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Dragon Ball Super
Series · 2015
What hooked you in Dragon Ball Super was the way escalating threats force heroes to evolve their powers and protect their world.
Books on the same thread
Death's End
Cixin Liu · Book · 2016
Just as Dragon Ball Super features gods of destruction, this book explores the terrifying scale of cosmic existential threats that demand humanity reach beyond its known technological limits.
Wings of Fire The Brightest Night
Tui T. Sutherland · Book · 2021
Much like the tournament arcs in Dragon Ball Super, this story centers on a young hero navigating the crushing weight of prophecy and war to save a divided world.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
If the camaraderie and superpowered antics of Dragon Ball Super kept you watching, you will appreciate how this graphic novel uses teamwork to overcome fearsome new supervillain threats.
The Dragon Blood Collection, Books 1-3
Lindsay Buroker · Book · 2014
This series mirrors the power scaling found in Dragon Ball Super by placing characters with rare, latent abilities into a world where ancient legends suddenly collide with modern technology.
Films on the same thread
Steven Universe: The Movie
Film · 2019
You will recognize the high-stakes intensity of Dragon Ball Super here, as a past conflict returns to threaten the planet and forces the protagonist to confront their identity.
Raya and the Last Dragon
Carlos López Estrada · Film · 2021
Fans of Dragon Ball Super will enjoy this quest for a legendary being, which echoes the desperate need to find powerful allies to halt a world-ending catastrophe.
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Yoshihiro Ueda · Film · 1993
This film provides the same emotional weight as Dragon Ball Super by focusing on the mentorship and sacrifice required to change a dark future through sheer martial perseverance.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2025
If you enjoy the focus on power dynamics in Dragon Ball Super, this podcast offers a deeper, real-world look at the moral ambiguity and consequences of wielding ultimate influence.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Much like the atmosphere of mystery surrounding new foes in Dragon Ball Super, these audio accounts immerse you in the chilling, unexplained phenomena that hide in our world.
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Common questions
When does Dragon Ball Super take place in the series timeline?
Dragon Ball Super is set half-a-year after the defeat of Majin Buu. It follows Son Goku and his friends as they attempt to live peaceful lives on Earth before they are interrupted by the arrival of Beerus, the God of Destruction.
Who is the primary antagonist introduced in Dragon Ball Super?
The primary antagonist in Dragon Ball Super is Beerus, the God of Destruction. He is considered the most terrifying being in the universe and arrives on Earth specifically to find the legendary warrior mentioned in a prophecy known as the Super Saiyan God.
Is Son Goku a fighter during the events of Dragon Ball Super?
At the start of Dragon Ball Super, Son Goku is working as a radish farmer. While he initially lives a peaceful life with his friends, he is eventually pulled back into conflict due to the arrival of Beerus, the God of Destruction.
What is the main goal of Beerus in Dragon Ball Super?
The main goal of Beerus in Dragon Ball Super is to locate the Super Saiyan God. He is driven by a prophecy foretold decades ago that identifies this legendary warrior, leading him to Earth to confront Son Goku and his friends.