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

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

Thank you very much, Akira Toriyama." The tributes were not restricted to social media. People gathered at memorial events in different parts of the world, many dressed as Toriyama’s creations.

“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 ...

Akira Toriyama, creator of the beloved manga and ... video games and a live-action movie. His creations, which span more than 45 years, include Dr. Slump, Sand Land and the character designs ...

Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors, whose manga and anime franchise “Dragon Ball” achieved worldwide success with its mix of comedic characters and rousing martial arts ...

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.