Akira Toriyama name carries weight across generations. From Goku’s first Kamehameha to the gods of the multiverse, every moment of Dragon Ball was born from his imagination. Even after his passing, his creative spark continues to guide Dragon Ball Super’s story. Many fans believe Toriyama left behind subtle hints about where the next saga is heading clues hidden in interviews, character designs, and story structures.
The question is: what do these clues tell us about the future of Dragon Ball Super?
Toriyama Final Vision: A New Kind of Evolution
Throughout his career, Toriyama focus slowly shifted from strength to wisdom. In early Dragon Ball, power was everything training harder, fighting stronger, pushing limits. But as the years passed, he began exploring what lies beyond power. Goku Ultra Instinct was not about brute force but about calmness, awareness, and freedom from emotion.
Toriyama himself said in an interview that Goku’s ultimate evolution “should feel effortless, like the natural flow of air.” That statement alone reveals a lot about his mindset. He wanted Goku to become more than a fighter. He wanted him to become a symbol of balance a being who could connect instinct and spirit in perfect harmony.
This idea could define the next arc. Instead of another shiny transformation, we might see Goku reach a deeper level of understanding a transformation of the soul rather than the body. A state that surpasses both Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, merging peace and pride into one unified force.
The Secret of the Angels and Their Hidden Role
The angels have always been one of the most mysterious parts of Dragon Ball Super. Whis, Vados, and the Grand Priest seem calm and detached, yet they’re the only beings who truly understand the structure of the multiverse. Toriyama intentionally wrote them as emotionless guides but what if that was just the surface?
In Toriyama’s design notes, the angels were described as “messengers of balance.” That description opens a lot of possibilities. What balance are they maintaining? Between destruction and creation? Between mortal freedom and divine order?
Some fans believe the angels are connected to a higher force that even Zeno answers to. The Grand Priest’s cryptic smile and his knowledge of every timeline could be hints that there’s a secret hierarchy above even the Gods of Destruction. If this theory proves true, then the next saga could dive into the origins of the divine — a realm where angels are no longer observers but active players in the fate of reality.
Toriyama Notes and Toyotarou Connection
After Toriyama’s passing, Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotarou confirmed that he had been working closely with Toriyama on story outlines. He revealed that many of Toriyama’s concepts haven’t been used yet. Some insiders claim that these notes include drafts for a “post-God of Destruction” story arc one that explores the very foundation of existence itself.
Toriyama was known for leaving creative breadcrumbs for his successors. He once said, “Even if I stop drawing, the world of Dragon Ball should keep evolving without me.” That single quote feels prophetic today. It suggests he wanted the franchise to go beyond its known borders, perhaps even beyond Zeno and the 12 universes.
If Toyotarou continues to follow those outlines, we might soon witness the first true cosmic saga a story that redefines what it means to be divine in the Dragon Ball universe.
Hidden Messages in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
The Super Hero movie seemed simple on the surface Gohan and Piccolo fighting a new version of Cell. But Toriyama often used small stories to plant massive ideas. In this movie, Capsule Corp’s expanding tech, Goten and Trunks’ development, and the Red Ribbon Army’s bio-technology all feel like setup for something much larger.
Think about it: the Red Ribbon Army learned to manipulate godly energy signatures without divine help. That’s not random. Toriyama was teasing the idea that mortals are catching up to gods. If humans and Saiyans can now access divine-like energy on their own, what happens to the balance that the angels protect?
It’s possible the next arc might show the multiverse reacting to humanity’s evolution maybe even seeing mortals challenge the divine hierarchy directly. That would be pure Toriyama storytelling: questioning power, order, and the cycle of creation.
Goku and Vegeta Next Step
Both Goku and Vegeta are standing at new crossroads. Goku’s Ultra Instinct represents inner calm. Vegeta’s Ultra Ego represents self-driven pride. Two opposite philosophies born from two paths of training. But what happens when both reach their limits?
Toriyama hinted that Goku and Vegeta were “two sides of one truth.” This might mean their next transformation will come not from separation but from unity. Imagine a fusion or parallel evolution that blends their divine techniques into one ultimate state something like “Transcendent Harmony” or “True Saiyan God.”
The new saga could see Goku and Vegeta surpass the angels not through sheer force, but through enlightenment a concept Toriyama always loved to explore in subtle ways.
The Possible Rise of a New Threat
Every time peace settles in the Dragon Ball universe, something greater awakens. Toriyama writing pattern often mirrors nature creation invites destruction. If the next saga is about divine balance, then the next villain could represent imbalance itself.
What if a rogue angel or forgotten deity rises to challenge the system? Someone who rejects Zeno’s rule and aims to reshape existence? That kind of villain could unite mortals and gods alike, forcing even Beerus and Whis to take sides.
Fans have long speculated that the “Mother of All Angels” could be introduced a being older than time, perhaps even connected to the creation of the first universes. That concept alone would elevate Dragon Ball Super to its most cosmic level yet.
Toriyama Final Message: The Journey Never Ends
At the heart of everything Toriyama created lies one message keep moving forward. Whether it was Goku’s endless training, Vegeta’s prideful growth, or Gohan’s rediscovery of purpose, Toriyama always wrote with hope. He believed that strength came from the desire to keep improving, no matter how far you’ve come.
Even now, that message continues. The Dragon Ball world is not just about fighting; it’s about evolving as warriors, as gods, and as people. Toriyama’s legacy is a universe that refuses to stand still.
Whatever the next saga brings, fans can trust that it will carry his light — the humor, energy, and imagination that turned a small manga into a global legend.
Final Thought
Akira Toriyama didn’t just create Dragon Ball he built a universe that could grow forever. Every story, every transformation, every character carries a part of him. The clues he left behind may be scattered, but together they point toward one truth: the next Dragon Ball Super saga will be more than a continuation it will be a celebration of Toriyama vision.
