Spoiler warning: this article covers events from Dragon Ball Super manga chapters 60 and 61.
Chapter 61 of the dragon ball Super manga was one of the most anticipated instalments of the Moro arc. After chapter 60 ended with Vegeta returning to Earth, fans were desperate to see what new power he had brought back from the planet Yardrat.
Where Chapter 60 Left Off
Goku had pushed Ultra Instinct Sign to its limit against Moro, but the villain’s stolen energy proved too much. Goku dropped back to his base form, Androids 17 and 18 stepped in to save him, and Vegeta arrived using Instant Transmission, which he had learned from the Yardrat elder Pybara. He told Goku he had learned a technique that might be even more effective than Ultra Instinct.
Fan Predictions Before Release
- Vegeta taking over the fight while Goku recovers.
- A reveal of the special Yardrat technique Vegeta had been training in.
- Moro being shown that raw stolen power is not enough against a clever fighter.
What Happened in Chapter 61
Vegeta faced Moro head-on and quickly showed that his training had paid off. Rather than simply matching Moro’s power, he used a Yardrat spirit technique, later known as Forced Spirit Fission, that can strip away energy Moro had absorbed from others. It was a smart answer to a villain whose strength came from draining life force, and it gave the heroes real hope for the first time in the arc.
Release Date
At the time, new Dragon Ball Super chapters came out monthly around the 20th, in line with V Jump in Japan. Chapter 61 was released in June 2020, with the official English version published the same day.
Where to Read It Legally
You can read Dragon Ball Super officially through VIZ Media, the Shonen Jump app or Shueisha’s MANGA Plus. Unofficial scan sites may appear in search results, but official platforms offer better quality and directly support Toyotarou and the late Akira Toriyama’s work.
Final Thoughts
Chapter 61 showed a different side of Vegeta: not just a fighter chasing raw power, but one who learns new techniques to beat a specific enemy. It remains one of his standout moments in the Dragon Ball Super manga.
