The threat hanging over Earth reaches a critical point in the latest episode of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus.
Episode 4 of the ENHANCED Edition, titled “The God of Saiyans,” aired on November 1, continuing the story of Beerus, the God of Destruction, as he searches for the mysterious Super Saiyan God from his prophetic dream.
With Beerus' patience running thin, the fate of Earth is suddenly placed in serious danger.
Beerus Decides Earth's Fate
According to the official episode synopsis, Beerus decides to destroy Earth over what begins as a trivial matter.
With the planet facing destruction, Goku comes up with a desperate idea: use the Dragon Balls to ask Shenron about the Super Saiyan God that Beerus is searching for.
The question now becomes whether the legendary warrior actually exists — and, if so, whether the Saiyans can bring this mythical power into reality.
The episode brings the story directly into one of the most important moments of the God of Destruction Beerus storyline.
The Super Saiyan God Mystery
The search for the Super Saiyan God has been driving Beerus' journey since his arrival.
Goku and the other Saiyans now have to uncover the secret behind the legendary transformation before Beerus loses patience completely.
For fans who remember the original Dragon Ball Super, this marks the beginning of a major turning point for Goku and the Saiyans.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is not a new storyline, but an ENHANCED Edition of the original Dragon Ball Super anime. Toei Animation describes the project as featuring enhanced visual expression, with scenes — particularly the battles — receiving more detailed and immersive treatment.
An Enhanced Return to Dragon Ball Super
The new edition brings the original story back with updated presentation while retaining the foundation created by Akira Toriyama.
The series credits include:
Original Work, Story & Character Design: Akira Toriyama
Composition and Direction Arrangement: Matsuto Seya
Animation Character Design & General Animation Director: Tadayoshi Yamamuro
Editing: Eiichi Nishimura
Compositing Director: Yosuke Motoki
Music: Norihito Sumitomo
The ENHANCED Edition premiered in Japan on October 11, 2026, and continues with new episodes airing weekly.
Episode 4 Is Now Available
“ The God of Saiyans” is now available to watch with subtitles through Crunchyroll, with the episode released on November 1.
The official episode description sets up the stakes simply:
Beerus wants to destroy Earth, and Goku turns to Shenron in search of the Super Saiyan God.
What follows is one of the defining moments of the early Dragon Ball Super story.
As Dragon Ball Super: Beerus continues, fans are once again getting the chance to experience the Beerus arc with the visual enhancements created specifically for this new edition.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 4
Episode: 4
Title: “The God of Saiyans”
Original Work, Story & Character Design: Akira Toriyama
Studio: Toei Animation
Release Date: November 1, 2026
Streaming: Crunchyroll and other platforms depending on region
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