Akira Toriyama has always enjoyed keepingDragon Ballfans on their toes.

He is known for his unexpected twists in character development and story progression in every series.

To think that his final moments could be something so ordinary almost feels tragic in its own way.

Vegeta and Goku in Super Saiyan forms charging towards each other in Dragon Ball Daima.

It’s a massive change from theepic send-offsgiven to many heroes, making it a particularly depressing end.

However, these moments oftenenrich Vegeta’s character and give him layers of complexitythat enhance the overall series.

Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan.

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It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide.

These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together.

Gohan, from the scene where he first transforms into Super Saiyan 2, stands in focus with Goku and Veneta behind him.

Vegeta stands angry in front of his Dragon Ball Super fight against Goku

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