<i>Dragon Ball</i> was the start of my life in comics, and it will always be my Number One. That’s what the child in me says. Way back when I was in daycare, I saw <i>Dragon Ball</i> in a copy of Jump my friend had brought in, and I decided that when I grew up, I would be a cartoonist. That’s why to me, there could be no higher honor than having the opportunity to participate in a project like this. And <i>Dragon Ball</i> is still stupendously popular. Having actually managed to become a cartoonist, I’ve been able to appreciate all the more just how amazing <i>Dragon Ball</i> is. Thank you so much!!

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Translation provided by "Kanzenshuu":https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2023/06/07/40th-anniversary-tribute-dragon-ball-super-gallery-23-yuki-tabata/
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