Dragon Ball Super: Beerus

What is Dragon Ball Super: Beerus about?

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is a TV anime series animated by Toei Animation. It began airing in October 11, 2026 and is still releasing new episodes. AniList classifies it as action, adventure and science fiction. It continues from Dragon Ball Z, which is worth watching first.

Synopsis from AniList. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Super Power, Shounen, Martial Arts, Male Protagonist, Gods, Henshin, Aliens.

Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

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  Gokuu Son 孫悟空

  Main character

  Son Gokuu is a boy we meet in a forest far from any civilization. He lives in this forest alone as his grandpa passed away, he only has this special orb-like object called a Dragon Ball to remember him by, which he will sometimes talk to as if it is his Grandpa Gohan.

  Japanese voice: Masako Nozawa

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  Vegeta ベジータ

  Main character

  Vegeta is haughty, arrogant, and filled with hatred and bitterness as a result of the destruction of his home planet and his race's abusive treatment at the hands of Freeza. His royal status seems to have caused him to develop an inflated sense of superiority and he holds himself above most people he encounters.

  Japanese voice: Ryou Horikawa

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  Whis ウイス

  Main character

  Whis (ウイス, Uisu) is the Guide Angel Attendant of Universe 7's God of Destruction, Beerus, as well as his martial arts teacher. Along with the other angels, he is a child of the Grand Minister. Like all attendants, he is bound to the service of his deity and usually does not leave Beerus unaccompanied.

  Japanese voice: Masakazu Morita

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  Beerus ビルス

  Main character

  Beerus is powerful, yet lazy and playful (like most cats). His similarities to cat-like behavior also display in his love for long sleep sessions and how he grooms himself. Beerus is always in a bad mood when he wakes up from his deep slumber, but becomes less grumpy the more awake he is.

  Japanese voice: Kouichi Yamadera

Supporting characters

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  Bulma ブルマ

  Supporting character

  Bulma is originally a secondary main character, but her role is quickly downplayed as the series continues, even though she does remain an important support character for most of the series. Bulma is a direct parody of the character Xuanzang from the Chinese novel Journey to the West.

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  Piccolo ピッコロ

  Supporting character

  Piccolo is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball series. He is introduced in the late stages of Dragon Ball as the main antagonist of the final saga and is a ruthless enemy of the protagonist Son Goku.

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  Gohan Son 孫悟飯

  Supporting character

  Gohan is a shy and studious intellectual, and as a child lacks the Saiyan fighting spirit. However, because he is forced to protect the ones he loves, he taps into his vast half-breed Saiyan potential and emotional reserves, becoming one of the most powerful Z Fighters.

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  Videl ビーデル

  Supporting character

  Videl is the daughter of Mr. Satan. Mr. Satan is very protective of her, especially in respect to boys. She grew up learning martial arts hoping to be as great as her dad, when in fact, unknown to herself she was already better than him. She is a tough, tomboyish character, raised with fame all around her.

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  Kuririn クリリン

  Supporting character

  A short, hairless (for most of the series) warrior monk, loyal Kuririn provides comic relief during tense moments. Like Chiaotzu, Kuririn doesn't have a nose. He is a good-natured, outgoing and competitive martial artist.

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  Goten Son 孫悟天

  Supporting character

  Goten is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Dragon Ball Z, as well as appearing in Dragon Ball GT. He is the second son of Son Goku and Chi Chi. Goten is a Human-Saiyan hybrid, just like his older brother, Son Gohan.

  Japanese voice: Masako Nozawa

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  Trunks トランクス

  Supporting character

  A mysterious person who comes from the future and tells Son Goku of the bleak future to come. He is characterized as well-mannered, serious, and very cautious.

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  Jinzouningen 18-gou 人造人間18号

  Supporting character

  Android 18 is a fictional character who first appears in the Dragon Ball manga created by Akira Toriyama, followed by Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. No. 18 is a mass murderer in Future Trunks' timeline. A cybernetic human, #18 modified by Dr. Gero.

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  Kita no Kaiou 北の界王

  Supporting character

  North Kaio (北の界王, Kita no Kaiō?) (English dubs: King Kai, North Kai) is the Kaio of the quadrant of the galaxy where the planets Earth and Namek reside. In the English manga, he is also known as Kaiô-sama or Lord of the Worlds.

  Japanese voice: Jouji Yanami

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  Tenshinhan 天津飯

  Supporting character

  Tenshinhan is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball metaseries and the franchise equivalent created by Akira Toriyama. Trained by Muten-Rôshi's rival, the Crane hermit he starts out as an enemy of Son Goku, but soon makes peace and becomes an ally.

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  Higashi no Kaioushin 東の界王神

  Supporting character

  East Kaioushin is the supreme ruler of the Eastern Quadrant of the Universe along with his best friends, and under his superior, Dai Kaioshin (Grand Supreme Kai). He is short, purple skinned with white hair, dressed in a posh Kaio outfit and always accompanied by his ever-loyal bodyguard and friend, Kibito.

  Japanese voice: Shinichirou Oota

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  Dende デンデ

  Supporting character

  Dende is a Namekian who takes the role of the Earth's god after Kami fuses with Piccolo. He is first introduced in the Namek Saga when Son Gohan and Kuririn save him from Dodoria. He gets his power unlocked by their elder, giving him the power to heal.