Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Soundtrack: Developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the fourth mainline entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series and the first Sparking!-branded 3D team fighting game since 2007’s Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. It launched to strong reviews and massive commercial success, selling over 3 million copies in its first day and passing 5 million by February 2025.
Quick Facts
| Title | Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero |
| Developer | Spike Chunsoft |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Director | Tairi Kikuchi |
| Genre | 3D Team Fighting |
| Release Date | October 11, 2024 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC); November 14, 2025 (Switch, Switch 2) |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Series | Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (4th mainline entry) |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
Score & Sound
Bandai Namco has not published a full official music credits list for Sparking! Zero. Community-compiled credits on MobyGames list Toshiyuki Kishi among the composers of the game’s original battle music, with Takanori Arima credited as music producer. No comprehensive official soundtrack album has been released as of 2026 — individual battle themes circulate on Spotify and Apple Music via user uploads and licensed singles rather than a unified label OST.
Contrary to what some fans expected, the base game does not reuse the anime’s classic theme songs by default — it ships with original battle and menu music. To get the nostalgic anime themes in-game, Bandai Namco sells a separate paid “Anime Music Pack” DLC ($14.99, released October 7, 2024) that swaps the battle and Sparking! Mode music for classic tracks from the show.
Anime Music Pack DLC Track List
Verified track list for the official Anime Music Pack 1 DLC on Steam (TV-sized/shortened versions):
| Track |
|---|
| CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA |
| WE GOTTA POWER |
| KYOUFUNO GINYUU TOKUSENTAI |
| SHIO YOBU CELL GAME |
| Day of Destiny -Soul vs Soul- |
| SEIGIO AISURU MONO |
| Cho-Zets☆Dynamic! |
| Champa’s Theme |
| Kyuukyokuno Battle (Instrumental) |
| AKUMA NO BROLY |
| Hand-To-Hand Battle |
Where to Stream
Scattered battle-theme tracks and the “Rage” single appear on Spotify and Apple Music, though there is no single official full-length OST release to point to. The Anime Music Pack DLC is purchased in-game or via each platform’s digital storefront (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox, Nintendo eShop).
Game Highlights
- Launched with 182 playable characters (100 selectable at the start, the rest unlockable), later expanded past 200 through DLC.
- Episode Battles (story mode) follow eight playable characters: Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, Future Trunks, Frieza, Goku Black, and Jiren.
- Marked the final performance of veteran voice actor Tôru Furuya as Yamcha.
- Received “generally favorable” reviews (Metacritic 81-83 across platforms) and was nominated for Best Fighting Game at The Game Awards 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero been released?
Yes. It launched worldwide on October 11, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions followed on November 14, 2025.
Does the game use the anime’s classic theme songs?
Not by default. The base game ships with original battle and menu music. Bandai Namco sells a separate “Anime Music Pack” DLC that swaps the battle and Sparking! Mode music for classic anime themes such as “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” and “WE GOTTA POWER.”
Who composed Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’s original score?
Bandai Namco hasn’t published a full official credits list. Community-compiled credits on MobyGames list Toshiyuki Kishi among the composers, with Takanori Arima as music producer.
Is there an official soundtrack album to stream?
No comprehensive official soundtrack album has been released as of 2026. Individual tracks and singles appear on Spotify and Apple Music, but there’s no unified label OST release.
How many playable characters does the game have?
It launched with 182 playable characters and has since surpassed 200 through downloadable content packs.
How well did Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero sell?
It sold over 3 million copies within its first day of release and passed 5 million copies worldwide by February 2025, making it the best-selling Dragon Ball game in the US.