Dragon Ball AFis one of the most legendary myths surrounding the series. For the longest time, people assumed that this series served as a continuation of the events inDragon Ball GT. The fact that a picture ofa rumored Super Saiyan 5was also making the rounds fuelled these rumors even more.
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However, at the end of the day, there was no officialDragon Ball AFmanga that had ever been released. There were several fan manga that used this name, however, with each of them being quite notable in their own right. Here are ten things about the legacy ofDragon Ball AFthat most fans have no idea about.
10The Popular Super Saiyan 5 Image Came From A Spanish Magazine
The rumors ofDragon Ball AFwere fuelled by a rather convincing piece of artwork that showedGoku reaching Super Saiyan 5. The white hair and tail looked positively dazzling.
However, this image wasn’t official by any means. It was a drawing created by an artist called Daniel Montiel Franco (or Tablos) for a Spanish magazine called Hobby Consolas.
9There Are Four Fan-Made Dragon Ball AF Manga
The massive rumors surroundingDragon Ball AFcompelled a bunch of aspiring mangaka to create fan manga of their own. Most of these manga served as continuations of the story present in GT.
Three of these manga were calledDragon Ball AFand drawn by Tablos, Toyotaro, and Young Jijii. Another fan-made manga was calledDragon Ball New Age, with Malik Torihane being the driving force behind its creation.
8One Dragon Ball AF Fan Manga Launched Its Creator To Superstardom
Most people are aware of the name Toyotaro. After all, this creator is the mastermind behind the newDragon Ball Supermanga.
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What makes this mangaka’s appointment even more amazing is the fact that he got this amazing opportunity due to his work onDragon Ball AF. It’s honestly inspiring to hear this mega fan get the opportunity he deserved due to his popular interpretation ofDragon Ball AF.
7Xicor Existed Long Before Toyotaro Adapted His Story In The Manga
The rumors surroundingDragon Ball AFwere so intense that fans started concocting stories of their own. One major and popular talking point in this regard was the idea ofGoku’s illegitimate sonthat would serve as the most powerful antagonist the Z Warriors have dealt with to date.
This warrior was named Xicor by the fanbase and received a tribute in Toyotaro’s version ofDragon Ball AF. His power level is immense, and it’s a shame that Toyotaro was chosen to become the official artist forDragon Ball Super’s manga before this arc could reach its conclusion.
6Master Roshi Has A Touching Moment In This Fan Manga
Master Roshi is a character that fans ofDragon Ballwill look back on fondly. He might seem like nothing more than a creepy old pervert right now, but long-time fans of the series remember just how powerful he really was at one point.
In Toyotaro’sDragon Ball AF, there’s a touching side chapter that shows Roshi reciting the story to Goku Jr. and Vegeta Jr., before passing away peacefully. It’s a poignant way to say farewell to one ofDragon Ball’s most beloved characters.
5This Manga Aimed To Keep Goku On The Sidelines
Most people were disappointed that Gohan didn’t take over the reins after his victory against Cell inDragon Ball Z. Thankfully, fan adaptations havetried to rectify this insult to Gohan’s character.
Toyotaro’s version completely relegates Goku to the background andlets the other Saiyans shine in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Young Jijii’s version features this Saiyan prominently during the first arc, culminating in his transformation into Super Saiyan 5.
4Young Jijii Has Been Accused Of Plagiarism
Young Jijii’s version ofDragon Ball AFis also extremely popular in its own right. However, the legacy of this fan manga has been severely marred by the creator’s sketchy history.
Young Jijii has been accused of plagiarizing work by tracing over the panels of other creators. It’s a shame since this version ofDragon Ball AFalso has a ton of potential!
In Young Jijii’sDragon Ball AFmanga, Xicor is not the main threat. Rather, Earth is besieged bythe son of Friezawho was seeking out revenge for the injustices against his father.
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This villain, named Ize, is quite riveting in his own right. He features several powerful forms of his own andpushes everyone to the brink of defeat… before Gohan transforms into Super Saiyan 5 in a fit of rage and destroys him.
2A Website Was Duped Into Thinking That Dragon Ball AF Was Real
For the most part, most Japanese outlets were well aware of the fact thatDragon Ball AFwas nothing more than a myth. However, the English site Majin.com wasn’t aware of this and was duped into thinking thatDragon Ball AFwas actually a reality.
This led to the site “formally” announcing a new sequel forDragon Ball GT. After some time, the site redacted this statement and apologized for the misinformation… but it was too late. The flames of this rumor had already been stoked.
1A Fan Site Made A Cruel April Fool’s Joke About Dragon Ball AF
Daizenshuu EX is a fan site that was already well-aware of the fact thatDragon Ball AFwas a complete lie. In fact, they were so adamant about this that they decided to make an elaborate April Fool’s joke that confused fans even more.
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