The official Dragon Ball website has recreated the most iconic confrontation in the entire series, with Vegeta and Goku facing off in a vibrant battle sketch, originally drawn by legendary creator Akira Toriyama, from nearly 35 years ago.
A sketch of the fight between Goku and Vegeta was recently revealed in the August 16 issue of the ongoing Toriyama Archives series. Fans were able to see the “Akira Toriyama – THE WORLD SPECIAL” Goku vs. Vegeta sketch, which was first published on September 19, 1990, in a now-deleted entry on the official Dragon Ball website. Both Saiyans are moving at high speed, with the fighters’ facial expressions locked in intense concentration and effort. Readers can check out the image below.
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Toriyama's sketch of Goku vs. Vegeta is described as, “This dynamic sketch shows Goku and Vegeta in the midst of an intense battle. The firm, decisive quality of the brushstrokes conveys both the speed and power of the blows being exchanged.” The Toriyama Archive is a daily series where reimagined Toriyama artwork is on display for just 24 hours before being returned to the archive. Recent releases this week include a 1988 color illustration of Goku, Gohan, and a Bugatti-style race car, as well as artwork for Dragon Ball's Mercenary Tao, an enemy featured in Goku's first battle against the Red Ribbon Army.
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VIZ licensed the Dragon Ball manga in North America, describing the series as follows: “When Goku, a naive monkey-tailed boy, meets Bulma, a girl on a journey to collect the seven “Dragon Balls”. If she collects them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered across the world, and Bulma needs Goku’s help (and his superhuman strength)! With a magical staff as her weapon and a floating cloud to ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime…”
Dragon Ball
Son Goku, a monkey-tailed warrior, along with a group of other strange characters, set out on a quest to find the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can grant the owner anything they desire.
Author Akira Toriyama
Artist Akira Toriyama
Release date November 20, 1984 Category Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Martial Arts
Chapter 519
Book 42
Adaptation Dragon Ball (1986)
Publishing house Shueisha, Madman Entertainment, Viz Media
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Source: Dragon Ball Official Website
