Dragon Ball Super, after the exciting adventures of Goku and his friends, the manga has been on hiatus for a long time this year, and now it has been confirmed that it will be extended even further. The news has generated great uncertainty and concern among the fan community, who are eager to know the future of Goku’s adventures and exciting battles with formidable foes.
The future of Dragon Ball Super manga in the hands of Toyotaro
Since the unfortunate departure of Akira Toriyama, the original creator of Dragon Ball, the responsibility of continuing the saga fell to Toyotaro, a talented mangaka who has managed to capture the essence of the original work. However, the pressure to continue Toriyama’s legacy, coupled with personal decisions, led Toyotaro to make the difficult decision to pause the Dragon Ball Super manga indefinitely. According to various sources, the mangaka was looking for time to reflect, find new inspirations and thus be able to offer fans stories that live up to expectations.
This publication from a Twitter/X account known for its previews of news in the world of Dragon Ball Super, clarified that the break will be extended until the following year, that is, until 2025. While the information has not been officially confirmed by Shueisha or the Dragon Ball Super team, the account in question has a history of successful posts, which has generated great expectation and concern among fans of the Dragon Ball saga.
The news of the extended hiatus for the Dragon Ball Super manga has generated diverse reactions among fans: while some express their understanding of Toyotaro’s situation and wish that he would take all the time he needs to return with new ideas, others are frustrated and anxious to know the outcome of the ongoing sagas. The uncertainty about the manga’s return date has led to speculation about possible connections to the recent Dragon Ball Daima anime, with the manga possibly returning at the end of that series.
Despite the uncertainty, fans remain hopeful that they will once again enjoy the adventures of their favourite characters, many believing that Toyotaro will find the inspiration to move beyond this moment and deliver new stories that will delight new and old generations. In addition, the growing popularity of Dragon Ball Super and the success of its animated adaptations suggest that demand for new content remains high.
Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama in 1984, introduced us to Goku, a young saiyajin who seeks the Dragon Spheres to fulfil wishes, its popularity was such that it spawned one of the most successful anime and manga franchises worldwide. Decades later, in 2015, came Dragon Ball Super, a direct sequel to Dragon Ball Z that continued the adventures of Goku and his friends. Under Toriyama’s supervision and Toyotaro’s drawing, this new series explored new story arcs, introduced powerful enemies and delved deeper into the mythology of the Dragon Ball universe.
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