This weekend, Dragon Ball Super will be taking a step in a brand-new direction thanks to the ‘Universal Survival’ arc. The new saga is set to pit Son Goku and the rest of Universe 7’s strongest warriors in an all-out martial arts tournament. To celebrate the upcoming release, the folks behind Dragon Ball Super are coming together to get fans hyped. And, to do so, the manga artist for the series has released a special poster for Dragon Ball Super.
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In the most recent issue of Saikyล Jump, a fold-out poster by Toyotarou was included, and fans are geeking out over the gift. In the image, fans can see a slew of Dragon Ball characters dressed in Park Ranger attire like Android 17. The cybernetic character can be seen hitching a ride with Krillin in an open-top vehicle as he takes aim with a rifle. While Krillin looks worried, Android 18 levels out her husband with a cool look, and their daughter seems elated by the bumpy ride.
As for Goku, the Saiyan can be seen riding a creature while Vegeta pouts on top of a dinosaur. Goten and Trunks are also shown in the poster as the former flies atop a bird while Vegeta’s son ropes a lasso behind him.
This month, Dragon Ball Super‘s story arc is set to kick off with the ‘Universal Survival’ saga. You can check out the brief synopsis for it below:
“At Goku’s request, the Omni-Kings’ “Tournament of Power” martial arts tournament between universes now begins! โฆBut this also proves to be the beginning of universal destruction. What awaits the victors of this tournament, and the vanquishedโฆ?! How will these intense team battles between the elites of each universe turn outโฆ?!”
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As for the saga’s start date, the new arc is slated to premiere on February 5, 2017. The “Universal Survival” saga will be part of the recent simulcast agreement that sites like Crunchyroll and Funimation have scored. Dragon Ball Super airs on Crunchyroll Saturdays at 7:15 p.m. CST. Toonami will begin airing the English dub on Adult Swim Saturdays at 11:30 p.m.
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