Akio Iyoku (伊能昭夫, Iyoku Akio) is a former editor who used to work for Shueisha. He is also the founder and president of Capsule Corporation Tokyo. He is editor-in-chief of V-Jump and Saikyō Jump and is called Editor-in-chief Iyoku (編集長イヨク, Henshuuchou Iyoku) on this occasion.

5 hours ago · A recent statement from Dragon Ball Daima producer Akio Iyoku, a close collaborator of Akira Toriyama, suggests that they envision the franchise thriving for another 50 years. Basically, Daima is viewed as an anime, but depending on the country and region, Dragon Ball is as big as live-action dramas, so how do you launch it there? I care about ...

2 days ago · For months, Dragon Ball Daima has ignited fervent debate among fans over its place in the franchise’s storied continuity.Skeptics drew parallels to Dragon Ball GT—the non-canon 1996 series that similarly transformed Goku into a child—while others questioned how the anime-original Daima could fit alongside Dragon Ball Super, which already occupies the post-Z timeline.

Mantan Web recently interviewed Akio Iyoku, an executive producer of the Dragon Ball franchise, about the final three episodes of Daima.The interview offers a fascinating insight into the ...

4 days ago · A controversial entry in the Dragon Ball franchise was a significant source of inspiration for Dragon Ball Daima.Akio Iyoku, an executive producer of the Dragon Ball franchise, confirmed this detail in a recent interview.. Mantan Web interviewed Iyoku for the final episodes of Dragon Ball Daima, which will end on Feb. 28, 2025.In the interview, Iyoku confirmed that the late Akira Toriyama was ...

Oct 6, 2024 · Speaking at a special event where fans got to preview Dragon Ball Daima‘s premiere episode, executive producer Akio Iyoku seemed optimistic about where the franchise can go after the new...

Jul 18, 2024 · In an exclusive interview with CBR at NYCC 2023, longtime editor for Akira Toriyama and producer Akio Iyoku offers the first details about Dragon Ball DAIMA, hints at 40th anniversary plans for the iconic franchise and reflects on charting new horizons for Dragon Ball with Toriyama across multimedia.

Aug 31, 2023 · An exclusive report from Bunshun Online reveals that Akio Iyoku — editor-in-chief of V-Jump as well as head of the “Dragon Ball Room,” an interdepartmental collaborative group shaping the ongoing production of the Dragon Ball franchise — is leaving Shueisha in favor of running his own company, which he created back in May of this year.

Sep 1, 2023 · Dragon Ball as a franchise is undergoing a massive change with the resignation of Akio Iyoku from the Dragon Room project and Shueisha.

Sep 1, 2023 · The Dragon Ball franchise is currently experiencing a significant transformation with the departure of Akio Iyoku, a key figure in the series' development. Iyoku, who has been a longtime editor and right-hand man to the legendary manga creator Akira Toriyama was the head of the Dragon Room section at Japan's largest publishing company, Shueisha .