Akira Toriyama Quotes

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I was an avid anime watcher until I was about 10, when I moved to manga. I think I am influenced by Osamu Tezuka's and Walt Disney's works which I watched during that time, such as Tetsuwan Atom and 101 Dalmatians.

Akira Toriyama

He [Piccolo] was the first character in my manga where I was like, "He has a scary face, but he's so cool!" It really is cliché when bad guys turn into good guys, but it just feels great drawing it!

Akira Toriyama

If I hadn't seen this movie [Drunken Master, starring Jackie Chan], I would never have come up with Dragonball.

Akira Toriyama

The method of producing comics in Japan is very hectic, but it's also rewarding because it's possible to do both the story and art all by yourself. In this way, it's possibly to bring out one's individuality. If this idea appeals to you, I call on you to try drawing your own manga.

Akira Toriyama

Actually, I have a lot of hobbies, but I've kept up with model-building the longest. In particular, I love military models.

Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama

Born: April 5, 1955

Died: March 1, 2024 (aged 68)

Bio: Akira Toriyama was a Japanese manga and game artist. He first achieved mainstream recognition for his highly successful manga Dr.

Known for:

Chrono Trigger (1995)
Blue Dragon (2006)
Tobal No. 1 (1996)
Dragon Quest III (1988)
Dragon Quest IX (2009)

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