Akira Toriyama

Back when I watched 'Future Boy Conan,' I thought I might like to try my hand at animation, but now, not at…

— Akira Toriyama

I like efficient people. I'm pretty impatient, so I can't stand people who putter around.

— Akira Toriyama

“One master those arts for health in mind and body, for the ability to live one's life as courageously, uniquely, and energetically…

— Akira Toriyama

It's too bad that 'Dragon Ball,' which I drew for a very long time, has ended. Just kidding. I'm incredibly glad. Now…

— Akira Toriyama

A teleporter would be nice. There are lots of places I want to go, but getting there is a pain.

— Akira Toriyama

I think it's best to know about lots of different things besides comics. I don't think you can become a cartoonist if…

— Akira Toriyama

I think there's a little me hiding behind your leg, Chichi." "I'm Goten." "I'm Goku. Hi!" … "Daddy!

— Akira Toriyama

The method of producing comics in Japan is very hectic, but it's also rewarding because it's possible to do both the story…

— Akira Toriyama

I guess that if I was a normal cartoonist who did things properly, I'd think up the background information first and then…

— Akira Toriyama

I probably have the most fun thinking up original vehicles. I usually consider details such as how to get into them and…

— Akira Toriyama

I wanted to change up the tempo and setting of my comics in the sense of giving them some variety, for one…

— Akira Toriyama

For characters where, in a comic, I'd avoid using screen tone because it's such a bother, I'd deliberately use it in animation…

— Akira Toriyama

What I regret most after becoming a cartoonist is having used my real name. At first, I figured there was no way…

— Akira Toriyama

When I look at it, I don't really like people, and socializing is really awful. Outside of my family, friends, and those…

— Akira Toriyama

Basically with everything, I choose my criteria based on what can be easy. If I made the real world the setting, I'd…

— Akira Toriyama

I would often draw in my sleep. That alone made for twice the work... I couldn't use the weird stuff I drew…

— Akira Toriyama

For a long time, I've loved the kind of characters who are boastful yet petty. I was originally a gag manga artist,…

— Akira Toriyama

I guess I like Piccolo the most after all. Out of all the enemies, Piccolo Daimao is the one I like most,…

— Akira Toriyama

Ever since I was little, I've shied away from romance. It's not that I dislike women, but I'm not good with them.

— Akira Toriyama

I say that I've never been late with a manuscript, but I don't mean to be arrogant; it's that I simply want…

— Akira Toriyama

I don't like music that much... I put on the TV. But I often play things like fast-tempo disco or Queen. I've…

— Akira Toriyama

It was very easy to convince me to take on the job of character designer for 'Dragon Quest.'

— Akira Toriyama

Come to think of it, even though I've received tons of fan letters and presents from everyone, I've never written anyone back.…

— Akira Toriyama

Basically, I'm always coming up with ideas for mixing the things I want to draw with things targeted at children.

— Akira Toriyama

Actually, I have a lot of hobbies, but I've kept up with model-building the longest. In particular, I love military models.

— Akira Toriyama

With enemies, it's easier to just have them be straight-up bad guys so they can just get beaten up.

— Akira Toriyama

Rather than deliberately trying to draw something, use something you yourself like and want to draw, and I think the characters that…

— Akira Toriyama

When I got into the second half of 'Dragon Ball,' I had already become more interested in thinking up the story then…

— Akira Toriyama

The method of producing comics in Japan is very hectic, but it's also rewarding because it's possible to do both the story…

— Akira Toriyama

I liked how 'Star Wars' felt both old and new. I even built a model of R2-D2, taking about two months mixing…

— Akira Toriyama

With manga, in my art style, I don't do much in the way of techniques to create depth. But even though I…

— Akira Toriyama

The nice thing about gag manga is how it has this aspect where, at the very least, you're permitted to come out…

— Akira Toriyama

I am not at all particular about things like hair styles and colors. Especially with women, changing their hairstyle or color is…

— Akira Toriyama

It's a secret, but when I decided to apply to 'Shonen Magazine,' it was already past the deadline, so I had no…

— Akira Toriyama

Inside me, 'Dragon Ball' became a thing of the past, but later, I got upset at the live-action film, revised the script…

— Akira Toriyama

I felt that working at an office from the early morning was impossible for me. Anyway, I wanted to be free from…

— Akira Toriyama