Toei Animation’s official Dragon Ball Super website has finally been revamped in preparation of the new series’ debut in mere weeks on 05 July 2015. The update includes the first promotional artwork for the series, a few new sections with additional information, and the preview trailer that was broadcast yesterday following Dragon Ball Kai (which is currently not available).

Along with a brief introduction, a “Staff & Cast” page has also been included amongst the new pages now available on the site, and it is no surprise that Tadayoshi Yamamuro, who worked for many years as character designer and animation supervisor on the Dragon Ball franchise, and more recently served as director and animation supervisor for Dragon Ball Z: Revival of “F”, is returning as the series’ sole character designer. No additional staff members have been officially announced as of yet, including a lead script writer, art director, or musical composer, although it was unofficially revealed that Norihito Sumitomo would be returning via his blog.

The majority of the main cast from Dragon Ball Kai and the recent films will be returning, including Yūko Minaguchi (Videl), Kōichi Yamadera (Beerus), Masakazu Morita (Whis), and Jōji Yanami as the series’ narrator, who was recently absent from Revival of “F”.

The new promotional splash artwork features the series’ main characters, the majority of whom are shown in their attire from Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. However, the most intriguing portion of the artwork is what appears to be a new God of Destruction-esque character, standing back-to-back with Beerus, and spinning the Earth on his finger. Next to him is another new character, presumably his attendant, who is very similar in appearance to Whis. Will we finally be exploring a few of the 12 universes mentioned by Beerus in Battle of Gods? Only time will tell!

Be sure to check back for more details and updates as things ramp up toward the debut of Dragon Ball Super, the franchise’s first new TV series in 18 years, on 05 July 2015!

UPDATE: A comics page has been added to promote Toyotarō’s upcoming manga adaptation of the series, which is set to premiere in less than a week in the August 2015 issue of V-Jump.

As a part of today’s episode of Dragon Ball Kai, Toei Animation and Fuji TV previewed the upcoming new TV series, Dragon Ball Super.

Included within the 15-second preview was the series’ opening theme song, “Chōzetsu ☆ Dynamic!!” (超絶☆ダイナミック!!), by Kazuya Yoshii (previously of the band The Yellow Monkey). The preview, narrated by Son Goku (Masako Nozawa), included brief appearances by Son Goku, Son Goten, Trunks, Videl, Son Gohan, Mister Satan, Mister Boo, Piccolo, Kaiō, Beerus, Whis, and Vegeta.

おっす、オラ悟空。１８年の時を越えて新シリーズに突入だ！
ドラゴンボール超　７月　放送開始！
みんな、オラたちの新しい戦いを絶対見てくれよな。

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Heya, I’m Goku. After 18 years, we’re plunging into a new series!
Dragon Ball Super — The broadcast begins this July!
Everyone, be sure to watch our new battle!

In terms of character designs and time placement, it appears the series will begin at some point following the 2008 “Jump Super Anime Tour” special, as Son Goku is shown wearing an outfit identical to his radish farming outfit showcased at the beginning of the special. Although both Beerus and Whis make notable appearances in the preview, there is not enough context to conclude where exactly the series will fall in relation to the two recent films (Battle of Gods and Revival of “F”) overseen by Akira Toriyama. Goten and Trunks also appear as children, while Gohan appears as a bespectacled scholar, similar to their appearances in the “Jump Super Anime Tour” special and Battle of Gods.

Today’s preview was apparently only a “short version”; additional updates are promised for the series’ official website on Monday, which may potentially include a full-length version.

Dragon Ball Super, which begins airing 05 July 2015 on Fuji TV, is the first all-new TV series for the franchise in 18 years. The story and characters will be developed by original manga author Akira Toriyama, will star veteran voice actress Masako Nozawa, and will be directed by Kimitoshi Chioka. The series will, “…follow the aftermath of Goku’s fierce battle with Majin Boo, as he attempts to maintain earth’s fragile peace.” A manga adaptation from “Toyotarō” will run each month in V-Jump starting in June.

Following up on yesterday’s reveal that a first look at Dragon Ball Super will debut this weekend, the official Twitter account for the upcoming TV show has also promised a tease of the opening theme:

昨日もお知らせしましたが…
明日6/14(日)9時から放送の「ドラゴンボール改」にて「ドラゴンボール超」の予告ショートバージョン初オンエアです！吉井和哉さんのオープニング曲も初披露！お見逃しなく！(S)

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As we announced yesterday…
A short version of the first on-air trailer for “Dragon Ball Super” will be broadcast with “Dragon Ball Kai” tomorrow, June 14th (Sunday), at 9:00am! Kazuya Yoshii’s opening song will also debut! Don’t miss it! (S)

The Dragon Ball Super opening theme, “Chōzetsu ☆ Dynamic!!” (超絶☆ダイナミック!!), will be performed by Kazuya Yoshii (previously of the band The Yellow Monkey).

The upcoming preview will air as a part of Dragon Ball Kai Episode 157 airing 14 June 2015 on Fuji TV in Japan.

Dragon Ball Super, which begins airing 05 July 2015 on Fuji TV, is the first all-new TV series for the franchise in 18 years. The story and characters will be developed by original manga author Akira Toriyama, will star veteran voice actress Masako Nozawa, and will be directed by Kimitoshi Chioka. The series will, “…follow the aftermath of Goku’s fierce battle with Majin Boo, as he attempts to maintain earth’s fragile peace.” A manga adaptation from “Toyotarō” will run each month in V-Jump starting in June.

The official Twitter account for Dragon Ball Super has announced that the first look at the upcoming TV series will come 14 June 2015 alongside the regularly-scheduled Episode 157 of Dragon Ball Kai:

明後日6/14(日)放送の「ドラゴンボール改」にて「ドラゴンボール超」の予告が初オンエア！！「改」のクライマックスと共に要チェックです！そして来週月曜日には公式HPがパワーアップ。気になるメインビジュアルも公開予定です！(S)

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The first on-air trailer for “Dragon Ball Super” will be broadcast with “Dragon Ball Kai” the day after tomorrow, June 14th (Sunday)!! It will also be worth checking out the climax of “Kai”! And then, the official home page will receive a power up this coming Monday. The anxiously awaited main visual will also be released! (S)

Viewers can — finally! — look forward to the debut trailer and key artwork alongside the Dragon Ball Kai episode, with additional updates to the series’ official website promised for the following Monday.

Dragon Ball Super, which begins airing 05 July 2015 on Fuji TV, is the first all-new TV series for the franchise in 18 years. The story and characters will be developed by original manga author Akira Toriyama, will star veteran voice actress Masako Nozawa, and will be directed by Kimitoshi Chioka. The series will, “…follow the aftermath of Goku’s fierce battle with Majin Boo, as he attempts to maintain earth’s fragile peace.” A manga adaptation from “Toyotarō” will run each month in V-Jump starting in June.

Despite the series debuting in just under a month’s time, so far we have received various, non-committal text splashes for Dragon Ball Super in online and magazine announcements.

Today’s episode of Dragon Ball Kai in Japan (Episode 156) continued the recent scroll of text promoting the forthcoming new TV series, but this time included stylized text that may be an actual logo:

If this is indeed the final logo, it appears to simply be the Dragon Ball Z anime’s logo sans-“Z” with a “Chō” (超) kanji slapped onto the end (along with the expected furigana and a “Super” bit of English text).

Dragon Ball Super, which begins airing 05 July 2015 on Fuji TV, is the first all-new TV series for the franchise in 18 years. The story and characters will be developed by original manga author Akira Toriyama, will star veteran voice actress Masako Nozawa, and will be directed by Kimitoshi Chioka. The series will, “…follow the aftermath of Goku’s fierce battle with Majin Boo, as he attempts to maintain earth’s fragile peace.” A manga adaptation from “Toyotarō” will run each month in V-Jump starting in June.

Thanks to Ajay for the image capture!

Update (07 June 2015 @ 12:30 EDT): Toei Animation’s official Dragon Ball Super website has been updated with the new series’ logo.