Akira Toriyama ... for characters like Goku--something that was key to the development of Super Saiyan God, for example. Toriyama's contemporaries often had distinctive art evolution as well.

The new drawing is a throwback to Roshi’s first fight with Goku in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.

Super Buu absorbed Gohan, forcing Goku to return and eliminate him. Why did Toriyama reverse his decision mid-story? The mangaka himself explained: “I tried to make Gohan the protagonist.

Even Akira Toriyama’s own art in Dragon Ball infamously changed ... After all, Volume 19’s scene of Goku carrying Goten on his shoulder carries the carefree spirit of Toriyama’s iconic ...

Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors ... via Associated Press “Dragon Ball,” follows a young boy named Son Goku who embarks on a journey to collect the seven magical ...

This time however, Goku isn’t the only young ‘un in the bunch. All of his friends and enemies have been de-aged to cute little versions of themselves right alongside him. Here’s a trailer for the ...

However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world," the statement added. "We hope that Akira Toriyama's unique ... features a boy named Son Goku who collects magical balls ...