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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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2024

Sand Land

Akira Toriyama was 68 in Sand Land as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 2023

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Akira Toriyama was 67 in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero as 'Screenplay, Story, Character Designer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 2022

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Akira Toriyama was 63 in Dragon Ball Super: Broly as 'Screenplay, Story, Character Designer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2018

龙珠Z：希望之光

Akira Toriyama was 62 in 龙珠Z：希望之光 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2017

Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers

Akira Toriyama was 62 in Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers as 'Character Designer'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 2016

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

Akira Toriyama was 60 in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 2013

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Akira Toriyama was 57 in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 2013

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Akira Toriyama was 56 in Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 2010

Dragonball Evolution

Akira Toriyama was 53 in Dragonball Evolution as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 2007

The World of Dragon Ball Z

Akira Toriyama was 44 in The World of Dragon Ball Z as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2000

Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang

Akira Toriyama was 43 in Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1998

Saving Soldier Cashman

Akira Toriyama was 42 in Saving Soldier Cashman as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1997

Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

Akira Toriyama was 40 in Dragon Ball: The Path to Power as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1996

Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures

Akira Toriyama was 40 in Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1995

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Akira Toriyama was 39 in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn as 'Original Series Creator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1995

Go! Go! Ackman

Akira Toriyama was 39 in Go! Go! Ackman as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1994

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

Akira Toriyama was 39 in Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1994

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Akira Toriyama was 38 in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1993

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

Akira Toriyama was 38 in Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1993

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Akira Toriyama was 37 in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1992

Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

Akira Toriyama was 36 in Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1991

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

Akira Toriyama was 36 in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

Akira Toriyama was 35 in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1990

Kennosuke-sama

Akira Toriyama was 35 in Kennosuke-sama as 'Original Story, Creator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1990

Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit

Akira Toriyama was 35 in Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1990

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

Akira Toriyama was 34 in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1989

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

Akira Toriyama was 33 in Dragon Quest Fantasia Video as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988

Kosuke and Rikimaru: The Dragon of Konpei Island

Akira Toriyama was 33 in Kosuke and Rikimaru: The Dragon of Konpei Island as 'Director, Character Designer, Writer, Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1988

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

Akira Toriyama was 33 in Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1984

Crusher Joe

Akira Toriyama was 27 in Crusher Joe as 'Mechanical Designer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1983

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

Akira Toriyama was 27 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1981

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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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2018

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

Akira Toriyama was 63+ in Super Dragon Ball Heroes as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 01 2018

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Akira Toriyama was 54+ in Dragon Ball Z Kai as 'Original Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2009

Blue Dragon

Akira Toriyama was 52+ in Blue Dragon as 'Original Series Design'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 2007

Dr. Slump

Akira Toriyama was 42+ in Dr. Slump as 'Comic Book, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 26 1997

Dragon Ball GT

Akira Toriyama was 40+ in Dragon Ball GT as 'Original Story, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1996

Fantascience World Gulliver Boy

Akira Toriyama was 40+ in Fantascience World Gulliver Boy as 'Mechanical Designer'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 02 1989

Dragon Ball Z

Akira Toriyama was 34+ in Dragon Ball Z as 'Writer, Comic Book, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1989

Dragon Ball

Akira Toriyama was 30+ in Dragon Ball as 'Writer, Comic Book'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 26 1986

Dr. Slump

Akira Toriyama was 26+ in Dr. Slump as 'Comic Book, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1981