Dragon Ball Super It has revolutionized the universe created by Akira Toriyama, opening a new era in both the manga and anime. Fans of Goku and company have witnessed an evolution in the story that not only recovers the classic essence of the franchise but also incorporates important new features, characters, and transformations that have generated a lot of buzz among fans.
Although the publication and development of Dragon Ball Super have been plagued by moments of uncertainty and production problems, especially after the recent disappearance of Toriyama, the fan community remains very attentive to any movement related to the continuation of the series and the threats that stalk the Z Warriors.
From the resurgence of the saga to the initial criticism
The return of with the battle of the gods y The resurrection of F marked a turning point in the franchise. These films rekindled interest and led to the manga and anime being revived under the title. Dragon Ball Super. Curiously, the first arcs of both the manga and the anime adapted these films, which caused some dissatisfaction, since they did not contribute much new to the general plot and, in addition, the animation quality was highly questioned.
Akira Toriyama himself expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the first chapters of Dragon Ball Super, especially in the visual section. In fact, he had to become more personally involved in taking care of both the scripts and the artistic aspects, especially after seeing the direction the franchise was taking. This concern translated into significant improvements in later arcs, such as the tournament of power, where the animation and narrative reached levels that did meet the expectations of the fans.
Evolution of manga and new challenges
For the development of the manga, Akira Toriyama left the graphic section in the hands of Toyotaro, who proved up to the challenge by replicating the series' classic visual style. However, it was Toriyama himself who continued to oversee the plot, ensuring that the essence of the franchise was present in each installment. The latest stage of the manga has brought with it , among which the fearsome black frieza and the devastating CellMax, presented as real challenges for the group led by Goku and Vegeta.
Particularly, the plot of CellMax managed to capture the attention of both manga readers and movie viewers Dragon Ball Super: Superhero, where this villain tests the protagonists' limits. In the case of black friezaToyotaro has publicly explained the effort it took to capture this new transformation, generating a lot of excitement even before the story reaches its conclusion, which is currently on hold.
In parallel, the Dragon Ball Super canon has brought with it the development of secondary characters, such as Bread, Goku's granddaughter, who was confirmed as a possible heir to the main protagonist, thus denying that Gohan or Goten were the natural candidates. The series continues to explore the lineage and future of the Z Fighters with unexpected stakes and interesting twists.
Transformations and iconic characters
One of the highlights has been the huge variety of transformations and states of power for both heroes and villains. In addition to those already mentioned, the franchise has introduced characters such as Yamoshi, considered the original Super Saiyan, and has delved into the background of figures such as Beerus y Zeno-sama, who holds supreme power in all universes.
We mustn't forget the importance of story arcs like and , which have enjoyed great acceptance among manga fans thanks to Toyotaro's direct involvement and Toriyama's narrative legacy. These new challenges have served to refresh the narrative and keep readers' attention, eagerly awaiting new stories to come.
The saga remains on hiatus, but the adventures of Goku and his friends maintain their strong presence and international appeal. Recent arcs demonstrate the franchise's ability to reinvent itself and appeal to both veterans and new generations, consolidating Akira Toriyama's legacy and fueling expectations for what the series' future may hold.
