It cannot be ignored that attacking the Titans has become one of the most transcendental and important franchises of recent times, overcoming any type of barrier, even reaching people who do not usually see anime. However, It is important to note that there are people who do not share or do not agree with success and status achieved by the work of Hajime Isayama.
A good example of this, and one of Dragon ball‘s central figures, is Kazuhiko Torishima. This man is one of the oldest editors in the franchise and accompanied Toriyama for a long time. Torishima had the opportunity to share her opinion about attack on the Titanshighlighting some errors that have caused a controversy and debate.
Torishima, editor of Dragon ball, criticizes several aspects on the development of attack on the Titans
The former Dragon ball editor pointed a problem with the history of attack on the Titans
To have context, it is important Understand that this happened during the Japan Expo 2025 event that was held in Paris some time ago. This was the perfect opportunity to advertise new projects, such as the anime of Fullmetal Alchemist’s creator, for example, or the unpublished series of Junji Ito.
Dragon ball He was also present at the event, being Kazuhiko Torishima one of the representatives. The former Dragon ball editor took the opportunity to talk and comment on different topics, including Hajime Isayama’s work.
And, at one point, Torishima was asked about his opinion of the work. However, No one expected what it would sharebecause he highlighted some problems and bad decisions that were made in the development of history and that, for him, affected his success.
In general, Torishima declared that the work failed when trying to become too complex, leaving aside entertainment and enjoyment. This happened because it was questioned On a comment that had previously related that nothing could be learned from Goku’s story.
However, Torishima remained firm in his opinion. And he had declared that in Naruto and Dragon ball, fans can experience the trip and the world through the characters. It is not just an focus on history, but rather to take the reader on a journey through these characters.
But, as we have mentioned, Torishima remained firm and declared that he kept thinking the same, because he and Toriyama did not work in Dragon ball with the intention of teaching the public. Besides, He showed that he considered that the sleeves that were made to share messages were destined to fail And he used the Titans as proof.
Attack on Titans is, for some, of the best anime of all time. But Torishima doesn’t think so. And this declares that Eren’s story was very interesting at the beginning, but He failed to captivate the attention of all spectators and readers When the anime ended because it did not turn out to be as fun as others. The editor points out that the characters are not enough to achieve the success of a work.
It is important to make it clear that Torishima did not intend to make meaningless criticism to Isayama’s work, since we can understand her way of thinking when she understands her philosophy regarding the creation of sleeves. And is that The old editor said that one of Dragon ball‘s inspirations were animated series like Tom and Jerry They were characterized by having simple plots.
For Torishima, the truly important thing is to create a series or work that is enjoyable and entertaining by all, without trying to make mistakes such as pretending to be too sophisticated or complex. Although it is also true that, Although it has not been its main objectiveDragon ball has left important lessons.
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