During the highly anticipated Jump Festa 25 event held in December, it was announced that a new chapter of Dragon Ball Super will be released in February. Initially presented as a special one-shot story, fans were thrilled by the announcement, especially since the series had been on hiatus since March. Unfortunately, details regarding a return to regular serialization were still vague.
However, recent developments have clarified that the upcoming release is not merely a standalone story. Recent drafts have confirmed that the chapter, titled “The Birth of Saiyamen X, ”will actually continue the ongoing narrative of the manga, designated as “Chapter 104.”Given the prolonged hiatus, fans are likely seeking information on the official release date and where to access the chapter upon its launch.
Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104: Release Date and Premise
The chapter titled “The Birth of Saiyamen X”is set for release on February 19 in the USA, with the official rollout in Japan occurring a day later, on February 20. As the title suggests, this chapter will explore the origins of Saiyaman X-1 and Saiyaman X-2—code names wielded by Trunks and Goten as they take on villainous threats, akin to Gohan’s revered Great Saiyaman persona introduced after the Cell Saga.
Where to Read Chapter 104
Fans interested in following Dragon Ball Super can find the series officially published in the United States through VIZ Media. The latest chapters, including the upcoming release, are available for free on Manga PLUS in both English and Spanish, aligning with the Japanese release schedule. For additional content related to Dragon Ball Super, visit VIZ’s official website.
Furthermore, Dragon Ball Super volumes are published globally. Chapter 104 will feature in Volume 24, which currently lacks a specified release date. Should the series resume its standard scheduling, a 2023 release in Japan is anticipated. Below is a list of notable publishers across different regions:
- Japan: Shueisha (original publisher)
- North America: VIZ Media
- Mexico: Panini
- Italy: Star Comic
- Spain: Planeta Comic
- Argentina: Ivrea
- Brazil: Panini
- France: Glenat
- Poland: Japonica Polonica Fantastica (JPF)
- English: Elex Media Computindo
In Japan, chapters are accessible through the V-JUMP magazine and online via the Shonen Jump+ platform.
When Will Chapter 105 Be Released?
As of now, the release date for Chapter 105 remains unannounced. Nevertheless, with the confirmation that Chapter 104 serves as a continuation rather than a one-shot, many fans speculate that Chapter 105 may be scheduled for March 2025, and express hopes that the series will revert to its regular monthly release cycle. While this has yet to be officially verified, it seems a reasonable outcome.
Notably, Chapter 104 will include a prelude to the narrative established in the film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. The manga has previously adapted aspects of the film’s storyline. Official announcements have characterized Chapter 104 as “the first chapter of Dragon Ball Super’s newest story arc, the SUPER HERO Arc, ”suggesting a transition into a new saga:
The first chapter of the Dragon Ball Super manga’s newest story, the SUPER HERO arc, kicks off in V Jump’s super-sized February edition, on sale today! To celebrate, we’re adding icons of Goten and Trunks in their snappy new costumes as gifts! #DragonBallOfficialIcon pic.twitter.com/tGrZZVCGt7 — DRAGON BALL OFFICIAL (@DB_official_en) December 21, 2022
The ongoing manga series has been chronicling events associated with the Super Hero movie since the release of Chapter 88 in 2023.
For those keen on catching up with the original anime or the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film, both are available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
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