HBD Toriyama. Thanks for making our childhood (and adulthood) memorable. You changed the world. 🐉🟠✨ Akira Toriyama (1955–2024) was a legendary Japanese creator who first achieved major success with the comedic manga Dr. Slump (1980–1984), which was quickly adapted into a popular anime in 1981. He is most globally renowned for creating the Dragon Ball manga (1984–1995), a foundational “battle shonen” that spawned the massive anime hits Dragon Ball (1986) and Dragon Ball Z (1989). Beyond his own series, Toriyama left an indelible mark on the gaming world by serving as the character designer for iconic franchises like Dragon Quest (1986–2023) and the beloved RPG Chrono Trigger (1995). #akiratoriyama #dragonball #dragonballz #akira #goku