Dragon Ball is one of the biggest IPs in anime, and of course, we all know its roots began in manga. Akira Toriyama brought Goku to life decades ago, and the hero has only become more popular since. In honor of the manga's 40th anniversary, the team at Shueisha has been rolling out a Super Gallery Project in hopes of redoing all of Toriyama's original cover art. And now, the creator of Ayakashi Triangle is giving their take on Dragon Ball.
— Shonen Jump News December 29, 2022 After all, Toriyama's original cover art featured the villain, but Kentaro Yabuki did away with Cell. Instead, the artist chose to highlight the androids and the Red Ribbon ride they've commandeered. Of course, the androids look like they just walked out of a cute shojo, and their romantic aesthetic is hardly surprising. After all, Yabuki excels in the style, and his best-known works all dabble in love.