While anime fans in North America and other regions are waiting for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero to arrive in theaters this summer, the highly-anticipated shonen film is already showing in theaters in Japan, and leaks have made it online.
The film features Gohan, Piccolo, and other Z-Fighters battle the newly-revived Red Ribbon Army, the criminal organization first introduced in the original Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama. With the U.S. release fast approaching, the opening of the movie was released online, showing the story of the Red Ribbon Army's beginnings in Dragon Ball using stylish new animation.
Watch the opening for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero below:
The shonen film focuses on the conflict against the Red Ribbon Army and Dr. Hedo's new androids Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, but the major villain is a surprising one. Meanwhile, Goku and Vegeta are training with Broly in the planet of Beerus and Whis.
Fans from all over the world are hyped to see Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, and many of them are hoping that Toei Animation will revive the anime TV series. You can check out everything we know about the potential Dragon Ball Super Season 2 here.
Here's the official synopsis for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero from Crunchyroll:
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was released in Japanese theaters on June 11, and it's set to arrive in the U.S. and the U.K. on August 19. Crunchyroll already announced the official theatrical release dates for other regions.
You can read more details about Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero in our dedicated article.