Beerus, the God of Destruction from Universe 7 and a recurring powerful opponent for Goku in Dragon Ball Super, is returning, and this time he’s connected to the Dragon Ball Super manga.
To mark the end of Jump Victory Carnival on July 25th, Toyotarou – the artist for the Dragon Ball Super manga – created a remarkably detailed illustration of Beerus, perhaps the most realistic depiction of the character yet seen in the series. While the Dragon Ball Super manga is currently paused after Chapter 104 was released last February, the anime continues with a remake of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus scheduled for release this fall.
Toyotaru’s latest artwork of Beerus celebrates the upcoming Dragon Ball Super anime reboot, and it’s a special moment for the artist. He began working on the Dragon Ball manga by illustrating a retelling of the movie where Beerus first appeared.
Toyotarou’s New Beerus Art Shows How Far He Has Grown After 11 Years Drawing Dragon Ball Super
The Dragon Ball Super manga began publication just before the anime series started, and it initially covered the story of the Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods movie in a condensed, four-chapter version. Like the film, Toyotarou’s manga moved through the plot quickly. Despite this, it was Toyotarou’s first work as the artist for Dragon Ball, and he immediately demonstrated considerable talent.
However, some longtime fans of Dragon Ball have criticized Toyotarou’s artwork. Common complaints include occasionally inaccurate character anatomy and more complex page layouts, which differ from the simple but energetic style that defined Akira Toriyama’s original manga.
The contrast between these two artists is precisely why the new artwork of Beerus is so good. It really highlights how Toyotarou has developed his own distinct style and improved as a manga artist over time.
Beerus’ design stays true to the core look of Dragon Ball, but the increased detail and realistic style are all thanks to Toyotarou. He’s grown more confident in his artwork while still honoring Akira Toriyama, who mentored him for ten years.
Akira Toriyama’s Latest Accolade Feels Like a Passing of the Torch to Toyotarou
Fans of Dragon Ball had a lot to celebrate recently! The day before artist Toyotarou revealed his new Beerus artwork, series creator Akira Toriyama was honored with induction into the Will Eisner Comic Industry Hall of Fame at San Diego Comic Con 2026. This is a significant recognition of Toriyama’s incredible impact, as his unique characters and artwork helped make anime popular around the world.
This recent recognition of Toriyama is both heartwarming and sad, reminding us that the future of Dragon Ball will be without its incredible creator. Now, the story will be led by Toyotarou, and while he’s a talented artist who’s steadily improved, he faces the difficult task of following in Toriyama’s footsteps – a challenge that’s arguably impossible for anyone.
Akira Toriyama’s recent hall of fame induction highlights a difficult truth: no artist can truly replicate the success of the original creator of Dragon Ball. That’s why Toyotarou’s new artwork of Beerus feels so refreshing. It proves Toyotarou isn’t attempting to copy Toriyama’s style, but is instead adding his own unique touch to the series. For over two decades, Toyotarou has been the primary artist behind the look of Dragon Ball, even if many fans aren’t aware of the extent of his contributions.
Toyotarou’s connection with the world of Dragon Ball goes back over twenty-five years. Before Dragon Ball Super premiered in 2015, he’d already been officially involved for three years, beginning with the Super Dragon Ball Heroes manga in 2012. Even earlier, around the year 2000, he was creating his own *Dragon Ballinspired artwork, demonstrating a lifelong passion for the franchise.
It’s wonderful to see Akira Toriyama celebrated globally and, on the same day, to witness Toyotarou developing his skills as an artist. This shows a promising future for the Dragon Ball series, which remains Toriyama’s lasting creation.
2026-07-26 04:11