He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors in the history of manga and created numerous highly influential and popular series, with his most famous being Dragon Ball.

Akira Toriyama (鳥 とり 山 やま 明 あきら Toriyama Akira) (born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture) was a widely acclaimed Japanese manga artist and character designer who lived in Kiyosu. He was most …

5 hours ago · Akira Toriyama was a legendary presence in the anime and manga industries. The moment a strange, mysterious monkey boy named Goku appeared in the pages of Weekly Shōnen …

Mar 8, 2024 · 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 …

Mar 8, 2024 · TOKYO — Akira Toriyama, one of the most influential and best-selling manga authors of all time, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.

Apr 24, 2024 · Akira Toriyama (1955–2024) was a manga artist most well known for his creation of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, with their anime adaptations finding critical success worldwide.

Mar 8, 2024 · Akira Toriyama has died at 68. He was known globally for his best-selling manga series Dragon Ball, which gave rise to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, multiple films, and video …

Aug 11, 2025 · Toriyama’s works have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide, inspiring manga, anime, video games, and pop culture for decades. His creative vision transformed shōnen manga …

3 days ago · “Dragon Ball” (Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z) and its creator, Akira Toriyama, need no introduction. Originating as a manga in Japan during the 1980s, the series quickly became a global ...

Mar 1, 2024 · Akira Toriyama was a Japanese artist and character designer best known for his manga, “Dragon Ball,” and its associated anime spinoffs, and for his character designs on such video games …