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

Let’s not forget that Toriyama, being a big fan of scale models and all kinds of vehicles, worked in his studio surrounded by scale models and even several real motorcycles.

The introduction of Beerus and Whis proved to be a crucial juncture in sustaining Dragon Ball's popularity, as revealed by ...

Although Dragon Ball may be his magnum opus, Akira Toriyama's work ... serves as an informative guide on manga creation techniques. Serialized in 1996, Toriyama skillfully imparts various aspects ...

I believe Toriyama's creation in the magazine inspired ... The whole history of the series resulted from his designs," he said. Toriyama Akira designed characters for the "Dragon Quest" video ...

manga artist Akira Toriyama, initially harbored deep reservations when starting out on the projects. Toriyama died March 1 at age 68. His works were translated and published in 40 nations.

Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics ... Carlo Allegri/Reuters Since its creation in the 1980s, it has spanned 42 volumes and became one of the most famous manga, inspiring television ...

The Dragon Ball Super Gallery project was initially set to celebrate the shonen franchises forty year anniversary, but following the passing of creator Akira Toriyama, it held another purpose.

“I kept on buying the Dragon Ball comics ever since the first volume came out when I was in elementary school, but actually I don’t have Volume 42,” Oda’s special tribute to Akira Toriyama ...

Akira Toriyama ... and even creation of “chibi”. Even before Dragon Ball, Toriyama was creating classics like Dr. Slump, and it is in this story that his chibi-like designs really took ...

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 ...