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Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama

JapaneseApril 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024Manga

Akira Toriyama was a Japanese manga artist and character designer whose work defined shonen manga for generations. He is best known for creating Dragon Ball, one of the most influential and best-selling manga and anime franchises in history.

Works

  • Dragon BallManga about young martial artist searching for magical dragon balls granting wishes→
  • Dr. SlumpManga comedy about android girl and her robot creator's silly misadventures→
  • Dragon Ball ZContinuation of Dragon Ball following epic martial arts and alien invasion battles→
  • Sand LandManga western about demons and humans seeking magical water in desert landscape→
  • Cowa!Manga comedy about monster boy befriending an alien and a ghost→

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