Beerus has run out of patience with Earth. Episode 4 of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, “The God of Saiyans,” is streaming now on Crunchyroll, and the God of Destruction is ready to wipe out the planet unless someone can produce the warrior he came looking for.
Here is the official synopsis from Toei Animation:
Over a trivial matter, Beerus decides to destroy Earth. In this desperate situation, Goku suggests asking Shenron about the “Super Saiyan God” that Beerus seeks. Is it possible to create this warrior, considered a mythical god?!
Last week’s episode brought Beerus and Whis to Bulma’s birthday party in search of other Saiyans. Catch up on Episode 3 here. Episode 4 is where that party goes wrong, and where Goku turns to the Dragon Balls for answers.
Shenron and the Super Saiyan God
Longtime fans know where this is headed. In 2013’s Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, summoning Shenron is how the heroes learn what it takes to bring the Super Saiyan God to life, and it set up Goku’s first red-haired transformation. The episode stills Toei released for Episode 4 put Shenron, Goku and a golden-lit gathering of Saiyans front and center.
What makes this version different
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is billed as an ENHANCED edition of the original Dragon Ball Super anime, not a straight rerun. According to the official site, it adds new and redrawn cuts, rebuilds the narrative and aims to sit closer to the original manga.
Episode 1, “The God Who Destroys,” premiered October 11, after a world premiere at New York Comic Con on October 8. Read our NYCC coverage. Episode 2 followed October 18, Episode 3 on October 25, and Episode 4 arrived November 1.
Who is behind it
Akira Toriyama is credited for the original work, story and character design. Matsuto Seya handles composition and direction arrangement, and Tadayoshi Yamamuro is animation character designer and general animation director. Eiichi Nishimura edits, Yosuke Motoki is compositing director, and Norihito Sumitomo composes the music.
The opening theme is “ONOGAMI” by MEGATERA・ZERO, and the ending is “Kan Peki No Peki” by VK Blanka.
Where to watch Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 4
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 4, “The God of Saiyans,” is now streaming on Crunchyroll.
New episodes arrive Sundays on Crunchyroll. The series is also available through Netflix in supported territories, Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in Canada, although episode availability and release timing may vary by platform.
Featured image: ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION
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