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Akira Toriyama may have disliked Chi-Chi, but she deserves greater recognition as a character for her skills, fierce love, and powerful spirit.
Akira Toriyama wanted Gohan to replace Goku as Dragon Ball’s protagonist—but it didn’t work. Here’s why he changed his mind.
Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist and actor from the 60s, was an unending source of inspiration for Akira Toriyama as he created Dragon Ball.
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series has sold millions of copies and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
While there is a point to argue that Akira Toriyama never depicted Son Goku to be this strong and Saitama could be stronger than him, the question that arose in fans' minds is whether One Punch ...
Akira Toriyama, Creator of ‘Dragon Ball,’ Dies at 68 His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond Japan’s borders.
The late Akira Toriyama sees all of his best ideas unleashed in 'Dragon Ball Daima,' the latest entry of his long-running series.
With the passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, we look back on his indelible mark on not just pop-culture but specifically video games, including Sonic and Mario.
Japanese manga creator Akira Toriyama, known for popular titles such as Dragon Ball and Dr Slump, has died at 68. Here's the story of the "difficult" and legendary artist who transcended borders.
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 Friday.