Kazuhiko Torishima , former editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump and Akira Toriyama's first editor, has once again sparked controversy by commenting on Toyotarō on Dragon Ball Super . He said the current manga creator " hasn't mastered the basics " of visual storytelling.
The statements were made on the KosoKoso , which aired on YouTube on September 9, 2025. Torishima, known for not mincing words, criticized both the artist and the V-Jump . He pointed out flaws in the framing, direction of view, and panel division, stating that those responsible "don't understand how to structure a manga story."
Torishima (Toriyama editor) talks about Toyotarou and Dragon Ball Super #DragonBall #DragonBallSuper #Toyotarou pic.twitter.com/Ofd8iBcnlQ
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This isn't the first time he's criticized the work. In December 2024, during Jump Festa 2025 Dragon Ball Super chapter 103 , saying it was missing "the most important cut" to give impact to the action scenes.
Toriyama's legacy and the future of the series
Chapter 103, titled A Legacy for the Future , was the last one overseen by Akira Toriyama before his passing in March 2024. In the final scene, Piccolo waves to Pan's teacher — a gesture that many fans interpreted as a symbolic farewell from the author, as the Namekian was his favorite character.
Although the series has been on hiatus since February 2025, Toyotarou has assured that Dragon Ball Super will continue without Toriyama. The next arc promises to bring the long-awaited continuation of the Black Frieza . Meanwhile, the artist is preparing the release of his new one-shot, The Lost Samurai , through V-Jump.
Dragon Ball Super chapters are officially available in Portuguese on the Manga Plus and Viz Media .
