Toyotaro to Release One-Shot Manga for Dragon Ball Super Divers Game in October

Dragon Ball Super Divers is an engaging arcade game that serves as the spiritual successor to Heroes, and it is set to receive a one-shot manga written by Toyotaro this coming October. Both games utilize a card system, but it has been confirmed that while Heroes is concluding, Divers will incorporate an option to use those same cards in its gameplay.

The fate of the Dragon Ball franchise remains uncertain following the passing of its creator, Akira Toriyama, on March 1 of this year. However, it has been confirmed that Toyotaro will continue his role as the mangaka for the Dragon Ball Super series. This collaboration with Divers further solidifies his ongoing commitment to the franchise’s manga adaptations.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the series.

The Dragon Ball Super Divers Arcade Game to Feature One-Shot Manga by Toyotaro in October

Recently, it was announced that Toyotaro will craft a one-shot manga specifically for the Divers game, set for release in October. Although details about the story are sparse, Dimps, one of the developers behind the Heroes arcade game, revealed in May that the series will conclude, and that Divers will include a “Heroes Mode”for gameplay utilizing those familiar cards.

The Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission game debuted on Nintendo Switch in April 2019 and soon became available in Japanese arcades later that same year. Additionally, a promotional anime was released around that time, showcasing non-canonical battles and transformations, including characters like Golden Cooler, Super Saiyan 4 Vegito, and others.

Toyotaro’s Current Role in the Dragon Ball Franchise

Toyotaro is taking Toriyama's place in all things manga for the franchise (Images via Shueisha, Toyotaro, and Toriyama). — Toyotaro is stepping up in place of Toriyama for all manga-related aspects of the franchise (Images via Shueisha, Toyotaro, and Toriyama).

The loss of legendary author Akira Toriyama on March 1 of this year profoundly affected not only the Dragon Ball franchise but also the wider anime and manga community. Although Toyotaro has taken the reins as the primary creator for the Dragon Ball Super manga, ongoing legal disputes between Shueisha and Toriyama’s family remain concerning the franchise’s ownership.

Nonetheless, there is a widely held belief that Toyotaro can continue to deliver exceptional work, given his nearly ten years of collaboration with Toriyama and his remarkably similar artistic style. Furthermore, Toriyama often provided Toyotaro with opportunities to explore subplots creatively, as seen in the Moro and Granolah arcs.

Conclusion

Dragon Ball Super Divers is set to receive a one-shot manga from Toyotaro, though specifics regarding the storyline remain unclear. Given its role as the spiritual successor to Heroes, it is highly likely that the narrative will center on non-canonical adventures featuring the main characters.

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