Although he did not like to appear in public, Akira Toriyama He always sought to communicate with his fans through the vignettes of the mangas that he illustrated and wrote. dragon ball, Being his most recognized work, it had different messages for those who enjoyed Goku's adventures.
The last vignette that Akira Toriyama illustrated in his retirement from the Dragon Ball stories in 1995 has recently gone viral.. At that time, just as the adventures of Dragon Ball Z were developing, the sensei decided to take a break and put an end to the brutal battle of Majin Buu.
The anime was a global sensation, so many (including the writer) found it difficult to accept that Akira Toriyama was no longer at the helm of Dragon Ball. We all gave Dragon Ball GT a chance, but without falling into the excessive criticism that this Toei Animation series always suffers, it simply wasn't the same.
Since that farewell we all had the feeling that at some point he would return, until in 2013 almost 20 years of waiting were broken, with the announcement of the return of Akira Toriyama with Dragon Ball Super.
The incredible thing about it all is that Akira Toriyama told us that he was going to return and few realized his message, written in that farewell vignette that has the phrase “THE END” in capital letters.
That is why that last image with those who at that time were the main characters of Dragon Ball Z (which in the manga is simply Dragon Ball, the Z belongs to the anime) has gone viral on social networks.
“Face life with a lot of energy, like Goku does. I will try to do the same. I am grateful for all the support they have shown me, until the finish line. I've been planning this ending for quite some time. Sorry for announcing it so suddenly. My editors have agreed to let me finish this manga so I can take new steps in life. It's time to take a break. I may draw a few one-shots here and there. But I'm sure we'll see each other again. And I'm sure it will be fun (or at least, I hope so), so stay tuned… See you,” Akira Toriyama said in 1995.
It was 18 years of waiting, but it was worth it, since the adventures of Dragon Ball Super are truly brutal. What we do not know is how far they will go after his sudden death, on March 1, 2024.