Summary
The Dragon Ball Super manga is on hiatus, its fate uncertain after creator Akira Toriyama passed away. Toyotaro may continue the series but future plans have not been revealed at this time. Dragon Ball Super’s hiatus can be temporary, as often happens at the end of a season, or be indefinite.
After the tragic death of Akira Toriyama, Super Dragon Ball about to take a break. A reliable source has shared a preview of the pages for the upcoming issue of V Jump, confirming that the series will be on hiatus. Speculation about the future of the series has been increasing since the legendary creator passed away, leaving its fate in limbo.
On X, @DbsHype (aka Hype) shared a sneak peek at the upcoming issue of V Jump. The cover features an illustration of Dragon Ball Super, commemorating the final chapter of the Super Hero Arc and confirming that the series will be on hiatus. As of now, fans are still uncertain about what the future of the Dragon Ball franchise will be.
A comment from Hype below the post noted that The reason behind the hiatus has not yet been officially revealed. This is important, as the series may just follow the previous pattern of intermission once an arc is completed.
The fate of Dragon Ball Super is still unknown
The series could continue under Toyotaro’s guidance, but it is currently on hiatus
For now, readers need to be patient to find out whether Dragon Ball is officially on hiatus or indefinitely.
Due to the loss of its creator, Dragon Ball is at a pivotal moment. Although Toyotaro took over illustrating new Dragon Ball stories including Super, Toriyama was still writing the series at the time of his death. As a result, it is still unknown how much of the story was staged and planned. It’s possible that the conclusion of the Super Hero Arc will be the series’ finale. It’s also possible that Toyotaro still has work to do or he could continue the series.
However, it’s still too early to know where the future of the series lies. Dragon Ball Super’s hiatus is not unprecedented. In the past, manga usually took a one-month hiatus before starting another installment. Therefore, The future of Dragon Ball will not be revealed until next month’s issue of V Jump. A decision may even still be under discussion since so little time has passed since Toriyama’s death. For now, readers need to be patient to find out whether Dragon Ball Super’s hiatus is temporary or indefinite.
Toriyama’s work will continue to inspire no matter where the franchise ends up
Akira Toriyama’s work is among the most influential in the history of comics and anime. Dragon Ball alone has influenced a number of American creators, Japanese game developers, and others in many industries around the world. Additionally, other projects remain unreleased, including the anime adaptation of Sand Land, which will premiere on Disney+ this March. Dragon Ball Daima is also scheduled to release later this year. While the fate of Dragon ball super likely to be announced within the next two months, there will be plenty of work left for Toriyama to look forward to during the remainder of Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary.
Dragon Ball Super Chapter 103 will be released on March 20 from Viz and MANGA Plus.
Source: DbsHype