The first eight chapters of the Dragon Ball Super manga adapt and expand the Dragon Ball Super story following the end of Dragon Ball Z. They cover Goku’s return to action, new opponents and allies, the introduction of the Universe Survival premise, and early fights that set up later arcs. These chapters mix action, humor, and brief worldbuilding while reintroducing familiar characters.
The early chapters of the Dragon Ball Super manga represent a high-speed reintroduction to Akira Toriyama’s legendary universe, illustrated by the talented Toyotarou. While the anime adaptation is famous for its extended fight sequences and "filler" episodes, the manga version—specifically the first eight chapters—offers a streamlined, punchy, and visually distinct experience for fans. The Return of the Z Fighters Dragon Ball Super MANGA -Ch 001 - 008- -.cbz FILE-
When Dragon Ball Super first launched in V Jump in June 2015, it did not start with the Battle of Gods retelling (which the anime did). Instead, the manga—illustrated by Toyotarou under Toriyama’s supervision—raced through the films quickly. However, Chapters 001 to 008 establish the crucial "post-Buu" status quo: The first eight chapters of the Dragon Ball
Humming La la la... BEERUS: Oracle Fish! ORACLE FISH: Ah, Lord Beerus. Did you call? BEERUS: You made a prediction long ago. About my worthy opponent. ORACLE FISH: Did I? BEERUS: Yes! You said, "A god that surpasses Goku will appear!" Or something like that. ORACLE FISH: Ah, yes! A "Super Saiyan God." BEERUS: The early chapters of the Dragon Ball Super
The story shifts gears with the arrival of , Beerus’s twin brother from Universe 6. This introduces the pivotal concept of Twin Universes —universes that add up to 13 are mirrors of each other.