France’s President Emmanuel Macron has openly shown his affection for the Dragon Ball series, previously honoring characters like Goku and the Z-Fighters. After the sad demise of the series creator Akira Toriyama, Macron paid tribute to this legendary mangaka by acknowledging his work and expressing his own fondness for shonen genre. He even showcased artwork from the Majin Buu Saga, demonstrating not just words but action about his anime passion. This year, at France’s Japan Expo, Macron himself attended and even unleashed a blast of energy reminiscent of the characters he admires.
At the Japan Expo, Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotaro attended a discussion about his work on the series and future plans after the passing of Toriyama. Although Macron didn’t attend this session, he did stop by to snap photos with fans. During his time at the convention, Emmanuel encountered Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Akira Toriyama, and got a look at original artwork from the shonen franchise. The highlight of the visit was when the President of France executed a unique Kamehameha along with the attendees. Fortunately, the expo managed to endure the collective energy wave from everyone involved.
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, was seen with Kazuhiko Torishima (Akira Toriyama’s editor) at Japan Expo on July 3, 2025. They recreated the iconic Kamehameha pose from Dragon Ball, a series that Macron has been a fan of for a long time.
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Akira Toriyama’s Passing United The World
Last year, when Akira Toriyama sadly passed away, not just French President Macron offered his condolences, but people all around the world grieved too. Japan, where Toriyama was born, paid many tributes, and even China recognized the significant contributions of this renowned manga artist. Due to the immense popularity of the series in North America, many Western anime fans also reminisced about its impact on them and expressed their sadness at his passing.
What’s Next For Dragon Ball?
It’s uncertain what lies ahead for Dragon Ball as global leaders express excitement towards it, but its future remains uncertain at this moment. Regarding the anime adaptation, fans have recently been treated to a continuation titled Dragon Ball Daimaoh, which unfolds after the demise of Kid Buu yet preceding the introduction of Whis and Beerus in Dragon Ball Super. In this spin-off, viewers got to witness the emergence of Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta and Super Saiyan 4 Goku, fulfilling longstanding desires for many shonen enthusiasts.
In terms of the manga version, it remains uncertain whether or when “Dragon Ball Super” will resume publication in Weekly Shonen Jump. For years, Toyotaro collaborated with Akira Toriyama on storylines like the Moro Arc and Granolah The Survivor Arc, providing fresh obstacles and incredibly powerful transformations for the Z-Fighters. When the shonen series eventually comes back, it’s expected to cause a significant stir in the anime community.
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2025-07-05 18:12