Even after his passing, Toriyama's Dragon Ball-inspired Pirate Saiyan design is attracting fans, with One Piece lovers hoping to see it in Oda's universe.
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Despite the sad passing of Akira Toriyama at the age of 68, Dragon Ball continues to set a remarkable example for many new anime. Many generations of children grew up watching the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. Not to be forgotten, Goku's SSJ1 transformation against Frieza is still considered an iconic scene among modern viewers.
For the past seven years, Dragon Ball has been Toei Animation's most profitable anime series, highlighting its immense popularity. The anime that dethroned DB as the company's top-grossing anime franchise was none other than Eiichiro Oda's masterpiece, One Piece, which is also the best-selling manga of all time, with over 380 million copies sold worldwide. Without a doubt, Goku and Luffy are the two biggest faces of the popular production studio Toei Animation.
In addition to the engaging plot, Akira Toriyama is known for introducing several compelling characters. Interestingly, the legendary mangaka's old design for a pirate character is making waves online, leaving many One Piece fans both surprised and amused.
