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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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Dragon Ball DAIMA

Akira Toriyama would have been no older than

68 in Dragon Ball DAIMA

as 'Original Concept, Story'.

Sun, Nov 10 2024

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Akira Toriyama would have been no older than

68 in Dragon Ball Z Kai

as 'Original Concept'.

Thu, Jun 20 2024

Sand Land

Akira Toriyama was

68 in Sand Land

as 'Comic Book'.

Sat, Jul 22 2023

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Akira Toriyama was

67 in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

as 'Screenplay, Story, Character Designer'.

Sat, Jun 11 2022

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Akira Toriyama was

63 in Dragon Ball Super: Broly

as 'Screenplay, Story, Character Designer'.

Fri, Dec 14 2018

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

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

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

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

Akira Toriyama was

60 in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

as 'Screenplay'.

Sat, Apr 18 2015

Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

Akira Toriyama was

58 in Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

as 'Characters'.

Sun, Apr 07 2013

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Akira Toriyama was

57 in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Mar 30 2013

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Akira Toriyama was

56 in Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Dec 17 2011

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

Dragonball Evolution

Akira Toriyama was

53 in Dragonball Evolution

as 'Comic Book'.

Thu, Mar 12 2009

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

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

The World of Dragon Ball Z

Akira Toriyama was

44 in The World of Dragon Ball Z

as 'Creator'.

Fri, Jan 21 2000

Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang

Akira Toriyama was

43 in Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang

as 'Comic Book'.

Sat, Mar 06 1999

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

Saving Soldier Cashman

Akira Toriyama was

42 in Saving Soldier Cashman

as 'Original Story'.

Tue, Jul 29 1997

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

Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

Akira Toriyama was

40 in Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

as 'Comic Book'.

Mon, Mar 04 1996

Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures

Akira Toriyama was

40 in Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures

as 'Art Direction'.

Mon, Jan 08 1996

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

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Akira Toriyama was

39 in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

as 'Original Series Creator'.

Sat, Mar 04 1995

Go! Go! Ackman

Akira Toriyama was

39 in Go! Go! Ackman

as 'Original Story'.

Thu, Jul 28 1994

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

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

Akira Toriyama was

39 in Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Jul 09 1994

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

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Akira Toriyama was

38 in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Mar 12 1994

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

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

Akira Toriyama was

38 in Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

as 'Novel'.

Sat, Jul 10 1993

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

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

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Akira Toriyama was

37 in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Jul 11 1992

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

Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

Akira Toriyama was

36 in Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Nov 30 1991

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

Akira Toriyama was

36 in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

as 'Novel'.

Sat, Jul 20 1991

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

Akira Toriyama was

35 in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

as 'Characters'.

Tue, Mar 19 1991

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

Kennosuke-sama

Akira Toriyama was

35 in Kennosuke-sama

as 'Original Story, Creator'.

Sat, Jul 07 1990

Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit

Akira Toriyama was

35 in Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit

as 'Comic Book'.

Sat, Jul 07 1990

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

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

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

Akira Toriyama was

34 in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

as 'Novel'.

Sat, Jul 15 1989

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

Akira Toriyama was

33 in Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

as 'Characters'.

Wed, Dec 21 1988

Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

Akira Toriyama was

33 in Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

as 'Director, Character Designer, Writer, Comic Book'.

Fri, Sep 23 1988

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

Akira Toriyama was

33 in Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

as 'Comic Book'.

Sat, Jul 09 1988

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

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

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

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

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

Crusher Joe

Akira Toriyama was

27 in Crusher Joe

as 'Mechanical Designer'.

Sat, Mar 12 1983

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

Akira Toriyama was

27 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

as 'Creator'.

Sat, Jul 10 1982

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

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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

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

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

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

Akira Toriyama was

63+ in Super Dragon Ball Heroes

as 'Characters'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 01 2018

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Akira Toriyama was

54+ in Dragon Ball Z Kai

as 'Original Story'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2009

Blue Dragon

Akira Toriyama was

52+ in Blue Dragon

as 'Original Series Design'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 2007

Dr. Slump

Akira Toriyama was

42+ in Dr. Slump

as 'Comic Book, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Nov 26 1997

Dragon Ball GT

Akira Toriyama was

40+ in Dragon Ball GT

as 'Original Story, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1996

Fantascience World Gulliver Boy

Akira Toriyama was

40+ in Fantascience World Gulliver Boy

as 'Mechanical Designer'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 08 1995

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

Dragon Ball Z

Akira Toriyama was

34+ in Dragon Ball Z

as 'Writer, Comic Book, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1989

Dragon Ball

Akira Toriyama was

30+ in Dragon Ball

as 'Writer, Comic Book'.

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 26 1986

Dr. Slump

Akira Toriyama was

26+ in Dr. Slump

as 'Comic Book, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1981