The world of Dragon Ball in brand-new artwork that commemorates the manga's fortieth anniversary by bringing a touch of Devil-Hunting style to the world of Saiyans and Namekians.
In celebration of Dragon Ball's fortieth anniversary, a new "Super Gallery Project" has been created. The project will feature a new redesign of all 42 cover volumes by various mangaka each month until November 2024. Over forty years, the successful franchise has encomed several huge series, such as Dragon Ball Z and the current ongoing series Dragon Balls Super. Popular anime adaptions and films by Toei Animation are also adored by fans, including the film announcement Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. However, Harvey Awards' best manga of 2021 winner Chainsaw Man is paying tribute in its own unique way.
In the latest cover art redesign shared by Dragon Ball manga cover.
Tatsuki Fujimoto's eccentric art style reimagines Bulma and Goku as characters from Chainsaw Man. It's a perfect cover for the mangaka as Bulma is in hunting gear, a metaphorical translation to the Devil Hunters in the series. Bulma's design also looks similar to Devil Hunter Makima and Power. Unlike the original cover, Bulma appears more carefree as she smiles while holding up the peace sign that also represents the volume number. Goku still has the same adventurous spark except in a new form.
The celebration will continue as more acclaimed mangaka redesign iconic Dragon Ball covers, honoring a series which is beloved by fans, and was a true trailblazer in of establishing the worldwide appeal of manga and anime, with an international readership that only continues to grow, especially in America, where Dragon Ball remains an institution and Chainsaw Man has likewise found a legion of fans. Fujimoto's creative artwork is an amazing homage to Dragon Ball's success, adding the original style from his popular Chainsaw Man series.
Source: @WSJ_manga
