“Inside me, 'Dragon Ball' became a thing of the past, but later, I got upset at the live-action film, revised the script for the anime film, and complained about the quality of the TV anime. I guess, at some point, it became a work that I like so much that I can't leave it alone.”

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.