Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 1 Review

The first episode of the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus remake, titled "The God Who Destroys," has premiered on Crunchyroll with new episodes arriving weekly. This updated adaptation aims to refine the original 2015 series by addressing pacing issues and enhancing visual consistency while retaining the core narrative. A notable addition is a manga-exclusive scene depicting Goku’s mental training battles against past foes like Frieza, Cell, and Buu, which Toei Animation incorporated to align more closely with Toyotarou’s source material.

The episode significantly streamlines the opening storyline by removing filler segments that previously occupied the early installments of the original broadcast. By cutting side quests involving Goten, Trunks, and Vegeta’s family, the remake establishes a more serious tone focused immediately on Beerus’s journey across planets in search of a meal. While the animation quality shows marked improvement over the initial run, some fight choreography remains stiff compared to other recent entries in the franchise. The result is a tighter, more focused introduction that serves as an accessible entry point for new viewers without altering the fundamental plot.

CBR Anime reported on October 11 that the trailer addresses Super Saiyan God lore. On October 10, CBR Anime noted the anime adapts scenes from Toyotarou’s manga. Also on October 10, CBR Anime confirmed streaming availability. CBR Anime reported on October 7 that the trailer broke a Netflix record. On October 5, CBR Anime stated the anime streams on Crunchyroll starting October 11.