The Dragon Ball Super Gallery has recently given Toyotaro, the official mangaka of the Dragon Ball Super manga, the opportunity to create a cover as a tribute to the series’ 40th anniversary. This moment was particularly poignant for fans worldwide, as it served as a touching homage to the legacy of Akira Toriyama, the legendary mangaka who sadly passed away on March 1, 2024.
The Super Gallery project has seen contributions from several high-profile mangaka, each offering their own interpretation of covers from the original Dragon Ball manga series. These covers span from the 80s to the early 90s, and each mangaka will redesign one of the 42 covers of the original manga until November 2024. Toyotaro’s contribution holds special significance as he is considered Toriyama’s successor, making his cover particularly emotional for fans.
Toyotaro’s Dragon Ball Super Gallery Cover Evokes Emotional Response from Fans
Toyotaro’s cover for the Super Gallery project received an overwhelmingly emotional response from fans. The cover featured Goku, Mr. Satan, Majin Buu, and other characters from the early portions of the series, such as Android 8, escaping from enemies. Fans found the cover to be a fitting tribute to Toriyama’s style and legacy.
Reactions to Toyotaro’s cover were filled with heartfelt sentiments and appreciation. Some fans remarked that if they hadn’t known, they would have believed Toriyama himself had returned for one last cover. Others noted the warmth they felt seeing Toyotaro’s nod to the original Dragon Ball series, which holds a special place in many fans’ hearts.
DRAGON BALL Volume 39 by Toyotaro (Dragon Ball Super).
This is part of the DRAGON BALL Super Gallery Project to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the series. Every month, different mangaka will redesign one of the 42 covers of the series until November 2024. pic.twitter.com/ZayOQL0eex
— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) May 30, 2024
As Toyotaro carries on the Dragon Ball Super manga as Toriyama’s apprentice, fans have expressed confidence in his abilities to continue the series. Despite some criticism, Toyotaro is widely respected within the fandom, and his tribute cover for the Super Gallery project has been lauded as one of the best.
Toyotaro’s cover for the Dragon Ball Super Gallery project serves as a touching tribute to Akira Toriyama’s legacy and highlights Toyotaro’s talent and dedication to the series. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of the Dragon Ball Super manga under his stewardship.
