“We influenced each other in many ways”: Akira Toriyama’s Final Interview Reveals His Secret Weapon That Let Him Draw Dragon Ball at Blistering Speeds

Akira Toriyama might have passed away but his legendary works will always remain in the hearts of people. As the creator of Dragon Ball, he has already cemented his place in the anime and manga industry. Generations of mangakas and creators have been inspired by Toriyama’s works.
Goku in World Martial Arts in Dragon Ball | Credits: Toei Animation
His artstyle is appreciated as much as his plot. You can’t hide from the fact that you, too, have attempted to draw Goku at some point in your childhood. But did you know that even Toriyama was inspired by the swift and speedy drawings of another colleague whose technique he ended up adopting?
Akira Toriyama Talks About the One Person Who Helped Him Draw Dragon Ball Faster Akira Toriyama’s artwork in Dragon Ball | Credits: Viz Media
Akira Toriyama won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tokyo Anime Festival 2024 on December 14, 2023. However,...
Goku in World Martial Arts in Dragon Ball | Credits: Toei Animation
His artstyle is appreciated as much as his plot. You can’t hide from the fact that you, too, have attempted to draw Goku at some point in your childhood. But did you know that even Toriyama was inspired by the swift and speedy drawings of another colleague whose technique he ended up adopting?
Akira Toriyama Talks About the One Person Who Helped Him Draw Dragon Ball Faster Akira Toriyama’s artwork in Dragon Ball | Credits: Viz Media
Akira Toriyama won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tokyo Anime Festival 2024 on December 14, 2023. However,...
- 11/8/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
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