Dragon Ball Super has been on a long break, with only one new chapter released in February 2025 before going back into hiatus. This has left fans wondering when the next arc will begin. In the meantime, the franchise has remained active with other projects, including Dragon Ball Daima, which aired from October 2024 to February 2025.
With Volume 24 set to release soon, fans are excited to revisit the Super Hero arc. However, what surprised many was a subtle change in one of the volume’s illustrations. Mr. Popo appears without his turban, revealing a pair of horns—just as he was shown in Daima. This has led to speculation about whether Toyotaro is acknowledging Daima or hinting at future connections between the two series.
The Super Hero Arc Comes to a Close
Krilin (Credits: Toei Animation)
Volume 24 marks the conclusion of the Super Hero arc, adapting the events of the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. The story primarily focuses on Gohan and Piccolo, who take center stage as they battle against the Red Ribbon Army’s newest creation, Cell Max. This arc also introduces powerful new transformations for both warriors.]=
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Gohan reaches his Beast form, unlocking a level of strength that puts him among the strongest fighters in the franchise. Meanwhile, Piccolo achieves his Orange form, finally giving him a power boost that allows him to stand on par with the top warriors. While Goku, Vegeta, and Broly continue their training on Beerus’ planet, the battle on Earth showcases how far Gohan and Piccolo have come.
Release Date and Where to Read
Goku (Credits: Toei Animation)
Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 is scheduled for release in Japan on April 4, 2025. The volume includes chapters 101 to 104, bringing the current arc to an end. Fans eagerly awaiting the English release will have to wait a few more months, as VIZ Media has yet to announce an official release date.
For those looking to read Dragon Ball Super legally, the best options are MangaPlus and the Shonen Jump app. These platforms offer official translations, allowing fans to support the creators while staying up to date with the latest chapters. With the current arc finished, all eyes are now on what comes next for the series.
The anime community has been buzzing with controversy after AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style images went viral. This debate has drawn strong reactions from industry professionals, including Megumi Ishitani, a One Piece director known for some of the series’ most beloved episodes. She recently expressed her frustration on social media, stating that she couldn’t stand seeing the iconic studio being “treated so cheaply.”
Ishitani even went as far as to say she hopes for legal action to be taken against those responsible. Her statement quickly gained traction, earning hundreds of interactions online. Many anime fans and artists share her concerns, worried about how AI-generated art could undermine the creativity and labor of human artists in the industry.
The AI Art Debate and Ghibli’s Silence
The Boy and the Heron (Credits: Studio Ghibli)
The controversy began when a user asked ChatGPT to generate images in Studio Ghibli’s signature style and shared the results online. This quickly snowballed into a viral trend, with thousands of AI-generated Ghibli-style images circulating. Even government agencies and celebrities joined in, further fueling the debate over AI’s role in creative industries.
Will Ghibli Take Legal Action?
One Piece Egghead Arc Part 2
Despite the growing backlash, Studio Ghibli has not officially responded to the AI-generated images. There have been no cease-and-desist letters, lawsuits, or public statements condemning the trend. The only clarification they made was denying reports that they had issued warnings to AI users.
