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[[File:ShenlongTimes1-2.jpg|thumb|Interview with Yū Kondō in ''[[Daizenshuu 1]]'']] |
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+ | Under Yū Kondō, new plot elements meant to increase the manga's popularity were introduced: aliens arrive on [[Earth]] (the [[Saiyan]]s), the main character [[Goku]] is given a son ([[Gohan]]) and an older brother ([[Raditz]]), it is revealed that Goku himself is an alien, Goku teams up with his rival [[Piccolo]], Goku dies, [[Great Ape]]s return (with [[Vegeta]] and Gohan), the heroes travel to another planet ([[Namek]]), new [[transformation]]s are introduced (notably the popular [[Super Saiyan]] form), the time travel concept is introduced in the series, the [[Red Ribbon Army]] returns and the heroes battle powerful [[android]]s and other creatures ([[Cell]]). Yū Kondō had the idea to include more combat in the series, with battles more spectacular against villains more and more powerful. It is during this period that the [[Power Level]] mesurement is introduced in the series. |
Kondō is said to be Toriyama's inspiration for the villainous [[Frieza]]. Kondō, for his part, had always imagined himself as the basis for [[Future Trunks]].<ref>''[[Daizenshuu 2]]'', 1995</ref> When asked about this in ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever|Dragon Ball Forever]]'', Toriyama denied consciously basing villainous characters on his editors, but admitted that he might have done so subconsciously.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever]]'', 2004</ref> |
Kondō is said to be Toriyama's inspiration for the villainous [[Frieza]]. Kondō, for his part, had always imagined himself as the basis for [[Future Trunks]].<ref>''[[Daizenshuu 2]]'', 1995</ref> When asked about this in ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever|Dragon Ball Forever]]'', Toriyama denied consciously basing villainous characters on his editors, but admitted that he might have done so subconsciously.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever]]'', 2004</ref> |
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Yū Kondō
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Yū Kondō (近藤裕) is a Japanese editor who works for Shueisha. He is Akira Toriyama's second editor.
Biography
Yū Kondō was involved with the Dragon Ball manga during its most popular times, taking over Kazuhiko Torishima's position following the end of the Piccolo Jr. Saga and leaving shortly after the Perfect Cell Saga.
Interview with Yū Kondō in Daizenshuu 1
Under Yū Kondō, new plot elements meant to increase the manga's popularity were introduced: aliens arrive on Earth (the Saiyans), the main character Goku is given a son (Gohan) and an older brother (Raditz), it is revealed that Goku himself is an alien, Goku teams up with his rival Piccolo, Goku dies, Great Apes return (with Vegeta and Gohan), the heroes travel to another planet (Namek), new transformations are introduced (notably the popular Super Saiyan form), the time travel concept is introduced in the series, the Red Ribbon Army returns and the heroes battle powerful androids and other creatures (Cell). Yū Kondō had the idea to include more combat in the series, with battles more spectacular against villains more and more powerful. It is during this period that the Power Level mesurement is introduced in the series.
Kondō is said to be Toriyama's inspiration for the villainous Frieza. Kondō, for his part, had always imagined himself as the basis for Future Trunks.[1] When asked about this in Dragon Ball Forever, Toriyama denied consciously basing villainous characters on his editors, but admitted that he might have done so subconsciously.[2]
Outside of Dragon Ball, Yū Kondō worked on Blue Exorcist and Sket Dance.