More than 40 years after its debut, Dragon Ball remains one of the most influential franchises in anime and manga history. Akira Toriyama’s creation helped introduce Japanese animation to audiences around the world, setting the standard for battle shōnen storytelling through its memorable characters and original world. Dragon Ball's impact can be seen across various industries, with countless animated series, movies, and games drawing inspiration from the adventures of Goku and the Z Fighters.
To this day, Dragon Ball continues to spark new discussions among its passionate fanbase, with recent conversations focusing on the franchise’s direction following Toriyama’s passing, the reception of Dragon Ball Daima, and the never-ending debates surrounding character power levels, the various story arcs, and of course, the possibility of future projects.
And one brand-new upcoming Dragon Ball release is one that hardcore fans will not want to miss out on, and they'll want to mark their calendars for the launch of Dragon Ball: Cross Force on June 12, 2026 (via asmodee).
Dragon Ball is officially entering another major chapter with the release of Cross Force, the newest expansion for Dragon Ball Super CG Fusion World. Scheduled to launch in June 2026, the set serves...
