“In manga, nothing actually moves, and you just have to draw the poses in each panel, but in anime, you have to draw the movements between those poses.”
― Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama 鳥山 明 (April 5, 1955 - March 1, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for creating the popular manga series Dr. Slump, before going on to create Dragon Ball (his most famous work) and acting as a character designer for several popular video games such as the Dragon Quest series, Chrono Trigger, and Blue Dragon.
His unique storytelling and artistic style have had a profound influence on aspiring manga artists and animators. Many creators cite him as an inspiration, and his legacy lives on through the works of those he has inspired.
Dragon Ball has played a part in bridging the gap between Eastern and Western comic book cultures. Its popularity has helped introduce new audiences to the world of manga and anime and fostered a greater appreciation for both art forms.