“I probably have the most fun thinking up original vehicles. I usually consider details such as how to get into them and where their engines are. When you draw a real-world car, you have to obtain some references. I'd hate to have someone point out that I'm wrong. But if it's something I invented, I can have it my way.”

Japanese manga artist and character designer

Akira Toriyama was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He became one of the most influential figures in manga, and is best known for creating the Dragon Ball franchise. His work helped shape modern manga and reached a wide audience through popular, highly influential series. He is remembered above all for Dragon Ball, but his reputation also rests on the broader impact of his art and character design on the medium.