After the series ended, Takeda believesToriyama became convinced he could never create anything betterand stopped proposing new projects.

None of the three editors had seenDragon Ball DAIMAas of the podcast recording.

However, despite Toriyamas feelings, Torishima hoped he would go on to create something new.

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It was then that Torishima lost all hope of Toriyama creating a new series.

(19971998),Kajika(1998), andSand Land(2000).

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman(2013) was his final fully self-written and illustrated work.

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Toriyama also collaborated with fellow manga artists like Masakazu Katsura and Eiichiro Oda on one-shots and crossover specials.

In 2015, he launchedDragon Ball Superalongside illustrator Toyotarou and remained involved with the seriesuntil his passing in 2024.

Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan.

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It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide.

These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together.

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