Dragon Ball Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Extremely Rare Akira Toriyama Art

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As a gamer who grew up with the legendary Dragon Ball franchise, it’s nothing short of nostalgia-inducing excitement to witness this 40th anniversary celebration unfold. I remember the thrill of reading the manga and watching the anime back in the day, and seeing where it all started through these rare art pieces from Akira Toriyama is truly awe-inspiring.

The iconic manga series Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama, is now launching its 40th anniversary celebrations officially, starting with Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. To mark the occasion, Shueisha will be sharing some exceptionally rare artwork from the late creator. Dragon Ball initially appeared in the magazine on November 20th, 1984 in Japan, and it has since grown to become one of Shueisha’s most successful anime and manga franchises. Initially focusing on a young boy with a monkey tail embarking on an adventure alongside a young scientist in search of magical treasures, the series has expanded over time into space travels, multiverses, divine beings, and other realms.

In the past 40 years since its original release, Dragon Ball has made an incredible journey that leaves one amazed when reflecting on its humble beginnings, especially regarding its publication in a magazine. To honor the commencement of Dragon Ball‘s 40th anniversary celebration, Shueisha plans to unveil unique artwork, interviews, sketches, and other exclusive content from the late creator daily. Each piece will be accessible for just one day, with the first being a draft page for the very first manga page of Dragon Ball. You can view it below.

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How Is Dragon Ball Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary?

Dragon Ball is pulling out all the stops for this milestone anniversary. A fresh anime series titled Dragon Ball Daima has been released, presenting a narrative never before seen in either the anime or manga. This series is currently airing as part of the Fall 2024 anime lineup, and it offers the final story and new characters designed by the late Akira Toriyama himself. From the initial episodes of the new series, it’s clear there will be significant changes to the franchise’s established canon.

In the latest installment of Dragon Ball Daima, a new wish made from the Dragon Balls transforms Goku and his companions back into children, kick-starting a fresh adventure in the formidable Demon Realm. This is the first extensive delve into the Demon Realm within the series, reminiscent of the thrilling sense of adventure present in the early days of the Dragon Ball manga that captivated readers 40 years ago. However, this isn’t the only major celebration; there are more exciting events lined up as well!

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What’s Next for Dragon Ball’s 40th Anniversary?

Beyond the launch of Dragon Ball Daima for its 40th anniversary, there are more exciting plans in store. This year, a fresh new Goku balloon is set to appear during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Unlike previous Super Saiyan Blue Gokus, this one will be unique and could very well become the new recurring version of the Goku balloon in future annual holiday parades.

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Shueisha is organizing a unique event in Japan, dedicated to the “Dragon Ball” series. This event will not only display artwork from “Dragon Ball,” but it will also unveil special redesigns of each manga cover created by renowned artists from Shonen Jump. These covers have been gradually revealed over the past few years and culminate in this new exhibition, where each “Dragon Ball” cover receives a fresh take from different creators’ art. Therefore, there are plenty more exciting “Dragon Ball” celebrations yet to come!

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2024-11-20 06:39