Should Toyotaro be far from Toriyama's art style?

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Toyotaro does not need to change the style to affect Dragon Ball Super.
After Toriyama's death, Dragon Ball's future is uncertain due to franchise rights disputes.
Fans are waiting hard when the Dragon Ball Super returns from Hiatus.

Dragon Ball Super Fans are discussing whether Toyotaro should maintain an art style similar to Toriyama or whether to change more “original” works of art with his own signature. Some people think this is the best way, while others prefer to adhere to Toriyama's style.

Dragon Ball Super When I return from Hiatus, I want to start a new arc. And there is a reason why it is a very expected Black Frieza Arc. Is there a reason why Toyotaro should change his style and stay away from Toriyama?

Photo: Black Frieza in the picture shown in Jump Festa 2025.

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Is there a problem with “emulsion” of Toriyama's style?

One of the things that surprised the fans Dragon Ball Super A series of continuousization has not copied Toriyama exactly how many Toyotaro illustrations, similar to Toriyama's art style, are not copy of Toriyama exactly, but those who do not know who they are illustrators can be easily thought of by the cartoonist Toriyama.

My cartoons were popular, and in 2015, SHUEISHA suggested drawing Dragon Ball Super. I was impressed when I met Akira Toriyama-three Rishi. He said my work was delicate and full of ideas. He chose me as his successor. It is a great glory.

Toyotaro was selected as the successor of Toriyama in an interview, and the similarity of Toriyama's style is probably an important factor for Toriyama to leave the story. But as the series progressed, Toyotaro added his style to his art. For example, he has made many signs that appear to be a little more “realistic” than the first one. Many fans prefer things that are too similar to Toriyama's style.

He does not need to do so in order to leave his own mark in the franchise.

Now without Toriyama Toyotaro is probably much more freedom to write.. Now it can be time to put his style in more art, and some fans prefer the story to stay away from Toriyama and bring more fresh content to the series.

This can be understood, but Toyotaro is already given a lot of freedom to create. Dragon Ball Super. Toriyama gave him a plot line, allowed to draw a storyboard, and would only change the feeling that didn't fit the story. Dragon Ball Super Toyotaro is a big mark left in the franchise.And he can do it in the current style. The changes can be refreshing, but Dragon Ball It is deeply tied to Toriyama's art.And since then Dragon Ball Super It is the sequel to the original story, and it is more meaningful that art is similar to Toriyama. But toyotaro can try another thing when writing a spin -off series as possible.

What is the Dragon Ball now?

After Toriyama's death, the future of this series has become uncertain. While doing Dragon Ball Daima Last release supervisor At least according to a recent report, it has been briefly interrupted by a new chapter and has a dispute over the right of franchise behind the franchise.

This dispute can affect future production Dragon Ball series. from supervisor Since we have new content this year, it will not affect the development of this injection. However, since Toyotaro was chosen by Toriyama, it is difficult to imagine that if the dispute is resolved and the situation becomes clearer, it will not be invited to the production of the future series.

When is the Dragon Ball Super Return?

Dragon Ball Super Since March 2024, when Toriyama's death was announced, he has been in Hiatus. This long break was suspended in February 2025. Dragon Ball Super Chapter 204 Fans expected this series to come back, but once again returned to Hiatus. This chapter was first announced as a special one -shot, but was announced as part of the main story (even if it worked as a flashback).

Since then, news has not been announced. But in a recent interview, Toyotaro talked about the future plan of the series, which means that it has not been canceled yet. Therefore, fans must keep waiting for the announcement of the next chapter.