The death of the man behind one of the best-selling and most influential Japanese comics of all time has sparked a global outpouring of grief. Akira Toriyama, who was 68, was best known for Dragon ...

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 ...

“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 ...