If you
thought that the recent cinematic installments had shown us the limit of the
gods, get ready to level up. This Saturday, the official site of the new anime
film of the legendary franchise premiered the first official
trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus. The video footage
released over the weekend not only puts the charismatic God of
Destruction in the spotlight, but also dropped a bombshell that no one
expected: the imminent return of the eternal emperor of evil, Frieza,
to the front line of battle.
The
warriors who will accompany the destructive deity
Although
the statement issued by Toei Animation did not break down the
official list of seiyuus for this installment, the fast-paced trailer allowed
us to get a clear look at the heavyweights that will be part of this new
galactic conflict. Pending the confirmations of the voice cast, these are the
key faces of the film:
- Beerus assuming the leading
role.
The god
will face challenges that will test his power and volatile personality outside
of his classic naps.
- Frieza marking his unexpected
return.
The
iconic classic villain returns to raise the stakes and shake
up the universe once again.
- Goku and Vegeta in
the support line.
Saiyan
warriors will have to team up with the deity to face this new threat of
monumental scale.
Tatsuya
Nagamine at the helm of the animated universe
Director Tatsuya Nagamine, a veteran connoisseur of high-speed combat in the franchise, took advantage of the launch to share his vision with fans. The creative assured that the studio's main goal is to explore a completely different side of Beerus, keeping intact the massive dose of action that defines this Shonen franchise. On Frieza's inclusion in the plot, Nagamine was blunt: bringing him back was the right tactical decision, as his mere presence ensures that the danger level skyrockets, giving the heroes a formidable opponent.
A new
alliance or a betrayal foretold?
The story
promises to expand the canon of the animated universe by
placing Beerus at the epicenter of chaos. The sub-two-minute video kicks off
with a rather relaxed tone, showing the god in a peaceful environment before
stepping on the gas and jumping into a flurry of frenzied fights. The final
seconds of the trailer are meticulously calculated to show the unmistakable and
menacing figure of Frieza, making it clear that the clash of powers will be
devastating.
