Screen Rant

Akira Toriyama didn't intend for Dragon Ball to run as long as it did. 1 / 7

Originally, he planned the series to last a year. 2 / 7

Then was quoted as predicting "10 volumes" before reneging due to popularity. 3 / 7

Heading into the DBZ era, Toriyama predicted only a little more story was left. 4 / 7

Suggesting the mammoth Frieza Saga that soon followed wasn't long planned. 5 / 7

Contrary to popular belief, Toriyama has never said he planned to end DB after Frieza. 6 / 7

The same goes for after the Cell Saga, although Gohan would've taken the lead. 7 / 7