It’s Official, New Dragon Ball Anime Will Be Better Than DBZ

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Fans can expect a major announcement for the Dragon Ball franchise soon! Toei Animation is planning something big, possibly a brand new anime series, to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary. The official announcement will be made at the Genki Damatsuri event on January 25, 2026. While details are still under wraps, everything points towards a significant new project for the popular series.

The announcement of a new Dragon Ball anime is already big news, but Toei Animation (the studio behind Dragon Ball) has made two more announcements that make things even better. These announcements suggest the next Dragon Ball series will be the most visually stunning yet. Dragon Ball DAIMA already set a new standard for animation quality in the popular Dragon Ball universe, and this upcoming series has the potential to be even better than the classic DBZ.

A New Dragon Ball Anime is Expected to Be Revealed in January

At the recent Genki Damatsuri event, Akio Iyoku, the founder of Capsule Corp Tokyo, announced he would be making a big announcement in two parts. Although he didn’t say what it was, many fans believe it will be a new anime. This is because Iyoku’s company, Capsule Corp, owns the rights to the Dragon Ball anime and video games, but not the manga, making a manga-related announcement unlikely.

The official Dragon Ball website has announced another game reveal is coming, separate from Iyoku’s big announcement. This makes it seem unlikely that Iyoku’s announcement will be about a video game. Interestingly, the event is calling this announcement “super,” which could be a clue. The word “super” is often used in Dragon Ball (like Super Saiyan or Super Dragon Ball Heroes), and many fans are hoping it hints at the long-awaited Dragon Ball Super 2.

For months, there’s been a lot of talk about a potential new Dragon Ball project, which has only increased excitement. Despite all the anticipation, Iyoku recently confirmed on the Blu-ray release of Dragon Ball DAIMA that Dragon Ball will continue, and this upcoming announcement seems to be how he plans to deliver on that promise.

Toei’s Recent Announcements Paint an Exciting Picture For Dragon Ball’s Upcoming Release

Before the major Dragon Ball announcement event, Toei Animation revealed some details that might hint at what’s coming in Iyoku’s new DB project. One announcement concerned the One Piece anime, and it’s relevant for Dragon Ball fans because the new One Piece content will begin in January – the same month as the Dragon Ball event. This timing is probably intentional.

Toei also announced an exciting growth plan for the next few years. Key elements of this plan include opening two to three new studios in Asia within five years to help with Japanese productions, exploring new animation styles beyond traditional cel-look CG, expanding their most popular franchises internationally, and hiring hundreds of people for important positions at their main Oizumi Studio.

I’ve been watching Toei Animation closely, and it’s become pretty clear they’re aiming for a significant leap in quality with their future projects, especially for franchises like Dragon Ball and One Piece. That’s why they’re taking more time with One Piece episodes and actively hiring a lot of new staff at their Oizumi studio. Because of this increased focus on production quality, I’m expecting their new Dragon Ball anime, produced by Capsule Corp Tokyo, to visually surpass DBZ. While matching the original Dragon Ball‘s story and charm – Akira Toriyama’s work is truly special – the new anime should definitely be a step up in terms of animation and overall production value.

Dragon Ball’s Next Anime Will Look Even Better Than DBZ

Despite being amazing overall, Dragon Ball Z had some animation inconsistencies. Even if you ignore the filler episodes that fans often debate, there are noticeable quirks – like characters appearing to teleport or suddenly changing size. For example, Android 18 seems to vanish and reappear during her fight with Vegeta, and Vegeta’s height fluctuates during the Namek saga. However, these small flaws are easily forgiven considering the beautiful art and exciting action that define most of the series.

While the original DBZ’s slightly rough, hand-drawn style has a certain appeal, Dragon Ball DAIMA really shows how much the franchise can benefit from updated animation. Dragon Ball Super, particularly its movies, also demonstrated this potential, proving that the series’ exciting action looks fantastic with modern techniques. Now, Toei Animation has announced plans to further improve animation quality, and we’ll likely see the results at the DB event in January.

Watching the opening of Dragon Ball DAIMA, with its nods to the classic Buu Saga, really felt like DBZ had reached a new peak. It proved that honoring Akira Toriyama’s original manga while also striving for modern animation quality can create something special. With Toei Animation dedicating resources from One Piece and promising improvements across their franchises, I have a strong feeling the next Dragon Ball anime will be their most visually stunning yet. My biggest concern, though, is how the story will hold up without Toriyama’s direct involvement.

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2025-11-06 02:51