Viz Media promised some announcements for today, and the publisher delivered with a real truckload. Starting with plans for Minecraft: The Manga by Kazuyoshi Seto and closing out with some digital exclusives, most of today's announcements are lined up for spring 2025. Let's see what's on the way in the near future, including some existing titles that will be making their print debut. Minecraft: The Manga by Kazuyoshi Seto RuriDragon by Masaoki Shindo Kaiju No. 8 B-Side Story by Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando, art by Kentaro Hidano The Climber Story by Yoshio Nabeta and Hiroshi Takano, art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto Dr. Mashirito's Ultimate Manga Techniques Written by Kazuhiko Torishima with Takanaka Shimotsuki Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Story by Masashi Kishimoto, art by Mikio Ikemoto Firefly Wedding by Oreco Tachibana One Piece: Heroines Created by Eiichiro Oda, written by Jun Esaka, illustrations by Sayaka Suwa Hunter x Hunter 3-in-1s by Yoshihiro Togashi...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, almost ended his manga Dr. Slump early due to the overwhelming popularity of Hisashi Eguchi’s Stop!! Hibari-kun! manga, according to a recent interview with former Weekly Shonen Jump editor Kazuhiko Torishima.
According to Torishima, while Stop!! Hibari-kun! manga had achieved overwhelming popularity, becoming the magazine’s leading manga, Dr. Slump was witnessing a gradual decline in its fanbase.
This decline prompted Toriyama to express a desire to end the series early, a request he made repeatedly to the editorial team.
Torishima went on to explained that the editorial team was open to the idea of letting Toriyama concluding Dr. Slump early due to the strong performance of Stop!! Hibari-kun, since it was already leading the magazine forward.
However, unforeseen challenges arose when Eguchi began submitting late manuscripts, causing the manga to go on hiatus. This development forced the editorial team to reassess their strategy,...
According to Torishima, while Stop!! Hibari-kun! manga had achieved overwhelming popularity, becoming the magazine’s leading manga, Dr. Slump was witnessing a gradual decline in its fanbase.
This decline prompted Toriyama to express a desire to end the series early, a request he made repeatedly to the editorial team.
Torishima went on to explained that the editorial team was open to the idea of letting Toriyama concluding Dr. Slump early due to the strong performance of Stop!! Hibari-kun, since it was already leading the magazine forward.
However, unforeseen challenges arose when Eguchi began submitting late manuscripts, causing the manga to go on hiatus. This development forced the editorial team to reassess their strategy,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
While Bleach is considered Tite Kubo’s Magnum Opus, it wasn’t his first manga. Any great work of art has several undiscovered or abandoned pieces behind it, and it’s the same with Kubo.
His one-shots before Bleach were coarse in nature and attracted severe criticism in the manga industry. In a radio interview, the author opened up about how he was once critiqued by an extremely famous editor.
Tite Kubo’s Previous One Shots Before Bleach Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
Tite Kubo wrote several one-shots before Bleach was serialized. Kubo’s previous manga, Zombiepowder, was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine between 1999 and 2000. It was a short serialization and did not receive much fanfare in Japan, but was successful overseas.
Before the launch of Zombiepowder, Kubo wrote two one-shots: Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine and Rune Master Urara. The one-shots came out in 1996, but they were not...
His one-shots before Bleach were coarse in nature and attracted severe criticism in the manga industry. In a radio interview, the author opened up about how he was once critiqued by an extremely famous editor.
Tite Kubo’s Previous One Shots Before Bleach Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
Tite Kubo wrote several one-shots before Bleach was serialized. Kubo’s previous manga, Zombiepowder, was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine between 1999 and 2000. It was a short serialization and did not receive much fanfare in Japan, but was successful overseas.
Before the launch of Zombiepowder, Kubo wrote two one-shots: Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine and Rune Master Urara. The one-shots came out in 1996, but they were not...
- 5/25/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama was considered a father figure in the manga and anime industry due to the creation of the Dragon Ball franchise. It is one of the most popular franchises worldwide and paved the way for the Western countries for the modern generation of anime. He began the serialization of Dragon Ball in 1984 and since then has been an active member of the franchise.
Even though he earned worldwide fame and his magnum opus is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, it was not an easy journey for the mangaka. He had to face several complexities, including his physical and mental conditions to reach the end. Fans would be shocked to know the conditions under which he had to write the chapters and will have a newfound respect for the late great mangaka.
Akira Toriyama’s Had Several Hardships During His Manga Career Kid Goku in Dragon Ball...
Even though he earned worldwide fame and his magnum opus is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, it was not an easy journey for the mangaka. He had to face several complexities, including his physical and mental conditions to reach the end. Fans would be shocked to know the conditions under which he had to write the chapters and will have a newfound respect for the late great mangaka.
Akira Toriyama’s Had Several Hardships During His Manga Career Kid Goku in Dragon Ball...
- 5/10/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is raising the anticipation level of the fans day by day. The upcoming game is going to feature some of the most popular Dragon Ball Z characters with various power levels. The game looks forward to resurrecting the renowned Budokai Tenkaichi series. Everything that has been reported about the game so far has been impressive, and fans are looking forward to reliving the best moments from Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus.
Kakarot in Ssj Blue form in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Even though the roster looks quite robust with a plethora of playable characters from across the Dragon Ball universe, none of the Dragon Ball games are complete without Son-Goku. Kazuhiko Torishima wanted to work on a three-dimensional story to make a massive difference in the game’s series, which now makes it stand out in the sea of fighting games.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Paid...
Kakarot in Ssj Blue form in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Even though the roster looks quite robust with a plethora of playable characters from across the Dragon Ball universe, none of the Dragon Ball games are complete without Son-Goku. Kazuhiko Torishima wanted to work on a three-dimensional story to make a massive difference in the game’s series, which now makes it stand out in the sea of fighting games.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Paid...
- 5/5/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Decision to Abandon His Original Plans for Dragon Ball Also Changed Goku Completely
Dragon Ball is famous for its action scenes, iconic protagonist, and the classic ‘Kamehameha’ move. But did you know that Akira Toriyama began Dragon Ball as a comedy series at first? At its inception, the manga was not very popular, and Akira Toriyama was inspired by Journey to the West and Jackie Chan’s kung-fu movies.
The resulting Dragon Ball manga had a tiny Goku with a lot of gag elements. However, it started gaining popularity only after some of the battles were featured. In the end Toriyama had to change the style of Dragon Ball as well as Goku.
How Akira Toriyama Changed the Original Dragon Ball Manga Kid Goku Vs Popo | Dragon Ball Fandom
When Dragon Ball first began serialization, it was hardly popular. Akira Toriyama was content with his Journey to the West inspired storyline with plenty of gag elements. However, Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Dragon Ball,...
The resulting Dragon Ball manga had a tiny Goku with a lot of gag elements. However, it started gaining popularity only after some of the battles were featured. In the end Toriyama had to change the style of Dragon Ball as well as Goku.
How Akira Toriyama Changed the Original Dragon Ball Manga Kid Goku Vs Popo | Dragon Ball Fandom
When Dragon Ball first began serialization, it was hardly popular. Akira Toriyama was content with his Journey to the West inspired storyline with plenty of gag elements. However, Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Dragon Ball,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Goku, the protagonist of Dragon Ball and one of the strongest characters in the anime world, is known for a lot of things. From his goofy attitude to his never-ending hunger to fight strong opponents, Goku has developed quite a distinctive personality for himself. But one thing that makes him iconic is his unique hair.
Goku’s Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Goku’s hairstyle is one of the most popular traits of the character. His different Saiyan forms have had different hairstyles, and fans have loved all of them. These hairstyles also became a depiction of his various power-ups in the Dragon Ball universe. His style became so iconic that Akira Toriyama started using it with other Saiyan characters too.
However, Toriyama once revealed that Goku’s unique hair is not just a fashion statement or a power depiction, but it helps him compensate for a major factor in the Dragon Ball manga.
Goku’s Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Goku’s hairstyle is one of the most popular traits of the character. His different Saiyan forms have had different hairstyles, and fans have loved all of them. These hairstyles also became a depiction of his various power-ups in the Dragon Ball universe. His style became so iconic that Akira Toriyama started using it with other Saiyan characters too.
However, Toriyama once revealed that Goku’s unique hair is not just a fashion statement or a power depiction, but it helps him compensate for a major factor in the Dragon Ball manga.
- 4/29/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, spent most of his life perfecting his masterpiece. The series started with Dragon Ball and is still going on with multiple variations, like Dragon Ball Super and the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima. He not only worked on the manga and the anime series but also contributed to the games that were developed around his magnum opus.
Akira Toriyama | Source: quenoticias.com
While he did work on many other projects, none of them became as successful as Dragon Ball. Also, Dragon Ball is the longest series, with many sequels and spin-offs created primarily by the mangaka. However, in 2008, Toriyama decided that he no longer wanted to draw another long series like Dragon Ball.
He believed that Dragon Ball would be his last big series, and he might no longer be able to satisfy his fans anymore with another manga. He even discussed his plans...
Akira Toriyama | Source: quenoticias.com
While he did work on many other projects, none of them became as successful as Dragon Ball. Also, Dragon Ball is the longest series, with many sequels and spin-offs created primarily by the mangaka. However, in 2008, Toriyama decided that he no longer wanted to draw another long series like Dragon Ball.
He believed that Dragon Ball would be his last big series, and he might no longer be able to satisfy his fans anymore with another manga. He even discussed his plans...
- 4/22/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has been a huge success since its serialization in 1997. The series earned a place as one of “The Big Three” works that became the pillar of Shonen Jump. However, the series has not always been so popular. When the series was first released, Oda and One Piece had quite a lot of haters who believed the series would be an epic failure.
Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)
One of these haters was Dragon Ball’s first editor Kazuhiko Torishima who worked at Shueisha in 1976 and currently is the outside director at Bushiroad. Torishima worked closely with Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, and Dr. Slump and was one of the main reasons why Dragon Ball became a huge success.
But Torishima had no trust in Oda or One Piece. He openly criticized One Piece and believed that it wouldn’t amount to anything.
Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)
One of these haters was Dragon Ball’s first editor Kazuhiko Torishima who worked at Shueisha in 1976 and currently is the outside director at Bushiroad. Torishima worked closely with Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, and Dr. Slump and was one of the main reasons why Dragon Ball became a huge success.
But Torishima had no trust in Oda or One Piece. He openly criticized One Piece and believed that it wouldn’t amount to anything.
- 4/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The iconic Dragon Ball series which inspired millions of manga creators and entertained an indefinite number of fans was the masterwork of Akira Toriyama. Toriyama spent all of his life trying to make the series one of the best anime and manga series in the world and he succeeded in his quest.
Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
However, he alone was not responsible for the feats that the series achieved. He had a whole team who along with Toriyama worked day and night on Dragon Ball and took it to the pinnacle of the anime and manga industry. But the process was not a smooth sail. While there one some great suggestions and decisions, there were also creative differences which often led to heated arguments.
One such instance was when Toriyama wanted to make a change with Goku’s physical appearance but he had a disagreement with his editor. The...
Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
However, he alone was not responsible for the feats that the series achieved. He had a whole team who along with Toriyama worked day and night on Dragon Ball and took it to the pinnacle of the anime and manga industry. But the process was not a smooth sail. While there one some great suggestions and decisions, there were also creative differences which often led to heated arguments.
One such instance was when Toriyama wanted to make a change with Goku’s physical appearance but he had a disagreement with his editor. The...
- 4/11/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball franchise has become one of the most popular anime franchises worldwide, with every person having heard the names Son Goku and Vegeta. Akira Toriyama’s brilliant creation is not only a generational anime, but it has also helped other anime get inspired from it. It paved the road so that the other anime franchises could have a smoother journey.
Even though the Dragon Ball franchise has earned worldwide fame, there was a point when its creator was under the pressure of shutting down his manga. But thankfully, Toriyama had a wise idea, which ultimately helped the anime get back on its feet and win over the hearts of the fans. Fans will find it shocking when they find the true reason behind the manga shutting down.
Akira Toriyama’s Son Goku Was Too Bland For The Fans Son Goku
The Dragon Ball franchise began in 1984 after Akira...
Even though the Dragon Ball franchise has earned worldwide fame, there was a point when its creator was under the pressure of shutting down his manga. But thankfully, Toriyama had a wise idea, which ultimately helped the anime get back on its feet and win over the hearts of the fans. Fans will find it shocking when they find the true reason behind the manga shutting down.
Akira Toriyama’s Son Goku Was Too Bland For The Fans Son Goku
The Dragon Ball franchise began in 1984 after Akira...
- 3/10/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, without a doubt, was a beacon of light for the anime and manga industry which ushered in a new era. It inspired and influenced a whole generation of artists and creators in Japan and overseas.
However, it wasn’t just Toriyama’s work that was iconic, the author himself served as an inspiration to many. The news of sudden passing came a shock to many in the industry, who took to Sns in order to convey their heartfelt messages for Toriyama.
From the voice actors who worked on the adaptations of his manga, to fellow manga authors who grew up reading Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, everyone pitched in with their condolences. Check them out below.
Kazuhiko Torishima (Toriyama’s fist Editor)
My last work with him was the book “Dr. Mashirito’s Strongest Manga Technique”, which was released last year. The manga “Torishima and...
However, it wasn’t just Toriyama’s work that was iconic, the author himself served as an inspiration to many. The news of sudden passing came a shock to many in the industry, who took to Sns in order to convey their heartfelt messages for Toriyama.
From the voice actors who worked on the adaptations of his manga, to fellow manga authors who grew up reading Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, everyone pitched in with their condolences. Check them out below.
Kazuhiko Torishima (Toriyama’s fist Editor)
My last work with him was the book “Dr. Mashirito’s Strongest Manga Technique”, which was released last year. The manga “Torishima and...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Image via Dragon Ball Official Twitter Today, the official Dragon Ball website announced the passing of legendary manga creator Akira Toriyama, known worldwide for bringing fans the masterpieces of Dragon Ball , Dr. Slump and more. He was 68 years old. A transcript of the statement posted on the Dragon Ball Official Website follows: "Dear Friends and Partners, We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was in age of 68. It's our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm. Also, he would have many more things to achieve. However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world. Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative activities for over 45 years. We hope that...
- 3/8/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Sousou No Frieren has gained quite the popularity after its anime adaptation by Madhouse aired in 2023. It was praised for its poignant story and incredible animation.
The anime has made the top spot in Mal ranking its own for over a month, suggesting that its meteoric rise is not something short lived. In fact, thanks to the anime’s popularity, the manga volume circulation increased from 10 million copies in October 2023 to 17 million copies in December 2023.
In light of Frieren’s newfound fame, a comment made by Weekly Shonen Sunday Editor-in-Chief Kazunori Oshima has come to light regarding the popularity of the series.
This comment was revealed by Shogakukan’s veteran editor Katsuya Shirai in an interview with fellow industry veteran Kazuhiko Torishima.
Shirai and Torishima were discussing the competitiveness and rivalry between manga publishers, with Shirai mentioning how he used to keep an eye out on other magazines to look...
The anime has made the top spot in Mal ranking its own for over a month, suggesting that its meteoric rise is not something short lived. In fact, thanks to the anime’s popularity, the manga volume circulation increased from 10 million copies in October 2023 to 17 million copies in December 2023.
In light of Frieren’s newfound fame, a comment made by Weekly Shonen Sunday Editor-in-Chief Kazunori Oshima has come to light regarding the popularity of the series.
This comment was revealed by Shogakukan’s veteran editor Katsuya Shirai in an interview with fellow industry veteran Kazuhiko Torishima.
Shirai and Torishima were discussing the competitiveness and rivalry between manga publishers, with Shirai mentioning how he used to keep an eye out on other magazines to look...
- 12/28/2023
- by A.R. Madillo
- AnimeHunch
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