Dragon Ball Super Rumored to Return in April 2026 With the One Arc That Could Eclipse Demon Slayer

Dragon Ball Super might actually be gearing up for a real-deal TV comeback, and yeah, I know we have heard that before. But this time the tea leaves are oddly specific: April 2026, Los Angeles, and the long-awaited Moro arc finally animated. If this pans out, that seven-plus year drought since the Tournament of Power ends in a very loud way.

Why this rumor has legs

The chatter points to a reveal at DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026, happening April 19–20 in Los Angeles. That event is usually a games-first showcase, but the official tease this year basically says they are rolling out the latest Dragon Ball info across all fronts — manga, anime, movies, games, figures, toys — for fans worldwide. Translation: they are not just talking joystick news.

Also worth noting: Battle Hour is the same stage where they first teased Dragon Ball Daima. Different project, sure, but the pattern is there.

• The when and where: April 19–20, 2026, Los Angeles
• The wording: a promise of big Dragon Ball updates across anime, movies, games, and merch
• The precedent: Battle Hour previously teed up Daima
• The timing: Dragon Ball Super ended in May 2018 — more than seven years ago — with only Broly, Super Hero, and Daima to tide fans over
• The hint: a recent nudge from executive producer Akio Iyoku about what is coming next

"Following this work, of course, we are currently working hard to move various things forward. The 'Dragon Ball' series will continue from here on as well, so everyone, by all means, please keep looking forward to it."

Iyoku also clarified that Daima was not designed to be the official 40th anniversary anime. Read between the lines: Toei likely has a bigger anniversary play in the pipeline. A Super revival fits that bill perfectly.

Why the Moro arc is the smart pick

If Super does come back, the most logical starting point is the Moro arc. In the manga, it lands right after the Tournament of Power and introduces Moro — a centuries-old sorcerer who literally feeds on planets and life energy. Not subtle. Very scary. Exactly the kind of villain that makes Goku and Vegeta sweat again.

It also gives both leads clear arcs: Vegeta heads to Planet Yardrat to learn new techniques, while Goku sharpens Ultra Instinct beyond the last time we saw it. The tone skews darker and more cosmic, with stakes that push toward god-tier danger. Animated with Toei’s current production standards, this could deliver those big, splashy set pieces that fans keep comparing to The Other Massive Shonen Phenomenon.

About that Demon Slayer comparison

Let’s be honest: Demon Slayer has owned a lot of recent hype cycles. But a polished Goku vs. Moro showdown from modern Toei? That is instant headline bait. Dragon Ball is not just another action series — it is the template. Mix nostalgia, real stakes, and sharp animation, and you have a comeback that could seriously challenge Demon Slayer’s flashiest moments.

Temper the hype (a little)

All of this is still unconfirmed. But as far as Dragon Ball Super rumors go, this is the most convincing one we have had in years. The dates line up, the event history lines up, the anniversary timing lines up, and the producer quote is doing a lot of heavy lifting.

If Battle Hour 2026 really does drop a Super return — and it is the Moro arc — 2026 will not just be a comeback year. It will be a Super Saiyan revival.

Would a Moro arc adaptation be the one to finally knock Demon Slayer off its pedestal? Tell me what you think. In the meantime, Dragon Ball Super is streaming on Crunchyroll.