Kazuhiko Torishima , former editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump and Akira Toriyama's first editor, has once again caused controversy by commenting on Toyotarō on Dragon Ball Super . According to him, the current editor of the manga " doesn't master the basics " of visual storytelling.
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The statements were made on the KosoKoso , broadcast on September 9, 2025 on YouTube. Torishima, known for not mincing words, criticized both the artist and the staff of V-Jump . He pointed out flaws in framing, direction of gaze, 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 is not the first time he has attacked the work. In December 2024, during Jump Festa 2025 , Torishima commented on chapter 103 of Dragon Ball Super , saying that it lacked "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 supervised 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, since 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 , in V-Jump.
Finally, it's worth remembering that Dragon Ball Super are officially available in Portuguese on the Manga Plus and Viz Media .