Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is arguably the most recognized franchise in the community, which set a notable example for many future new-gen animes. An entire generation grew up watching Goku and Vegeta’s legendary rivalry, leaving a memorable impression on the audience.
Moreover, with the release of Dragon Ball Super, the anime re-established its legendary status within the community. After the tragic demise of the legendary mangaka, many Dragon Ball fans were left worried about their beloved anime franchise’s future. Interestingly, before passing away, Toriyama chose a worthy successor to carry on his legacy.
Toyotarou is Akira Toriyama’s chosen successor, who is renowned for creating the spin-off manga Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission and the illustrator of Dragon Ball Super. Indeed, continuing Toriyama’s legacy is no easy task for the mangaka; however, there are a few ways Toyotarou could follow in DBS to elevate Toriyama’s legacy to the next level.
One Dragon Ball Fan Theory That Could Help Continue Akira Toriyama’s Legacy
For the past seven years, Dragon Ball has been Toei Animation’s most profitable anime franchise, highlighting its immense popularity among the audience. Apart from Goku’s UI transformation, DBS managed to captivate several of the renowned anime thanks to its splendid narrative and iconic characters. Thanks to its prequel’s immense success in the community, DB‘s comeback was met with enthusiastic fan reactions.
From Golden Frieza to the Tournament of Power arc, DB fans were left awestruck as their childhood favorite characters pushed beyond their limits once more. Apart from introducing new terrifying villains, Toyotarou expanded the Dragon Ball universe by exploring multiple alternative universes. Beerus and Whis, introduced as the God of Destruction and Angel, respectively, arguably became the standout highlights of DBS.
Apart from that, the anime unveiled the most powerful character in the Dragon Ball universe, whose appearance initially fooled many fans. Known as the Omni-King, Zeno is the supreme ruler of the Multiverse. From a single person to an entire universe, Zeno’s powers allow him to instantly erase anything, making him one of the most feared beings in the Dragon Ball world.
Although Zeno ranks as the strongest character in the anime, his childish personality quickly makes it difficult for fans to view him as truly evil. However, there’s one character who serves Zeno that fans suspect is hiding his true intentions.
The Grand Priest, who serves as a close adviser and guiding figure to Zeno, is rumored to be the upcoming antagonist of the series. He is a mysterious character who ranks among the top 5 fighters in the Dragon Ball omniverse, underscoring his immense strength.
After Goku’s God-tier transformation, Toyotarou is in need of a formidable opponent, with the Grand Priest being a top contender. There are tons of theories that suggest the Grand Priest orchestrated the Tournament of Power to eliminate the system that made the Angels servile to weaker Gods.
By showcasing the Grand Priest as the final villain of the series, Toyotarou could deliver one of the most shocking plot twists. Would you be interested in seeing the Grand Priest as the next villain?
The Most Controversial Wish in Dragon Ball History
The seven dragon balls were one of Akira’s unique concepts that captivated many fans to the DB classic. By uniting all seven dragon balls, anyone could summon the Eternal Dragon for a single wish. Not to forget, Akira Toriyama brought several iconic characters like Goku and Krillin back to life, illustrating how the concept of wishes served as a narrative shortcut to drive the plot forward.
Despite holding the power to grant immortality and immense wealth, the first wish was a playful reference to Toriyama’s pervy sense of humor. Surprisingly, the shape-shifting pig Oolong was the first character to make a mischievous wish from Shenron.
He wishes for the world’s most comfortable pair of female underwear, much to the amusement of fans. Regardless, Oolong’s wish highlighted the legendary mangaka’s perviest humor, a major factor that contributed to DB Classic’s massive success.
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