There is debate over whether Akira Toriyama originated the now famous chibi style. So where did "chibi" get its start?

“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 ...

Akira Toriyama's diverse works, from Dr. Slump to Cowa!, explore themes of friendship, growth, and redemption with humor and insight. His manga series reflect unique storytelling styles blending ...

But, how did these two manga giants become so close friends? The story starts with an encounter involving another legendary mangaka, Akira Toriyama. Oda and Kishimoto’s fortunate meeting with Toriyama ...

“I kept on buying the Dragon Ball comics ever since the first volume came out when I was in elementary school, but actually I don’t have Volume 42,” Oda’s special tribute to Akira Toriyama ...

This son of Dr. Gero was a warrior and a high-ranking member of the Red Ribbon Army. However, an enemy bullet had tragically killed Gero’s son in a battle. The loss of his son devastated Gero, and he ...

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in ...