Dragon Ball Super is making a highly anticipated return this February with a special one-shot centered around Trunks. This exciting news was announced via the Dragon Ball website's latest installment of the Toyotarou Tried To Draw series. The V Jump April edition, set to release on February 20, 2025, will feature this special one-shot revival of the Dragon Ball Super manga. The storyline will dive into Trunks’ journey and reveal why he chose to become a hero as part of the Saiyaman X team. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting the release!
Toyotarou Tried To Draw is a special series where Dragon Ball Super co-creator Toyotarou showcases his art, often inspired by the iconic style of Akira Toriyama. These drawings aren't just limited to Dragon Ball, but also extend to Toriyama’s other works like Nekomajin, Dr. Slump, Dub & Peter 1, Chokin Senshi Cashman, and even Dragon Quest, where Toriyama contributed his unique character designs. In the January edition of Toyotarou Tried To Draw, the focus was on Dragon Ball’s Captain Chicken, a lesser-known character from the series.
You can view Toyotarou’s black-and-white art of Captain Chicken below.
As detailed on the Dragon Ball website, Captain Chicken made an appearance in the 28th Tenkaichi Budokai, a tournament set ten years after Majin Buu’s defeat. Despite his prominence in the event, his true abilities remain a mystery, as the battles after Goku’s match with Uub are never fully shown. Toyotarou speculates that Captain Chicken might be more powerful than he appears. He humorously suggests, “Maybe he’s involved in the same kind of superhero activities as the Saiyamen!”
Trunks’ Return in Dragon Ball Super
At least one member of the Saiyaman team, Trunks, will be the central focus of the Dragon Ball Super manga’s return. The series has been on a hiatus since March 2024, following the tragic passing of Akira Toriyama. In his final correction to the Dragon Ball Super manga, Toriyama added a deeply emotional scene where Piccolo turns back one last time to say goodbye to Pan’s kindergarten teacher, a moment that Toyotarou later reflected on as a meaningful tribute.
"I didn’t draw Piccolo with that intention," Toyotarou shared on X (formerly Twitter). "But I can’t help but add another layer of meaning to it. Thank you very much, Mr. Toriyama. It was a miracle to work with you for nine years. I pray for your soul to rest in peace."
While an official date for the return of Dragon Ball Super serialization has yet to be announced, Toyotarou has expressed excitement about the future. After the success of the “Goku’s Best Bout Poll” in August 2024, where fans overwhelmingly voted for the Moro fight arc, Toyotarou promised even more thrilling battles for fans to enjoy. “I plan to keep coming up with exciting new arcs, so I hope you all will continue to follow my work!” he said.
How to Read Dragon Ball Super
Fans eager to catch up on Dragon Ball Super can read the latest chapters on Manga PLUS and VIZ’s Shonen Jump app. The series is described as follows:
"After defeating Majin Buu, Goku finds himself bored with life on Earth. His wife, Chi-Chi, wants him to get a job, but Goku only desires to train and fight stronger enemies. Meanwhile, Beerus, the God of Destruction, and his attendant Whis travel the universe in search of food and entertainment. After destroying a few hapless victims, Beerus remembers a man from his dreams, the mysterious Super Saiyan God, and heads to Earth in search of this legendary warrior. Could this give Goku the challenge he’s been craving?"
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