Shonen Jump Wanted to Dump Akira Toriyama, but Torishima Fought for Him Because “Not only was his art good, but his handwritten lettering was very beautiful”
Shonen Jump is the most popular magazine among manga lovers worldwide, and Akira Toriyama’s contribution is a big reason behind that. However, what many don’t know is that there was a time when the magazine wanted nothing to do with him at all.
Goku in Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball | Credits: Toei Animation
Thankfully, former editor Kazuhiko Torishima fought for the then underdog to remain in a part of the magazine after recognising his talent to be one of a kind.
In an interview with Tokyo Np, the editor divulged the unbeknownst information to the world, and fans understandably had a hard time wrapping their heads around it.
Shonen Jump’s former editor Kazuhiko Torishima revealed that he fought for Akira Toriyama’s place in the magazine
Shonen Jump is currently the number one selling magazine in the world in the manga industry. However, that wasn’t always the case.
Goku in Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball | Credits: Toei Animation
Thankfully, former editor Kazuhiko Torishima fought for the then underdog to remain in a part of the magazine after recognising his talent to be one of a kind.
In an interview with Tokyo Np, the editor divulged the unbeknownst information to the world, and fans understandably had a hard time wrapping their heads around it.
Shonen Jump’s former editor Kazuhiko Torishima revealed that he fought for Akira Toriyama’s place in the magazine
Shonen Jump is currently the number one selling magazine in the world in the manga industry. However, that wasn’t always the case.
- 3/11/2025
- by Anushree Banerjee
- FandomWire
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