Throughout 2024 and 2025, all kinds of exciting developments and special merch have been announced to commemorate the illustrious 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball!
In this article, we'll be bringing you all of the latest info, including everything from recent releases to all the upcoming items to watch out for, so keep reading to see what the 40th anniversary has in store!

DBSCG Fusion World's MANGA BOOSTER 02 [SB02] booster packs hit stores in Japan on November 8th!
*The English version launched on November 14th.

In this high-octane trading card game, you can awaken your Leader cards to turn the tide of battle in a pinch and power up using the combo system. This second set of special booster packs showcases Akira Toriyama's manga illustrations, with all the cards featuring fabulous foil effects! Let's take a quick look at what kind of art was chosen to grace these cards!

The cards in these boosters include illustrations from the title pages and covers of Dragon Ball, memorable scenes, and more! With these boosters, you can battle it out with cards featuring all your favorite illustrations!

DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME -ILLUSTRATIONS- Official Card Sleeves

Official Fusion World card sleeves to keep your cards cute and safe hit store shelves across Japan on November 8th, the same day as MANGA BOOSTER 02 [SB02]!
*The English versions launched on November 14th.

The four designs included in the lineup are "SON GOKU & SON GOHAN", "SON GOKU & MAJIN BUU", "BULMA & SON GOKU", and "SON GOHAN"! Each one features a manga illustration by none other than Akira Toriyama himself, making them the perfect way to dress up your cards and celebrate the 40th anniversary in style!

Plus, DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME -ILLUSTRATIONS- Special official card sleeves are scheduled to hit licensed DBSCG Fusion World retailers in Japan on December 13th!
*The English versions will launch on March 6th, 2026.
Not only do the designs showcase Toriyama's manga illustrations, but the sleeves themselves feature a special metallic finish!

DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME -ILLUSTRATIONS- Special Official Card Sleeves Lineup (Four Designs Total)

Round Three of the Dream TOMICA x Dragon Ball Collab

The dream collaboration with die-cast miniature car series "TOMICA" is here once again to bring to life various charming vehicles seen in the original Dragon Ball comics! As part three of this collab, "Frieza's Pod" and "Gyumao's Vehicle" hit stores in Japan on November 15th!

*These products are scheduled to be released in 13 regions across Asia (Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia).
*Products will be rolled out to the 12 regions outside of Japan.

These fabulous collectibles faithfully recreate the vehicles down to the smallest detail, including the round form of the original designs, making them a delight to look at and the perfect touch to any decor!

The "Dream TOMICA x Dragon Ball 4 Pack", featuring the vehicles from round one ("Goku's Kintoun" and "Bulma's Capsule No.9 Motorcycle") and round two ("Kamesennin's Van" and the "Red Ribbon Army's Small Aircraft") of the series, is also available now through the official Takara Tomy online store, "Takara Tomy Mall"!
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g8000000207385/

Dragon Ball Comics Charm Collection 03

This is the third installment in a series recreating Dragon Ball volumes as five-centimeter-tall miniature charms! These awesome charms are rolling out to Gashapon® capsule toy machines across Japan starting from the fourth week of November!
*Depending on the location, times may vary slightly.

Each charm consists of a paper box that recreates the comic's original cover, plus an acrylic charm inside featuring the title page illustration from the first page of the comic, giving you two stunning designs to enjoy! In this third set you'll find adorable miniatures of volumes 29 through 42 of the original comic! Take Dragon Ball with you wherever you go and show off your collection in all of its charm!

Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball 40th -Tale Two-

Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball 40th -Tale Two- goes on sale in Japan on December 27th! To commemorate the 40th anniversary, the series includes figures that look like they're jumping right off the pages of the comic, items that'll allow you to hold the original illustrations in the palm of your hand, and more! In this article, we're giving you an exclusive sneak peek at parts of the lineup!

A Prize
40th Anniversary Figure -Goku-

B Prize
40th Anniversary Figure -Vegeta-

F Prize
ACLLECT -Dragon Ball: The World of Akira Toriyama II-

*The image showing the F prize only shows a portion of the available prizes.

Last One Prize
40th Anniversary Figure -Shenron-

If you manage to draw the last prize, you win the Last One prize: an awe-inspiring figure that perfectly captures Shenron's first appearance in glorious 3D! Display it together with the manga panels depicting the scene where he was summoned and recreate his dialogue with Goku and friends!
Size: Figure - Approx. 20 cm / Background Panel - Approx. 15 cm

Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Original Illustration Sticker Wafers 2