“Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump” took the world by storm but their creator, manga artist Akira Toriyama, initially harbored deep reservations when starting out on the projects. Toriyama died ...

The world of anime and manga will never be the same again. Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, Sand Land, and more, passed away on March 1st at the age of 68. A statement from the ...

Akira Toriyama faced constant rejections from his editor, Torishima-san who gave brutally honest feedback that helped shape ...

Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira — creator of "Dragon Ball" and "Dr. Slump" — captivated generations of fans, transforming graphic storytelling around the globe. His influence was ...

Akira Toriyama’s legacy can be felt far beyond ... Even before Dragon Ball, Toriyama was creating classics like Dr. Slump, and it is in this story that his chibi-like designs really took off.

Acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the global hits “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” died on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma, according to his publisher Shueisha Inc.

Let’s not forget that Toriyama, being a big fan of scale models and all kinds of vehicles, worked in his studio surrounded by scale models and even several real motorcycles.