Since its debut inV Jumpin the summer of 2015, coinciding with the release of its anime counterpart,Dragon Ball Superhas beenillustrated by Toyotarou under the guidance of Akira Toriyama. In 2018, the anime finished airing with the conclusion of the Tournament of Power, and the manga’s ongoing serialization has left fans desperately craving the return ofDragon Ball Superin an anime format. However, the passing of Akira Toriyama in March 2024 hasput the series on an indefinite hiatus.
It was long rumored that Toyotarou, who initially gained a cult following with hisDragon Ballspin-off fan manga,was chosen by Akira Toriyama himself to inherit his masterpiece series. For years, the rumor was just that, until a recently surfaced interview with the artist finally gave confirmation of what fans have long assumed. Now thatDragon Ballhas been left to operatewithout its legendary creator, fans can rest knowing Toriyama handpicked the artist now overseeingDragon Ball Super.
Toyotarou Reveals He Was Chosen By Toriyama
The Dragon Ball Super Artist Was Chosen to Inherit the Iconic Series
In a recently surfaced interview withLe Journal de Mickey, a weekly French comic magazine donning the iconic mouse on its cover, Toyotarou discussed how he came to inheritDragon Balland his life as a manga artist.Thanks to d-bz.com, sections of the interview are available to read,and reveal that Toyotarou was in fact chosen by Akira Toriyama for the job. He began by recounting his childhood days of pretending to fire the Kamehameha and other attacks before touching on his work.
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Toyotarou stated, “I drew a sequel that I had proposed to the manga publishing house Shueisha, and it was Shueisha who, in 2015, offered me to drawDragon Ball Super,” before adding, “I was very impressed when I met Akira Toriyama sensei…He chose me as his successor. I took great pride (in being chosen).” Toyotarou’s ownDragon Ballspin-off manga series gained attention during the 2000s, and the artist was hired to work onSuper Dragon Ball Heroesin 2012, before landing the job on theDragon Ball Supermanga.
Dragon Ball Super Is Left in Good Hands
Toyotarou Has Proven Himself the Perfect Choice for Continuing the Series
Almost nine years after its debut,Dragon Ball Superwas put on an indefinite hiatus following the passing of Akira Toriyama. A rights dispute has kept the series in that state, thougha special one-shot chapter was released just this Februaryto fill out the latest physical volume. The chapter was packed with light-hearted action and gave shine to some underutilized characters, while paying respects to the legacy of theDragon Ballfranchise. If Toriyama’s decision to have Toyotarou inherit the series wasn’t enough to convince fans that he’s the right choice for the job,the latest chapter certainly will.
Dragon Ball Superremains inactive for the time being, but a lack of official confirmation about an ending is a good sign for the series' future. Though Akira Toriyama will no longer be around to oversee the project,it remains in the capable hands of the artist he chose for the job.
Source:Le Journal de Mickey (available to read on DB-Z.com)
Dragon Ball Super
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Dragon Ball Super is an anime series set after Majin Buu’s defeat. It follows Son Goku, now a radish farmer, as peace prevails until Beerus, the God of Destruction, appears. Seeking to challenge a legendary warrior, the series revisits events from two Dragon Ball Z films before exploring alternate universes.
