Dragon Ball Super
2015
Original language: Japanese
- animation
- action & adventure
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
With Majin Buu defeated, Goku has taken a completely new role as...a radish farmer?! With Earth at peace, our heroes have settled into normal lives. But they can’t get too comfortable. Far away, the powerful God of Destruction, Beerus, awakens to a prophecy revealing his demise at the hands of an even more formidable being. When his search for the Saiyan God brings him to Earth, can Goku and his friends take on their strongest foe yet?
What it’s like
Bright, saturated cel animation with clean linework, flat primary colours and glowing energy effects that flare white and gold during fights, while quieter scenes sit in soft daylight over fields, kitchens and open skies. The score is a bombastic orchestral mix of brass stabs, rock-tinged battle themes and tender piano cues, and the voice cast's exaggerated shouts give fights a theatrical, almost cartoonish energy. The vibe is upbeat, earnest and playful, with the comic goofiness of everyday life giving way to sudden, showy spectacle. Pacing alternates between long, talky stretches and sprawling tournament-style brawls where each punch is drawn out over several episodes, so the rhythm feels episodic and escalating. Intensity is moderate and stylised: frequent cartoon violence, explosions and characters being blasted through mountains, but no real gore and little lasting cruelty, and the tone stays warm. Suited to a weekend binge, a comfort rewatch, or background viewing while doing chores. Made for fans of long-running shounen who enjoy camaraderie, big transformations and the pleasure of watching a playful family of fighters push their limits.
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