Dragon Ball fans just got their first real look at Super Saiyan Goku in the upcoming anime remake — and it came from an unexpected place. A newly revealed GRANDISTA figure has shown off Goku’s updated design for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, pairing his classic blonde Super Saiyan form with the Whis gi from Resurrection ‘F’. It’s a combination fans have wanted more of for a decade, and it quietly confirms something Toei hasn’t officially announced yet.
Quick answer: A GRANDISTA figure revealed on July 22, 2026 shows Super Saiyan Goku wearing the orange Whis gi in Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, the anime remake premiering Fall 2026. The figure releases December 2026 to January 2027 at around €19.99. Because that outfit-and-form combination only appeared during the Universe 6 Tournament, the figure strongly implies the remake will cover a third arc Toei hasn’t formally confirmed.
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What Was Actually Revealed
The reveal came through Banpresto’s GRANDISTA line — premium figures specifically designed to replicate anime aesthetics as closely as possible. That matters here. GRANDISTA figures are built to match on-screen art direction rather than reinterpret it, which makes them one of the more reliable early windows into how a series will actually look.
The figure shows Goku in base Super Saiyan — the original blonde transformation, not Blue, not God — wearing the orange tunic-style gi introduced in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’. A companion Super Saiyan Blue figure in the same outfit was revealed alongside it.
Both were shared publicly on July 22, 2026 by Dragon Ball news account Venixys and picked up by outlets including HobbyConsolas. Pre-orders are already open at roughly €19.99, with a release window of December 2026 through January 2027.
Why the Whis Gi Reveal Matters So Much
To understand the reaction, you need the history of the outfit.
The Whis gi debuted in Resurrection ‘F’ as a bridge between Goku’s classic Turtle School uniform and the darker gi he wore at the end of Dragon Ball Z. The tunic-style cut and deeper orange coloring gave it a distinct silhouette, and fans took to it immediately — but it was retired early. By the Goku Black saga it was gone entirely.
Here’s the part that made this reveal land: Goku almost never wore it in base Super Saiyan. Across the entire window where he had the outfit, the blonde Super Saiyan combination showed up only a handful of times, mostly during the Universe 6 Tournament. Most of his screen time in that gi was spent in Super Saiyan Blue.
So the remake isn’t just re-rendering an existing look — it’s giving significantly more screen time to a combination that barely existed the first time around. For a fanbase that spent years arguing about Dragon Ball Super‘s original art direction and inconsistent animation, that’s a meaningful correction.
What the Figure Quietly Confirms
This is where the reveal gets genuinely newsworthy rather than just cosmetic.
Toei Animation has officially confirmed that Dragon Ball Super: Beerus covers two arcs: the God of Destruction Beerus Saga (the Battle of Gods story) and the Golden Frieza Saga, the latter revealed in the April 19, 2026 trailer at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour.
The Universe 6 Tournament — the Champa arc — has never been officially announced as part of the remake.
But the figure’s outfit-and-form combination is specific to that arc, and its December-to-January release window lines up almost exactly with when that story would air if the first two arcs run roughly twelve episodes. Merchandise timing in the Dragon Ball franchise is famously synchronized with broadcast schedules, which is how the October premiere window was pieced together months ago from Beerus and Whis figure listings.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Beerus Saga (Battle of Gods) in the remake | ✅ Officially confirmed by Toei |
| Golden Frieza Saga in the remake | ✅ Confirmed in the April 2026 trailer |
| Fall 2026 premiere on Fuji TV | ✅ Officially confirmed |
| October 2026 specifically | ⚠️ Strongly indicated by merchandise timing, not announced |
| Universe 6 / Champa Tournament arc | ⚠️ Implied by this figure, not announced |
| Roughly 12 episodes for the first two arcs | ⚠️ Rumored |
Is This Official or a Leak?
Worth being precise, because coverage has been blurring the two.
The figure itself is official product — real, listed, and open for pre-order. What’s unofficial is the conclusion being drawn from it. Toei has not announced the Universe 6 arc, and the figure’s existence isn’t the same as a broadcast confirmation.
That said, this pattern has a strong track record. The October 2026 premiere window was first surfaced in May by merchandise listings shared by anime-merch tracker @Baggie_Saiyan, and later corroborated by established Dragon Ball leaker Geekdom101. Toei consistently aligns product releases with airdates because Dragon Ball is one of its largest revenue drivers — the franchise brought the company $134.2 million last year.
Treat it as a very strong signal rather than a confirmation. It’s the kind of thing that gets officially announced two months later.
What Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Actually Is
If you’ve been assuming this is a simple HD remaster, it isn’t.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus was announced on January 25, 2026 at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri 40th anniversary event, revealed by voice actor Kōichi Yamadera. Editor Akio Iyoku described it as an “enhanced” edition that had been in production for several years.
What that involves, per Toei’s own description:
- A full reconstruction of the story rather than a recut
- Extensive new and redrawn cuts, with existing scenes revised
- Complete re-rendering of all footage
- Newly recorded dubbing from the original Japanese cast, with Masako Nozawa returning as Goku
- Added score and sound effects
- Narrative alignment with Akira Toriyama’s original notes and Toyotarou’s manga
The comparison people keep reaching for is Dragon Ball Z Kai, and it’s the wrong one. Kai was primarily a recut — filler removed, pacing tightened, footage largely reused. Beerus re-animates scenes from scratch and adds material that didn’t exist in the original broadcast. It’s a reinterpretation, not a trim.
That distinction is exactly why this Goku design reveal generated the response it did. If the remake were just cleaning up existing footage, the character models wouldn’t change. They are changing.
The Full Dragon Ball Remake Roadmap
Based on the confirmed premiere plus the April 2026 production leak, here’s how the next several years are shaping up. Everything past Beerus is projection, not announcement.
| Project | Window | Covers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Ball Super: Beerus | Fall 2026 – early 2027 | Battle of Gods, Golden Frieza, likely Universe 6 | Confirmed (first two arcs) |
| Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol | Throughout 2027 | Moro Saga (Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc) | Confirmed as a project |
| Remaining Super remake | 2028 | Goku Black Saga onward | Projected |
| Granolah the Survivor | 2029 | Granolah arc | Projected |
The unusual sequencing — pausing the remake to air Galactic Patrol before returning to the Goku Black Saga — comes from an April production leak. It would get new story content to fans faster, though it leaves the remake in an awkward gap for roughly a year.
How Fans Are Reacting
Broadly positive, with a specific note of relief.
Dragon Ball Super‘s original run drew persistent criticism for inconsistent animation quality and art direction, particularly in its early arcs. A remake that visibly improves the character designs — rather than just upscaling them — addresses the single most common complaint about the series.
There’s also a pattern worth noting. When the Dragon Ball Store’s Super Saiyan Goku illustration lineup drew fan backlash earlier this year, Shueisha and Capsule Corporation Tokyo replaced it with a substantially higher-quality piece for the April 24 release. The people running the franchise right now appear to be watching community response closely, which is part of why this figure reveal landed so well.
Follow Every Dragon Ball Reveal
Between the Beerus remake, the Galactic Patrol anime, and the Super manga’s return, 2026 is the busiest year Dragon Ball has had in a decade — and the reveals are coming from figure listings as often as trailers.
For more anime news, game updates, and franchise breakdowns as they drop, dive into our latest gaming guides and updates.
Conclusion
A figure reveal isn’t usually franchise news, but this one is. It gave fans their first look at Super Saiyan Goku in the remake, restored a fan-favourite design pairing that barely got screen time the first time around, and — reading between the lines of its release window — suggested the remake reaches further into Dragon Ball Super‘s story than Toei has admitted.
With Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premiering this fall on Fuji TV and merchandise already scheduled through early 2027, expect the official Universe 6 announcement sooner rather than later. Until then, the figures are telling the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Super Saiyan Goku design in the Dragon Ball remake?
The new design shows Goku in his classic blonde Super Saiyan form wearing the orange Whis gi originally introduced in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’. It was revealed through a Banpresto GRANDISTA figure on July 22, 2026, giving fans their first look at the character model for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus.
When does Dragon Ball Super: Beerus release?
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premieres in Fall 2026 on Fuji TV. Toei has confirmed the season but not an exact date. Merchandise release schedules and reports from established leakers point to October 2026 as the most likely window.
Is the Universe 6 Tournament in the Dragon Ball Super remake?
Not officially confirmed. Toei has announced the Beerus Saga and the Golden Frieza Saga. However, the new Super Saiyan Goku figure depicts an outfit-and-form combination that appeared almost exclusively during the Universe 6 Tournament, and its December 2026 to January 2027 release window aligns with when that arc would air — strongly suggesting it’s included.
Is Dragon Ball Super: Beerus just a remaster?
No. It’s described by Toei as an enhanced edition featuring a full story reconstruction, extensive new and redrawn cuts, complete re-rendering of all footage, newly recorded dubbing from the original Japanese cast including Masako Nozawa, and new score and sound effects. Unlike Dragon Ball Z Kai, which was largely a recut of existing footage, Beerus re-animates scenes from scratch.
When does the new Super Saiyan Goku figure release?
The GRANDISTA Super Saiyan Goku figure is scheduled for release between December 2026 and January 2027. Pre-orders are open at approximately €19.99. A companion Super Saiyan Blue version in the same Whis gi was revealed at the same time.
What comes after Dragon Ball Super: Beerus?
Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, adapting the Moro Saga, is confirmed and expected to air throughout 2027. Based on an April 2026 production leak, the remaining Dragon Ball Super remake including the Goku Black Saga is projected for 2028, with a Granolah the Survivor adaptation potentially following in 2029.
Sources & Methodology
Figure details, release windows, and pricing in this article reflect coverage of the GRANDISTA reveal shared publicly on July 22, 2026, verified across English and Spanish-language outlets as of 23 July 2026. Production and premiere details for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus are per Toei Animation’s official announcements at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri 40th anniversary event and the April 2026 Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour trailer. The Universe 6 arc inclusion, October premiere window, episode counts, and post-Beerus roadmap are inferred from merchandise timing and a production leak — all are labelled as unconfirmed and remain subject to official announcement.
- Dragon Ball Wiki — Dragon Ball Super: Beerus production and announcement details
- GameRant — GRANDISTA Super Saiyan Goku figure reveal and remake timeline analysis
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