72 (VJ 2021 #7)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-882858-9

Volume 17: A God of Destruction’s Power

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 03 December 2021 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥440 + tax
Contents: Chapters 73 (VJ 2021 #8) – 76 (VJ 2021 #11)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-883092-6

Volume 18: Goku’s Father Bardock

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 April 2022 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥484 + tax
Contents: Chapters 77 (VJ 2021 #12) – 80 (VJ 2022 #3)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-883215-9

Volume 19: The Pride of an Entire Race

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 August 2022 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥484 + tax
Contents: Chapters 81 (VJ 2022 #4) – 84 (VJ 2022 #7)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-883470-2

Volume 20: A Full-Power Battle

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 208 pages
Released: 03 March 2023 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥528 + tax
Contents: Chapters 85 (VJ 2022 #8) – 88 (VJ 2023 #2)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-883601-0

Volume 21: Showdown with Dr. Hedo

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 August 2023 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥528 + tax
Contents: Chapters 89 (VJ 2023 #3) – 92 (VJ 2023 #6)
Publisher: Shueisha

ISBN: 978-4-08-883744-4

Volume 22: The Strongest Teacher and Disciple

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 192 pages
Released: 04 December 2023 (Print & Digital)
Retail: ¥528 + tax
Contents: Chapters 93 (VJ 2023 #7) – 96 (VJ 2023 #10)
Publisher: Shueisha

Other Volumes

Among various other bonus items (poster, cards, etc.) the January 2017 issue of Saikyō Jump contained a 76-page “Special Comic” covering the four “Battle of Gods” chapters from the series.

“Battle of Gods” Special Comic

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 76 pages
Released: 02 December 2016 (Saikyō Jump, January 2017 issue bonus pack-in)
Retail: ¥530 + tax
Contents: Chapters 01 – 04
Publisher: Shueisha

Among various other bonus items (poster, cards, etc.) the January 2019 issue of Saikyō Jump contained an 86-page “Dragon Ball Super” Strongest Book!! recapping the manga series thus far, introducing the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc, and republishing a portion of Chapter 42. The flip-side of the book introduced the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Broly theatrical film through character profiles, historical information, as well as bonus Dragon Ball SD and Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Charisma Mission chapters.

“Dragon Ball Super” Strongest Book!!

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 86 pages
Released: 02 December 2018 (Saikyō Jump, January 2019 issue bonus pack-in)
Retail: ¥530 + tax
Contents: Chapter 42 (partial)
Publisher: Shueisha

Attendees of Jump Festa ’20 in December 2019 could obtain a free 40-page, tankōbon-sized book providing a quick overview of the manga series, republishing portions of Chapters 23 and 39, and introducing the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc.

“Dragon Ball Super” Jump Festa ’19 Book

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 40 pages
Released: 22 December 2018 (Jump Festa ’19 attendee bonus)
Retail: n/a
Contents: Chapters 23 (partial), 39 (partial)
Publisher: Shueisha

Attendees of Jump Festa ’21 in December 2020 could obtain a free 276-page, tankōbon-sized book collecting specific chapters from various manga series published in both Saikyō Jump and V-Jump, concluding with the first chapter of Dragon Ball Super.

Saikyō Jump x V-Jump: Jump Festa ’20 Special Extra Issue

Softcover | New Book Format (11 × 17 cm) | 276 pages
Released: 21 December 2019 (Jump Festa ’20 attendee bonus)
Retail: n/a
Contents: Chapter 1
Publisher: Shueisha