Since its launch in 1984, Dragon Ball has established itself as one of the biggest names in global entertainment. With anime , blockbuster films, and a series of video games, Akira Toriyama Toriyama 's death in March 2024, coupled with internal disputes over the rights to the work.
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One of the main conflicts arose when Akio Iyoku , former director of Shueisha's "Dragon Ball Room," decided to create his own company, Capsule Corporation Tokyo, in 2023. This move caused a great stir, as Iyoku had been one of the main creative decision-makers for the franchise. His departure and the creation of this new company raised questions about who would control the rights to Dragon Ball.
With Toriyama's death and the disagreements between Iyoku, Shueisha, and Bandai Namco, the rights to the franchise were left in a delicate situation. The lack of a clear leader after the loss of its creator only exacerbated the tension. Even with Shueisha's efforts to resolve the conflict, the future of Dragon Ball remains uncertain.
Nevertheless, the franchise remains strong, and the new anime, Dragon Ball Daima , is scheduled to premiere in October 2024. Despite the disputes, fans are eager to see what's coming next, while everyone waits to find out who will carry on the legacy of one of the world's most beloved series.
Source: T oyo Keizai
