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Akira Toriyama

Bio: Akira Toriyama (Japanese: 鳥山 明, Hepburn: Toriyama Akira, April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for creating his highly successful manga series Dr
Born: Tue, Apr 05 1955
Birthplace: Aichi, Japan

Death: Fri, Mar 01 2024
Akira Toriyama is 68 years old
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Poster of Sand Land
Sand Land
Akira Toriyama was
68 in Sand Land
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 22 2023
Poster of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Akira Toriyama was
67 in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
as 'Screenplay, Story, Character Designer'.
Sat, Jun 11 2022
Poster of Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Akira Toriyama was
63 in Dragon Ball Super: Broly
as 'Screenplay, Story, Character Designer'.
Fri, Dec 14 2018
Poster of Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers
Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers
Akira Toriyama was
62 in Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers
as 'Character Designer'.
Mon, Aug 07 2017
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai
Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai
Akira Toriyama was
62 in Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai
as 'Original Series Creator'.
Fri, Jun 30 2017
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition
Akira Toriyama was
61 in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition
as 'Author'.
Sat, Aug 27 2016
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Akira Toriyama was
60 in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 18 2015
Poster of Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!
Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!
Akira Toriyama was
58 in Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!
as 'Characters'.
Sun, Apr 07 2013
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Akira Toriyama was
57 in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Mar 30 2013
Poster of Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Akira Toriyama was
56 in Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Dec 17 2011
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans
Akira Toriyama was
55 in Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans
as 'Author'.
Thu, Nov 11 2010
Poster of Dragonball Evolution
Dragonball Evolution
Akira Toriyama was
53 in Dragonball Evolution
as 'Comic Book'.
Thu, Mar 12 2009
Poster of Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!
Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!
Akira Toriyama was
53 in Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!
as 'Characters'.
Sun, Sep 21 2008
Poster of Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan
Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan
Akira Toriyama was
51 in Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan
as 'Creator'.
Sat, Mar 03 2007
Poster of The World of Dragon Ball Z
The World of Dragon Ball Z
Akira Toriyama was
44 in The World of Dragon Ball Z
as 'Creator'.
Fri, Jan 21 2000
Poster of Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang
Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang
Akira Toriyama was
43 in Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of Dr. Slump: Robot Showdown! Dr. Mashirito Appears / A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix
Dr. Slump: Robot Showdown! Dr. Mashirito Appears / A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix
Akira Toriyama was
42 in Dr. Slump: Robot Showdown! Dr. Mashirito Appears / A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Apr 01 1998
Poster of Saving Soldier Cashman
Saving Soldier Cashman
Akira Toriyama was
42 in Saving Soldier Cashman
as 'Original Story'.
Tue, Jul 29 1997
Poster of Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Akira Toriyama was
41 in Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
as 'Characters'.
Wed, Mar 26 1997
Poster of Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
Akira Toriyama was
40 in Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
as 'Comic Book'.
Mon, Mar 04 1996
Poster of Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures
Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures
Akira Toriyama was
40 in Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures
as 'Art Direction'.
Mon, Jan 08 1996
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Akira Toriyama was
40 in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Akira Toriyama was
39 in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
as 'Original Series Creator'.
Sat, Mar 04 1995
Poster of Go! Go! Ackman
Go! Go! Ackman
Akira Toriyama was
39 in Go! Go! Ackman
as 'Original Story'.
Thu, Jul 28 1994
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
Akira Toriyama was
39 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 09 1994
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Akira Toriyama was
39 in Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Jul 09 1994
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...
Akira Toriyama was
38 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Mar 12 1994
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming
Akira Toriyama was
38 in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Mar 12 1994
Poster of Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Akira Toriyama was
38 in Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Sep 23 1993
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Akira Toriyama was
38 in Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
as 'Novel'.
Sat, Jul 10 1993
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
Akira Toriyama was
37 in Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Mar 06 1993
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Akira Toriyama was
37 in Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
as 'Characters'.
Wed, Feb 24 1993
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Akira Toriyama was
37 in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Jul 11 1992
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Akira Toriyama was
36 in Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
as 'Novel'.
Sat, Mar 07 1992
Poster of Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins
Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins
Akira Toriyama was
36 in Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Nov 30 1991
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Akira Toriyama was
36 in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
as 'Novel'.
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Akira Toriyama was
35 in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
as 'Characters'.
Tue, Mar 19 1991
Poster of Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku
Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku
Akira Toriyama was
35 in Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku
as 'Characters'.
Wed, Dec 12 1990
Poster of Kennosuke-sama
Kennosuke-sama
Akira Toriyama was
35 in Kennosuke-sama
as 'Original Story, Creator'.
Sat, Jul 07 1990
Poster of Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit
Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit
Akira Toriyama was
35 in Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 07 1990
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Akira Toriyama was
35 in Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
as 'Characters'.
Thu, Jun 07 1990
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Akira Toriyama was
34 in Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
as 'Novel'.
Sat, Mar 10 1990
Poster of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Akira Toriyama was
34 in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
as 'Novel'.
Sat, Jul 15 1989
Poster of Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
Akira Toriyama was
33 in Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
as 'Characters'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island
Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island
Akira Toriyama was
33 in Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island
as 'Character Designer, Comic Book, Director, Writer'.
Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
Akira Toriyama was
33 in Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 09 1988
Poster of Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety
Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety
Akira Toriyama was
33 in Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Wed, Jun 08 1988
Poster of Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Akira Toriyama was
32 in Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 18 1987
Poster of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Akira Toriyama was
31 in Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
as 'Comic Book'.
Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
Akira Toriyama was
30 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
as 'Original Series Creator'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Akira Toriyama was
29 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
as 'Original Series Creator'.
Sat, Dec 22 1984
Poster of Crusher Joe
Crusher Joe
Akira Toriyama was
27 in Crusher Joe
as 'Mechanical Designer'.
Sat, Mar 12 1983
Poster of Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Akira Toriyama was
27 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
as 'Creator'.
Sat, Jul 10 1982
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Akira Toriyama was
26 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jul 18 1981
Poster of Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball DAIMA
Akira Toriyama will be
68+ in Dragon Ball DAIMA
as 'Original Concept, Story'.
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Poster of Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball DAIMA
Akira Toriyama would have been no older than
68 in Dragon Ball DAIMA
as 'Original Concept, Story, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 2024
Poster of SAND LAND: THE SERIES
SAND LAND: THE SERIES
Akira Toriyama would have been no older than
68 in SAND LAND: THE SERIES
as 'Original Story, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 20 2024
Poster of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Akira Toriyama was
63+ in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2018
Poster of Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Akira Toriyama was
63+ in Super Dragon Ball Heroes
as 'Characters'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 01 2018
Poster of Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Akira Toriyama was
54+ in Dragon Ball Z Kai
as 'Original Story'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2009
Poster of Blue Dragon
Blue Dragon
Akira Toriyama was
52+ in Blue Dragon
as 'Original Series Design'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 2007
Poster of Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
Akira Toriyama was
42+ in Dr. Slump
as 'Comic Book, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 26 1997
Poster of Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball GT
Akira Toriyama was
40+ in Dragon Ball GT
as 'Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1996
Poster of Fantascience World Gulliver Boy
Fantascience World Gulliver Boy
Akira Toriyama was
40+ in Fantascience World Gulliver Boy
as 'Mechanical Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 08 1995
Poster of Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
Akira Toriyama was
34+ in Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 02 1989
Poster of Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z
Akira Toriyama was
34+ in Dragon Ball Z
as 'Writer, Comic Book, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1989
Poster of Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball
Akira Toriyama was
30+ in Dragon Ball
as 'Writer, Comic Book'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 26 1986
Poster of Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
Akira Toriyama was
26+ in Dr. Slump
as 'Comic Book, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1981