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| rom_title = Doragon Bōru Sūpā | | rom_title = Doragon Bōru Sūpā | ||
| eng_title = | | eng_title = | ||
| dates = 05 July 2015 – | | dates = 05 July 2015 – 25 March 2018 | ||
| broadcast = [[Fuji TV]] (Sunday, 9:00 – 9:30AM) | | broadcast = [[Fuji TV]] (Sunday, 9:00 – 9:30AM) | ||
| animation = [[Toei Animation]] | | animation = [[Toei Animation]] | ||
| production = Fuji TV<br />Yomiko Advertising<br />Toei Animation | | production = Fuji TV<br />Yomiko Advertising<br />Toei Animation | ||
| episodes = | | episodes = 131 ([[List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes|List of Episodes]]) | ||
| director = | | director = Masatoshi Chioka (1-46)<br />Morio Hatano (33-76)<br />Kōhei Hatano (68-76)<br />Tatsuya Nagamine (77-131)<br />Ryōta Nakamura (77-131) | ||
| | | planning = Masato Seino (Fuji TV)<br />Kazuya Watanabe (Yomiko Advertising, Inc.)<br />[[Kōzō Morishita]] (Toei Animation) | ||
| | | design = [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]] | ||
| art = [[Shinzō Yuki]] | |||
| music = [[Norihito Sumitomo]] | | music = [[Norihito Sumitomo]] | ||
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'''''Dragon Ball Super''''' (often abbreviated as '''Super''') is a Japanese animated television series produced by [[Toei Animation]]. The series' initial story concept and character designs were developed by original author [[Akira Toriyama]]. The series was announced to, "...follow the aftermath of Goku's fierce battle with Majin Boo, as he attempts to maintain earth's fragile peace."<ref>{{Cite web|URL=http://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/press/2015/04/_730.php|Website=Toei Animation Co., Ltd|Title="Toei Animation Begins Production on ''Dragon Ball Super''"|Date=28 April 2015|AccessDate=01 May 2015}}</ref> The series is set slightly after the showdown with Majin Boo and retells the franchise's most recent movies, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods|Battle of Gods]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'|Resurrection 'F']]''<ref>''V-Jump: August 2015''. Japan: Shueisha, 21 June 2015. (p. 302)</ref>, before proceeding into new story lines created by Akira Toriyama. | |||
==Plot== | |||
Peace has once again returned to the Earth, where its heroes are enjoying a quiet life. However Beerus, the God of Destruction, has awoken after a 39 year slumber. Having had a dream about "Super Saiyan God", he sets out in search of this mysterious Saiyan. After visiting Kaiō, and eventually ending up on Earth, Son Goku must find a way to summon the power of "Super Saiyan God" and battle the irritable god before he destroys the Earth! | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Japan=== | |||
On '''28 April 2015''', [[Toei Animation]] officially announced that production was underway on the first all-new TV series for the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' franchise in 18 years. The series was later announced for a '''05 July 2015''' debut on [[Fuji TV]], taking over the ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' time slot. The series' story and characters were developed by original manga author [[Akira Toriyama]]. Veteran director [[Kimitoshi Chioka]], known for his exquisite storyboard layouts, was brought on-board to direct and [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]] returned as character designer. The majority of the main cast from ''Dragon Ball Kai'' and the recent films returned, including [[Yūko Minaguchi]] (Videl), [[Kōichi Yamadera]] (Beerus), [[Masakazu Morita]] (Whis), and [[Jōji Yanami]] as the series' narrator. | |||
[[File:DBS-Official-Site-Launch.png|thumb|300px|The launch of the official website.]] | |||
In mid-May, Toei launched an official website for the series; the bare-bones presentation featured a short plot synopsis, a Yamamuro drawing of [[Goku]], a link to the series' official Twitter account, and and a reiteration of some of the information that was given with the series announcement.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521193634/http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/dragon_s/|Website=Toei Animation|Title="Dragon Ball Super"|AccessDate=21 May 2015}}</ref> Akira Toriyama was credited for the story, and [[Masako Nozawa]] was credited as Goku, [[Gohan]], and [[Goten]], accompanied by a pop-up of her personal message from the series announcement:<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501011914/http://db30th.com/news/2015042801.html|Website=Dragon Ball SSSS|Title=テレビアニメ新シリーズ ７月に放送決定！『ドラゴンボール超（スーパー）』|Date=28 April 2015}}</ref> | |||
{{Quotation|I've used the word 「超」 ("Super") in so many commercials, games and other media, it is fantastic that the long awaited ''Dragon Ball Super'' will finally begin. I hope that this series will last a long time and have the same impact around the world as its predecessor. <small>(In character voices:)<br>Goku: Heya! I'm really happy to be able to meet you all again.<br>Gohan: It really is great, isn't it, father? To be able to see everyone.<br>Goten: Yay, I'm going to do a lot of Fusion with Trunks again!<br>Goku: Be sure you don't miss it, guys!</small>|Masako Nozawa}} | |||
The website launch revealed that [[Kazuya Yoshii]] would perform the opening song, and [[Good Morning America]] would perform the ending song.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2015/05/19/dragon-ball-super-website-launches-oped-announced/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="'Dragon Ball Super' Website Launches + OP/ED Announced"|Date=19 May 2015}}</ref> At the bottom of the webpage was an announcement that had already begun to leak in advance of the publication of the July issue of ''V-Jump'', in stores on '''21 May 2015''':<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-05-18/dragon-ball-super-tv-anime-gets-manga-adaptation/.88276|Website=Anime News Network|Title="Dragon Ball Super TV Anime Gets Manga Adaptation"|Date=18 May 2015}}</ref> a ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga by [[Toyotarō]], with Toriyama credited for the story, would begin in the August issue of ''[[V-Jump]]'', on sale '''20 June 2015'''. The announcement in the July issue included a note from ''V-Jump'' editor [[Victory Uchida]]:<ref>{{Cite magazine|Mag=VJ|Year=2015|Month=July|Date=21 May 2015|Title="Scoop: Dragon Ball New Television Anime"|Page=p. 8}}<br>——{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2015/05/19/dragon-ball-super-to-receive-manga-adaptation-in-v-jump/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="'Dragon Ball Super' to Receive Manga Adaptation in V-Jump"|Date=19 May 2015}}</ref> | |||
{{Quotation|'''A Completely New "Dragon Ball", Full of Mystery!!'''<br>The latest TV animation was suddenly announced!! That was a ''Victory''-surprise, even for me!! What on Earth will the story be? It's such a mystery… There's no doubt it will exceed everyone's expectations!!!|Victory Uchida}} | |||
In the August issue that featured the [[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 1|first manga chapter]], the "Dragon Ball Park" feature revealed a few more details about the anime plot, some of which turned out to be incorrect. (Scoop #2 is omitted; it was an announcement for the OP and ED artists.)<ref>{{Cite magazine|Mag=VJ|Year=2015|Month=August|Date=20 June 2015|Title="Serialization Corner: ANP!"|Page=pp. 302-303}}<br>——{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2015/06/17/early-dragon-ball-super-story-details-in-august-2015-v-jump/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Early 'Dragon Ball Super' Story Details in August 2015 V-Jump"|Date=17 June 2015}}</ref> | |||
{{Quotation|'''Super SCOOP!! #1<br>''Dragon Ball Super'' is set slightly after the showdown with Majin Boo!'''<br>''Dragon Ball Super'' is a gem of an original story, from an original draft provided by manga author Akira Toriyama-''sensei''! This series is a super tale that depicts what happens "afterwards" to Goku and the gang following the titanic battle with Majin Boo, and links up with the movies Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F'!!<br><br>'''Super SCOOP!! #3<br>Already well-known from the movies!? For the first time, Beerus and Whis join the fray in a TV series!!'''<br>The God of Destruction Beerus and his servant Whis have already cut quite a figure in the two latest movies, and now they're set to appear as regular cast members for this TV series! Far stronger than the likes of Freeza, Cell, or Majin Boo, Beerus will run amok in the new series!?<br><br>'''Super SCOOP!! #4<br>The illustrious main cast will remain as-is!!'''<br>Masako Nozawa-''san'' (voice of Son Goku) and the rest of the main cast are taking part in this series too! Deeply familiar with ''Dragon Ball'', these actors and actresses will breathe new life into Goku and the gang!!<br><br>'''Super SCOOP!! #5<br>The first episode's synopsis is available! Goku gets a job…?!'''<br>Following Majin Boo's defeat, peaceful days have come. When Chi-Chi orders Goku to go earn some money, Goku gets the itch to train while he works. Meanwhile, Goten heads out on an adventure with Trunks to find a gift for his soon-to-be sister-in-law Videl!?<br><br>'''Super SCOOP!! #6<br>Super high-quality gorgeous visuals! The entire series is produced with new animation!!'''<br>This new series will be broadcast entirely with new footage, like with the movies or the openings and endings for ''Dragon Ball Kai''! An overwhelming new ''Dragon Ball'' world is revealed!!<br><br>'''Super SCOOP!! #7<br>The comic adaptation by Toyotarō-''sensei'' starts this issue!!'''<br>Comment From Toyotarō-''sensei''<br>"Getting to see a new DB anime series every week makes me too happy! With this comicalization, I want to make my own small contribution to the excitement, so everyone please check out the manga, too!"}} | |||
===Simulcast=== | |||
[[File:Key-Champa.png|thumb|300px|Streaming platforms used the key visual for the [[God of Destruction Champa arc]] to promote the simulcast.]] | |||
On '''19 October 2016''', [[Toei Animation]] announced a ''Dragon Ball Super'' subtitled simulcast to be hosted on [[Crunchyroll]], [[Daisuki]], and [[AnimeLab]] (Australia/New Zealand) beginning with [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 63|episode 63]], which was broadcast just a few days later on '''23 October 2016'''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-19/dragon-ball-super-to-simulcast-on-crunchyroll-daisuki-animelab/.107853|Website=Anime News Network|Title="Dragon Ball Super to Simulcast on Crunchyroll, Daisuki, AnimeLab (Updated)"|Date=19 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2016/10/20/toei-animation-crunchyroll-announce-dragon-ball-super-simulcast/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Toei Animation & Crunchyroll Announce 'Dragon Ball Super' Simulcast"|Date=20 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/10/20/power-up-crunchyroll-to-stream-dragon-ball-super|Website=Crunchyroll|Title="Power Up! Crunchyroll to Stream 'Dragon Ball Super'!"|Date=20 October 2016}}</ref> The entire [[Future Trunks arc]] was made available on the same day as episode 63, beginning with [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 47|episode 47]]. The first 46 episodes were made available in ten-episode batches, starting with episodes [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 1|1]]-[[Dragon Ball Super Episode 10|10]], which were made available on '''30 October 2016''', concurrent with the simulcast of [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 64|episode 64]]. | |||
That week, on '''04 November 2016''', [[Funimation]] announced their own acquisition of the series along with their plans to host the simulcast and produce an English dub. Episodes 1-10 and 47-64 were made available with the Toei simulcast subtitles on their North American streaming service immediately, and they joined the other simulcast platforms in making the others available in weekly batches.<ref name="funi">{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2016/11/04/funimation-announces-dragon-ball-super-license-acquisition/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Funimation Announces 'Dragon Ball Super' License Acquisition"|Date=04 November 2016}}</ref> Episodes [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 11|11]]-[[Dragon Ball Super Episode 20|20]] were made available on on '''06 November 2016''' concurrent with the simulcast of [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 65|episode 65]]; episodes [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 21|21]]-[[Dragon Ball Super Episode 30|30]] on '''13 November 2016''' with [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 66|episode 66]]; episodes [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 31|31]]-[[Dragon Ball Super Episode 40|40]] on '''20 November 2016''' with [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 67|episode 67]] (the last episode of the Future Trunks arc); and episodes [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 41|41]]-[[Dragon Ball Super Episode 46|46]] on '''27 November 2016''' with [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 68|episode 68]]. On '''30 March 2017''', in advance of [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 81|episode 81]], Crunchyroll affiliate VRV announced they would also host the simulcast, though it was only available in the United States which was already covered by Daisuki, Crunchyroll, and Funimation.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-03-30/ellation-vrv-streaming-platform-to-stream-what-do-you-do-at-the-end-of-the-world-akashic-records-anime/.114109|Website=Anime News Network|Title="Ellation's VRV Streaming Platform to Stream What do you do at the end of the world?, Akashic Records Anime"|Date=30 March 2017}}</ref> | |||
=== | Crunchyroll initially announced coverage for a limited area; the simulcast was available to paid and free users in United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and to paid users in South Africa and Latin America (with Spanish subtitles). On '''30 May 2017''', Crunchyroll announced an expansion of their coverage to include the United Kingdom and much of the rest of Europe, with various foreign-language subtitles.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-991613/dragon-ball-super-expands-availability-to-europe|Website=Crunchyroll Forum|Title="Dragon Ball Super expands availability to Europe"|Date=30 May 2017}}</ref> | ||
While the series was ongoing, the [[Daisuki]] streaming service, in partnership with [[Bandai Namco]], covered large parts of the world not covered by [[Crunchyroll]].<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2016/10/21/daisuki-to-provide-additional-dragon-ball-super-simulcast-streams-to-international-territories/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Daisuki to Provide Additional 'Dragon Ball Super' Simulcast Streams to International Territories"|Date=21 October 2016}}</ref> Episodes typically appeared first on Daisuki, minutes later on Crunchyroll, and hours later on Funimation.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.funimation.com/forum/topic/13174/what-up-with-dragonball-super-simulcast|Website=Funimation Forum|Title="What up with dragonball super simulcast"|Date=10 June 2017}}</ref><ref group="note">More evidence for this is scattered across dozens of Kanzenshuu and Reddit episode discussion threads, among many other places on the internet. [[Crunchyroll]] remained the best-known and most widely-referenced platform, even though [[Daisuki]] was available in most countries covered by Crunchyroll. Daisuki's 1080p video was available to free users, while Crunchyroll only offered 720p to free users, and Daisuki's ads were relatively limited and focused on [[Bandai Namco]]'s content.</ref> AnimeLab typically released between Daisuki and Crunchyroll, but this service was only available in Australia and New Zealand. Funimation's simulcast episodes went up late enough to be suggestive of a contractual obligation, perhaps through Funimation's contemporaneous partnership with Crunchyroll.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/09/08/crunchyroll-and-funimation-partner-to-expand-access-to-anime|Website=Crunchyroll|Title="Crunchyroll and Funimation Partner to Expand Access to Anime!"|Date=08 September 2016}}</ref><ref group="note">[[Funimation]] was the only streaming service to host the full special broadcast version of episodes [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 109|109]] and [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 110|110]]. It remains on their streaming service with the [[Toei Animation]] simulcast subtitles. Switching the audio to the English dub automatically switches the video source to the split-episode version of the special, which was broadcast on [[Toonami]] over two weeks. The full broadcast version of the special was not included on Funimation's Blu-ray release, even though it was included on Toei's Blu-rays, so the full special has never been released for the English dub.</ref> The partnership ended on '''09 November 2018''', well after the series ended.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-18/funimation-crunchyroll-end-content-sharing-partnership/.138330|Website=Anime News Network|Title="Funimation, Crunchyroll End Content-Sharing Partnership (Update)"|Date=18 October 2018}}</ref> | |||
When Daisuki closed after being acquired by Bandai, they kept ''Dragon Ball Super'' as their only available title for some time while the service passed to Bandai's ''[[Dragon Ball Super Card Game]]'' website.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2017/08/02/simulcast-streaming-provider-daisuki-ending-service-in-october-2017/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Simulcast/Streaming Provider Daisuki Ending Service in October 2017"|Date=02 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.reddit.com/r/dbz/comments/81tzzw/sub_dragon_ball_super_episode_129_discussion/|Website=Reddit|Title="(SUB) Dragon Ball Super - Episode #129 - Discussion Thread!"|Date=03 March 2018}}</ref> The episodes were removed from Bandai's website as they became widely available in physical format, but they remained on Funimation, Crunchyroll, VRV, and AnimeLab's streaming services. | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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==Main Staff== | ==Main Staff== | ||
*'''Original Author/Story & Character Draft:''' [[Akira Toriyama]] | *'''Original Author/Story & Character Draft:''' [[Akira Toriyama]] (Published in Shueisha's "Jump Comics") | ||
*'''Planning''' | |||
** Fuji TV — Masato Seino | |||
** Yomiko Advertising — Kazuya Watanabe | |||
** Toei Animation — Kōzō Morishita | |||
*'''Producer''' | *'''Producer''' | ||
** Fuji TV — Osamu Nozaki | ** Fuji TV — Osamu Nozaki | ||
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** Toei Animation — Atsushi Kido | ** Toei Animation — Atsushi Kido | ||
*'''Music:''' [[Norihito Sumitomo]] | *'''Music:''' [[Norihito Sumitomo]] | ||
*'''Character Design:''' [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]] | *'''Production Supervisor:''' Ken Suetake | ||
*'''Director:''' Kimitoshi Chioka | *'''Art Design:''' Shinzō Yuki | ||
*'''Color Design:''' Teppei Hotta | |||
*'''Character Design & Supervising Director of Animation:''' [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]] | |||
*'''Series Director:''' Kimitoshi Chioka | |||
*'''Audio Director:''' Yasunori Honda | |||
*'''Editing:''' Ei'ichi Nishimura | |||
*'''Recording:''' Mitsuharu Itō | |||
*'''Sound Effects:''' Mutsuhiro Nishimura | |||
*'''Production Coordination:''' Toei | *'''Production Coordination:''' Toei | ||
*'''Production:''' [[Fuji TV]], Yomiko Advertising, [[Toei Animation]] | *'''Production:''' [[Fuji TV]], Yomiko Advertising, [[Toei Animation]] | ||
==Episodes== | |||
{{see|List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes}} | |||
==Theatrical Film== | |||
==Themes== | ==Themes== | ||
===Opening | ===Opening Themes=== | ||
: '''"[[ | : '''"[[Chōzetsu ☆ Dynamic!]]" (Episodes 1-76)''' | ||
:: Lyrics: [[Yukinojō Mori]] / Composition & Vocals: [[Kazuya Yoshii]] | :: Lyrics: [[Yukinojō Mori]] / Composition, Arrangement, & Vocals: [[Kazuya Yoshii]] | ||
: '''"[[Limit-Break × Survivor]]" (Episodes 77-131)''' | |||
:: Lyrics: [[Yukinojō Mori]] / Composition: [[Takafumi Iwasaki]] / Arrangement: [[Hiroaki Kagoshima]] / Vocals: [[Kiyoshi Hikawa]] | |||
===Ending | ===Ending Themes=== | ||
: '''"[[Hello Hello Hello]]"''' | : '''"[[Hello Hello Hello]]" (Episodes 1-12)''' | ||
:: Lyrics & Composition: [[Shingo Kanehiro]] / Vocals: [[Good Morning America]] | :: Lyrics & Composition: [[Shingo Kanehiro]] / Vocals: [[Good Morning America]] | ||
: '''"[[Starring Star]]" (Episodes 13-25)''' | |||
:: Lyrics & Composition: [[Yoshikatsu Shutō]] / Arrangement: [[KEYTALK]] & [[NARASAKI]] / Vocals: [[KEYTALK]] | |||
: '''"[[Usubeni]]" (Episodes 26-36)''' | |||
:: Lyrics: [[Keisuke Matsukawa]] / Composition, Arrangement, & Vocals: [[LACCO TOWER]] | |||
: '''"[[Forever Dreaming]]" (Episodes 37-49)''' | |||
:: Lyrics & Composition: [[Masmi Takei]] / Arrangement & Vocals: [[Czecho No Republic]] | |||
: '''"[[Yoka-Yoka Dance]]" (Episodes 50-59)''' | |||
:: Lyrics & Composition: [[Takemasa Ono]] / Arrangement: [[NARASAKI]] / Vocals: [[Batten Showjo Tai]] | |||
: '''"[[Chao Fan MUSIC]]" (Episodes 60-72)''' | |||
:: Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, & Vocals: [[Arukara]] | |||
: '''"[[Aku no Tenshi to Seigi no Akuma]]" (Episodes 73-83)''' | |||
:: Lyrics & Composition: [[Hisashi Katō]] / Arrangement: [[THE COLLECTORS]] & [[Jin Yoshida]] / Vocals: [[THE COLLECTORS]] | |||
: '''"[[Boogie Back]]" (Episodes 94-96)''' | |||
:: Lyrics: [[Miyu Inoue]] & [[Kōdai Miwa]] / Composition: [[Yoshihiko Nishio]] & [[Kōdai Miwa]] / Arrangement: [[Kōdai Miwa]] / Vocals: [[Miyu Inoue]] | |||
: '''"[[Haruka]]" (Episodes 97-108)''' | |||
:: Lyrics: [[Matsukawa Keisuke]] / Arrangement: [[Seiji Kameda]] / Composition & Vocals: [[LACCO TOWER]] | |||
: '''"[[70cm Shihō no Madobe]]" (Episodes 109-121)''' | |||
:: Lyrics: [[KAZUOMI]], [[NYOKI]], & [[NOBUYA]] / Lyrical Arrangement: [[KAZUOMI]] / Composition & Arrangement: [[KAZUOMI]] / Vocals: [[ROTTENGRAFFTY]] | |||
: '''"[[LAGRIMA]]" (Episodes 122-131)''' | |||
:: Lyrics: [[Hidenori Tanaka]] / Composition & Arrangement: [[Keita Kawaguchi]] / Vocals: [[ONEPIXCEL]] | |||
== | ==Notes== | ||
{{ | {{reflist|group=note}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/dragon_s/ Toei Animation's Official "Dragon Ball Super" Website] | *[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/dragon_s/ Toei Animation's Official "Dragon Ball Super" Website] | ||
*[http://www.twitter.com/db_super2015/ Official "Dragon Ball Super" Twitter Account] | *[http://www.twitter.com/db_super2015/ Official "Dragon Ball Super" Twitter Account] | ||
*[https://hayabusa6.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime3/1430215513/ 2ch 2015/04/28(火)19:05] | |||
*[https://hayabusa3.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/mnewsplus/1430216267/ 2ch 2015/04/28(火)19:17] | |||
*[https://hayabusa6.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime3/1432288315/ 2ch 2015/05/22(金)18:51] | |||
*[https://hayabusa6.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime3/1432288333/ 2ch 2015/05/22(金)18:52] | |||
*[https://hayabusa6.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime3/1434413942/ 2ch 2015/06/16(火)09:19] | |||
*[https://hayabusa6.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime3/1434973888/ 2ch 2015/06/22(月)20:51] | |||
*[https://mastiff.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime/1435498707/ 2ch 2015/06/28(日)22:38] | |||
*[https://mastiff.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/anime/1435845995/ 2ch 2015/07/02(木)23:06] | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Anime}} | {{Anime}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Ball Super|*]] | [[Category:Dragon Ball Super|*]] | ||
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 "Dragon Ball Super" Logo | |||
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| Original Run | 05 July 2015 – 25 March 2018 | ||
| Broadcast | Fuji TV (Sunday, 9:00 – 9:30AM) | ||
| Animation | Toei Animation | ||
| Production |
Fuji TV Yomiko Advertising Toei Animation | ||
| Episodes | 131 (List of Episodes) | ||
| Main Staff | |||
| Series Director |
Masatoshi Chioka (1-46) Morio Hatano (33-76) Kōhei Hatano (68-76) Tatsuya Nagamine (77-131) Ryōta Nakamura (77-131) | ||
| Planning |
Masato Seino (Fuji TV) Kazuya Watanabe (Yomiko Advertising, Inc.) Kōzō Morishita (Toei Animation) | ||
| Character Design | Tadayoshi Yamamuro | ||
| Art Design | Shinzō Yuki | ||
| Music | Norihito Sumitomo | ||
Dragon Ball Super (often abbreviated as Super) is a Japanese animated television series produced by Toei Animation. The series' initial story concept and character designs were developed by original author Akira Toriyama. The series was announced to, "...follow the aftermath of Goku's fierce battle with Majin Boo, as he attempts to maintain earth's fragile peace."[1] The series is set slightly after the showdown with Majin Boo and retells the franchise's most recent movies, Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F'[2], before proceeding into new story lines created by Akira Toriyama.
Plot
Peace has once again returned to the Earth, where its heroes are enjoying a quiet life. However Beerus, the God of Destruction, has awoken after a 39 year slumber. Having had a dream about "Super Saiyan God", he sets out in search of this mysterious Saiyan. After visiting Kaiō, and eventually ending up on Earth, Son Goku must find a way to summon the power of "Super Saiyan God" and battle the irritable god before he destroys the Earth!
History
Japan
On 28 April 2015, Toei Animation officially announced that production was underway on the first all-new TV series for the Dragon Ball franchise in 18 years. The series was later announced for a 05 July 2015 debut on Fuji TV, taking over the Dragon Ball Kai time slot. The series' story and characters were developed by original manga author Akira Toriyama. Veteran director Kimitoshi Chioka, known for his exquisite storyboard layouts, was brought on-board to direct and Tadayoshi Yamamuro returned as character designer. The majority of the main cast from Dragon Ball Kai and the recent films returned, including Yūko Minaguchi (Videl), Kōichi Yamadera (Beerus), Masakazu Morita (Whis), and Jōji Yanami as the series' narrator.
In mid-May, Toei launched an official website for the series; the bare-bones presentation featured a short plot synopsis, a Yamamuro drawing of Goku, a link to the series' official Twitter account, and and a reiteration of some of the information that was given with the series announcement.[3] Akira Toriyama was credited for the story, and Masako Nozawa was credited as Goku, Gohan, and Goten, accompanied by a pop-up of her personal message from the series announcement:[4]
I've used the word 「超」 ("Super") in so many commercials, games and other media, it is fantastic that the long awaited Dragon Ball Super will finally begin. I hope that this series will last a long time and have the same impact around the world as its predecessor. (In character voices:)
Goku: Heya! I'm really happy to be able to meet you all again.
Gohan: It really is great, isn't it, father? To be able to see everyone.
Goten: Yay, I'm going to do a lot of Fusion with Trunks again!
Goku: Be sure you don't miss it, guys!
— Masako Nozawa
The website launch revealed that Kazuya Yoshii would perform the opening song, and Good Morning America would perform the ending song.[5] At the bottom of the webpage was an announcement that had already begun to leak in advance of the publication of the July issue of V-Jump, in stores on 21 May 2015:[6] a Dragon Ball Super manga by Toyotarō, with Toriyama credited for the story, would begin in the August issue of V-Jump, on sale 20 June 2015. The announcement in the July issue included a note from V-Jump editor Victory Uchida:[7]
A Completely New "Dragon Ball", Full of Mystery!!
The latest TV animation was suddenly announced!! That was a Victory-surprise, even for me!! What on Earth will the story be? It's such a mystery… There's no doubt it will exceed everyone's expectations!!!
— Victory Uchida
In the August issue that featured the first manga chapter, the "Dragon Ball Park" feature revealed a few more details about the anime plot, some of which turned out to be incorrect. (Scoop #2 is omitted; it was an announcement for the OP and ED artists.)[8]
Super SCOOP!! #1
Dragon Ball Super is set slightly after the showdown with Majin Boo!
Dragon Ball Super is a gem of an original story, from an original draft provided by manga author Akira Toriyama-sensei! This series is a super tale that depicts what happens "afterwards" to Goku and the gang following the titanic battle with Majin Boo, and links up with the movies Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F'!!
Super SCOOP!! #3
Already well-known from the movies!? For the first time, Beerus and Whis join the fray in a TV series!!
The God of Destruction Beerus and his servant Whis have already cut quite a figure in the two latest movies, and now they're set to appear as regular cast members for this TV series! Far stronger than the likes of Freeza, Cell, or Majin Boo, Beerus will run amok in the new series!?
Super SCOOP!! #4
The illustrious main cast will remain as-is!!
Masako Nozawa-san (voice of Son Goku) and the rest of the main cast are taking part in this series too! Deeply familiar with Dragon Ball, these actors and actresses will breathe new life into Goku and the gang!!
Super SCOOP!! #5
The first episode's synopsis is available! Goku gets a job…?!
Following Majin Boo's defeat, peaceful days have come. When Chi-Chi orders Goku to go earn some money, Goku gets the itch to train while he works. Meanwhile, Goten heads out on an adventure with Trunks to find a gift for his soon-to-be sister-in-law Videl!?
Super SCOOP!! #6
Super high-quality gorgeous visuals! The entire series is produced with new animation!!
This new series will be broadcast entirely with new footage, like with the movies or the openings and endings for Dragon Ball Kai! An overwhelming new Dragon Ball world is revealed!!
Super SCOOP!! #7
The comic adaptation by Toyotarō-sensei starts this issue!!
Comment From Toyotarō-sensei
"Getting to see a new DB anime series every week makes me too happy! With this comicalization, I want to make my own small contribution to the excitement, so everyone please check out the manga, too!"
Simulcast
On 19 October 2016, Toei Animation announced a Dragon Ball Super subtitled simulcast to be hosted on Crunchyroll, Daisuki, and AnimeLab (Australia/New Zealand) beginning with episode 63, which was broadcast just a few days later on 23 October 2016.[9][10][11] The entire Future Trunks arc was made available on the same day as episode 63, beginning with episode 47. The first 46 episodes were made available in ten-episode batches, starting with episodes 1-10, which were made available on 30 October 2016, concurrent with the simulcast of episode 64.
That week, on 04 November 2016, Funimation announced their own acquisition of the series along with their plans to host the simulcast and produce an English dub. Episodes 1-10 and 47-64 were made available with the Toei simulcast subtitles on their North American streaming service immediately, and they joined the other simulcast platforms in making the others available in weekly batches.[12] Episodes 11-20 were made available on on 06 November 2016 concurrent with the simulcast of episode 65; episodes 21-30 on 13 November 2016 with episode 66; episodes 31-40 on 20 November 2016 with episode 67 (the last episode of the Future Trunks arc); and episodes 41-46 on 27 November 2016 with episode 68. On 30 March 2017, in advance of episode 81, Crunchyroll affiliate VRV announced they would also host the simulcast, though it was only available in the United States which was already covered by Daisuki, Crunchyroll, and Funimation.[13]
Crunchyroll initially announced coverage for a limited area; the simulcast was available to paid and free users in United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and to paid users in South Africa and Latin America (with Spanish subtitles). On 30 May 2017, Crunchyroll announced an expansion of their coverage to include the United Kingdom and much of the rest of Europe, with various foreign-language subtitles.[14]
While the series was ongoing, the Daisuki streaming service, in partnership with Bandai Namco, covered large parts of the world not covered by Crunchyroll.[15] Episodes typically appeared first on Daisuki, minutes later on Crunchyroll, and hours later on Funimation.[16][note 1] AnimeLab typically released between Daisuki and Crunchyroll, but this service was only available in Australia and New Zealand. Funimation's simulcast episodes went up late enough to be suggestive of a contractual obligation, perhaps through Funimation's contemporaneous partnership with Crunchyroll.[17][note 2] The partnership ended on 09 November 2018, well after the series ended.[18]
When Daisuki closed after being acquired by Bandai, they kept Dragon Ball Super as their only available title for some time while the service passed to Bandai's Dragon Ball Super Card Game website.[19][20] The episodes were removed from Bandai's website as they became widely available in physical format, but they remained on Funimation, Crunchyroll, VRV, and AnimeLab's streaming services.
Characters
Main Staff
- Original Author/Story & Character Draft: Akira Toriyama (Published in Shueisha's "Jump Comics")
- Planning
- Fuji TV — Masato Seino
- Yomiko Advertising — Kazuya Watanabe
- Toei Animation — Kōzō Morishita
- Producer
- Fuji TV — Osamu Nozaki
- Yomiko Advertising — Naoko Sagawa
- Toei Animation — Atsushi Kido
- Music: Norihito Sumitomo
- Production Supervisor: Ken Suetake
- Art Design: Shinzō Yuki
- Color Design: Teppei Hotta
- Character Design & Supervising Director of Animation: Tadayoshi Yamamuro
- Series Director: Kimitoshi Chioka
- Audio Director: Yasunori Honda
- Editing: Ei'ichi Nishimura
- Recording: Mitsuharu Itō
- Sound Effects: Mutsuhiro Nishimura
- Production Coordination: Toei
- Production: Fuji TV, Yomiko Advertising, Toei Animation
Episodes
Theatrical Film
Themes
Opening Themes
- "Chōzetsu ☆ Dynamic!" (Episodes 1-76)
- Lyrics: Yukinojō Mori / Composition, Arrangement, & Vocals: Kazuya Yoshii
- "Limit-Break × Survivor" (Episodes 77-131)
- Lyrics: Yukinojō Mori / Composition: Takafumi Iwasaki / Arrangement: Hiroaki Kagoshima / Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa
Ending Themes
- "Hello Hello Hello" (Episodes 1-12)
- Lyrics & Composition: Shingo Kanehiro / Vocals: Good Morning America
- "Starring Star" (Episodes 13-25)
- Lyrics & Composition: Yoshikatsu Shutō / Arrangement: KEYTALK & NARASAKI / Vocals: KEYTALK
- "Usubeni" (Episodes 26-36)
- Lyrics: Keisuke Matsukawa / Composition, Arrangement, & Vocals: LACCO TOWER
- "Forever Dreaming" (Episodes 37-49)
- Lyrics & Composition: Masmi Takei / Arrangement & Vocals: Czecho No Republic
- "Yoka-Yoka Dance" (Episodes 50-59)
- Lyrics & Composition: Takemasa Ono / Arrangement: NARASAKI / Vocals: Batten Showjo Tai
- "Chao Fan MUSIC" (Episodes 60-72)
- Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, & Vocals: Arukara
- "Aku no Tenshi to Seigi no Akuma" (Episodes 73-83)
- Lyrics & Composition: Hisashi Katō / Arrangement: THE COLLECTORS & Jin Yoshida / Vocals: THE COLLECTORS
- "Boogie Back" (Episodes 94-96)
- Lyrics: Miyu Inoue & Kōdai Miwa / Composition: Yoshihiko Nishio & Kōdai Miwa / Arrangement: Kōdai Miwa / Vocals: Miyu Inoue
- "Haruka" (Episodes 97-108)
- Lyrics: Matsukawa Keisuke / Arrangement: Seiji Kameda / Composition & Vocals: LACCO TOWER
- "70cm Shihō no Madobe" (Episodes 109-121)
- "LAGRIMA" (Episodes 122-131)
- Lyrics: Hidenori Tanaka / Composition & Arrangement: Keita Kawaguchi / Vocals: ONEPIXCEL
Notes
- ↑ More evidence for this is scattered across dozens of Kanzenshuu and Reddit episode discussion threads, among many other places on the internet. Crunchyroll remained the best-known and most widely-referenced platform, even though Daisuki was available in most countries covered by Crunchyroll. Daisuki's 1080p video was available to free users, while Crunchyroll only offered 720p to free users, and Daisuki's ads were relatively limited and focused on Bandai Namco's content.
- ↑ Funimation was the only streaming service to host the full special broadcast version of episodes 109 and 110. It remains on their streaming service with the Toei Animation simulcast subtitles. Switching the audio to the English dub automatically switches the video source to the split-episode version of the special, which was broadcast on Toonami over two weeks. The full broadcast version of the special was not included on Funimation's Blu-ray release, even though it was included on Toei's Blu-rays, so the full special has never been released for the English dub.
External Links
- 2ch 2015/04/28(火)19:05
- 2ch 2015/04/28(火)19:17
- 2ch 2015/05/22(金)18:51
- 2ch 2015/05/22(金)18:52
- 2ch 2015/06/16(火)09:19
- 2ch 2015/06/22(月)20:51
- 2ch 2015/06/28(日)22:38
- 2ch 2015/07/02(木)23:06
References
- ↑ "Toei Animation Begins Production on Dragon Ball Super" (28 April 2015). Toei Animation Co., Ltd. Retrieved: 01 May 2015.
- ↑ V-Jump: August 2015. Japan: Shueisha, 21 June 2015. (p. 302)
- ↑ "Dragon Ball Super". Toei Animation. Retrieved: 21 May 2015.
- ↑ テレビアニメ新シリーズ ７月に放送決定！『ドラゴンボール超（スーパー）』 (28 April 2015). Dragon Ball SSSS.
- ↑ "'Dragon Ball Super' Website Launches + OP/ED Announced" (19 May 2015). Kanzenshuu.
- ↑ "Dragon Ball Super TV Anime Gets Manga Adaptation" (18 May 2015). Anime News Network.
- ↑ "Scoop: Dragon Ball New Television Anime". V-Jump, July 2015. Japan: Shueisha, 21 May 2015. (p. 8)
——"'Dragon Ball Super' to Receive Manga Adaptation in V-Jump" (19 May 2015). Kanzenshuu. - ↑ "Serialization Corner: ANP!". V-Jump, August 2015. Japan: Shueisha, 20 June 2015. (pp. 302-303)
——"Early 'Dragon Ball Super' Story Details in August 2015 V-Jump" (17 June 2015). Kanzenshuu. - ↑ "Dragon Ball Super to Simulcast on Crunchyroll, Daisuki, AnimeLab (Updated)" (19 October 2016). Anime News Network.
- ↑ "Toei Animation & Crunchyroll Announce 'Dragon Ball Super' Simulcast" (20 October 2016). Kanzenshuu.
- ↑ "Power Up! Crunchyroll to Stream 'Dragon Ball Super'!" (20 October 2016). Crunchyroll.
- ↑ "Funimation Announces 'Dragon Ball Super' License Acquisition" (04 November 2016). Kanzenshuu.
- ↑ "Ellation's VRV Streaming Platform to Stream What do you do at the end of the world?, Akashic Records Anime" (30 March 2017). Anime News Network.
- ↑ "Dragon Ball Super expands availability to Europe" (30 May 2017). Crunchyroll Forum.
- ↑ "Daisuki to Provide Additional 'Dragon Ball Super' Simulcast Streams to International Territories" (21 October 2016). Kanzenshuu.
- ↑ "What up with dragonball super simulcast" (10 June 2017). Funimation Forum.
- ↑ "Crunchyroll and Funimation Partner to Expand Access to Anime!" (08 September 2016). Crunchyroll.
- ↑ "Funimation, Crunchyroll End Content-Sharing Partnership (Update)" (18 October 2018). Anime News Network.
- ↑ "Simulcast/Streaming Provider Daisuki Ending Service in October 2017" (02 August 2017). Kanzenshuu.
- ↑ "(SUB) Dragon Ball Super - Episode #129 - Discussion Thread!" (03 March 2018). Reddit.
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