Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104 Leaves Fans Hanging – Here’s What You Need to Know

The Dragon Ball Super manga is back after nearly a year but don’t get too excited just yet. Chapter 104, titled “The Birth of Saiyaman X,” dropped on February 19, 2025, and while it delivers laughs and nostalgia, it also ends with a gut punch: a vague “To Be Continued” with no release date in sight. Let’s break down why this has fans buzzing (and groaning).

What’s New in Chapter 104?

The chapter focuses on Goten and Trunks—the iconic duo we all love—as they stumble into their superhero era. Here’s the scoop:

Trunks’ School Trip Gone Wild: During a museum field trip, Trunks and his classmates get caught in a robbery. Enter the “Clean God” (Goten’s favorite hero), played by a mysterious actor who saves the day.
Superhero Inspo Strikes: Inspired by the rescue, Goten and Trunks design their own flashy costumes, becoming Saiyaman X-1 and X-2. Think capes, masks, and plenty of teen awkwardness.
That Cliffhanger: The chapter wraps with a vibrant poster of the duo posing heroically… and that dreaded “To Be Continued” label.

*Goten and Trunks pose as Saiyaman X-1 and X-2 in Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104, striking heroic poses beside a Clean God poste*

Why the “To Be Continued” Hurts

Let’s be real this stings. Here’s why:

No Release Date for Chapter 105: The manga’s been on hiatus since early 2024, and this “return” feels more like a tease. Fans were hoping for a steady comeback, but Dragon Ball Super is leaving us hanging again.
Volume 24’s Sneaky Timing: A new manga volume was announced for April 2025, leading fans to suspect Chapter 104 was just filler to pad the collection. Ouch.
Black Frieza Arc Delayed… Again: Everyone’s itching to see Frieza’s terrifying new form, but this side story pushes that plot further into the future.

What’s Next for Dragon Ball Super?

While we wait, here’s what we know:

The Manga Isn’t Dead: The “To Be Continued” confirms the story will keep going… eventually.
Focus on Side Stories?: This chapter feels like a fun detour, but fans want answers about Ultra Instinct, Frieza, and Universe 7’s fate.
Stay Updated: Follow Viz Media or the Manga Plus app for official news—and avoid falling for rumors!

Fan Reactions: Memes, Hopes, and Rage

The fandom’s split:

“Goten and Trunks as superheroes? Peak comedy. Worth the wait!”
“Cool, but WHERE’S BLACK FRIEZA?!”
“Akira Toriyama’s legacy lives on, but this wait is brutal.”

The Bottom Line

Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104 is a fun, lighthearted throwback to Gohan’s Great Saiyaman days, but the lack of clarity about the series’ future is frustrating. For now, fans can: