Akira Toriyama, the influential manga artist who created the Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump manga and anime franchises, died on March 1. He was 68. Toriyama’s passing was confirmed by his company Bird ...

The late, great Akira Toriyama will always be an icon in the manga and anime world. Having been in the industry for more than 40 years, Toriyama created multiple works that were a big influence not ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook “I have known him since Dr. Slump Arale-chan,” Koyama’s statement began. “Toriyama-sensei, who ...

Akira Toriyama was the mastermind behind the award-winning manga Dragon Ball. Despite the famous mangaka’s untimely demise, he left a treasure trove of his fantastic work and a legacy that will never ...

Dragon Ball Daima Episode 12 references one of the late Akira Toriyama’s earlier works. Arale Norimaki, the hyperactive robot ...

Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist who wrote and illustrated the beloved Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump series, has died at the age of 68. The prolific Japanese creator died on March 1 from an ...

Akira Toriyama is known for his Japanese manga, most famously “Dragon Ball Z” and “Dr. Slump.” On March 1, 2024, at age 68, he died from acute subdural hematoma. Illustration by Haleigh Schmidt/The ...

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of the internationally popular "Dragon Ball" series and character designer on the "Dragon Quest" video games, died Friday after suffering an acute ...

Dragon Ball Super's manga entered a lengthy hiatus following the passing of Akira Toriyama in March 2024, and finally returned with a special one-shot chapter just this past February. Building upon ...

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, who is best known for writing and illustrating the popular Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump series, has died at the age of 68. According to a press release from the ...

“Dr. Slump,” which was originally serialized from 1980 to 1984, launched Toriyama’s career in Japan. Where “Dragon Ball” is an action series known for its over-the-top fight scenes, “Dr. Slump” is an ...