Welcome to a new episode of Weekly Dragon Ball News!
Here is the latest roundup covering the week of November 9th, starting with a review of key releases from last week, followed by upcoming events and merchandise arriving this week.
Last Week’s News
Magazine Releases
Saikyo Jump’s December Edition went on sale in Japan on Wednesday, November 4th. This issue highlights:
- “Fusion World”: Leader Cards from the 12th Booster Pack set and sample deck builds utilizing the bonus “Goku Black” cards.
- “SUPER DIVERS”: 2nd anniversary coverage including the Buchinuki System introduced in the 13th set, new GDR and PUR cards, an avatar upgrade bonus card pack, and an exclusive card case.
- Updates spanning Dragon Ball video games, anime, and merchandise.
Merchandise and Retail
- LEGO Icons Dragon Ball Shenron & Son Goku launched Wednesday, November 4th, available at nationwide LEGO Stores and online. The set features a large buildable Shenron alongside a Son Goku minifigure with Kintoun.
- DRAGON BALL STORE TOKYO marked its upcoming 1st anniversary on November 14th with commemorative goods released Friday, November 6th. Items feature new artwork of Son Goku and Beerus from “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus” across accessories, apparel, and lifestyle products. The “DRAGON BALL STORE Character Street Jack” campaign also launched, featuring pillar wraps at Tokyo Station’s Yaesu North Exit ticket gates starting November 9th.
Prizes and Broadcasts
- Crane Games: “Dragon Ball Z BLOOD OF SAIYANS-Super Saiyan Son Goku-III” arrived on Thursday, November 5th.
- Anime Broadcast: “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus” Episode 5 aired across the Fuji TV network on Sunday, November 8th at 23:15.
This Week’s News
TAMASHII NATION 2026
Running from Friday, November 13th through Sunday, November 15th, the annual figure showcase will take place across three Akihabara locations: Bellesalle Akihabara (1st floor and basement), Akihabara UDX (2nd floor), and the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO.
Commentary from Kanno (S.H.Figuarts Planning):
- Akihabara UDX will host product displays including the new “S.H.Figuarts God of Destruction Beerus,” alongside figures from the “CHANGEARTS” and “Figuarts ZERO [STARTune]” lines.
- Several brand-new figures will be unveiled for the first time.
- Event merchandise sales will operate on the 1st floor of Bellesalle Akihabara.
Prizes, Streams, and Broadcasts
- Tuesday, November 10th (Crane Games):
- “Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS Super Saiyan 2 (SS2) Son Gohan (VS Cell Juniors)”
- “Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS Cell Juniors (VS Super Saiyan 2 (SS2) Son Gohan)”
- “Dragon Ball Z SOLID EDGE WORKS-THE Shutsujin-Trunks (Adolescence)”
- Thursday, November 12th: DRAGON BALL SUPER DIVERS 13th set Pre-Launch Special Stream.
- Sunday, November 15th: “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus” Episode 6 broadcasts nationwide on Fuji TV at 23:15.
Dragon Ball Official Site Schedule
- Toriyama Archives: Updates every other day.
- Tuesday, November 10th: Weekly Character Showcase.
- Friday, November 13th: Masako Nozawa and Koichi Yamadera cross-talk interview feature.
That’s it for this week’s Dragon Ball News, thanks for tuning in and we hope you have a Super Week!
