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

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Akira Toriyama's diverse works, from Dr. Slump to Cowa!, explore themes of friendship ... With manga, in my art style, I don't do much in the way of techniques to create depth.

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 ...

Akira Toriyama suffered an ... Born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955, Mr Toriyama broke into the comic book world in the early 1980s with Dr. Slump, which tells the story of a little girl robot Arale ...

Chibi refers to small, cute figures; Toriyama's chibi-like characters in Dr. Slump inspired SD Gundam ... into otaku and then pop culture worldwide. Akira Toriyama’s legacy can be felt far ...