Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 24

Dragon Ball Z Volume 24 was authored and illustrated by Akira Toriyama, serving as a pivotal segment in the latter half of the Majin Buu Saga. Originally serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump in Japan, the material was later localized and published in North America by Viz Media as part of their efforts to bring the cultural phenomenon of Dragon Ball to a broader Western audience. The narrative during this period focuses on the escalating threat of Majin Buu and the emergence of the fusion technique.

Toriyama’s design philosophy for this volume emphasizes his signature kinetic paneling and character-focused action sequences. Having established the world of Goku and his allies over many years, Toriyama utilized this stage of the story to experiment with more surreal antagonist designs and complex power dynamics. The volume reflects the artist's transition toward his later artistic style, which favored cleaner lines and more fluid movement during high-stakes combat, ultimately becoming a staple of the shōnen genre and a major influence on subsequent action manga.