While there may be a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise right now, dragon ball Fans may have just received the best news of the year. A fan of dragon ball I'm working on a movie.
Now, fans should take this with a grain of salt as it's just a comment from a former editor. However, Torishima makes it sound like a new project is in the works, which could be the start of a successful return for the iconic series.
A new Dragon Ball movie may be released next year
According to Torishima, fans won't have to wait too long for this new news to come out. dragon ball The project has been released. The longtime editor claims the film will be released next year, but he doesn't sound very optimistic about it.
With the mess we're in right now, we can't expect much from next year's movies. Right?
Torishima was a vocal critic of modern art. dragon ballRecently, I complained about the new Dragon Ball store that opened in Tokyo Station. He also had some pretty harsh words to say about the most recent entry in the franchise. DaimaEarly this year. So his less than favorable outlook on the series and its future is neither new nor surprising to hear.
This then raises the question of how he could know about something new. dragon ball First of all, movies. Torishima is no longer involved with the franchise, so it's likely he wasn't consulted or had anything to do with planning this potential new entry. However, given how involved he was with the series at the time, it's likely Torishima is still hearing about it. So although he may not be a direct source of information, he is still more knowledgeable than most people.
Last May, Toei was reported to have postponed a film belonging to one of its 'international IPs'. It could be a lot of series, but with this new rumor coming out, could it be the next major one? dragon ball Project? However, this may conflict with Torishima's comments as he seems to be saying that the film will be released in 2026, and the reported delays have pushed the mystery film back to 2027. This could mean that production may have been ahead of schedule or that Torishima's information may be inaccurate.
Who is Torishima Kazuhiko?
Torishima is a legendary but polarizing figure. dragon ball community. He first worked with Akira Toriyama as an editor. doctor slump I served as his editor from 1980 to 1984. dragon ball Until 1995. Torishima received feedback throughout the run. dragon ball The editor helped Toriyama create some of the series' most iconic characters and moments, and Torishima is said to have been the strictest of Toriyama's editors overall. dragon ball Run.
As you can guess from reading the comments above, Torishima doesn't shy away from sharing his opinions. These traits have made him a successful editor, but have also resulted in several comments that have sparked discussion among fans over the years. He was never shy about criticizing modern directions. dragon ball His strong opinions aren't limited to just the series he's most associated with. Torishima didn't seem to believe that. one piece When I started, I claimed it wouldn't be a successful comic. Now that we know how popular it is, it's crazy.
Torishima's latest statement is closer to a statement of fact than anything else. It sounds like he's criticizing the direction of the franchise that matches his daily life, but it's worth noting that he mentioned an upcoming movie. This may have just been a slip of the tongue, referring to something Toshima had secretly shared with him during their conversation. Or maybe he was confused about something. DB The project is either confirmed or unconfirmed. Either way, we won't know for sure for some time.
The future of Dragon Ball is still uncertain
Whether or not what Torishima said is true, it's undeniable that fans of the series are hoping to get a new movie announcement soon. dragon ball I've been in a bit of a slump for a while now. last movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroesReleased in 2022. Dragon Ball Daima Although the show ended in February, it was a spin-off. that supervisor The anime has been on hiatus since 2018, and while the manga has far surpassed the anime, there haven't been any new chapters since February's Chapter 104, a one-shot sequel to High School Saga that ended in 2023. The unexpected twist of Granolah the Survivor Saga ended in 2022, and fans have been waiting for a sequel ever since.
The series suffered from the death of iconic creator Akira Toriyama. Toriyama passed away on March 1, 2024. dragon ball Due to the content that has since been released, the legal battle between Shueisha and Capsule Corporation Tokyo representative Akio Iyoku, and the uncertainty surrounding the future direction of the series, things seem to be on hold for now.
This new movie that Torishima mentioned may not exist, or it may begin. dragon ball recovery. There's a lot of material to work with in comics beyond Tournament of Power. Most fans expected a return, but supervisor Could the animated series adapting the events of Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga be adapted into a movie instead? And if so, what would it lead to: supervisor Will the anime begin with the popular Granolah the Survivor Saga? Maybe this could be the story of the original movie. broly It was later adapted into a manga and served as a comeback for both anime and manga.
We can only speculate about the potential possibilities. dragon ball You work on a project endlessly, but in the end you have no idea what's going on. Torishima may or may not. As of now, he seems confident that a new movie will come out next year. With Jump Festa just around the corner, an announcement may come before the end of 2025.
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dragon ball
- release date
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1986 – 1989
- network
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Fuji TV
- move
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Osamu Kasai, Daisuke Nishio, Kazuhisa Takenouchi, Minoru Okazaki, Mitsuo Hashimoto, Yoshihiro Ueda, Yutaka Sato, Yuji Endo
- author
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Akira Toriyama, Keiji Terui, Toshiki Inoue, Takao Koyama, Michiru Shimada, Yasushi Hirano, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Yuichiro Oguro, Miho Maruo, Shunichi Yukimuro.
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Masako Nozawa
Son Goku (voice actor)
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Mayumi Tanaka
Krillin (voice)
