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Dragon Ball fans are outraged by an editor's treatment of Akira Toriyama during his time at Shonen Jump. The former editor's controversial "gamble" comes when many of Shonen Jump's top talents see their health deteriorate as they push themselves to hit deadlines.

The polarizing anecdote about Toriyama’s life was mentioned in the latest episode of KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast series co-hosted by Kazuhiko Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. The episode reunited Torishima with fellow Dragon Ball editors Yu Kondo and Fuyuto Takeda. All three men worked closely with Toriyama on Dragon Ball for 11 years for Weekly Shonen Jump. During that time, Toriyama’s ability to draw deteriorated due to poor health. An editor’s solution to Toriyama’s serious health issue is being seen as cold and heartless by the Dragon Ball fan community.

Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama Reportedly Forced to Meet Deadlines Despite Major Health...

The Dragon Ball franchise could be headed to a full-scale reboot. A new interview suggests a fully rebooted anime for the 40-year-old series could be on the way.

KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast series co-hosted by Kazuhiko Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, shared a brand-new interview with those who worked closely with the late Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball. Yu Kondo, Fuyuto Takeda and Torishima were all editors for the Dragon Ball manga during its 11-year run in Weekly Shonen Jump. Like their previous conversation, the legendary trio discussed their history with the popular action series and their relationship with Toriyama. During the latest discussion, the possibility of a Dragon Ball anime reboot was acknowledged as they contemplated the franchise’s future without Toriyama.

Toriyama’s shift from mangaka to scriptwriter🧵15/n pic.twitter.com/EhzYKYTyRA— Enomis (@Venixys) March 24, 2025

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"Dragon Ball can't end. It just can't." The former editors of Dragon Ball recently discussed the uncertainty over Akira Toriyama ending the series and how it led to the creation of Dragon Ball Gt, commonly regarded as the "black sheep" of the franchise.

Kazuhiko Torishima, Yu Kondo and Fuyuto Takeda were all guests on the latest episode of KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast series Torishima co-hosts with Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest. In the latest episode, the three former editors of the Dragon Ball manga discuss their history of working on the series with the late Akira Toriyama. In a previous conversation, the editors revealed that Toriyama wanted to end Dragon Ball with Gohan defeating Perfect Cell but was pressured to keep it going for one more story arc, which became the "Majin Buu" saga. Now, the editors have revealed the anxiety the publishing company and the anime studio...

Those associated with the Dragon Ball series have discussed the late Akira Toriyama’s artistic skills during his controversial switch to digital tools. The longtime discourse over the industry’s push toward digital has changed dramatically in recent years due to the questionable use of generative AI programs.

The latest episode of KosoKoso featured brand-new guests involved in the production of Dragon Ball. Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer, is credited for designing Super Saiyan 4 for Dragon Ball Gt, which made its triumphant return in Dragon Ball Daima. Kazuo Enokimoto is a background artist for Toei Animation who worked on the Dragon Ball TV series and Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies. The podcast series is also hosted by former Dragon Ball editor Kazuhiko Torishima, alongside Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, for whom Toriyama worked as the game's character artist. Like the previous episode, the KosoKoso panel discussed their history with Toriyama.

The former and current creative talents of Dragon Ball have revealed how the late Akira Toriyama created one of the most memorable characters in Chrono Trigger. The classic role-playing game for the Super Nintendo celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025.

KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast hosted by former Dragon Ball editor Kazuhiko Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, uploaded its latest episode to YouTube. The episode includes Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer for numerous Dragon Ball anime series, and Kazuo Enokimoto, a background artist for Toei Animation. Naz Chris, a DJ, producer and artist associated with KosoKoso, also joined the discussion. During the panel's discussion of Dragon Ball and its late creator, Akira Toriyama, the development of Chrono Trigger was briefly discussed during the two-hour episode. Horii was one of the game’s leading writers, while Toriyama worked as an artist on the influential RPG.

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Those responsible for turning Dragon Ball into a household name, sans the late Akira Toriyama, have discussed the controversial decision to create a Middle Eastern theme park in Saudi Arabia. The problematic venture comes as Saudi Arabia increases its investment in the international entertainment industry, such as purchasing the mobile game company behind Pokémon Go.

KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast hosted by former Dragon Ball editor Kazuhiko Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, uploaded its most recent episode to YouTube. The episode features key guests from the Dragon Ball series: Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer, and Kazuo Enokimoto, a background artist for Toei Animation. Naz Chris, a DJ, producer and artist associated with KosoKoso, also joined the discussion. During the two-hour episode, the panel discussed the polarizing announcement of a Dragon Ball anime theme park being built in Saudi Arabia. The official announcement of the Middle Eastern...

Dragon Ball was nearly canceled during its early 1980s run in Weekly Shonen Jump. A famous artist associated with the series confirmed this surprising fact in a recent interview.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a celebrated key animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball anime franchise, was interviewed alongside other guests in the most recent episode of KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast hosted by former Dragon Ball editor Kazuhiko Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. Similar to the previous KosoKoso episode, those closely associated with the franchise discussed the history of Dragon Ball and its late creator, Akira Toriyama, who passed away in March 2024. During this two-hour conversation, Nakatsuru revealed that Dragon Ball was losing steam during the "Emperor Pilaf" story arc.

Original Dragon Ball Viewership Drop Led to Akira Toriyama Shortening Emperor Pilaf's Story Nakatsuru's debut in Dragon Ball🧵12/n pic.twitter.com/mcttXoFd4J— Enomis (@Venixys) March 22, 2025

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Dragonball Evolution is the "greatest failure in Shonen Jump’s history." This strong opinion belongs to an iconic editor for the Dragon Ball manga, who didn’t mince words about the failed 2009 live-action movie by 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox).

Kazuhiko Torishima, a former Dragon Ball editor for Shonen Jump, took shots at Dragonball Evolution in the latest episode of KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast he co-hosts with Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest. The episode was uploaded to YouTube on March 20, 2025, and translated by @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In addition to Torishima, the episode features key animator and character designer Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, background artist Kazuo Enokimoto, and Naz Chris, a DJ, producer and artist associated with KosoKoso.

Dragon Ball Editor Says the Live-Action Film Was the 'Greatest Failure in Shonen Jump History' The reasons behind the failure of Dragon Ball Evolution🧵14/n pic.twitter.com...

Ever since Super Saiyan 4 Goku made his explosive debut in Dragon Ball Daima, fans have wondered one thing: "Why no black hair?" Unfortunately, a possible explanation for SSJ4 Goku’s debatable hair colors has been debunked by one of the show’s producers.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a celebrated animator and character designer who created Super Saiyan 4 Goku for Dragon Ball Gt, addressed the new Daima design at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, in early March. Social media user @/vondbz conducted the interview, which @/Venixys translated on X (formerly Twitter). After the new and improved look of Super Saiyan 4 Goku was introduced in Dragon Ball Daima Episode 18, fans have wondered if the change from Gt’s black hair to red was a reference to Masako Nozawa’s hair color. Nozawa is Son Goku's official Japanese voice actor, who’s been playing the monkey-boy hero for almost 40 years -- all...

A producer associated with Dragon Ball Daima acknowledged the suspicious similarities between King Gomah and Jiren from Dragon Ball Super. A possible connection between the two Akira Toriyama characters was also addressed.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a legendary animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, was interviewed in early March at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. El Camino de la Serpiente, a YouTube content creator, interviewed Nakatsuru during the three-day anime fan event. At the tail end of the interview, Nakatsuru was asked about the two final antagonists of Daima and Super.

Dragon Ball Super's Jiren and Daima's Gomah May Have an Intentional Resemblance

"One of the most talked-about aspects of Daima was the similarity between Gomha’s outfit and the Pride Troopers’ uniforms," the YouTuber said. "Was this resemblance intentional? If so, can we expect to see any connection in the future? Will we see any...

One of the franchise's most iconic animators and character designers suggests that future Dragon Ball stories could involve overlooked and underdeveloped characters from the series. Bardock, the Saiyan father of Goku from Planet Vegeta, is a strong candidate for such a story.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, Bardock’s character designer for the 1990 anime TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, was interviewed at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, in early March. The interview was conducted by social media user @/vondbz and translated by @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). Among the many questions (and art commissions) Nakatsuru took during the three-day anime convention, one involved past Dragon Ball events that were significant but either happened offscreen or were severely underdeveloped compared to other monumental moments in the franchise. Nakatsuru was asked if he was interested in going back and exploring those brief but essential moments, animating them for the first time.

Despite the dry spell, a producer associated with the Dragon Ball series has assured fans that the franchise will continue. This confirmation comes after the conclusion of Dragon Ball Daima and the ongoing hiatus of the Dragon Ball Super manga series.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a highly regarded artist and animator for the Dragon Ball franchise, was recently interviewed at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, in early March. The interview was conducted by social media user @/vondbz and translated by @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). Nakatsuru was asked what off-screen event he would love to elaborate on in a future Dragon Ball anime project. It’s an interesting question, as working on an original and lore-heavy scene would be done without the involvement of Akira Toriyama, who passed away in March 2024.

Dragon Ball Animator Talks the Future of the Franchise After Akira Toriyama In Dragon Ball, there are off-screen events...

Bringing Cell to life in Dragon Ball Z was anything but a "perfect" experience, a famed animator for the series revealed. An inconspicuous feature of this infamous villain caused headaches for the late Akira Toriyama when working on Dragon Ball Z for Weekly Shonen Jump.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, was interviewed by @/vondbz at Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter) translated the interview. Nakatsuru was asked numerous questions about his experience with Dragon Ball, including how he maintained accurate and consistent character proportions through different shots and dynamic camera movements. "It doesn’t exist. It’s just a huge hassle," Nakatsuru humorously answered. The discussion of the difficulty of staying accurate in detail and proportion in animation transitioned to a fascinating anecdote about one of the most challenging Dbz characters to draw: Cell.

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A highly regarded animator and artist for the Dragon Ball franchise has illustrated brand-new artwork of the Z-Fighters’ most controversial anime appearance. Fans who attended Made in Asia Spring 2025 commissioned the new illustrations.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer who worked on numerous Dragon Ball anime projects, such as Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Daima, attended Made in Asia Spring 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. At the anime-themed event, multiple Dragon Ball-related content creators interviewed Nakatsuru about his work on Daima and his thoughts on various topics, such as Akira Toriyama’s involvement with the new version of Super Saiyan 4 Goku, Bardock and Dragon Ball Super. Fans were also allowed to receive personalized illustrations from Nakatsuru, many of which were of Dragon Ball characters.

Dragon Ball Artist Gives Gt a Comeback With New Illustrations for SS4 Goku, SS4 Gogeta & More View this post on InstagramA...

Akira Toriyama, the late and famous author behind Dragon Ball Z, was responsible for the canonical re-introduction of Super Saiyan 4 Goku from Dragon Ball Gt to Dragon Ball Daima. A famous animator and character designer for the franchise confirmed Toriyama’s involvement with the 2024 anime series.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer on countless Dragon Ball anime projects, was interviewed by @/SofianLeGEEK during his appearance at Made in Asia Spring 2025, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. The interview was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). Nakatsuru was asked numerous questions, such as his thoughts on the re-introduction of Bardock in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, a character he designed for Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku. He was also asked about the serious continuity issues between Daima and Dragon Ball Super. However, one fascinating question from the interview involved...

Who would win in a battle between the strongest versions of Majin Buu: Kid Buu or Super Buu? A famed animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball anime franchise has chimed in on the question.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a key animator and character designer on numerous Dragon Ball projects such as Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Daima, was interviewed by @/SofianLeGEEK during his appearance at Made in Asia Spring 2025, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. The interview was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). Nakatsuru was asked about various details of past and present Dragon Ball anime series, such as how Daima and Super connect and his thoughts on the late Akira Toriyama’s softer take on Bardock. Among the provocative questions, Nakatsuru was given lighthearted queries about fan-favorite hypothetical matchups, one of which involved the two most popular forms of Majin Buu.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, the "father" of Goku’s father, Bardock, has opened up about the character being portrayed differently from his original Dragon Ball Z special by the late Akira Toriyama in Dragon Ball Super: Broly. The 2018 anime movie also brought the legendary Super Saiyan Broly back to the mainline series alongside Goku and Vegeta's fusion form, Gogeta.

Nakatsuru, a renowned animator and character designer who’s also responsible for Super Saiyan 4 Goku in Dragon Ball Gt, was interviewed by @/SofianLeGEEK during his appearance at Made in Asia Spring 2025, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. The interview was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru is asked about his feelings toward Toriyama’s depiction of Bardock, which portrayed the brutal Saiyan warrior as more sympathetic than the one seen in the 1990 anime TV special. Additionally, the Dragon Ball Super: Broly...

Who would win between Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Goku? Dragon Ball has finally given fans an answer for this hypothetical match between Goku’s strongest transformations.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a celebrated animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, was interviewed by @/SofianLeGEEK during his appearance at Made in Asia Spring 2025, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. The interview was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru was put on the spot about which one of Goku’s forms is the strongest: Super Saiyan 4 or Super Saiyan Blue. While fictional matchups like this are typically done for fun, the question comes when the conflicting continuity between Daima and Supersuggests one is more canonical than the other.

Dragon Ball Settles the Power Level Debate Between Goku's SS4 & Super Saiyan Blue

Before answering which one of Goku’s Super Saiyan forms was the strongest,...

The status of Dragon Ball Super as the official sequel to Dragon Ball Z continues to be in jeopardy following a new interview with a key producer for the franchise. This brand-new detail comes after it was confirmed yet again that Dragon Ball Daima is the direct sequel to the "Majin Buu" storyline of Dbz.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, an acclaimed animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, was interviewed by @/SofianLeGEEK during his appearance at Made in Asia Spring 2025, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. The interview was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru was asked about the serious continuity issues between Daima and Superthat prevent one from being connected to the other, despite statements by executive producer Akio Iyoku that they are indeed linked. Here, the possibility of Super being an alternate storyline to DBZwas raised, as...

Official staff once again refused to confirm a connection between Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball Super. Since Daima ended on Feb. 28, 2025, Dragon Ball fans have continued to debate the continuity between the two Akira Toriyama shows.

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a renowned animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, was interviewed by @/SofianLeGEEK during his appearance at Made in Asia Spring 2025, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025. The interview was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru was asked about a possible connection between Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 form from Daima and his Super Saiyan God (Red) form from Dragon Ball Super.

Dragon Ball Fans Continue to Debate a Major Color Theory for Goku's SS4 Transformation

Since the shocking re-introduction of Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima Episode 18, fans have speculated about the few key differences between it and...

For the first time, the original Americanized Dragon Ball Z soundtrack is available to stream legally in the United States. This surprising update comes courtesy of Fandango at Home.

Toei Animation recently announced that Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are now available to own digitally via Fandango’s digital video store. The announcement post on X (formerly Twitter) promoted the new release by highlighting the growing library of Dragon Ball-related titles available on Fandango. However, the announcement didn’t mention that the new Dbz digital release includes the original Americanized soundtrack by Faulconer Productions as a default option when viewing the episodes.

Dbz Brings Back Its Iconic U.S. Faulconer Soundtrack in New Anime Streaming Release Toei/Fandango Dbz Streaming Announcement reels in the "Faulconer soundtrack"by u/Smrgol in dbz

Fandango’s inclusion of Dragon Ball Z’s Faulconer Productions soundtrack is surprising, as modern-day releases...

Dragon Ball Daima is the official sequel to Dragon Ball Z. A recent interview with the series’ executive producer confirmed this now-indisputable detail as Dragon Ball fans continue challenging the anime’s placement in the mainline continuity.

Akio Iyoku, an executive producer of the Dragon Ball franchise, was recently interviewed by Mantan Web about the development of Dragon Ball Daima, which ended on Feb. 28, 2025. In the interview, Iyoku was asked about the decision to create a new Dragon Ball anime six years after Dragon Ball Super came to be and how its production compared to previous series. However, one of the most interesting revelations from the interview was Iyoku’s confirmation that Dragon Ball Daima is a direct sequel to the legendary 1989 anime that became a household name in North America through Cartoon Network’s Toonami afternoon block.

Dragon Ball Executive Confirms Daima Is a 'Continuation Connected to the Majin...

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a longtime animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball anime franchise, has shared his thoughts about a sequel series without the late Akira Toriyama. Db Times interviewed Nakatsuru during the Made in Asia Spring 2025 event, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025.

Nakatsuru’s interview with the Db Times was translated by social media user @/Venixys on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru was asked if he would like to participate in a hypothetical anime remake of Dragon Ball. The famed character designer said he would love to contribute but believed the task would be better suited for the younger generation of animators. He then opened up about what the future could potentially hold for the Dragon Ball franchise.

Longtime Dragon Ball Anime Character Designer Believes a New Series Is on the Horizon Participation in a Dragon Ball remake🧵9/9 pic.twitter.com/3OojvqC...

Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a renowned animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, revealed that the late Akira Toriyama redesigned Super Saiyan 4 Goku in Dragon Ball Daima. He was interviewed by Db Times during the Made in Asia Spring 2025 event, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025.

Social media user @/Venixys translated the Db Times’ interview with Nakatsuru on X (formerly Twitter). In the interview, Nakatsuru was asked if he was responsible for redesigning Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 look for the final episodes of Dragon Ball Daima, as he was the artist who created the design for Dragon Ball Gt. "No," he said, "this time... in Daima... it was Toriyama-sensei who also designed Super Saiyan 4. He drew it in a way that made it 'the Super Saiyan 4 of Daima.'"

Dragon Ball Daima's Super Saiyan 4 Goku Confirmed to Be Designed by Akira Toriyama Super Saiyan 4 in DAIMA🧵6/n pic.

March continues to be an excellent month for Dragon Ball fans, as two beloved series have a new home for streaming. Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are now available at Fandango at Home.

The official social media account for Toei Animation announced the arrival of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super on Fandango’s digital video store. As of March 11, 2025, every episode of Dbz and Super is now available to own digitally via Fandango. The latest anime additions further strengthen Fandango’s already robust library of Dragon Ball TV series, specials and movies.

Fandango Has Good News For Dbz & Dragon Ball Super Fans Power up your digital collection! âš¡ All episodes of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are now available on digital at @Fandango at Home!Get It Here: https://t.co/f7UCW1KftXpic.twitter.com/P15L27pn86— Toei Animation (@ToeiAnimation) March 11, 2025

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Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a famed animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, expressed his thoughts about an inevitable remake of the Akira Toriyama series. He was interviewed by the Db Times during the Made in Asia Spring 2025 event, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025.

Social media user @/Venixys translated the Db Times’ interview with Nakatsuru on X (formerly Twitter). Nakatsuru was asked if he would participate in a Dragon Ball remake if one were to be made. This question comes as the anime industry produces more remakes of old but popular franchises, such as Ranma ½, Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf and The One Piece. Additionally, with Toriyama’s unexpected passing in March 2024, the recently concluded Dragon Ball Daima and the latest release of Dragon Ball Super, the future of the 40-year-old franchise isn’t as clear as fans had hoped.

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As of Feb. 28, 2025, all 20 episodes of Dragon Ball Daima have aired worldwide. However, the last Dragon Ball-related anime by the late Akira Toriyama remains a divisive entry in the series’ 40-year history.

Although the final episodes of Dragon Ball Daima earned critical acclaim for their nonstop action, breathtaking animation and jaw-dropping reveals -- such as the canonical introduction of Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta -- the overall reception to the series remains polarizing. Users of the popular media database website IMDb have rated Dragon Ball Daima following its series finale in late February. The score, as it stands now, is 8.0/10 stars. While the score is favorable when judged by itself, it’s also still the lowest-ranking score for a canonical anime in the Dragon Ball series.

Dragon Ball Daima's Completed IMDb Score Sets Record Anime Lows for the Franchise Image via Toei Animation

The 1986 Dragon Ball anime scored 8.5/10 on IMDb.

After over 40 years, two of the late Akira Toriyama's biggest franchises are finally getting an official crossover. The special crossover event between Dragon Balland Dragon Quest will feature new, nostalgic redesigns of longtime characters like Bulma, Krillin, Master Roshi and more.

On March 12, 2025, the Dragon Ball franchise will collaborate with the Dragon Quest series in the popular mobile video game Dragon Quest Walk. This limited-time event includes cosmetics and move sets inspired by the original Dragon Ball anime series, such as Kid Goku’s Power Pole and the Kamehameha Wave. Goku and his friends are also given updated designs based on their appearances in the late 1980s.

Official Dragon Ball x Dragon Quest Crossover Reveals New Designs for Fan-Favorite Characters

According to Kami Sama Explorer, one of the new features in the Dragon Quest Walk event is the "Son Goku Equipment Fukubiki." It includes Goku’s signature five-star weapon,...

Two legendary Japanese franchises are finally collaborating after over 40 years. Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest, two of the most influential works by the late Akira Toriyama, are coming together for the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball.

The official accounts of Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest announced their surprising collaboration across their social media channels on March 6, 2025. The upcoming crossover will be featured in the popular mobile video game Dragon Quest Walk to celebrate Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary. Toriyama, who passed away in March 2024, was the creator of the Dragon Ball series for Shonen Jump and the character designer of the Dragon Quest video games by Square Enix.

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Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 cover art confirms the Legendary Super Saiyan Broly can still transform alongside Goku, Vegeta, Gohan and Piccolo.

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A brand-new interview has revealed new details about Akira Toriyama's life before his career at Shonen Jump bloomed with the release of Dragon Ball. Toriyama's former colleagues revealed their history with the late author and dismissed rumors of his rumored "lazy" work ethic.

Kyoto Shimbun, a daily Japanese newspaper, published a news article about Toriyama’s life before Shonen Jump that coincides with the first anniversary of his death on March 1, 2024. Social media user @/Venixys translated the article on X (formerly Twitter). The article digs deep into Toriyama’s former career as a design artist for Daiichi Shiko in Nagoya, Japan.

RelatedDragon Ball Daima Reveals Goku Unlocked Super Saiyan 4 Right After Fighting Kid Buu

Dragon Ball Daima Episode 20 finally revealed how Goku achieved Super Saiyan 4, but the explanation contradicts previous events and Dragon Ball Super.

Dragon Ball Creator's Former Co-Workers Reject Rumors Toriyama Was 'Lazy' 📷| Toriyama (back row...

Dragon Ball Daima is officially over with the release of Episode 20 on Feb. 28, 2025. The final episode revealed how Goku achieved his Super Saiyan 4 transformation, but the explanation goes against the events in the series and Dragon Ball Super.

Nearly half a year after its October 2024 premiere, Dragon Ball Daima concluded its 20-episode run with the release of "Maximum." In the series finale, Goku finally defeated Giant Gomah with his new Super Saiyan 4 transformation. He also received some much-needed help from his friends, new and old, such as the newly crowned Supreme Demon King Majin Kuu. In the episode's final minutes, Goku explained to Vegeta he achieved Super Saiyan 4 through rigorous training after their battle against Majin Buu and all his troublesome variations.

RelatedDragon Ball Daima Reveals the Name of Vegeta's New Form – And It's Not 'Super Saiyan 3'

Don't call him Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta -- the Prince of All Saiyans...

The latest Dragon Ball anime concluded with the release of Daima Episode 20. In this final episode, Vegeta, the Prince of All Saiyans, revealed the name of his brand-new transformation -- the one that strongly resembles Goku's Super Saiyan 3.

After nearly half a year, Dragon Ball Daima finished its 20-episode run on Feb. 28, 2025. In the final episode, Super Saiyan 4 Goku was finally victorious in his battle against Giant Gomah, thanks to the help of the quick and clever Majin Kuu. While Vegeta put up a strong performance of his own, he was once again outdone by his longtime rival "Kakarot." It didn't help that Vegeta was forced out of his fight with Giant Gomah because of an embarrassing ultimatum that his wife, Bulma, issued him on the battlefield.

Related1 Year Since His Death to the Day, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Saga Has Come to an End

Dragon Ball Daima Episode 20, the anime's final episode,...

The final Dragon Ball Daima anime episode premiered on Crunchyroll on Feb. 28, 2025. In Japan, the series finale coincides with the first anniversary of Akira Toriyama's death on March 1, 2024.

Dragon Ball Daima officially ended with the release of Episode 20, as Hulu prematurely revealed in its February 2025 schedule. While the North American premiere fell on the last day of February, the Japanese airing on Fuji TV ended at midnight, transitioning to March 1, 2025 -- the same day Toriyama passed away last year. The official Dragon Ball website revealed his death to the public on March 8, 2025.

RelatedDragon Ball Daima Final Episode Wraps Up With Open-Ended Cliffhanger Leaving Room For More

Dragon Ball Daima is officially over, but the anime finale left room for more adventures with Goku and his friends in the Demon Realm.

Dragon Ball Daima Finale Closes Out Akira Toriyama's Final Anime Project

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The final episode of Dragon Ball Daima aired on Feb. 28, 2025. Although this is the last Dragon Ball anime by the late Akira Toriyama, it could also be just the beginning of Goku's adventures in the Demon Realm.

"Maximum," Episode 20 of Dragon Ball Daima, is now available to stream on Crunchyroll. The final episode concludes the epic fight between Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Giant Gomah. It also concludes Goku's "Grand Tour" of the Demon Realm, which began with King Gomah wishing everyone involved with the Majin Buu incident to be turned into children. Dende is safe and sound -- and crucially, back to his proper age. The same goes for Goku's friends and loved ones, as seen in the episode's special credit sequence.

RelatedDragon Ball Daima Ends With a Major Dragon Ball Super Plot Hole Left Unresolved

Dragon Ball Daima has ended, but many questions remain unresolved regarding Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta,...

Dragon Ball Daima is officially over. Episode 20, "Maximum," aired on Feb. 28, 2025, and is currently described as the series finale.

Although Goku and his friends waved goodbye to everyone in the Demon Realm, many unresolved questions remain about their journey. These include the messy continuity issues regarding Vegeta's transformation into Super Saiyan 3 and Goku's transformation into Super Saiyan 4. Before the release of Dragon Ball Daima, it was believed that Vegeta couldn't achieve Super Saiyan 3 due to his limited transformation into Super Saiyan 2 in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. Likewise, Super Saiyan 4 was an anime-original concept exclusive to Dragon Ball Gt that was never acknowledged in the mainline series, such as Goku listing Super Saiyan 3 as his last transformation at the beginning of Battle of Gods.

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Masako Nozawa, the Japanese voice actor for Goku in Dragon Ball, is reaching out to fans before the final episode of Dragon Ball Daima. Episode 20 of Daima will premiere before the first anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s death on March 1, 2024.

Nozawa’s message was included in the recently released "Weekly Dragonball News" video from the official Dragon Ball staff that aired on Feb. 24, 2025. In the video, Nozawa thanked fans for watching Dragon Ball Daima and shared her incredible experience working on the show. She encouraged fans to continue watching for the resolution of the series climax, which, based on the Episode 20 preview, will involve Super Saiyan 4 Goku fighting Giant Gomah.

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Adult Swim releases the official trailer for the highly anticipated Lazarus anime, set to be released on April 5 at midnight on Toonami.

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The final episode of Dragon Ball Daima will air on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. In anticipation of the series finale, an official name has been given to the show’s final villain.

An official name has finally been given to King Gomah’s superpowered transformation caused by the Evil Third Eye. According to the promotional materials in the Super Warriors Sticker Wafers series, Gomah’s final form is known as "Giant Gomah." The inspiration for the name is apparent to anyone who watched the recent episodes of Dragon Ball Daima. Gomah’s mass has increased enormously through the use of the Evil Third Eye and continues to grow whenever he’s at risk of being defeated.

RelatedDragon Ball's First Official Editor Denies a Major Part of Akira Toriyama Fan Lore

Akira Toriyama's former Dragon Ball editor denies influencing the late author to change a major detail of a fan-favorite Dragon Ball Z story.

A former Dragon Ball editor denies reports that he influenced the late Akira Toriyama to change a crucial detail of a fan-favorite Dragon Ball Z story. This denial concerns the initial antagonists of the "Cell Saga," the story arc where Future Trunks warns the Z-warriors about two killer androids that will wipe out humanity in three years.

Kazuhiko Torishima, a prolific Shonen Jump editor, is denying a long-standing story about criticizing Toriyama’s lineup of antagonists for the "Cell Saga" of Dragon Ball Z. As the story goes, Toriyama originally envisioned Dr. Gero, also known as Android 20, and Android 19 as the main antagonists of the futuristic storyline but was ridiculed for making the villains "an old man and a fat guy." In response to the criticism, Toriyama created the twin androids Android 17 and Android 18. However, he was mocked for making the main villains "kids," or "brats" as it’s often translated.

Although the Dragon Ball manga didn't change its name as it did in North America, there was an undeniable shift in tone and genre when it followed Goku's adventures as an adult in Dragon Ball Z. Three editors who worked with the late Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball explained why the author decided on the inciting incident of making Goku an alien instead of a fantasy hero.

Kazuhiko Torishima, Yu Kondo and Fuyuto Takeda discussed their work history with the late Toriyama on the popular Japanese podcast KosoKoso, co-hosted by Torishima and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. The recent discussion revealed new insights into the development of the Dragon Ball manga, such as the "Cell Saga" being initially intended to be the series’ endgame, and why Toriyama brought back Goku as the series’ leading hero after building up Gohan as his replacement. Additionally, the editors revealed Toriyama’s unorthodox...

March 1, 2025, will mark the first anniversary of Akira Toriyama's passing. Three Shonen Jump editors who worked with Toriyama on Dragon Ball recently discussed his unconventional writing process and other topics on a popular podcast program.

On Feb. 22, 2025, the KosoKoso episode featured Yu Kondo and Fuyuto Takeda as guests. Kazuhiko Torishima, who co-hosts the podcast with Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, also discussed Toriyama's work history regarding Dragon Ball. Their discussion finally confirmed long-standing beliefs in the Dragon Ball fandom, such as the "Cell Saga" being written as the potential series finale and why Toriyama pivoted away from Gohan as Goku’s possible replacement.

Related'His Inspiration Was No Longer as Strong': Dragon Ball Editors Reveal Akira Toriyama's Burnout Writing Dbz

Dragon Ball's former editors discuss the legacy of the late Akira Toriyama and how his passion for the series diminished near the end of Dbz.

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Without question, the cultural impact of Dragon Ball by the late Akira Toriyama is immeasurable. However, the famed manga artist's passion for the series diminished after its conclusion in 1995.

Toriyama’s lack of enthusiasm to return to Dragon Ball was recently discussed by his three editors, Kazuhiko Torishima, Yu Kondo and Fuyuto Takeda, on the Feb. 22, 2025 episode of KosoKoso. @/Venixys translated the conversation on X (formerly Twitter). The fascinating discussion comes as the final episode of Dragon Ball Daima, the final animated project Toriyama worked on before his death in March 2024, is set to air on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

RelatedDragon Ball Editors Reveal Its Creator Originally Had No Clue Who Future Trunks Was: 'Not Even Toriyama Had Decided'

Dragon Ball's longtime editors reveal that not even the late Akira Toriyama knew who Future Trunks was when he debuted in Dragon Ball Z.

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A surprising truth about the introduction of Future Trunks has been revealed by editors who worked on Dragon Ball with the late Akira Toriyama. According to the legendary Shonen Jump editors, not even Toriyama knew who Future Trunks truly was when the character made his jaw-dropping debut in the "Cell Saga."

The Feb. 22, 2025 episode of KosoKoso, a Japanese podcast hosted by Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest) and Kazuhiko Torishima, featured Toriyama’s former Dragon Ball editors as guests. In addition to Torishima -- who has a reputation for his brutal but honest takes at Shonen Jump -- Yu Kondo and Fuyuto Takeda spoke about their work history with the iconic manga artist. During their discussion, they revealed a surprising tidbit about developing the "Cell Saga" -- specifically, the concept of Future Trunks.

RelatedNew Interview Confirms Akira Toriyama Officially Wanted to End Dragon Ball at the Cell Saga

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The heated debate over who versus who never ends in the exciting world of Dragon Ball. However, the latest episode of Daima gave more ammunition to Vegeta fans who believe the Prince of All Saiyans could take out Son Goku.

The two most recent episodes of Dragon Ball Daima -- Episode 18 and Episode 19 -- have been the most impactful in the series and arguably in the entire franchise. Both episodes made series history with the canonical introduction of Super Saiyan 4 Goku, as a child and as an adult, and adult Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta. However, Episode 19 made it clear who the power scale tips in favor of for Goku and Vegeta's new forms.

RelatedDragon Ball's English Dub Finally Ends the Ki vs. Energy Name Debate After Nearly 30 Years

Dragon Ball Daima's latest English dub episode finally settles the nearly 30-year localization debate between "Ki" and "Energy."

Dragon Ball Daima Ends the Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta vs.

A nearly 30-year localization debate among Dragon Ball fans has finally been settled with the latest English dub release of Dragon Ball Daima. The English dub of Episode 7, "Collar," gives the definitive answer regarding the use of "ki" vs. "energy."

Although there's only one more episode of Dragon Ball Daima left, the English dub still has a way to go before it reaches the upcoming finale. The latest English release, "Collar," revolves around Vegeta, Bulma and Piccolo finally making their way to the Demon Realm thanks to Hybis. Meanwhile, Supreme Kai Shin frees Panzy of the degrading collar placed on all citizens of the Third Demon World by its former ruler, Dabura. Before Panzy was freed from her cruel slave-like attire, Goku and his friends were nearly taken in by the Gendarmerie.

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The Dragon Ball website accidentally revealed the official name of Goku’s brand-new transformation. This information was prematurely revealed via a listing for a new Daima-related action figure.

Since the debut of Super Saiyan 4 Goku (Mini) in Daima Episode 18, Dragon Ball fans have wondered if the series will keep the name or give the formerly exclusive Dragon Ball Gt form a different moniker to rationalize the Super Saiyan God transformations that will follow in Dragon Ball Super. Based on concept art for Episode 18, the anime staff at Toei Animation were internally referring to Goku’s new Daima form as Super Saiyan 4, as it’s a clear tribute to the anime-original concept in Gt. However, the name “Super Saiyan 4” has yet to be used in the series and was intentionally avoided when Goku gave his classic introduction of Super Saiyan forms to King Gomah.

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With only one episode left, Dragon Ball Daima continues making history as it approaches the finish line. The latest episode is now the highest-rated of the series and the highest-rated anime episode of 2025.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, marked the premiere of Dragon Ball Daima Episode 19. This monumental episode canonically introduced Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta and Super Saiyan 4 Goku as adults as they took their fight against King Gomah to the next level. In addition to these earth-shattering moments and fan service galore, Episode 19 featured nonstop, jaw-dropping animation -- arguably the best in the franchise. With all these accomplishments, it’s no wonder why Dragon Ball Daima is currently ranked as the highest-rated anime episode to premiere in 2025.

RelatedDragon Ball Finally Reveals Vegeta's Worst Fear After 34 Years

Dragon Ball Daima Episode 19 reveals Vegeta's greatest fear of over 30 years during his epic battle against King Gomah as Super Saiyan 3.

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Even though Dragon Ball Daima is almost over, the anime still has plenty of secrets to reveal in its final episodes. Daima Episode 19 revealed a surprising truth about Vegeta that’s been brewing inside him for 34 years.

In the latest Dragon Ball Daima episode, Goku and his friends were finally brought back to adulthood thanks to Glorio’s "Betrayal" of Dr. Arinsu. However, things were far from perfect. King Gomah was still invincible, thanks to the never-ending power of the Evil Third Eye. Since Goku had his "fun" with Gomah as a Super Saiyan 4 child, it was finally time for Vegeta to take a shot at the Supreme Demon King as an adult.

RelatedDragon Ball Daima Makes Adult Super Saiyan 4 Goku Canon, Referencing Gt's Best Moment

Dragon Ball Daima is almost over, but before the anime bids farewell, Episode 19 gives fans a "Grand Tour" of Super Saiyan 4 Goku as an adult.

With only one episode left to go, Dragon Ball Daima is giving fans everything they want and more for the grand finale, which can only mean one thing: the return of Super Saiyan 4 Goku as an adult.

In the latest Dragon Ball Daima episode, the never-ending fight between King Gomah and the Z-warriors continues in the First Demon World of the Demon Realm. Although Vegeta puts up an impressive fight against Gomah -- in his base form and Super Saiyan 3 adult form -- the enhancing and regenerative powers of the Evil Third Eye are too much to overcome. Goku and Vegeta would have already won their respective fights against King Gomah if the Evil Third Eye hadn't kept bringing him back to the game at the last minute.

RelatedDragon Ball Daima Episode 20 Sets Up the Anime's Final Battle (& Final Fusion?)

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There's only one episode left of Dragon Ball Daima. Before the anime says farewell (for good?), Daima is going all out with its fan service, as evidenced by the reintroduction of Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta.

Dragon Ball Daima Episode 19 continues the unbelievable battle between King Gomah and the Z-warriors. Thanks to Glorio, Goku and his friends are wished back to adults with the power of the Eternal Dragon from the Demon Realm Dragon Balls. However, there's no time for celebration, as Gomah remains unstoppable with his Evil Third Eye. Although Goku comes close to defeating Gomah in his Super Saiyan 4 form, the Evil Third Eye saves his bacon with a last-minute buff.

Related'Bring Back Heroes': Newest Dragon Ball Release at Risk of Termination

Dragon Ball is about to experience a major setback as a brand-new installment meant to replace a fan-favorite series is at risk of being canceled.

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The end is near. There's only one episode left until Dragon Ball fans have to wave goodbye to Goku and his friends once again.

The latest episode of Dragon Ball Daima continued the nail-biting battle between Goku and King Gomah, with the odds tipped heavily in Gomah's favor. When all seemed lost, Glorio gathered all the Demon Realm Dragon Balls to summon the demonic Eternal Dragon, who strongly resembles Porunga from Planet Namek. While it seemed like Glorio was about to betray his friends for the evil Dr. Arinsu, he used his one and only wish to return Goku and his friends to adults instead.

RelatedDragon Ball Super Pays Tribute to Akira Toriyama's Original Hit Manga in First Chapter After His Passing

Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104 honors the late Akira Toriyama by referencing one of his most influential works nearly one year after his death.

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