The future ofDragon Ball Super, undoubtedly one of the most popular manga in existence, has been shrouded in mystery for many years. While the team behind the series has often reassured fans that the story is sure to continue, no definitive answer has been given about a possible comeback. Not even the most recent special chapter has been able to calm fans down,as it did not confirm the rumors of the manga returning.

Understandably, fans are currently stressed about the fate of this beloved story, with each new day without information increasing their dread. Yet even through these tense times,Dragon Ball Superfollowers would do well remembering the words spoken by Toyotaro, the main artist. According to him, the series is a group effort, and it will continue bringing joy as long as there is a team behind it.

Goku and Vegeta with Trunks and Gotenks together at last

Toyotaro’s Old Interview Can Bring Hope

The Team Behind the Manga Continues Working Hard

In 2019, a few years after he started working on theDragon Ball Supermanga, Toyotaro gave an interview to the French magazine,Le Journal de Mickey. This short but significant conversation served as a way for fans to know the man behind the series better, as it revolved mostly around his professional life. At some point during the interview, the artist was asked about his work style, to which he gave an answer that shocked most readers. According to Toyotaro, the process of working on the series was never a one-person endeavor.

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Before commencing his work, the artist would talk about his ideas, visions, and pending panels with the creator of the franchise, Akira Toriyama. Toyotaro implied that no choice about the story, drawings, or actions the characters would take was included in the manga without Toriyama’s approval. He also worked closely with his assistants, who helped him ensure that the quota for each chapter would be met without issue. He ended the statement by confessing thatDragon Ball Superhas always been a team effort.

Cover of Dragon Ball Super volume 12, with art of Goku and Vegeta by Toyotarou.

Toyotaro Will Ensure the Manga Continues

Toriyama’s Successor Is an Amazing and Talented Artist

One of the most interesting details contained in Toyotaro’s interview is the fact that he revealedToriyama chose him as his successor. Despite his long and outstanding job with theDragon Ball Supermanga, many fans have often been skeptical about his role. While the artist is beloved by a large majority of the fandom, some doubt if he was ever truly chosen to continue Toriyama’s work. His reply during the interview disproves these doubts, making it clear that the creator of the series chose him personally.

Toyotaro might not be Toriyama, but he is undoubtedly one of the best and most talented artists of his time. His work has proven time and time again to be an amazing addition to theDragon Ballfranchise. His ideas have inspiredsome of the best arcs in the seriesand his drawings keep impressing fans every day. As long as the franchise has a dedicated artist and fan such as Toyotaro behind it, fans can be safe to assume that it will continue inspiring and entertaining readers for many more years to come.

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