Hulu Launches Dragon Ball Super Beerus Anime Premiere

Hulu has announced the premiere of Dragon Ball Super Beerus, an enhanced anime adaptation based on Akira Toriyama's work, with the series joining its fall lineup and launching on October 11 across selected streaming platforms.

According to Animation Magazine, the series introduces newly enhanced battle sequences and a closer representation of the original manga for longtime viewers and new audiences. The official Dragon Ball site also confirmed the Japan broadcast will air on Sunday, October 11 at 11:15 PM.

The series revisits the story several years after the battle against Majin Buu, when Earth enters a period of peace before Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens and searches for the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, according to the official Dragon Ball website.

Hulu and Disney-related streaming announcements said Dragon Ball Super Beerus features newly added and redrawn scenes, a reconstructed narrative, and visual improvements designed to refresh the viewing experience.

Hulu will stream the series in the United States, while Disney+ will carry it in the United Kingdom and other regions later in October, according to WhatsOnDisneyPlus. Crunchyroll will also stream the anime starting October 11, as reported by Animation Magazine.

The official Dragon Ball site reported that three trailers have been released ahead of the premiere, including the SUPER Launch Trailer, SUPER GEKITOU Trailer, and Super Surge Trailer, which highlight Goku, Beerus, and upcoming battles.

The production has also revealed its opening theme and ending theme. According to the official Dragon Ball site, the opening song ONOGAMI is performed by MEGATERA ZERO, while VK Blanka performs the ending song Kan Peki No Peki.

The official Dragon Ball site said both songs are scheduled to arrive on music streaming services on Monday, October 12. The site also reported that Masako Nozawa, who voices Son Goku, Son Gohan, and Son Goten, provided a special message before the broadcast.