Today we’ll look at what’s going on in the world of Dragon Ball during the week of August 31st.

But first up, let’s take a look at last week’s news!

LAST WEEK’S NEWS

DRAGON BALL LEGENDS

Dragon Ball Legends kicked off a new Summon on Wednesday, August 26th.

This Summon features Final Form Cooler from the movie Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge.

This character dominates opponents with his overwhelming melee power, while faithfully recreating the hard-hitting action seen in the movie.

Cooler’s transformation is also faithfully recreated in ink-brush style, and the card illustration is also a must-see.

Be sure to play the game and check it out for yourself!

S.H.FIGUARTS DRAGON BALL SERIES

New figures from the S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball series were released on Thursday, August 27th.

We have a project lead here to tell us more about this news.

Check out the video!

Hello, everyone.

I’m Kano, a project lead for the S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball series.

Following S.H.Figuarts Z Fighter Gohan’s release, I’d like to introduce two more Z Fighter figures today.

First up, we have Z Fighter Vegeta.

The Z Fighter Vegeta figure is based on his appearance during the Android/Cell arc.

In addition to the standard hair part, this figure comes with a swappable hair part featuring a mid-battle windswept look, plus these other swappable parts.

Next, we have Z Fighter Trunks.

Just like with the Gohan figure, this is a limited first edition figure.

Trunks even comes with a limited first edition Z Fighter Type-B Display Base.

This figure comes with two swappable hair parts with differing windswept looks, allowing you to recreate a variety of scenes.

That’s not all! Z Fighter Trunks’ hair and expression parts can also be swapped interchangeably with the S.H.Figuarts Super Saiyan Trunks -Youth from the Future- figure.

Try pairing these two Trunks figures for even more fun!

Vegeta and Trunks are planned to be available for pre-order at retail stores starting September 1st.

Be sure to check them out!

That’s all I have today for the S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball series.

Thank you.

For more details, check the related article right here on the Dragon Ball Official Site.

LAST WEEK’S OTHER HOT TOPICS

Super Divers’ New “Innate Attack” Set’s Latest! Fastest! Info Reveal Special Broadcast!

[Wednesday, August 26th]

Get Dragon Ball World Collectable Figure: Youth Edition Set 5 From Crane Games!

[Thursday, August 27th]

Tokyo Toy Show 2026 Held!

[Saturday, August 29th – Sunday, August 30th]

Dragon Ball SD Update Live on Saikyo Jump’s YouTube Channel!

THIS WEEK’S NEWS

SAIKYO JUMP OCTOBER EDITION

Saikyo Jump’s October edition hits stores in Japan on Friday, September 4th.

This issue has in-depth features on the two major Dragon Ball card games, Super Divers and Fusion World.

The Fusion World feature showcases a deck that best utilizes the bonus “Son Goku” Fusion World card, along with a look at the strongest Secret Rare cards from the latest 11th set of booster packs.

The Super Divers feature has exciting news on Super Divers’ 12th set, “Innate Attack.”

There’s also a scratch-off giveaway where you can win a Battle of Saiyans Advance Pack.

Plus, this issue has the latest chapters of the Let’s! Super Dive!! and Dragon Ball SD manga.

This issue is also jam-packed with all the latest Dragon Ball info on snack toys and more!

DRAGON BALL SD UPDATE LIVE

Here’s one more hot topic for this week.

Dragon Ball SD Update Live on Saikyo Jump’s YouTube Channel!

That’s it for this week’s Dragon Ball News, thanks for tuning in and we hope you have a Super Week!

Relive the fun and adventure of Dragon Ball with the latest additions to the World Collectable Figure series!

The Childhood Arc 5 lineup features five memorable characters:

• Son Goku
• Bulma
• Rabbit Carrot
• Rabbit Gang Member A
• Rabbit Gang Member B

With their charming, collectible designs, these figures bring the classic Dragon Ball world to life in a fun new way.

Dragon Ball World Collectable Figure – Childhood Arc 5
Release Date: Sequentially from August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.
Availability: Amusement prizes

Available exclusively at participating amusement facilities—don’t miss your chance to collect the complete lineup!

For more information, visit Banpresto Navi:
https://bsp-prize.jp/title/IP00003375/

Featuring a dynamic Kamehameha pose and distinctive translucent effects, this figure captures Gogeta at the moment he unleashes his devastating attack. The combination of powerful sculpting and striking transparency effects brings this iconic scene vividly to life.

Available exclusively at amusement facilities—don’t miss your chance to add Gogeta’s unstoppable presence to your collection!

Pre-Order Here!

Product Name: Dragon Ball Super G×Materia GOGETA
Release Date: Sequential release beginning August 18, 2026
Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.
Price: Amusement prize

With his powerful defensive stance and outstretched arm, this figure captures Buu’s incredible strength and destructive power in stunning detail.

Display him alongside Gotenks to recreate the intense clash between offense and defense, one of the most iconic moments from the Buu Saga!

Product Name: Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS Majin Buu (VS Super Saiyan Gotenks)
Release Date: Scheduled for sequential release beginning August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.
Price: Amusement prize

Pre-Order Here!

With its dynamic pose, sense of speed, and bold composition, this figure brings the thrilling “moment of attack” that defines the MATCH MAKERS series to life.

Display it alongside Majin Buu to recreate one of the most intense battles from the Buu Saga!

Available exclusively as an amusement prize, so don’t miss your chance to add this powerful scene to your collection!

Product Name: Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS Super Saiyan Gotenks (VS Majin Buu)
Release Date: Scheduled for sequential release beginning August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.
Price: Amusement prize

Pre-Order Here!

Take Majin Buu with you wherever you go!

Available exclusively as an amusement prize, so be sure to grab one while you can!

Product Name: Dragon Ball Z Plush Toy Majin Buu
Release Date: Scheduled for sequential release beginning August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.
Price: Amusement prize

Last Week’s News

Dragon Ball Super: My Favorite Cover Poll

Victory Uchida, manga editor for Dragon Ball Super, welcomes readers to a special edition of the Weekly Dragon Ball News alongside Toyotarou, co-creator of Dragon Ball Super. This week’s feature focuses on the results of the Dragon Ball Super: My Favorite Cover Poll, which was held on the official Dragon Ball website to celebrate Goku Day on May 9.

Fans were asked to choose their favorite front-and-back cover illustration set from the 24 Dragon Ball Super volumes currently available in Japan.

Each volume has a distinctive illustration on its front cover, while removing the book jacket reveals an alternate illustration on the back. Toyotarou explained that the hidden back-cover artwork is deliberately kept from promotional materials so readers can discover it when they purchase the volume.

The original back-cover illustrations were generally printed using two colors or a limited color palette. For this special feature, however, all 24 illustrations were presented in full color, allowing fans to appreciate the artwork in greater detail and see the complete collection together for the first time.

Poll Results: 10th to 4th Place

The first group of results revealed the covers that placed between fourth and tenth:

• 4th place: Volume 23
• 5th place: Volume 14
• 6th place: Volume 11
• 7th place: Volume 1
• 8th place: Volume 4
• 9th place: Volume 15
• 10th place: Volume 3

Toyotarou was pleased by the variety represented in the results. The rankings were not dominated by one particular arc or style, with both action-focused and more light-hearted illustrations receiving strong support.

Volume 1’s seventh-place finish was particularly meaningful to Toyotarou because its design pays homage to the original Dragon Ball Volume 1 cover by Akira Toriyama, featuring Goku and Shenron.

Toyotarou also noted that he enjoys creating lighter, more playful cover illustrations. He generally tried to alternate between peaceful compositions and covers that emphasized the intensity of the battles, giving the overall series a mixture of moods.

One of Toyotarou’s personal favorites that did not reach the top ten was Volume 7, featuring the Gods of Destruction. It was the first volume where he deliberately broke his personal rule of always including Goku somewhere on the front cover.

The cover features all 12 Gods of Destruction, while the back cover features the 12 Angels and the back of the book jacket features the Supreme Kais. Toyotarou wanted to showcase the many characters introduced around the Tournament of Power, particularly because he had a personal connection to the characters he designed himself or helped develop with Akira Toriyama.

This Week’s News

Third Place: Volume 18

Toyotarou revealed Volume 18 as the third-place winner.

The cover prominently features Bardock, with a striking red color scheme that gives the illustration a sense of danger and urgency. Toyotarou explained that he wanted to emphasize Bardock’s cool factor while giving the illustration a distinctive visual identity.

The cover was created during the Granolah the Survivor arc, when Toyotarou had the opportunity to explore Bardock’s character in greater depth. He had wanted to feature Bardock in the series for some time and discussed the idea with Akira Toriyama, who approved it.

Because of that connection, Volume 18’s cover holds a special place for Toyotarou, making its third-place finish particularly meaningful.

Second Place: Volume 24

Volume 24 took second place overall and proved especially popular with international readers. It ranked first among voters from English-, French-, Spanish-, and German-speaking audiences.

The cover brings together several of the strongest forms seen throughout Dragon Ball Super. Toyotarou said this was one of the covers he spent the most time working on because the series was on hiatus, allowing him to focus more carefully on the composition and coloring.

He gathered the strongest forms together and paid close attention to the colors of each character. The result was a powerful group illustration featuring characters who could each have carried an entire cover on their own.

Toyotarou described the opportunity to place all five characters together as something of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He had deliberately saved the concept of a large group illustration for a special occasion.

The back-cover illustration also broke one of his usual conventions. It was inspired by Trunks’ backstory, which appears in the one-shot at the end of Volume 24. Rather than following the usual front-and-back cover structure, Toyotarou chose to feature Trunks, Goten, and Cleangod together.

Cleangod, a character designed by Akira Toriyama, receives particular prominence in the illustration. Toyotarou explained that he wanted to highlight the character and give him a stronger presence, making the piece one of his personal favorites.

First Place: Volume 19

The winner of the poll was Volume 19.

Its front and back covers form a connected composition centered on the relationship between Bardock, Goku, and their families. The illustration reflects Bardock and his family on the surface of the water while Goku and his family stand prominently above them.

Toyotarou explained that the connection between Bardock and Goku was central to the story, inspiring him to create a cover that explored their familial bond. The composition also mirrors the relationship between the two generations, with both Bardock and Goku shown carrying their sons.

The pose is inspired by moments from the original manga, including Bardock carrying the Space Pod and Goku carrying Gohan. Toyotarou used those visual parallels to connect the different generations of the family.

The back cover extends the idea by incorporating Gohan’s family and introducing another generation. Toyotarou was particularly satisfied with how the two illustrations together convey the connection between three generations of the family.

Toyotarou’s Alternate Volume 19 Illustration

To celebrate the first-place result, Toyotarou also created a new alternate illustration inspired by the winning Volume 19 cover.

When he learned that Volume 19 had taken first place, he immediately began thinking about how to create an additional illustration connected to its themes. He ultimately chose Vegeta and his family.

Toyotarou had originally considered using Vegeta’s family for the back cover of Volume 19. Because Vegeta and King Vegeta both have families with two children, he realized that the same visual structure could be adapted to Vegeta, his son, and his daughter.

The illustration also contains a mysterious character whose identity remains hidden. Toyotarou worked around the character while preserving the mystery, even pointing out that Bulma’s reflection provides a subtle clue without revealing who the character is.

He said that working within the creative limitations of the Volume 19 concept helped inspire him. Rather than drawing something completely unrestricted, he was able to build on an illustration that fans already knew and loved.

Dragon Ball Super Giveaway

To celebrate the winning illustration, the Japanese Dragon Ball Official X account is holding a giveaway featuring a special reprint of the Volume 19 front-and-back cover set.

Fans in Japan can enter by following the Dragon Ball Official X account and reposting the campaign post. The campaign is limited to participants living in Japan.

Toyotarou’s Final Thoughts

Toyotarou expressed his appreciation for the poll and said that seeing fans respond so positively to his work was a great honor. He also explained that the results could serve as a useful reference for future projects.

The experience of creating the alternate Volume 19 illustration was especially enjoyable because the existing cover provided creative constraints. Knowing that the illustration was connected to a familiar and beloved cover gave him a clear direction while also allowing him to explore a new idea.

With the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Beerus anime set to begin airing this fall, the Weekly Dragon Ball News concluded by looking ahead to another exciting chapter for the franchise.

That’s it for this week’s Dragon Ball News, thanks for tuning in and we hope you have a Super Week!

Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of the HG Dragon Ball series, renowned for its stunning sculpting and premium paintwork. This exciting second GOKU EDITION showcases Goku’s legendary journey with four iconic figures:

• Son Goku (Childhood)
• Son Goku
• Super Saiyan Son Goku
• Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Son Goku

From his humble beginnings to his ultimate transformations, celebrate Goku’s incredible evolution with this must-have collection for every Dragon Ball fan!

Release Date: Sequential release beginning August 2026
Price: ¥500 (tax included)

For more information, visit the official Gashapon Dragon Ball website:
https://gashapon.jp/dragonball/

Gashapon® is a registered trademark of Bandai Co., Ltd.

Exclusive Fusion World Bonus Card: Son Gohan: SH

This issue includes an exclusive Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World bonus card featuring Son Gohan: SH. Showcasing Gohan in his Beast form from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, this green Battle Card offers powerful effects, including increasing your Leader’s Ki when played and delivering a strong offensive ability under specific conditions.

The magazine also features a sample CROSS FORCE [FB10] deck built around Son Gohan: Childhood/Piccolo, demonstrating how to maximize the card’s potential.

Dragon Ball SD – Chapter 125

Cell has achieved his Perfect Form after absorbing Android 18. With Krillin nearly defeated in a single strike, Vegeta confidently steps forward to challenge the newly evolved Cell.

The battle reaches new heights with the perfect blend of action and comedy in the latest chapter of Dragon Ball SD.

Dragon Ball Super Divers Manga – Chapter 21

The Dragon Ball Super Divers – Let’s! Super Dive!! – manga continues as the DBSDV Championship national tournament begins.

Asuka Omai and her rivals enter the qualifying rounds, while Zeta and Taku face off in an exciting Block B match featuring the newest God Rare (GDR) cards from the upcoming Transcendent Strike set.

Dragon Ball Super Divers Special Feature

Get a first look at the latest Dragon Ball Super Divers content ahead of the launch of Set 11: Transcendent Strike on July 16, 2026.

Highlights include:

• New God Rare cards inspired by the Future Trunks Saga and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
• Full reveal of all 10 Pick-Up Rare (PUR) cards.
• The latest gameplay and card information.

Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World Preview

Discover everything you need to know about the upcoming STORY BOOSTER 01 [ST01], launching in Japan on August 8, 2026.

This new booster features:

• Anime-style illustrations recreating iconic Dragon Ball moments.
• The debut of permanent-effect Field Cards.
• New Leader Cards.
• Key cards for every color deck.

The English edition of STORY BOOSTER 01 [ST01] is scheduled for release on August 21, 2026.

New Details Revealed for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3

The latest issue also includes new information on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, the upcoming action game set during AGE 1000, before the era of Goku and Vegeta.

This feature takes a closer look at the evolving battle system, showcases early development screenshots, and teases the ability to borrow the powers of legendary warriors during combat.

Plus More Dragon Ball Content

Also featured in this issue:

• Latest Itajaga Dragon Ball cards.
• New Gashapon releases.
• Merchandise news.
• Game updates and exclusive Dragon Ball content.

Saikyo Jump August 2026 Issue

Release Date: July 3, 2026 (Japan)
Release dates may vary by region.

Price: ¥700 (tax included)

For more information, visit the official Saikyo Jump website: https://www.saikyojump.com/

The latest addition to the popular Marker Accessories series is scheduled to launch in Japan from August 2026 through Gashapon® vending machines. Please note that release dates may vary depending on the store.

Designed to help you mark and personalize everyday items such as umbrellas, bags, and small accessories, the fourth collection features five collectible designs:

• Hoi-Poi Capsule
• Bulma’s Bike
• Great Ape Goku
• Karin
• Senzu Bean

The lineup is perfect for mixing and matching, with items like the Hoi-Poi Capsule and Bulma’s Bike making a fun display together.

Dragon Ball Marker Accessories 4

Release: Scheduled for August 2026
Price: ¥300 (tax included)

For more information, visit the official Dragon Ball Gashapon website:
https://gashapon.jp/dragonball/