A Shonen Series Even Bigger Than One Piece Is Returning In 2026

When people talk about the most popular action manga (shonen), Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama is always a top contender. Although it hasn’t sold as many copies as One Piece, Dragon Ball has significantly impacted the manga world and continues to do so, even after the sad passing of its creator. Despite some challenges last year, reports indicate that Dragon Ball will return in 2026, and it’s expected to be even better than before.

Dragon Ball GENKIDAIMATSURI is a much-awaited event happening on January 26, 2026, and fans are already very excited. We’re about to hear about a new Dragon Ball game and other projects, which is huge news for the series. This could potentially bring Dragon Ball back to the forefront as one of the best action series ever, putting it in competition with popular titles like One Piece.

Dragon Ball Is Making A Big Comeback In 2026

  • Dragon Ball GENKIDAIMATSURI Will Take Place Soon
  • A New Game And Other Projects Are In Store

2025 was a calm year for Dragon Ball, but 2026 promises to be very exciting. Following the sad passing of Akira Toriyama, the manga was put on hold and other projects were paused. However, new projects for the series are now being planned for release in 2026.

Fans are thrilled about the recent announcement of Dragon Ball GENKIDAIMATSURI. This event promises to be a major celebration for the series, with many exciting new projects set to be unveiled.

Rumors are circulating that a new Dragon Ball game is about to be revealed. Dragon Ball games consistently deliver, so fans are excited to see what this next installment will offer.

Besides video games, two big projects are on the way. We don’t know exactly what they are yet, but they might involve new animated Dragon Ball content – like a brand new series, another season of Daima, or even a whole Dragon Ball movie!

Eiichiro Oda considers Akira Toriyama his biggest inspiration, far surpassing all other artists who influenced him. He was immediately captivated by Toriyama’s incredible skill. Oda’s sole reason for submitting his work to Shonen Jump was the desire to be published in the same magazine as Toriyama. While he missed the chance to be published during the peak of Dragon Ball, he was thrilled when Toriyama’s series, Cowa!, launched shortly after One Piece began in 1996. Being a fellow artist published in Jump alongside Toriyama was a dream fulfilled for Oda.

And there’s more to come! The event will feature special guests like Masako Nozawa, the voice of Goku, and Akio Iyoku, who worked on the Dragon Ball anime. This has led many fans to speculate that exciting anime-related announcements will be made. Attendees will also have the chance to see Kageyama perform live.

When Can Fans Watch Dragon Ball GENKIDAIMATSURI?

DB GENKIDAIMATSURI Event Is Set For January 26, 2026

The highly anticipated Dragon Ball GENKIDAIMATSURI is almost here! The event is officially scheduled for January 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM Japan Standard Time. Be sure to watch and get all the latest Dragon Ball news first!

Even though Dragon Ball Super is currently on break, there are still 107 chapters available for fans to read. You can find the manga on Manga Plus, and it will continue to be updated there when new chapters are released.

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2025-10-23 23:34