Dragon Ball Super Beerus 4: Release Date, Time and Details

Written by Adriano Ladislau in Anime, Fandoms

Published on October 29, 2026 19:56 UTC · Updated on October 29, 2026 19:56 UTC

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 4 arrives November 1 on Crunchyroll, marking Goku's divine Super Saiyan God transformation against the God of Destruction.

Toei Animation has officially scheduled the global premiere of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 4 for Sunday, November 1, 2026, continuing the enhanced and restructured edition of the iconic anime saga. Titled "The God of Saiyans," the upcoming installment airs on Japanese national television at 11:15 PM JST (9:15 AM EST) and becomes available to stream on Crunchyroll starting at 12:00 PM EST. The release represents a monumental milestone for the production, depicting the revered divine ritual that grants Son Goku his fiery Super Saiyan God form to stand toe-to-toe against Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction.

The broadcasting rollout and multi-platform schedule were reported by specialized entertainment outlets and detailed by Comic Book Resources (CBR). The launch of Episode 4 confirms the steady weekly rhythm for the 19-episode project, engineered specifically to address past visual inconsistencies from the original 2015 run while realigning key story beats with Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou's acclaimed manga.

Broadcast schedule and streaming platform release windows

Episode 4 will follow a phased release window across premier streaming networks worldwide. While Crunchyroll and Hulu subscribers in North America receive immediate access on Sunday, other global streaming platforms will onboard the episode throughout the following days, ensuring international audiences can follow Goku's divine ascent.

Regarding English localization, Toei Animation and Crunchyroll have yet to announce a formal release date for the dubbed edition. Following the rollout pattern previously seen with Dragon Ball Daima, industry analysts anticipate that English-dubbed episodes will debut in early 2027, prioritizing the subtitled simulcast during the initial broadcast run.

The five-Saiyan ritual and the awakening of Super Saiyan God

Episode 4 picks up immediately after the high-stakes confrontation on Earth. With Beerus threatening total planetary destruction after swiftly defeating Earth's defenders, Goku arrives from King Kai's world to summon Shenron via the Dragon Balls, unlocking the ancient secrets of the Super Saiyan God transformation.

"To confront a cosmic deity whose power transcends all mortal metrics, the only answer is ascending to divinity itself. Episode 4 delivers that defining milestone for Goku's modern journey."

By channeling the righteous energy of Vegeta, Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and the unborn child inside Videl, Goku manifests the crimson aura and refined physique of divine Saiyan power. The updated cut introduces redrawn keyframes, dynamic lighting, and enhanced visual composition, rectifying the pacing and aesthetic constraints that drew debate in the original 2015 television broadcast.

Pacing debates and changes to Vegeta's Saiyan pride

While the first two episodes received enthusiastic praise for heightened visual quality and fluid choreography, Episode 3 sparked lively discussions within global anime circles. The narrative condensed eight original episodes into just three, omitting several comic interludes—most notably Vegeta's comedic cooking and entertaining routine intended to appease Beerus.

While certain fans welcomed a more stoic portrayal of the Saiyan Prince, critics highlighted that removing those comedic sacrifices alters the emotional context of the upcoming duel:

"In Akira Toriyama's original Battle of Gods script, Goku willingly accepts divine power from others because Vegeta had already set aside his royal pride to protect his family. Removing those moments shifts the underlying dramatic resonance."

Visual overhaul and modern production techniques

A major driving force behind the Beerus project has been Toei Animation's commitment to visual consistency. Back in 2015, the initial broadcast suffered from notorious production bottlenecks, resulting in unpolished animation during Goku's first clash on King Kai's world. In this remastered edition, Toei incorporates modern compositing pipelines, refined color grading inspired by Naohiro Shintani's art direction in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and completely redrawn key action sequences.

The aura physics of the Super Saiyan God have also undergone substantial revision. Rather than a flat neon overlay, the divine fire now reflects dynamically against character clothing and surroundings, establishing a sense of physical weight and celestial scale that honors the franchise's heritage.

The 19-episode structure and franchise outlook

Production insiders confirm that this remastered initiative spans 19 total episodes, divided across the foundational story arcs of the early Dragon Ball Super era.

The finale of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is slated to air on February 14, 2027. Studio reports suggest that strong global streaming engagement could encourage Toei Animation to apply similar enhanced treatment to the Future Trunks and Tournament of Power arcs following the upcoming Galactic Patrol Prisoner (Moro) saga. Fans can follow regular updates on our anime section and explore community reactions on pop culture hubs.

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