Overview
- Upcoming Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 boasts a striking Black Frieza illustration, complementing the transformations of key characters.
- The Japanese release date for Volume 24 is confirmed for April 4, 2025, compiling Chapters 101 through 104.
- The return of Dragon Ball Super remains uncertain, with no updates about a new season or the anticipated Chapter 205 following an extended hiatus.
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Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 is set to release in Japan soon, and it features an impressive illustration of Black Frieza on its back cover. This artwork enhances the front cover’s portrayal of iconic characters such as Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, and Piccolo in their most powerful forms.
Having been on hiatus since March 2024, the series made a brief return in February 2025 with the release of Chapter 204—initially announced as a special chapter. While fans remain hopeful for announcements regarding a new season and Volume 24’s implications, the outlook remains uncertain.
Black Frieza Featured on Volume 24’s Back Cover
The release of new images by Shueisha for Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 showcases Black Frieza prominently featured on the back cover, crafted by Toyotaro to align with the visual narrative of the main characters. This illustration was initially unveiled at Jump Festa 2025, which took place in December 2024, and an additional depiction of Shimorekka, a secondary antagonist from the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga, is included on the spine.
Release Date for Volume 24
Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 will officially release in Japan on April 4, 2025. This volume will compile Chapters 101 through 104 and marks the conclusion of the Super Hero Saga. As it stands, this may be the last arc featuring Toriyama’s direct involvement, although it’s rumored that he laid a foundation for a future arc before his passing.
Further details about the volume were disclosed in the recent episode of Dragon Ball Weekly News Broadcast:
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As of now, VIZ Media has not yet announced a U.S. release date for this volume, although it is anticipated to arrive within the coming months.
Release Date for Chapter 205
Regrettably, no updates have emerged regarding the series’ return from hiatus. Fans had anticipated that the latest issue of V-JUMP would schedule the release of Chapter 205 for April or beyond; however, those expectations were not met.
While there may be a slim possibility that news could surface following the release of Volume 24, it currently seems unlikely. Followers of the series will need to watch for updates from V-JUMP or official channels regarding the end of this prolonged hiatus. At this stage, no imminent release date for Chapter 205 has been announced.
Nevertheless, the recent volume does not indicate any intention to discontinue Dragon Ball Super—there have been no declarations of it being the final volume across any platforms. It is possible that Toyotaro is facing challenges in continuing the narrative without Toriyama’s guidance, or it may relate to a contested franchise rights issue, yet it appears there are no imminent plans to halt the manga’s publication.
For fans eager to engage with the franchise, Dragon Ball Super is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
Source: Shueisha