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Dragon Ball Super Manga Return Stalled
Dragon Ball Super manga comeback faces years-long delay after corporate clash.
In brief
Dragon Ball Super manga comeback faces years-long delay after corporate clash. Dragon Ball Super manga return delayed years due to Shueisha and Capsule Corporation Tokyo rights dispute. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Manga Hiatus After Toriyama's Death
Dragon Ball Super manga went on indefinite hiatus after creator Akira Toriyama's passing in March 2024.
“everything is for the return of the series”
Corporate Tug-of-War Erupts
Shueisha removed Dragon Ball Super from Jump Festa 2027 gallery after rights dispute with Capsule Corporation Tokyo.
Rights Dispute Deepens
Akio Iyoku left Shueisha in May 2023 to form Capsule Corporation Tokyo, splitting franchise between two camps.
Bird Studio Demolished
Toriyama's historic Bird Studio building in Kiyosu was demolished in October 2026.
Corporate Relocation
Bird Studio relocated its registered headquarters from Kiyosu to Tokyo in August 2026.
Boardroom Shift
Bird Studio's board now includes two Toriyama family members and three executives, including Akio Iyoku.
Manga Return Stalled
Dragon Ball Super manga return delayed years due to Shueisha and Capsule Corporation Tokyo rights dispute.
In short
Dragon Ball Super manga return delayed years due to Shueisha and Capsule Corporation Tokyo rights dispute.
