I really like the story of Bardock, Goku's father. It's quite dramatic and the kind of story I absolutely wouldn't draw if… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
If you want to depict something exactly the way it is, it takes a tremendous amount of time. If you don't get… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I'm always impressed with the work of animators. You have to be able to draw the scenes in between movements. I'm impressed… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
What I regret most after becoming a cartoonist is having used my real name. At first, I figured there was no way… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
I've been really frugal with money since way back, so I can't buy something if it's too expensive. I'm not that brave. — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
I used to play role-playing games a lot when I was younger, but once you start an RPG, it takes a lot of time.… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
The setting of 'Dragon Ball' has a sort of Chinese feel to it, but it's not necessarily limited to China. For the time period… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
I felt that working at an office from the early morning was impossible for me. Anyway, I wanted to be free from that lifestyle… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
It's a secret, but when I decided to apply to 'Shonen Magazine,' it was already past the deadline, so I had no choice but… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
In manga, nothing actually moves, and you just have to draw the poses in each panel, but in anime, you have to draw the… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
Inside me, 'Dragon Ball' became a thing of the past, but later, I got upset at the live-action film, revised the script for the… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
When I'm out and about, it's rare for me to be recognized. But for some reason, every now and then, someone will know who… — Akira Toriyama Copy Share Image
