LEGO Confirms Dragon Ball Sets Are Coming With New Trailer And Rated for Adults

Tena Milakovic
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LEGO has been making significant strides into the realms of anime and gaming franchises over the past year, steadily addressing a wishlist of properties that fans have long desired. With successful ventures into franchises like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and One Piece, the company has shown its commitment to exploring fandoms that were once considered out of reach.

This expansion has sparked years of speculation about which major anime franchise might be next on LEGO’s agenda, with one series in particular generating ongoing rumors and fan suggestions. After what seems to be years of behind-the-scenes discussions, this speculation has finally materialized into something tangible.

LEGO has officially announced that a ‘Dragon Ball’ set is in development, revealing the news through a brief teaser shared on the company’s official Instagram account. The clip features one of the franchise’s seven iconic Dragon Balls rolling into view, glowing with brilliant light, accompanied by the caption “Ready to make a wish?”

The teaser concludes with LEGO’s “Adults Welcome” tagline, indicating that this release will likely be part of the company’s collector-focused model lineup rather than a standard children’s playset. This branding positions the upcoming ‘Dragon Ball’ release alongside previous adult-oriented display pieces like LEGO’s Pikachu and Poké Ball set or the playable Donkey Kong Arcade model.

Reports suggest that the set will be categorized under LEGO’s Icons banner, which features several one-off licensed models designed specifically for adult collectors and display purposes. This positioning implies that LEGO is treating this ‘Dragon Ball’ collaboration as a premium collector’s item rather than a mass-market toy aimed at younger audiences.

In addition to the glowing Dragon Ball itself, the teaser prominently displays the logo from the original ‘Dragon Ball’ anime series, rather than imagery associated with its more action-driven sequel, ‘Dragon Ball Z’. Given that collecting all seven Dragon Balls summons the wish-granting dragon Shenron within the franchise’s lore, this detail has sparked speculation that the eternal dragon could play a significant role in the final design.

LEGO has not yet disclosed any additional concrete details about the set, including its size, piece count, or exact release timing. Industry analysts note that LEGO’s teaser campaigns can sometimes precede an official reveal by as little as a week, while other announcements have taken months to fully unfold.

Speculation regarding a potential LEGO and ‘Dragon Ball’ partnership has been circulating for some time, with fan predictions from earlier this year accurately forecasting other recent LEGO collaborations, including ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and the return of SpongeBob-themed sets. This track record of accurate predictions has only heightened expectations that ‘Dragon Ball’ would eventually join LEGO’s lineup.

The announcement comes amid a broader resurgence of interest in the franchise, with ‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ set to premiere in Japan on October 11, offering fresh takes on classic story arcs from the original anime. This renewed momentum around the franchise makes the timing of LEGO’s announcement feel particularly well-timed.

With official confirmation now in place but concrete details still lacking, fans are left to speculate about which characters, scenes, or set pieces LEGO might ultimately incorporate into the final product. Given the emphasis on the original series logo, there’s genuine hope among longtime fans that the set may showcase earlier, less-represented eras of the franchise rather than focusing solely on its most iconic Z-era moments.

LEGO has indicated that more news regarding the ‘Dragon Ball’ collaboration should be forthcoming, although no specific release window has been confirmed.

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