Dragon Ball Super – Where to start reading the manga after the anime’s Tournament of Power arc


If you’re looking to embark on the manga journey of Dragon Ball Super Starting with the end of the anime, here’s a little help so you don’t get lost.

After a long hiatus, the anime Dragon Ball Super it stopped in 2018, right at the climax of the “Tournament of Power” and, since then, we haven’t had any more episodes. Even with the announcement of a new film for 2022, there are still no clear signs of when or if the anime will return.

Where and how to start reading?

If you’ve decided that you want to start reading the manga right where the anime left off, here’s a golden tip. After the exciting episode 131 of the anime, which showed the victory of Universe 7 and the resurrection of the universes that were eliminated, you should pick up the manga from chapter 42 onwards. Be careful here, because the first half of this chapter still covers events that you already seen in the anime, so it’s a good idea to start reading from page 33 of that chapter.

Why migrate to manga?

The good news is that the universe of Dragon Ball Super continues full steam ahead in the manga, which has come a long way since the anime hiatus. If you are only used to the dynamism and colors of the anime, you may initially find the transition to the black and white format of the manga strange. However, you will find that manga has its own advantages, such as details and plot elements that are often omitted in animation.

Additionally, reading the manga puts you ahead of the curve, allowing you to learn about the story’s most recent developments well before they are possibly adapted for the screen. Currently, the manga is exploring the “Granola, the Survivor” arc, and with the anime’s uncertain return, who knows when this part of the story will be seen in the animation?

So, are you ready for this new adventure? Diving into the manga can be an incredible new way to experience the world of Dragon Ball, full of surprises and new details that enrich the saga even more.

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