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Dragon Ball Super Chapter 103: A Fitting Tribute to Akira Toriyama’s Legacy

Goku and Akira Toriyama (Credits: Toei Animation)

Dragon Ball Super delivered shocking news to fans with the announcement of an indefinite hiatus following Chapter 103. As the world mourns the loss of Akira Toriyama, speculation swirls about the fate of the beloved Z-Fighters.

With Chapter 103 potentially serving as the manga’s final installment, it prompts a discussion on whether it offers a fitting end to Goku and his Saiyan comrades’ saga.end to Goku and his Sai

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dragon Ball Super’s manga Chapter 103. If you haven’t read it yet, proceed with caution.

What makes Chapter 103 feel like a suitable finale for Dragon Ball Super? It presents one of the series’ most epic battles, as Goku and Vegeta engage in a Super Saiyan showdown on Beerus and Whis’ planet.

Goku and Gohan (Credits: Akira Toriyama, Art: Toyotaro)

Additionally, the chapter sees the return of the Saiyans to Earth and ties up various plotlines introduced throughout the sequel series. The bittersweet ending encapsulates both the best and worst aspects of these iconic Shonen characters, providing a sense of closure.

Notably, the final panel shifts focus to Piccolo, Toriyama’s personal favorite character. The image of a smiling Piccolo soaring into the sunset evokes a sense of finality, offering a poignant end to the saga.

It’s essential to remember that Dragon Ball Super fits within the timeline between Kid Buu’s demise and the beginning of “End of Z.” Thus, the latter serves as the true end to the Dragon Ball series, tempering the potential disappointment of Super’s hiatus.

Goku and Gohan (Credits: Akira Toriyama, Art: Toyotaro)

With Dragon Ball Daima slated for release later this year, fans will have another chance to bid farewell to Toriyama’s legacy, as he was instrumental in crafting the original anime’s story. end to the Dragon Ball series, tempering the potential disappointment of Super’s hiatus. Dragon Ball Daima is slated for release later this year.

While unresolved threads, such as Frieza’s lingering presence, leave some loose ends, there’s solace in the possibility of future developments.

Goku’s first time turning Super Saiyan (Credits: Toei Animation)

The Moro and Granolah storylines, yet to be adapted into anime, offer hope for the return of Dragon Ball Super’s animated counterpart.

As fans navigate this uncertain period, Chapter 103 stands as a testament to Toriyama’s enduring legacy and the indelible impact of Dragon Ball on the world of anime and manga.

Umair Nakade: Umair, hailing from Mumbai, has a penchant for crafting content related to Anime and Manga. During his leisure hours, he channels his creativity into creating AMV edits on Instagram under the handle umair.amv.
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