V Jump’s August 2026 issue was released in Japan on June 19 for ¥730, including tax. It features a blue Vegito bonus card and updates on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and Dragon Ball Legends. The Dragon Ball Official Site’s roundup also previews Fusion World’s STORY BOOSTER 01 [ST01] and Super Divers’ 11th set. Vegito’s Potara-based Evolve skill can add 20,000 power when he attacks. The bonus card is not included with digital editions.
Key Takeaways
- V Jump’s August 2026 issue was released in Japan on June 19 for ¥730, including tax, with coverage of Dragon Ball card games, video games, and merchandise.
- The print edition includes a blue Vegito Battle Card whose Potara-based Evolve skill can give it +20,000 power when attacking; digital editions do not include the card.
- Fusion World’s STORY BOOSTER 01 [ST01] was scheduled for August 8, 2026, in Japan and August 21 in English, but those dates have passed.
- V Jump previewed Super Divers’ 11th set, “A Transcendent Strike,” for a planned July 2026 start and highlighted its new Reflect Break action skill.
- V Jump reported that Xenoverse 3 was planned for 2027 and highlighted its combat-system update, while Dragon Ball Legends’ eighth-anniversary coverage featured Broly, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Gogeta, and the new Guard Action mechanic.
V Jump’s August Issue At A Glance
Shueisha’s super-sized August issue of V Jump was released in Japan on June 19, 2026, at a list price of ¥730, including tax. Although it arrived in June, it is the August issue. Its Dragon Ball coverage includes card games, video games, and merchandise.
It covers card games, video game updates, and hobby merchandise. We’ve gathered those details here to give you an overview of the Dragon Ball stories and products featured in the magazine. The ¥730 amount is the issue’s stated tax-included list price.
Vegito Leads The Fusion World News
The blue Vegito Battle Card is the issue’s standout Fusion World bonus. Its Potara-based Evolve skill gives Vegito a power boost when he attacks, adding up to 20,000 power. The card comes with the print edition, but not with digital editions.
The issue also previewed Fusion World’s next product, STORY BOOSTER 01 [ST01], including a new Leader card that puts a Field into play at the start of the game. The Japanese release date was August 8, 2026, and the English release date was August 21, 2026. Both scheduled dates have since passed. The Leader’s opening setup is a key feature of the product.
Super Divers Reveals A New Action
V Jump previewed the 11th Dragon Ball Super Divers set, titled “超越の一撃,” translated as “A Transcendent Strike.” The set’s planned operation start was July 2026.
V Jump also highlighted Pickup Rare cards featuring Reflect Break, a new action skill. Reflect Break was the preview’s featured gameplay detail for the upcoming set, alongside the set title and planned start date.
Xenoverse 3 And Legends Updates
V Jump featured new combat-system information for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. The issue also said the game was planned for release in 2027. The coverage pairs a gameplay update with the announced release year.
For Dragon Ball Legends’ eighth anniversary, V Jump introduced Broly and Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Gogeta as anniversary characters. The issue also highlighted a new Guard Action mechanic, according to the same roundup. Its Legends coverage names the two featured fighters and introduces Guard Action as a new gameplay feature.
Figures And Collectibles In The Issue
V Jump’s August 2026 issue also covered hobby merchandise, including S.H.Figuarts action figures, Gashapon products, and Super Warrior Seal Wafer Super. All three lines are part of the magazine’s Dragon Ball merchandise coverage, alongside its card-game and video-game reporting.
The merchandise listing rounds out the issue’s Dragon Ball coverage without detailing individual products. It names the hobby lines featured in V Jump and keeps the focus on the magazine’s coverage.
What To Watch After The Issue
Several product dates have since passed. Fusion World STORY BOOSTER 01 [ST01] was scheduled for release on August 8, 2026, in Japan and August 21 in English, while Super Divers’ 11th set was due to begin in July. Check official Dragon Ball updates for product availability and news about Xenoverse 3, which V Jump said was planned for 2027.
Checking For Later Updates
If you’re tracking Fusion World or Super Divers releases, check the Dragon Ball Official Site for a newer product notice before treating the June schedule as confirmed. Compare it with a later notice to check for changes or updated availability.
For Xenoverse 3, look for a follow-up announcement with a firm release date or more combat-system details. V Jump gave 2027 as the planned release year, not a specific launch date. Dragon Ball Legends players can also check official updates for more about Broly, Gogeta, and Guard Action.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will the August V Jump issue be available outside Japan?
The Dragon Ball Official Site roundup confirms the issue’s release in Japan but does not give details about availability outside the country. Check the official roundup for the available information.
2. Where can readers find the full official V Jump August issue roundup?
The full roundup is available on the Dragon Ball Official Site. Read the official V Jump August issue roundup for its coverage of games, cards, and merchandise.
