Torishima was the Shonen Jump editor who essentially discovered Toriyama, working closely with the acclaimed mangaka onDr.
Torishima is the editor who suggested Toriyama’s manga afterDr.
Slumpfocus on martial arts, so he is second only to Toriyama himself in terms ofDragon Ball’screation.
That experience made the film industry something of a taboo for the company at the time.
At the same time, the American edition of Shonen Jump was launched, but neither project was successful.
And that, he concludes, was the mistake.
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He sincerely hopes the same mistake won’t be repeated with the Dragon Ball theme park in Saudi Arabia.
Torishima, in general, seems to have a bone to pick with Shueisha.
In the same interview, Torishima revealed that he foundShueisha’s response to Toriyama’s death disrespectful.
Despite the movie’s poor reputation, though, it may have kickstarted theDragon Ballrenaissance fans are currently enjoying.
In a roundabout way,Dragonball EvolutionmadeDragon Ballbigger than ever.
The movie also fails to capture the visual appeal and style that makes the franchise so iconic.
Given this, it’s no wonder that Torishima would callDragonball EvolutionShonen Jump’s worst mistake.
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