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Dragon Ball Manga Return Hopes Officially Dashed by Shueisha
Shueisha has removed the Dragon Ball Super manga from the line-up for Jump Festa 2027, further dampening hopes that the series will resume under its current publisher. The manga has been on hiatus since creator Akira Toriyama died in 2024, and its absence has prompted speculation about the franchise’s future and the division of its rights.
Dragon Ball Super began in 2015, with Toriyama overseeing the story and Toyotaro drawing it; Toyotaro continues to publish monthly character illustrations and has said he is working towards the series’ return. Dragon Ball will still feature at Jump Festa through a Dragon Ball Super anime exhibition, while the manga’s former place in an original-art display has gone to Metaphor: ReFantazio. The article suggests the change may reflect behind-the-scenes uncertainty, but no official explanation or cancellation has been announced.
In short
- Dragon Ball Super manga is absent from Jump Festa 2027.
- The series remains on hiatus after Toriyama’s death in 2024.
- No official cancellation or explanation has been announced.
Explained simply
Dragon Ball is a Japanese series about martial artist Goku and his friends, created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Super, which began in 2015, continued the story, with Toriyama overseeing the plot and artist Toyotaro drawing the manga.
The manga has been on hold since Toriyama died in 2024. Toyotaro has continued sharing character illustrations and said he is working towards a return, while the wider Dragon Ball franchise remains active in other forms, including anime.
Shueisha publishes the manga and runs Jump Festa, an annual event showcasing manga and related entertainment. The series’ place in the event programme has drawn attention to questions about its future, but no official cancellation or explanation for the change has been announced.