This is the first time a Dragon Ball project has been distributed under the "Crunchyroll" Banner following Funimation's rebrand to Crunchyroll as of August 2022. August 18 in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Central America, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay a b Cao, Caroline (October 7, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero shows off long-awaited trailer". Polygon. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021 . Retrieved December 15, 2021. On May 10 th, Crunchyroll finally confirmed that they will be bringing the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero anime movie to theatres outside Japan this Summer. The film is distributed in Japan by Toei Company. [10] 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox) had no involvement in the distribution of this film as a result of their Japanese division being absorbed into that of Disney's on September 1, 2020 following the latter's acquisition of the former, making this film the first to be released by Toei independently since Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996). [10]

Nov 20 From the U.S. to Japan, You Can Control the Life-Size Moving Gundam from the Comfort of Your Own HomeIncluding the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the franchise will have produced 23 theatrical movies, increasing to a total of 29 anime films (including TV compilation films) and also featuring several live-action instalments (although only one is canon). August 18 in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Central America, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay Production began before the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly. [4] Initially Piccolo was going to be the sole lead of the film, but Iyoku pushed for Gohan being his co-star. [11] Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Stays at #2, 33rd Anpanman Film Opens at #4". Anime News Network. June 27, 2022. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022 . Retrieved June 28, 2022.

First and foremost, the animation. Although I liked Dragon Ball Super Broly, I was not the biggest fan of the video-game-like animation in some of the fight scenes in that film. However, Super Hero's CG animation was not distracting at all to me. Sure, it may have taken a couple of minutes to get used to it, but for the most part, I'd say Toei had done a pretty decent job. And if you have seen other CG animes like Beastars or Land of the Lustrous, then this film would not be anything novel to you. But, I'd still like to see a hand-drawn film should Toei decide to make a sequel. 2D animation just hits different.Crunchyroll also announced that the movie will be available for worldwide streaming on its service on July 12, 2023, with subtitles available in 11 languages and 9 languages with dubs. [27] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ] Japan [ edit ]

Toriyama does not script out battle scenes beyond "and now these two characters have a big battle". [10] Commander Magenta, CEO of Red Pharmaceuticals, seeks to revive the Red Ribbon Army previously led by his father Commander Red before it was ultimately destroyed by Goku over three decades prior. [a] Magenta and his assistant Staff Officer Carmine seek to recruit Dr. Gero's surviving grandson, Dr. Hedo, a superhero-obsessed mad scientist who was released from jail after serving a lengthy sentence for grave robbing. Hedo accepts the offer, despite his initial reservations, after Magenta convinces him that Bulma's Capsule Corporation is an evil organization bent on world domination. a b "Result of Investigation of Unauthorized Network Access". Toei Animation. April 28, 2022. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022 . Retrieved July 30, 2022. a b c Harding, Daryl (May 20, 2022). "Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO's Japanese Release Battles Its Way Onto IMAX, 4DX". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022 . Retrieved July 6, 2022.

Great Ape and Super Saiyan 2 are the only forms of Gohan's that aren't used in a fight in the film. Though Super Saiyan 2 does make a brief reappearance in the film's intro recapping Cell's defeat.

In a post-credit scene, Vegeta and Goku are both exhausted from their fight to the point that they can hardly move. Vegeta throws a weak punch at Goku, who finally topples over, followed by Vegeta. Vegeta happily remarks that he finally won. Beerus has fallen asleep while Cheelai is happy that their dull fight is finally over, but Lemo and Broly have both been moved to tears. Añonuevo, Marla (December 16, 2022). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Blu-ray Release Date & Special Features". Comingsoon.net. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022 . Retrieved December 26, 2022. A novelization of the film written by Masatoshi Kusakabe was released on June 14, 2022. In its first week, it sold 3,946 copies, making it the seventh best-selling light novel in Japan. [22] Release [ edit ] Theatrical [ edit ] Live-Action Kingdom Film's Sequel Opens at #1". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 26, 2022 . Retrieved July 21, 2022. Nov 24 Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space Releases an Update Featuring a New Episode 'The Cliffs of Wyrmrest (Wryz Saga I)' on November 24a b "Live-Action Kingdom Film's Sequel Stays at #1, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Drops to #8". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023 . Retrieved July 26, 2022. TOHOシネマズ". Hlo.tohotheater.jp. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022 . Retrieved June 8, 2022. a b "Japan Box Office: 2nd Kingdom Live-action Film Keeps Its Top Position for 2 Consecutive Weeks". Crunchyroll.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022 . Retrieved July 26, 2022. To coincide with the cinematic release date for Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HEROES the distributor have also confirmed the list of voice actors that will be providing their voices for the English Dubbed version of the film and released a brand new dubbed trailer. As you’d imagine most of the actors from the TV anime will be reprising their roles, but some new faces – including the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet – will be making their debut within the Dragon Ball universe. Japan Box Office: My Boyfriend in Orange Live-action Film Ranks 4th in Its Debut Weekend". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022 . Retrieved July 12, 2022.