Dragon Ball Super Chapter 88: Confirmed release date, new arc, plot details, and more

After a seemingly long wait, the Dragon Ball Super manga is set to return on December 20, 2022. It will serve as a prequel to the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie and feature two characters who have been away from the spotlight for a while.

Several trusted sources on social media posted the information online. Fans were excited to finally receive the next chapter after what could be termed a considerable hiatus.

Dragon Ball Super Chapter 88 will release on December 20, 2022

Where to read, release date, and time

Team Universe 7 as seen in the Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super (Image via Akira Toriyama, Shueisha)

As mentioned, the Dragon Ball Super manga will release on December 20, 2022. The chapter will drop at 12:00 am JST. It releases all over the world simultaneously, so fans around the globe do not need to wait to read it. Depending on where fans are located, the time differs with the respective time zones.

Pacific Time - 07.00 am, Monday, Dec 19
Central Time - 09.00 am, Monday, Dec 19
Eastern Time - 10.00 am, Monday, Dec 19
British Summertime - 03.00 pm, Monday, Dec 19
Central European Summertime - 04.00 pm, Monday, Dec 19
Indian Standard Time - 08.20 pm, Monday, Dec 19
Philippine Time - 11.00 pm, Monday, Dec 19
Australian Central Daylight Time - 12.00 am, Sunday, Dec 20

It will be available for fans to view on platforms such as MangaPlus and Viz Media. Fans can access the same using these and a number of platforms offering the newest chapter.

New plot details

Super Saiyan Trunks and Super Saiyan Trunks as seen in Dragon Ball Z (Image via Toei Animation)

As seen in the poster, this new arc of the Dragon Ball Super manga will focus on two characters who have been out of the spotlight so far - Goku's son, Goten, and Vegeta's ward, Trunks. Very little has been seen of the pair, with fans wondering where they were all this time.

Information reveals that this arc will be a prequel to the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. Thus, it will cover the time period before the big fight against the Red Ribbon Army, Gamma 1 and 2, and Cell Max.

DBS Super Hero Piccolo (Image via Toei Animation)

In the poster, Goten and Trunks are clad in outfits different from the usual, implying something is about to change. The text on the poster reads as such:

"The new arc finally begins. Could those two be superheroes?"

It has also been revealed that Gohan and Piccolo will heavily feature as well, as visible at the bottom of the poster beside Goku.

Last but not least, the previous chapter teased a new form achieved by the tyrant Frieza, which he called "Black Frieza." Further information about it and who the "different target" he was in pursuit of will likely be revealed in further chapters.

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Casey has been an anime writer at Sportskeeda since almost a year. Being drawn into the world of animanga after watching the Dragon Ball series almost a decade ago, Casey's interest in the genre, along with his love of crafting plot theories influenced his writerly endeavors. Presently pursuing a Master's degree in International Business, Casey worked for Uneake and FootballExpress for 1.3 years before joining Sportskeeda.

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Although it was legendary Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus that influenced his love of animanga, Casey soon branched out and explored other titles. The unique ways in which mangakas express ideas, as well as their far-reaching effects, have inspired Casey in his creative pursuits.

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Edited by Sohan Dasgupta