Akira Toriyama (Author, Illustrator)

Akira Toriyama was a pioneering Japanese manga artist and character designer, best known for creating the iconic series Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump. His work profoundly influenced the shōnen genre and global pop culture, particularly through the Dragon Ball franchise, which expanded into anime, films, and video games. Toriyama passed away in 2024, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of manga and anime.