Get Ready to Fight! New Dragon Ball Manga from Toyotarou, But There's a Twist!
Dragon Ball Super Divers: A One-Shot Manga From Toyotarou!
Dragon Ball fans are in for a treat (and possibly a little disappointment). A new manga, Dragon Ball Super Divers, is coming! This is an incredibly big announcement for Dragon Ball fans: Created by Toyotarou (the artist behind Dragon Ball Super), it arrives in the October 21st, 2024 issue of V Jump magazine. However, the catch? It’s a one-shot! So, get ready to enjoy a super short burst of Dragon Ball awesome; it is only going to be a brief taste of what Toyotarou’s skills can do!
This is also great news; because the popularity and ongoing momentum related to Dragon Ball never ceased: This announcement comes after the phenomenal success of new video game releases and also following that great excitement concerning that first Dragon Ball DAIMA episode; demonstrating just how incredibly popular this mega franchise really is, and demonstrating why this entire new one-shot is so exciting, for so many reasons and across so many audiences!
The 32-page manga will drop around the same time as a major release: the November 7th launch of the Dragon Ball Super Divers arcade game! It also showcases a range of fights and various story arcs which feature battles featuring many legendary Dragon Ball characters: such as the epic battle between the Z Fighters and the famous Saiyan saga team comprising Vegeta, Nappa, and those classic Saibamen. Whether you are into games, or just that amazingly extensive anime lore – there’s going to be something to appeal to a wide swath of the existing fandom!
Does This Hint at Toyotarou's Dragon Ball Super Return?
Now, why would Toyotarou release this one-shot manga? The most probable reason? It could hint at a huge return! Given Akira Toriyama’s recent passing, and a general hiatus on Dragon Ball Super’s new chapters – a small one-shot like this could give Toyotarou the space and flexibility to continue that amazing manga in the near future. And by releasing that brief one-shot he clears his schedule for any conflicting future assignments and it does suggest his return isn’t going to happen any time soon, especially since there’s at least a month between the release of DBS: Divers and any possible Dragon Ball Super updates due to V Jump’s monthly release schedule.
The Dragon Ball Super anime’s continuation totally relies on Toyotarou’s work, fans eagerly awaited any return; This made a lot of the focus turn toward the incredible new animated series; this one created massive hype because the Dragon Ball Daima show revealed lots of very exciting lore elements and new stories from its first installment; adding new plots, characterizations, and unexpected additions, really focusing and making its existence entirely distinct from others. This particular announcement helps provide additional information that new plots, characters, and storylines are definitely possible; however the question remains if that return of Dragon Ball Super would be better or worse given previous promotional events and how those additional arcs had actually fared in audience reception.
DBS: Divers and the Mixed Legacy of Dragon Ball Arcade Tie-ins
This new one-shot, DBS: Divers is going to cause a slight unease; the Dragon Ball fandom isn't always enthusiastic about those tie-in releases; making some concerned that this may happen. Many Dragon Ball arcade game tie-in stories were just plain weird and created much additional chaos: such as Super Dragon Ball Heroes, a project with varying quality but very specific storytelling and approaches! This makes many wonder how good that actual artwork from Toyotarou might just appear, how well the actual narrative might be conveyed; resulting in much questioning if this might’ve just been a total misstep by the creatives themselves.
Toyotarou isn't new to this and there was a notable history in relation to those other tie-in productions, primarily when involved with earlier Dragon Ball Heroes adaptations in that Dimps’ arcade game called Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission! But that does add value, proving experience in those settings; making that involvement in this latest arcade project all the more sensible! Plus Toyotarou’s work across his various manga adaptations has been broadly well-received! So while that concern remains, the faith in Toyotarou’s capabilities to succeed within this one-shot is mostly justified.
Conclusion: A One-Shot Burst of Dragon Ball Action Awaits!
DBS: Divers is a major excitement – not simply a minor, meaningless addition. It is great news: It provides that needed hype; hinting toward that hopefully triumphant return of Dragon Ball Super; making for another excellent opportunity to see more amazing content made possible because of the recent momentum. Even that seemingly small 32 page addition showcases that Toyotarou’s talents remain amazing and well worth viewing. For all fans: This small but highly anticipated one-shot promises big thrills! Even for newcomers, it’s an awesome opportunity!
