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‘I Learned That From Akira Toriyama Himself’: Dragon Ball Has an Unlikely Connection to Biggest Anime of 2025

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As a die-hard fan, I can’t contain my excitement! The very same team that brought us the sensational hit anime of 2025 has just unveiled an astounding link to the legendary Dragon Ball universe by none other than Akira Toriyama! This connection is nothing short of mind-blowing, and I simply can’t wait to see how these iconic series intertwine.

Since its premiere in 2024, A-1 Pictures’ adaptation of Chugong’s web novel has experienced unprecedented success, surpassing viewership records and even outperforming the long-standing hit series “One Piece” on Crunchyroll rankings. This gripping dark fantasy chronicles the transformation of Sung Jinwoo from humanity’s weakest hunter to a powerful S-tier hero armed with shadow powers, protecting our world from menacing interdimensional creatures. Lately, enthusiasts of the show have had the opportunity to engage directly with the series’ creators through an official AMA (Ask Me Anything) session.

Solo Leveling Anime Producer Reveals Akira Toriyama Influence on Series Strategy

Atsushi Kaneko hinted at a possible third season by saying, “We’re considering making Season 3, but we’ll need your enthusiasm and backing from fans! I learned this from the great Akira Toriyama!” The legendary manga creator’s impact was once more apparent as Kaneko shared his dream animation project: the Flying Nimbus from Dragon Ball, describing it as both iconic and joyful compared to the challenging technical aspect of animating Solo Leveling’s shadow warriors like Tank and Iron.

These peeks into Toriyama’s lasting influence on a variety of anime genres are strengthening the claim that Solo Leveling is becoming a must-watch new leader in the field. Although the dark fantasy style and hero’s power-leveling plot in Solo Leveling differ greatly from the martial arts themes of Dragon Ball, both shows have held worldwide audiences spellbound by their main characters’ adventures. In the same way that Toriyama’s work transformed manga and spawned countless shonen series imitators, so too is Solo Leveling captivating viewers with its fresh take on the genre.

The AMA (Author’s Note) disclosed the demanding production schedule needed to distribute Solo Leveling to its rapidly expanding audience. Every carefully designed episode takes approximately 10-12 months to finalize, with some action-packed episodes featuring up to 17,000 individual animation frames.

Without A-1 Pictures or Aniplex officially announcing Season 3 or even setting a release date, the Dragon Ball references serve as a clever way to rally fans. Given that it’s already causing Crunchyroll servers to crash and echoing Toriyama’s legendary Spirit Bomb by tapping into global fan energy, it’s fitting to compare this strategy to the show’s own future.

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2025-05-03 22:08

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