Burger King and Toei Animation to launch limited-time Dragon Ball Super menu in South Africa on September 14, 2026

Burger King® is collaborating with the legendary anime studio Toei Animation to bring the cosmic energy of the Dragon Ball franchise multiverse straight to guests in South Africa.

Celebrating the global popularity of the anime franchise “Dragon Ball Super,” Burger King® is launching a limited-time menu based on the episodic series and packed with bold flavours, immersive packaging and exclusive collectibles designed to delight fans of all ages.

Beginning 14 September 2026 at Burger King South Africa restaurants, while stocks last, guests can enjoy:

• Menu Innovation: the Super Saiyan Whopper® and Super Saiyan Crispy Chicken. Inspired by the legendary Super Saiyan energy of Dragon Ball Super, these bold and flavour-packed meals are designed to give guests a taste of the action while they enjoy their favourite Burger King® flavours.
  
• “Dragon Ball Super” Figurine: One of six exclusive collectible character figurines, including Goku, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku, Vegeta, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegeta, Piccolo and Beerus.
  
• T-shirt: Exclusive artwork developed on the T-shirts for the “Dragon Ball Super” collaboration available with the purchase of a food meal.

“Dragon Ball Super” themed King Jr.® meal will be available at all Burger King® restaurants in South Africa, giving younger fans the opportunity to power up their play with a King Jr® Meal, plus a themed crown and one of six collectible figurines.

“’Dragon Ball Super’ is not simply an anime series; it’s a major part of the Dragon Ball franchise - a global phenomenon that has inspired generations of fans through its iconic characters, high-energy storytelling and spirit of self-mastery,” said Inoba Petse, marketing executive, Burger King South Africa. “With this collaboration, we’re giving our guests in South Africa a new way to power up their Burger King experience, from bold, limited-time menu items to exclusive collectibles and immersive restaurant moments that bring ‘Dragon Ball Super’ to life.”

Guests can order the “Dragon Ball Super” themed menu in-store, and on delivery. For more details guests can visit our website and social media channels.

Media Contact

Noma Maganisa – PR & Communications

About Burger King®

Founded in 1954, the Burger King® brand is a global fast-food hamburger chain known for food quality and value as the only place guests can get the iconic flame-grilled Whopper® sandwich. The Burger King system operates nearly 20,000 locations in more than 120 countries and territories. Burger King is part of Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI"), one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $48bn in annual system-wide sales and roughly 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – BURGER KING®, TIM HORTONS®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. To learn more about the Burger King brand, please visit the Burger King brand website at www.bk.com or newsroom at news.bk.com, and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

About Toei Animation

Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the distribution of Toei Animation’s top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, ONE PIECE, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation’s Los Angeles office also oversees all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. For more information, please visit toei-animation-usa.com.

About “Dragon Ball Super”

“Dragon Ball Super” is the fifth episodic series from Dragon Ball, the global hit anime franchise created by Akira Toriyama and produced by the legendary studio Toei Animation. When it originally premiered in Summer 2015, “Dragon Ball Super” signified the first new Dragon Ball storyline in more than 18 years. The series was an instant hit with audiences and propelled the popularity of the Dragon Ball franchise globally – with both lifelong fans and a new generation of children and teens. The most recent Dragon Ball film, “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” (2022), is the 21st film from the franchise, which follows the events of the “Dragon Ball Super” series and is a sequel to the preceding movie “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” (2018).