Heritage’s October 18-22 The Art of Anime and Everything Cool...Volume V Signature® Auction brought in $2.964 million, with more than 6,000 bidders and all lots sold. If there is an indelible image ...

There is debate over whether Akira Toriyama originated the now famous chibi style. So where did "chibi" get its start?

Capturing the hilarity of Toriyama with the likes of Piccolo, Gotenks, and Majin Buu, Akutami nailed what they were going for here. In addition to the art, Gege shared their own ode to Akira ...

Akira Toriyama faced constant rejections from his editor, Torishima-san who gave brutally honest feedback that helped shape ...

Frieza, one of the most powerful and popular villains in Dragon Ball, was created by Akira Toriyama based on the worst kind ...

There is hardly a space in pop culture today that hasn’t been touched by Akira Toriyama’s art. Watch a Marvel movie and ...

Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira — creator of "Dragon Ball" and "Dr. Slump" — captivated generations of fans, transforming graphic storytelling around the globe. His influence was ...

“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 ...

Acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the global hits “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” died on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma, according to his publisher Shueisha Inc. He ...