The future of Dragon Ball Super has sparked extensive conversations among fans, particularly in light of the unfortunate passing of its creator, Akira Toriyama, in 2024. Recent communications from Toyotaru, the series’ artist and writer, have reignited hopes that the manga could return to resolve its many unresolved storylines. While there remains no indication of a forthcoming anime adaptation, prospects for the manga’s revival appear increasingly promising.
According to a translation by X user @Herms98, a postscript in Volume 24 of the Dragon Ball Super manga outlines the development of the Superhero prologue arc. This latest installment reportedly began as a concept from Akira Toriyama, later adapted into manga by Toyotaru. The concluding remarks from Toyotaru state, “Look forward to future developments!”While this message may be vague, it strongly suggests that Toyotaru envisions the continuation of the manga, encouraging fans to remain optimistic.
Ample Narrative Material Awaits Dragon Ball Super’s Potential Return
Unresolved Storylines Create Opportunities for Continuation
While the final chapter of Dragon Ball Super prior to Toriyama’s passing served as a fitting conclusion, it left many narrative threads unaddressed, presenting Toyotaru with an opportunity to continue the story. The Granolah arc culminated dramatically with the introduction of Black Frieza, a formidable incarnation of the iconic villain, who decisively defeated Goku and Vegeta in their most powerful forms. The visual presence of Black Frieza on the back cover of Volume 24, despite his absence in that volume, underscores his importance in potential future plotlines.
In addition to Frieza’s looming threat, many other elements are ripe for exploration in the Dragon Ball Super universe. Vegeta’s Ultra Ego has seen limited action so far, leaving fans eager for more. Additionally, with Broly now integrated into the main cast, his influence on unfolding events remains to be seen. Notably, a critical plot point for Toyotaru to address in subsequent chapters is Goku’s rematch with Beerus, which many view as the ultimate climax of the series.
Dragon Ball Daima: A Complicated Link for Super’s Continuation
In addition to these unresolved issues, fans are keen to see the potential canonization of Daima, which precedes Super and presents some inconsistencies that challenge its status as a prequel. A significant element fans hope to witness is a reference to the Super Saiyan 4 transformation showcased in the latest Dragon Ball anime.
Though it’s uncertain whether Toyotaru will incorporate aspects of Daima into Super, he is an ardent fan of Akira Toriyama’s iconic franchise. Therefore, there is a good chance he may acknowledge fans’ desires. Regardless of what lies ahead, Toyotaru’s recent messages provide Dragon Ball Super enthusiasts with every reason to believe that the manga’s journey is far from concluded.