Funimation announced that they have acquired the license to ‘Dragon Ball Super’ and will begin producing a dub. Additionally they will be simulcasting new subtitled episodes every Saturday via their “FunimationNow” streaming service.
As of now they are streaming episodes 1-10 and 47-64 in Japanese and subtitled in English, episodes 11-46 are being subtitled at the moment and will be made available when they are ready. New episodes will begin being posted tomorrow, November 5, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. CT and every Saturday from there after.
Additionally, VIZ Media acquired the manga license last July and will begin producing a print serialization of the manga in 2017 some time. Until then the chapters are being posted for free on their official web site.
Funimation to Produce English Dub of New Series
LOS ANGELES, CA – November 4, 2016. Building upon their more than 20-year association with the Dragon Ball franchise, Funimation® Entertainment and Toei Animation Inc. have expanded their partnership to include “Dragon Ball Super” – the first new storyline from original creator Akira Toriyama in more than 18 years. Encompassing streaming, digital download and home video distribution, their multi-year agreement will introduce “Dragon Ball Super” throughout the USA & Canada. In addition, the partnership also covers broadcast and merchandising opportunities for “Dragon Ball Super” as well. Fans can immediately begin watching current subtitled episodes of “Dragon Ball Super” (episodes 1 – 10 and 47 – 64) on FunimationNow followed by new simulcast episodes which will begin with episode 65 this Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. CT. Episodes 11 – 46 will be available on FunimationNow once subtitling has been completed. In conjunction with the agreement, production will begin on an English dub of the “Dragon Ball Super” series, with broadcast and casting details to follow.
“We are thrilled to continue our great partnership with Toei Animation’” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and founder of Funimation. “Like with the recent blockbuster Dragon Ball Z movies, having original creator Akira Toriyama passionately involved in ‘Dragon Ball Super’ is so wonderful to see and for fans to experience.”
““We are delighted to introduce ‘Dragon Ball Super’ to a fantastic audience together with Funimation” said Masayuki Endo, President of Toei Animation Inc. “’Dragon Ball Super’ encompasses everything fans love about Dragon Ball, while talking the mythology to a whole new level. Toei’s team of talented animators and creators have put their passion and imagination into this series.”
Great news! I’m from Brazil but, It’s awesome to know that Dragon Ball Super is going all around the world.
We all knew it was coming, but I’m so so so so excited to hear it straight from the dragon’s mouth!
Horrible pun.