Dragon Ball Super Anime Release Date

Hey, you! Dragon Ball fan, right? Of course you are! Let's talk Dragon Ball Super. Specifically, that burning question: When did it actually drop?

Ready to dive in? Awesome!

The Saga Begins (Again!)

So, the official Japanese premiere was on July 5, 2015. Mark your calendars! That's when Goku and the gang returned to our screens, post-Dragon Ball Z. Finally! We waited a good long while, didn't we?

But hold on! Did everyone get it on July 5th? Nope! Anime release dates are kinda tricky, like trying to catch a Senzu Bean mid-air.

Think about it: different regions, different broadcasting schedules. It wasn’t a simultaneous global Kamehameha blast of Super goodness. More like a staggered energy wave attack, reaching different corners of the planet at different times.

The fun fact: Some people had to avoid spoilers like the plague! Remember frantically dodging social media posts to avoid seeing Super Saiyan Blue before it was your turn?

Funimation to the Rescue (Eventually)

Ah, Funimation. Our English-dubbing heroes. They brought Dragon Ball Super to the West, but the timing was... well, strategic. They wanted to build hype, you know?

The English dub started airing in January 2017. A year and a half after Japan! Patience is a virtue, right? Especially when waiting for Goku to power up.

Think about it this way: That gave us time to rewatch all of DBZ multiple times. Silver linings!

The quirky detail: Did you know some fans actually learned basic Japanese just to watch the episodes as they aired in Japan? Talk about dedication! I’m impressed.

Beyond the Broadcast: Streaming and Home Release

These days, we have streaming! Back then, it wasn't quite as ubiquitous. But eventually, services like Crunchyroll and Funimation's own platform got in on the action. Instant Dragon Ball gratification!

And then, there were the Blu-rays and DVDs. Remember lining up at stores? Okay, maybe not lining up, but definitely clicking "add to cart" online the second they became available.

The important takeaway: The "release date" is more like a spectrum than a single point in time. Japan first, then different dubs, then streaming, then home media. It's a whole process!

Why All the Fuss?

Okay, so why are we even talking about this? Because Dragon Ball Super was a big deal! It brought back our favorite characters and introduced new ones. Beerus! Whis! Super Saiyan God! So much to get hyped about!

It also reignited the Dragon Ball flame for a whole new generation. Kids who grew up watching Goku go Super Saiyan now have their own Super adventures to follow.

Plus, the debates! Power scaling arguments raged online. Who's stronger, Goku or Vegeta? Can anyone beat Beerus? Endless entertainment.

The funny thing: Remember those power level memes? "It's over 9000!" never gets old. Even if it’s from Z. We just had to bring it back.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Dragon Ball

So, Dragon Ball Super aired its last episode in March 2018. sniff But that wasn't the end! We got the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie, and then Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. The story continues, albeit in movie form for now.

Will there be a Dragon Ball Super season 2? Everyone's hoping! The manga is still going strong, so there's plenty of material to adapt. Cross your fingers! Maybe if we all do a Spirit Bomb together, Toei Animation will hear us!

The big question: When will a new anime season arrive? Your guess is as good as mine! But one thing's for sure: The Dragon Ball fandom will be ready and waiting. Senzu Beans and hype levels fully charged.

In the meantime, we can rewatch Dragon Ball Super, argue about power levels, and dream of the next epic battle. Because that's what being a Dragon Ball fan is all about!

So, what’s your favorite Dragon Ball Super moment? Let's discuss! I am all ears!