As it turns out, Toriyama had created an avatar that represented himself whenever he wanted to speak directly to readers while he worked on the Dragon Ball manga. Called “Tori-Bot”, this ...

Additionally, Kondo discussed his peculiar first meeting with the legendary Akira Toriyama ... author’s robotic avatar, that tracksuit-wearing man was none other than Toriyama.

While the art style is indeed different, the major change is Robotoriyama (Toriyama’s avatar) piloting a flying ... the original version by Akira Toriyama and an alternate cover illustrated ...

Though nowhere near as influential or popular as Dragon Ball or Dr. Slump, Sand Land is essential to the late Akira Toriyama's body ... could satisfy fans of both Avatar: The Last Airbender ...

But Goku was always an exemplar of staying power, back from his beginnings in the “Dragon Ball” manga created by Akira Toriyama ... “The Owl House,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender ...

Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68. Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series ...

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of the internationally popular “Dragon Ball” series and character designer on the “Dragon Quest” video games, died Friday after suffering ...

Akira Toriyama, one of the most influential manga authors of all time, has died at age 68. His production company, Bird Studio, said in a statement on Friday that the cause of death was an acute ...

Akira Toriyama, the Japanese manga artist who created the enormously popular and influential Dragon Ball series, died of a brain condition last week at the age of 68, his production studio said ...

Japanese manga comic creator Akira Toriyama, best known for his work on popular titles like Dragon Ball and Dr Slump, has died aged 68, his publisher has said. He died of acute subdural haematoma ...

By John Yoon and Kiuko Notoya Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors, whose manga and anime franchise “Dragon Ball” achieved worldwide success with its mix of comedic ...