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Toyotaru just brought back a forgotten 1989 sketch by Akira Toriyama showing an Old Goku—proving the creator predicted Dragon Ball’s massive 40-year legacy as a joke decades ago.
We've all watched Goku and Vegeta fight for the universe, but what happens when the dust finally settles and the Saiyan fire grows old? In 1989, tucked away in a rare Shonen Jump anime book essay, Akira Toriyama drew an old Goku with gray hair and a walking stick as a throwaway gag, wondering if the series would ever end.
Now, Toyotaru has officially remade this legendary piece for his 100th special illustration project. In this video, we break down the history of this sketch and animate what a brutal, heavy final round between Old Goku and Old Vegeta would actually look like.
What do you think? Should Old Broly or Old Bulma get their own final stories next? Let me know in the comments below!
Timestamps:
0:00 - The Secret Old Saiyan Theory
0:41 - Toriyama's Lost 1989 Sketch Explained
1:26 - Toyotaru's 2026 Tribute Update
2:33 - Fan Animation: Goku vs Vegeta Last Round
2:57 - Who Deserves the Final Battle Next?
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