Let’s not forget that Toriyama, being a big fan of scale models and all kinds of vehicles, worked in his studio surrounded by scale models and even several real motorcycles.

If there is an indelible image from the 1988 classic anime film Akira , this is it: Shōtarō Kaneda atop his famous motorcycle, headed straight toward the viewer.

The popularity of the chibi-style is in part thanks to Toriyama's early work, but it was influenced by many others before and after him. Chibi refers to small, cute figures; Toriyama's chibi-like ...

“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 ...

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The motorcycle world is in for a real treat if it can deliver. This gorgeous bike draws inspiration from the anime Akira and the Kanso Japanese design principle. Ichiban Led by award-winning ...

During the Cell Saga in Dragon Ball, Gohan becomes not only a promising character, but one beloved by audiences. No wonder many fans were disappointed by seeing him become a regular high school ...

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Today, Univision announced this year's crop of nominees, with Mexican-American singer Becky G and Mexican singer-songwriter Carín León leading the nominations with ten. Latin music superstar ...

But, how did these two manga giants become so close friends? The story starts with an encounter involving another legendary mangaka, Akira Toriyama. Oda and Kishimoto’s fortunate meeting with Toriyama ...