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ドラゴンボール超 [Dragon Ball Super] #24
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 24
Goku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!
Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama’s best-selling series, Dragon Ball!
Even after being severely crippled in the fight with Cell Max, the Red Ribbon Army secretly plots their comeback. They deceive Goten and Trunks and lead them into a trap at Gohan’s home. However, Goku makes an unexpected house call in the middle of the Red Ribbon Army’s rocky reunion. He’s ready to shake things up and turn the tides in his family’s favor!
Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama’s best-selling series, Dragon Ball!
Even after being severely crippled in the fight with Cell Max, the Red Ribbon Army secretly plots their comeback. They deceive Goten and Trunks and lead them into a trap at Gohan’s home. However, Goku makes an unexpected house call in the middle of the Red Ribbon Army’s rocky reunion. He’s ready to shake things up and turn the tides in his family’s favor!
200 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2025
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About the author
Akira Toriyama
1,941 books1,767 followersAkira Toriyama (鳥山明) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for creating the popular manga series Dr. Slump, before going on to create Dragon Ball (his most famous work) and acting as a character designer for several popular video games such as the Dragon Quest series, Chrono Trigger, and Blue Dragon. Toriyama came to be regarded as one of the most important authors in the history of manga with his works highly influential and popular, particularly Dragon Ball, which many manga artists cite as a source of inspiration.
He earned the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award for best shōnen/shōjo manga with Dr. Slump, and it went on to sell over 35 million copies in Japan. It was adapted into a successful anime series, with a second anime created in 1997, 13 years after the manga ended.
His next series, Dragon Ball, would become one of the most popular and successful manga in the world. Having sold 260 million copies worldwide, it is one of the best-selling manga series of all time and is considered a key work in increasing manga circulation to its peak in the mid-1980s and mid-1990s. Overseas, Dragon Ball's anime adaptations have been more successful than the manga and are credited with boosting anime's popularity in the Western world. In 2019, Toriyama was decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts.
In October 2024, Toriyama was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame.
He earned the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award for best shōnen/shōjo manga with Dr. Slump, and it went on to sell over 35 million copies in Japan. It was adapted into a successful anime series, with a second anime created in 1997, 13 years after the manga ended.
His next series, Dragon Ball, would become one of the most popular and successful manga in the world. Having sold 260 million copies worldwide, it is one of the best-selling manga series of all time and is considered a key work in increasing manga circulation to its peak in the mid-1980s and mid-1990s. Overseas, Dragon Ball's anime adaptations have been more successful than the manga and are credited with boosting anime's popularity in the Western world. In 2019, Toriyama was decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts.
In October 2024, Toriyama was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame.
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June 30, 2025
And then there were none… at least for a while until they decide if they can even continue without toriyama may he rest in peace. Truly though if this happens to be a side ending to the series I felt like it really gave enough progression and made it to a point where maybe everything isn’t fully buttoned up like black frieza but if we’re being honest the series could in theory go on for entirety, so with that in mind I’m blessed and eternally grateful for all he’s blessed us for for these last few amazing decades because I can firmly say he was one who molded and shaped my childhood and one of the reasons I even explore and enjoy manga today. A lovely cap to a series made by an impassioned and incredible man. 4.5/5
April 26, 2026
EN This is the first volume of Dragon Ball Super created without the direct involvement of Akira Toriyama following his untimely passing. Honestly, I had assumed it might be the last—and part of me still thinks it should have been—but it seems the series will continue.
It’s not that I don’t trust Toyotarou, or that I believe Dragon Ball can’t carry on. It certainly can. Still, there’s an argument to be made that it might have been more fitting to let this era close and eventually relaunch the franchise as something new. For now, though, it’s a matter of seeing where things go.
This volume feels, in many ways, like a tribute to Toriyama. Much of it centres on the dynamic between Son Goku, Vegeta, and their families, with Broly also joining the mix. There’s a strong emphasis on sparring and camaraderie, and it’s particularly striking to see just how close Son Gohan has come to matching his father’s power.
One moment stands out as especially curious: when Son Goku tells Son Gohan he’s relieved that someone as strong as him will be there to protect the planet once he’s gone. It’s an unusual line—almost as if it carries a meta-awareness of Toriyama’s passing—but it could just as easily be an incidental remark without deeper meaning.
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PT Este é o primeiro volume de Dragon Ball Super criado sem o envolvimento direto de Akira Toriyama, após o seu falecimento prematuro. Honestamente, pensei que pudesse ser o último — e parte de mim ainda acha que deveria ter sido —, mas tudo indica que a série vai continuar.
Não é que eu não confie em Toyotarou, nem que ache que Dragon Ball não possa seguir em frente. Pode, sem dúvida. Ainda assim, há um argumento a favor de encerrar esta fase e, eventualmente, relançar a obra como algo novo. Para já, resta ver para onde isto vai.
Este volume soa, em muitos aspetos, a uma homenagem a Toriyama. Grande parte da narrativa centra-se na dinâmica entre Son Goku, Vegeta e as suas famílias, com a participação de Broly. Há um forte foco nos combates de treino e no espírito de camaradagem, e é particularmente interessante ver o quão próximo Son Gohan está de igualar o poder do pai.
Há um momento que se destaca pela estranheza: quando Son Goku diz a Son Gohan que fica descansado por saber que existe alguém tão poderoso como ele para proteger o planeta quando ele já cá não estiver. É uma fala invulgar — quase como se tivesse uma carga meta associada à morte de Toriyama —, mas também pode ser apenas um detalhe sem grande significado.
It’s not that I don’t trust Toyotarou, or that I believe Dragon Ball can’t carry on. It certainly can. Still, there’s an argument to be made that it might have been more fitting to let this era close and eventually relaunch the franchise as something new. For now, though, it’s a matter of seeing where things go.
This volume feels, in many ways, like a tribute to Toriyama. Much of it centres on the dynamic between Son Goku, Vegeta, and their families, with Broly also joining the mix. There’s a strong emphasis on sparring and camaraderie, and it’s particularly striking to see just how close Son Gohan has come to matching his father’s power.
One moment stands out as especially curious: when Son Goku tells Son Gohan he’s relieved that someone as strong as him will be there to protect the planet once he’s gone. It’s an unusual line—almost as if it carries a meta-awareness of Toriyama’s passing—but it could just as easily be an incidental remark without deeper meaning.
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PT Este é o primeiro volume de Dragon Ball Super criado sem o envolvimento direto de Akira Toriyama, após o seu falecimento prematuro. Honestamente, pensei que pudesse ser o último — e parte de mim ainda acha que deveria ter sido —, mas tudo indica que a série vai continuar.
Não é que eu não confie em Toyotarou, nem que ache que Dragon Ball não possa seguir em frente. Pode, sem dúvida. Ainda assim, há um argumento a favor de encerrar esta fase e, eventualmente, relançar a obra como algo novo. Para já, resta ver para onde isto vai.
Este volume soa, em muitos aspetos, a uma homenagem a Toriyama. Grande parte da narrativa centra-se na dinâmica entre Son Goku, Vegeta e as suas famílias, com a participação de Broly. Há um forte foco nos combates de treino e no espírito de camaradagem, e é particularmente interessante ver o quão próximo Son Gohan está de igualar o poder do pai.
Há um momento que se destaca pela estranheza: quando Son Goku diz a Son Gohan que fica descansado por saber que existe alguém tão poderoso como ele para proteger o planeta quando ele já cá não estiver. É uma fala invulgar — quase como se tivesse uma carga meta associada à morte de Toriyama —, mas também pode ser apenas um detalhe sem grande significado.
May 3, 2026
I would have rated this book 4 to 4.5 stars. Call is nostalgia or any type of bias but this is the last Dragon Ball Super book/stories written by Akira Toriyama, it had to be a round up.
After the seriousness of the Superhero, Gohan going Beast the book has a bit of a gag side plot. However now Goku knows about Gohan's new transformation he invites him for some bonding time saiyan style. Of course they are going to fight.
The thing i do like about the Manga over the cartoons is that despite their power levels they do think about martial arts techniques and skills. I like the coaching from Vegeta to Brolly. Also how to counter each other most powerful forms. All in all a good last book. Thank you Akira Toriyama RIP.
After the seriousness of the Superhero, Gohan going Beast the book has a bit of a gag side plot. However now Goku knows about Gohan's new transformation he invites him for some bonding time saiyan style. Of course they are going to fight.
The thing i do like about the Manga over the cartoons is that despite their power levels they do think about martial arts techniques and skills. I like the coaching from Vegeta to Brolly. Also how to counter each other most powerful forms. All in all a good last book. Thank you Akira Toriyama RIP.
August 16, 2025
Tears of joy...
Akira Toriyama finishes Dragon Ball Super the way it should be finished: all Saiyans, battling each others, full respect across the board. I couldn't be happier with its end.
Dragon Ball OG/Z/Kai/GT/Super, whichever of these you gravitate towards, you will end up reading/watching one of the greatest shonen to ever be.
Enjoy!
Strong recommend.
Akira Toriyama finishes Dragon Ball Super the way it should be finished: all Saiyans, battling each others, full respect across the board. I couldn't be happier with its end.
Dragon Ball OG/Z/Kai/GT/Super, whichever of these you gravitate towards, you will end up reading/watching one of the greatest shonen to ever be.
Enjoy!
Strong recommend.
May 12, 2025
Besides the final chapter being a prequel to Goten & Trunks super heroics, I think this is a perfect volume. I’m not sure if Toyatoro wrote this after Toriyama died or if it’s just coincidence, but this had a level of sentimentality and pondering about the future that I think this could work as a de facto finale (Goku sparring w/Gohan to make sure he can protect earth when he’s gone. Whis & Beerus discussing the next God of Destruction) and the 3 chapter story ends on a nice, family centric, emotional sentiment.
March 10, 2026
From cover to cover I don’t think I stopped smiling once. Toyotaro gets these characters like nobody else. This whole volume is bittersweet considering it’s the last chapters before Toriyama’s passing, with 103 and 104 after. Both - especially 103, with the silent ending and Piccolo’s wave goodbye - serve as amazing tributes to Toriyama. Seeing all the main characters spar, showing off everyone’s unique outlooks on power was really special and not something we’ve ever seen on this scale. I loved it!!
It’s been over a year since the last chapter was published and while we’re getting anime adaptations of Toyotaro’s material, I really hope he gets to write more new Dragon Ball.
It’s been over a year since the last chapter was published and while we’re getting anime adaptations of Toyotaro’s material, I really hope he gets to write more new Dragon Ball.
March 10, 2026
vegeta being the family guy of the bunch is very funny
March 13, 2026
Ostensibly the end of the Super manga. There is a feeling that Toyotaro was so shaken by Toriyama's death that he lost the drive to continue writing manga. Or maybe it's just that Toyotaro isn't really great at what he does, and Toriyama isn't here anymore to justify Toyo's existence? Either way, the Galactic Patrol Arc is finally being adapted into anime so Toyotaro has more legitimacy, his original stories are going to become more veritably "canon," and he might have to get bullied into at least writing a proper Black Freeza Arc to conclude the series before the reins get given to someone [better].
The adaptation of the Super Hero Arc has basically concluded, but I guess we're still in something of a coda. The purpose of this volume is mostly to have Son Gohan spar with his father and the other Saiyajin as like a celebration of all things Super. You know, if we disregard Piccolo's absence on Beerus's planet, or the fact that Vegeta doesn't appear to use Ultra Ego despite the volume cover showing off Ultra Instinct, Beast, Full Power Broly, Orange Piccolo, and Ultra Ego (with Black Freeza on the back cover).
Broly gains some sort of mastery over Super Saiyajin, retaining his pupils upon transformation, so we're moving forward a bit. For some [stupid] reason, Goku is back to Mastered Ultra Instinct, making the Heeters Arc feel like it was retconned. And we're still cucked out of seeing Teen Gotenks in his true form (or, for that matter, even the anorexic form).
Chapter 103 is a good enough ending for the series. I like to think Piccolo's wave to Pan's teacher at the end acts as Toriyama's wave to us, or something. Sure, Black Freeza still exists as a threat, and no one has surpassed Beerus, so there are still open plot threads. But it wouldn't be all bad if this is it.
Chapter 104 is an origin story for Saiyaman X and the Cleangod fandom, but it's nice for actually calling attention to Gohan's previous life as the original Saiyaman, a fact conspicuously untouched in the actual Super Hero movie.
The adaptation of the Super Hero Arc has basically concluded, but I guess we're still in something of a coda. The purpose of this volume is mostly to have Son Gohan spar with his father and the other Saiyajin as like a celebration of all things Super. You know, if we disregard Piccolo's absence on Beerus's planet, or the fact that Vegeta doesn't appear to use Ultra Ego despite the volume cover showing off Ultra Instinct, Beast, Full Power Broly, Orange Piccolo, and Ultra Ego (with Black Freeza on the back cover).
Broly gains some sort of mastery over Super Saiyajin, retaining his pupils upon transformation, so we're moving forward a bit. For some [stupid] reason, Goku is back to Mastered Ultra Instinct, making the Heeters Arc feel like it was retconned. And we're still cucked out of seeing Teen Gotenks in his true form (or, for that matter, even the anorexic form).
Chapter 103 is a good enough ending for the series. I like to think Piccolo's wave to Pan's teacher at the end acts as Toriyama's wave to us, or something. Sure, Black Freeza still exists as a threat, and no one has surpassed Beerus, so there are still open plot threads. But it wouldn't be all bad if this is it.
Chapter 104 is an origin story for Saiyaman X and the Cleangod fandom, but it's nice for actually calling attention to Gohan's previous life as the original Saiyaman, a fact conspicuously untouched in the actual Super Hero movie.
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April 5, 2026
oopsies, finished this like three weeks ago
I think dragonball presents masculinity in the most light-hearted form, the women r written horribly bcos Akira is unknown in the facilities of the woman's mind.
the man's mind however, he knows plenty. the peaceful nature of Goku on that fucking cloud is just aromatic. like I love Goku so much, he's so stupid it's inspiring. all he ever does is get back up, n then let others get back up for him. he's a horrible father, but Gohan wants to be just like him. he's so stupid, but he hangs out with angels and befriends the strongest known pillboy in the galaxy n GIVES HIM A FRIEND?! I love Goku sm
but vegetaaaaa, ohhh vegeeetaaaa, I can't say his name without thinking of dbza's Nappa 🤣. oh my god how I love Vegeta. I wanna just say he's cool but I wldnt rally be a nerd if I cld stop in one sentence. holy -2500 aura, Vegeta is the perfect flawed individual, his pursuit for goku is astounding that it becomes inspiring. he literally birthed trunks so nobody can speak I'll of him. I loved Vegeta growing up, n I love him even more now
thank the lord for Akira's work, it has inspired me to stay strong when bad guy stronger, n find my Karin tower. @mattia. u legend. ur now 2/2 on recomendations
I think dragonball presents masculinity in the most light-hearted form, the women r written horribly bcos Akira is unknown in the facilities of the woman's mind.
the man's mind however, he knows plenty. the peaceful nature of Goku on that fucking cloud is just aromatic. like I love Goku so much, he's so stupid it's inspiring. all he ever does is get back up, n then let others get back up for him. he's a horrible father, but Gohan wants to be just like him. he's so stupid, but he hangs out with angels and befriends the strongest known pillboy in the galaxy n GIVES HIM A FRIEND?! I love Goku sm
but vegetaaaaa, ohhh vegeeetaaaa, I can't say his name without thinking of dbza's Nappa 🤣. oh my god how I love Vegeta. I wanna just say he's cool but I wldnt rally be a nerd if I cld stop in one sentence. holy -2500 aura, Vegeta is the perfect flawed individual, his pursuit for goku is astounding that it becomes inspiring. he literally birthed trunks so nobody can speak I'll of him. I loved Vegeta growing up, n I love him even more now
thank the lord for Akira's work, it has inspired me to stay strong when bad guy stronger, n find my Karin tower. @mattia. u legend. ur now 2/2 on recomendations
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September 30, 2025
Dragon Ball Super Vol. 24: A Legacy Toward the Future is a bittersweet but uplifting read. After powering through Volumes 1–23 last year, the long wait for Chapter 104 almost made me forget about this release, but it was absolutely worth it.
The most memorable moments from this volume come from chapters 103 and 104. Chapter 103 closes with Piccolo’s knowing wave, a moment many fans have taken as Toriyama’s final farewell, and I choose to believe that too. This volume earns its title, carrying a spirit of optimism. Even though we in the real world know that Toriyama is gone, the story feels alive with possibility.
Chapter 104 in particular honors the legacy of the past while setting the stage for what’s to come. It left me both nostalgic and excited, and I can’t wait to see where Super goes from here - hopefully sooner rather than later.
The most memorable moments from this volume come from chapters 103 and 104. Chapter 103 closes with Piccolo’s knowing wave, a moment many fans have taken as Toriyama’s final farewell, and I choose to believe that too. This volume earns its title, carrying a spirit of optimism. Even though we in the real world know that Toriyama is gone, the story feels alive with possibility.
Chapter 104 in particular honors the legacy of the past while setting the stage for what’s to come. It left me both nostalgic and excited, and I can’t wait to see where Super goes from here - hopefully sooner rather than later.
April 30, 2026
so many asspulls LOL but i love all the new transformations. Again it was just a great read and the final chapter paralleling Toriyama sadly passing away is just so crazy. I wouldnt mind the series ending here or even it continuing still but im excited for the anime
May 9, 2025
perfect. just perfect. Seeing Vegeta go Ultra Ego was amazing.
November 26, 2025
Mi mancherà...
Review of advance copy received from Autre
il ne se passe pas grand chose dans ce tome : entraînement entre héros. Vivement un nouveau rythme dans le prochain cycle.
February 19, 2026
Le tome est TRES bon. Je suis surpris à quel point je l'ai dévoré!
Ceci dit, le dernier chapitre laisse à désirer... j'en ai un peu marre des super-héros dans Dragon Ball... ^^'
Ceci dit, le dernier chapitre laisse à désirer... j'en ai un peu marre des super-héros dans Dragon Ball... ^^'
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Otros
Es muy bueno, ya hacía falta que sacarán otro
February 23, 2026
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
Review of advance copy received from Otros
3,9/5
April 4, 2026
Still amazing. Hope it continues but I’ll be okay if it doesn’t 🥲🙏🏼🗺️🐉
April 13, 2026
La conclusión del arco de Heros.
Siendo honesto me dio mucha nostalgia. Espero pronto retorne la historia de Dragón Ball.
Siendo honesto me dio mucha nostalgia. Espero pronto retorne la historia de Dragón Ball.
May 6, 2026
Really good
April 19, 2025
It needed a final issue to complete this volume, but it clearly just forces an ending with an origin story to wrap-up an uninteresting Saiyaman story arc. Hopefully, this will be the last of this series by the legendary Akira Toriyama.
Rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
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