Akira Toriyama was a living legend whose work as the originator of Dragon Ball turned him into a household name, at least in the nerd community, resulting in a successful 40-plus-year franchise ...

Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors, whose manga and anime franchise “Dragon Ball” achieved worldwide success with its mix of comedic characters and rousing martial arts ...

If there is an indelible image from the 1988 classic anime film Akira , this is it: Shōtarō Kaneda atop his famous motorcycle, headed straight toward the viewer.

manga artist Akira Toriyama, initially harbored deep reservations when starting out on the projects. Toriyama died March 1 at age 68. His works were translated and published in 40 nations.

One traditional way artists pay tribute to influential creators, like Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama, is by reinterpreting or reimagining their works. In the nearly 40 years since Dragon Ball's ...

Super Buu absorbed Gohan, forcing Goku to return and eliminate him. Why did Toriyama reverse his decision mid-story? The mangaka himself explained: “I tried to make Gohan the protagonist.

It's easy to underestimate just how influential the Dragon Ball franchise is, but the Akira Toriyama manga essentially defined what an action shonen manga would be for the next 40 years.

Toyotaro emphasizes his deep appreciation for Toriyama’s guidance and support, highlighting how much he learned from him over the years. He vows to preserve and honor Akira Toriyama’s unique ...

Series creator Akira Toriyama was revealed to be, “deeply involved beyond his usual capacity in the character design and artwork and more,” during the announcement, penning all-new episodes for the ...

Akira Toriyama (Japanese: 鳥山 明, Hepburn: Toriyama Akira, April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for ...

The creator of Japan's hugely popular and influential Dragon Ball comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said on Friday. First serialised in 1984 ...