‘Dragon Ball Super’ English version to come in July or August 2016 in Asia plus Akira Toriyama to talk about DBS’ future

The latest "Dragon Ball Super" news suggests that fans in Asia will get the English version of the anime show in July or August this year.

A fan named Manish Madan asked Toonami Asia on Twitter about the release of "Dragon Ball Super" English version and the official Twitter account stated that they can expect the show to air in July or August.

@ManishMadan13 We're imagining it will be around July/August - not too much longer to wait!

— ToonamiAsia (@ToonamiAsia) March 22, 2016

Earlier, Toonami Asia bagged the rights to air "Dragon Ball Super" in Asia. "Dragon Ball Super (52×30') is the first all-new Dragon Ball television series to be produced in nearly 20 years, and will make its pan-regional launch on Toonami in mid-2016. It will be an exclusive first-run premiere on Toonami in Southeast Asia and India, which will also be its English-language world premiere," reads the press release by Toonami.

Mark Eyer, Chief Content Officer for Turner's Kids Networks (Asia Pacific) stated that it is big news for fans in Asia.

"Since the channel launched in 2012, Toonami has been airing episodes of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Z Kai, and to premiere Dragon Ball Super demonstrates the channel's continued commitment to securing must-have and must-see content, first on Toonami," Eyers added.

However, Funimation commented to Kanzenshuu.com that they have no connection whatsoever with the announcement made by Toonami Asia in mid-2016.

However, fans in Asia would continue to wait for the English version of "Dragon Ball Super."

Meanwhile, V Jump took to Twitter to announce that the magazine will release "Dragon Ball Super" manga adaptation's first volume. Moreover, Toyotaro and Akira Toriyama would also give a joint interview reported Attack of the Fan Boy. The duo will discuss the "future of Dragon Ball stories."

"The new "if you touch the barrier, even in midair, it''s an out-of-bonds loss" rule was established after the battle of Vegeta versus Frost. Meanwhile, Vegeta, being cornered by the attacks of his next opponent Magetta, the Metalman from Universe 6, turned Super Saiyajin to aim for a turn of tables but..." reads the synopsis of "Dragon Ball Super" episode 36.

It will be Vegeta vs. Magetta in the new episode. "Dragon Ball Super" episode 36 titled "An Unexpectedly Tricky Opponent!? Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!" airs Sunday, Mar. 27, 2016 on Fuji TV.