A Manga Accurate DragonBall Super Remake Is a Rumor Worth Talking About

Why this idea keeps popping up and why I think fans should quietly keep their eyes on January

I want to be clear right from the start. Nothing about a Dragon Ball Super remake has been officially announced. This is still firmly in rumor territory. But as someone who has followed this franchise closely for years, I also know when a conversation refuses to die for a reason. Lately, the idea of a manga accurate remake of Dragon Ball Super has been circulating again, and this time it feels a little different. Not louder. Just more persistent.

What makes it interesting is the timing. With January approaching and the upcoming Genkidamatsuri event on the horizon, fans are naturally looking ahead and wondering if this could be the place where something big gets teased. Not confirmed. Not promised. Just hinted at. And honestly, that alone is enough to get the fandom buzzing.

Manga accuracy would change the Super conversation

One of the biggest divides in the Dragon Ball Super era has always been the split between the anime and the manga. The anime told one version of events, while the manga often took different paths, emphasized different characters, and leaned more into strategy and power scaling. Neither version is invalid, but they absolutely feel different.

A remake that leans into manga accuracy would not be about erasing what the anime already did. It would be about offering a definitive alternative. A version of Super that fully commits to Toyotaro’s storytelling choices and lets those moments breathe through animation. For longtime fans like me, that is not about nostalgia. It is about curiosity. It is about finally seeing how those panels would translate when given proper time, pacing, and visual direction.

The fights we never got to see animated properly

This is where my excitement really comes from. The Dragon Ball Super manga is full of moments that anime only fans never experienced.

Gohan versus Kefla is a perfect example. In the manga, that fight reframes Gohan entirely. It presents him as a calculated, composed warrior who understands his limits and uses them intelligently. Animated properly, with the right choreography and tension, that fight alone could shift years of discourse around Gohan’s relevance.

Then there is Master Roshi standing against Jiren. That moment is not about power. It is about experience, discipline, and martial arts philosophy. Seeing Roshi rely on instinct and movement rather than raw strength would be incredible to watch, especially if animation really sells the contrast between him and Jiren.

Those moments are not just cool fights. They are character statements. And they deserve animation that understands that.

The Goku Black arc deserves another look

If there is one arc that would benefit the most from a manga accurate remake, it is the Goku Black arc. The manga version feels darker, tighter, and more conceptually dangerous.

Goku using Hakai is not just a flashy technique. It is a statement about how far he is willing to go when pushed. Zamasu’s end is also handled very differently. Instead of abstract imagery, the manga presents Infinite Zamasu as a true existential threat that spreads beyond a single skybox moment. It feels horrifying in a quiet, cosmic way.

That version of the arc would hit completely differently with modern animation and careful direction. It would feel less chaotic and more unsettling, which honestly fits the story better.

Why the right animators matter just as much as the story

If this remake were ever real, the staff behind it would matter just as much as the script. That is why names like Naotoshi Shida, Yuya Takahashi Yamamura, Tatsuya Nagamine Shintani, and Chikashi Kubota keep coming up in fan discussions.

Each of them brings something different. Yamamura’s movement feels fluid and expressive. Kubota’s action feels powerful and grounded. Shintani’s designs bring clarity and energy without losing intensity. A remake that blends those strengths could give Super a visual identity that feels both modern and respectful of Dragon Ball’s roots.

Why January feels important even if nothing happens

I am not saying Genkidamatsuri will announce a remake. It might not. But events like this are where seeds get planted. A key visual. A vague comment. A producer hinting at future plans. Dragon Ball has a long history of teasing before confirming anything.

That is why I think fans should stay cautiously optimistic. Not demanding answers. Not setting expectations too high. Just paying attention.

If nothing happens, Super still exists as it is, and that is fine. But if something does get hinted at, especially something manga focused, it could open the door to one of the most interesting Dragon Ball projects we have ever seen.

Why this is something worth looking forward to

At the end of the day, this rumor is exciting because it represents possibility. The possibility of seeing moments we only imagined. The possibility of giving characters their proper spotlight. The possibility of Dragon Ball Super finally having a version that feels completely intentional from start to finish.

Whether it happens or not, the fact that so many fans are still invested enough to want it tells you everything. Dragon Ball is not done evolving. And if January brings even a whisper of this becoming real, I will be watching closely.