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'The shonen manga that I read s*cks': Dragon Ball's original editor wasn't into Shonen Jump or manga — and it changed the genre forever

The original editor of Dragon Ball wasn't really a fan of the Shonen Jump (Image via Crunchyroll) When Akira Toriyama first ventured into the manga industry, he likely didn't expect to work with someone who didn't even like manga — let alone Shonen Jump. Yet, that's exactly what happened when he met his first editor, Kazuhiko Torishima. Known today as a cornerstone figure in manga history, Torishima's early aversion to the medium helped shape the very essence of Dragon Ball, and perhaps even the future of shonen storytelling. How Toriyama's editor brought a shoujo manga perspective into shonen action In Episode 522 of the Kanzenshuu podcast, host Mike LaBrie and translator David Evelyn discussed insights from Dr. Mashirito's Ultimate Manga Techniques, Torishima's recent book. The most surprising revelation? Torishima wasn't passionate about manga at all when he began at Shueisha in 1976. He preferred reading shoujo manga, often visiting rival publisher Shogakukan's offices to read their titles. Evelyn recalled Torishima's reflection: 'He was like, 'Huh, you know shojo. ..this stuff is really good, but the shonen manga that I read sucks. Why can't it be more like this?'' Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode 522 -- David Evelyn Interview (Dr. Mashirito Book) This unique lens, developed by consuming girls' manga, allowed Torishima to bring narrative sensitivity, emotional depth, and visual flair to a genre often focused on pure action. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His collaboration with Toriyama began with Dr. Slump and eventually led to the global phenomenon Dragon Ball. Why Torishima's methods reshaped manga storytelling for generations Despite Toriyama's initial doubts — 'I thought he was just some old doesn't seem to like the things that we're doing, so why am I working with this guy?' — the partnership evolved into one of manga's most fruitful editor-artist relationships. Torishima introduced storytelling rules that emphasized clarity, reader engagement, and strong visual pacing. One standout principle from his book, as noted by Evelyn, is the importance of two-page spreads: 'Every page is a 'spread' in this book, specifically because he wanted to make a point that spreads are important.' Torishima believes spreads drive the rhythm of manga and help deliver impactful storytelling moments. Now serving as an outside director at Bushiroad and with a long editorial legacy behind him, Torishima's influence is far-reaching. The English version of his book, released on May 13, 2025, is a must-read for aspiring manga creators and fans eager to understand the craftsmanship behind their favorite series. Also Read: Solo Leveling sets historic benchmark with 9 wins at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Torishima may not have started as a manga fan, but his outsider perspective became the unexpected secret behind some of manga's greatest successes. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .