Get ready for a cosmic shake-up on your Sunday evenings! The highly anticipated Dragon Ball Super: Beerus anime is set to take over the cherished Sunday 11:15 p.m. timeslot on Fuji TV, starting October 11. This monumental shift sees the enhanced edition of Dragon Ball Super stepping into the schedule previously held by the One Piece anime, promising an exciting new viewing experience for fans.
The Enhanced Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Arrives
This isn't just a re-run; Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is an entirely "enhanced" edition of the original Dragon Ball Super anime. Akio Iyoku, Dragon Ball franchise executive producer, revealed that work on this television series began years ago, aiming to deliver a reconstructed story with significant improvements. The official announcement details a comprehensive overhaul, featuring extensive new cuts, meticulous revisions to existing scenes, and a complete re-rendering of all footage. Fans can also look forward to newly recorded dubbing, enriched with added score and sound effects, and a full reconstruction of the narrative.
Living up to its "ENHANCED" moniker, this edition leverages the latest visual expression to deliver unparalleled power and immersion, particularly in its battle sequences. The goal, according to the staff, is to express Akira Toriyama's original ideas and world-building more accurately and with highly satisfying quality, ensuring a truly immersive experience.
A God of Destruction Awakens
The story of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus plunges viewers back into the world several years after the intense conflict with Majin Buu, as Earth finally enjoys a fleeting moment of peace. This calm is shattered by the awakening of Beerus, the formidable God of Destruction, from his long slumber. His overwhelming power, capable of obliterating entire planets, strikes fear even into the hearts of Kai and Supreme Kai.
Rumors of a Saiyan who managed to defeat Frieza reach Beerus, piquing his interest and leading him directly to Goku. With Earth targeted by Beerus, the strongest being in the universe, the planet faces grave danger. What follows is an Earth-shattering cosmic battle between the God of Destruction and Goku alongside his allies—a conflict poised to shake the very fabric of the universe.
Dragon Ball Super's Legacy
The original Dragon Ball Super premiered in July 2015 and captivated audiences for 131 episodes until March 2018. The series was widely available for streaming on platforms like Funimation and Crunchyroll, with Funimation also handling its home video release. The English dub made its debut on Funimation's streaming service in December 2016, later premiering on Adult Swim's Toonami block in January 2017. This new enhanced edition aims to build on that beloved legacy, offering a fresh perspective on a familiar, thrilling saga.
One Piece's Strategic Schedule Shift
The shift of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus into One Piece's timeslot comes as part of a significant strategic adjustment for the One Piece anime. The acclaimed Elbaph arc of the One Piece anime just debuted in Japan on April 5, with Crunchyroll currently streaming the arc.
However, in October 2025, Toei Animation and One Piece anime producer Ryūta Koike announced a major change: the anime would be reducing its annual episode output to a maximum of 26 episodes moving forward, starting in 2026. Following the conclusion of the Egghead arc last year, the anime entered a three-month production hiatus from January to March 2026. It then returned in April 2026 for the first of two cours (quarters of a year) with the commencement of the new Elbaph arc.
Why the Change for One Piece?
According to Toei Animation, this new schedule is a deliberate move to allow episodes to "incorporate more content, tempo, and pacing of the manga while continuing to leverage the unique storytelling that is only possible with animation." Historically, the One Piece anime has aired almost every week since its premiere in 1999, with very few exceptions. However, the pace has visibly slowed over the years, leading to fan discussions about episode quality and adaptation speed. This revised schedule aims to address these concerns, promising a richer, more faithful adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga.
As Dragon Ball Super: Beerus prepares to ignite Sunday nights with its enhanced cosmic battles and One Piece embarks on a new, carefully paced production schedule, anime fans have plenty to look forward to. Mark your calendars for October 11 for the return of Beerus!
