Aki Toriyama~ This is his detailed information: Akira Toriyama was born on April 5, 1955, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He is a cartoonist and game character designer. He is the famous comic book "Arale" and "Dragon Ball". "author. Edit this paragraph to achieve brilliant achievements. Akira Toriyama is recognized as the chief representative of the Japanese comics industry today. His famous work "Arale (Dr. Slump)" and his representative work "Dragon Ball" are extremely popular and widely praised all over the world. As of July 1995, "Dr. Slump" had sold 28,110,000 copies, and "Dragon Ball" set a sales record of 109,300,000. In 1974, Akira Toriyama graduated from the Design Department of the Prefectural Industrial High School and joined an advertising design company to engage in design work. Because he was often late, he resigned after only three years. One day, he saw the "Shōnen Jump" weekly magazine in a teahouse and was attracted by the bonus offered by the comic submissions. He happily submitted his submissions, but he was unsuccessful. He did not lose heart and drew another one to send. In this way, he continued to submit articles, and finally in 1978 his "Island Wandering" was published in "Shounen Jump". This was his first time coming to prominence. In 1980, his "Dr. Slump" (IQ Doctor Arale) began to be serialized in "Shounen Jump". The genius doctor in the story and the robot doll Arale he created aroused great interest from readers. The assistant who helped him complete the work was Matsuyama Koji. The two of them often drew themselves into comics (Toriyama Akira often drew himself as An alloy robot and a cartoonist wearing a mask) The irregular local dialects that Arale often spoke became a popular language in the streets and alleys. Arale's image was printed on various products. People regarded this year as It is called "Ala Lei Year". This work made the author famous in one fell swoop. However, Toriyama was not satisfied with this. In the next ten years (1985-1995), he incredibly completed the stunning masterpiece "Dragon Ball", and his career achievements reached a new peak. During this period, Akira Toriyama also served as character designer for games such as ENIX's "Dragon Quest" six-part series and Square's "Chrono Trigger", which also achieved great success. The character design for the subsequent "Dragon Quest" was also provided by Mr. Akira Toriyama. After a two-and-a-half-year break, Akira Toriyama released another work called "Cowa!" in November 1997. It describes a world where humans and monsters coexist, and is mainly aimed at younger readers. In July 1998, Akira Toriyama released a new work "Kajika" with 12 chapters. This series was greatly influenced by "Dragon Ball". Edit this paragraph to describe your feelings. Not long ago, Akira Toriyama's works were toured in nine public art museums and other public venues in Japan, attracting more than 3 million visitors. This is only the second time in history that a manga artist's work has reached such a level of attention (the first was Osamu Tezuka). The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo has taken the unprecedented step of exhibiting manga works. The works of Akira Toriyama are placed together with the works of painters such as Monet and Millet. So, what is the reason why Toriyama Akira's works are so widely welcomed and highly praised? Narrated by Akira Toriyama Before I became a cartoonist, I worked at an advertising company in Nagoya designing advertising paintings. I worked there for three years, which is amazing. I have been late almost every day for the past three years. I thought my boss was about to fire me, so I took the initiative to submit my resignation. The cartoonists I admire most are Mr. Osamu Tezuka and Disney in the United States. When I was a kid, I loved drawing the robots in "Astro Boy" until the drawings in my exercise books turned completely black. I think: I can become a cartoonist today thanks to the imitation at that time. Those who want to be a cartoonist must first start with imitation. To me, the cartoonist is the star. Whenever I meet a famous cartoonist at a banquet, I immediately ask him to give me his autograph as a souvenir. I have saved more than 30 pages of signatures like this. Everyone still remembers the character Sora Dome Misuke in "Arale" who loves to collect autographs, right? In fact, that is my shadow. Akira Toriyama is my real name, and there are only three people in Aichi Prefecture with this weird name. After I became famous, I kept receiving harassing phone calls, which really gave me a headache. So, I thought of a pen name called "Shui Tian Phase 2". However, the editor said the name was too "boring" and had to give up. I hate being on TV. When that cannon-like camera was pointed at me, I was shaking all over and couldn't say anything. And the thought of millions of people looking at me in front of the camera makes me wet my pants. Therefore, I always find various reasons to refuse to appear on television. Once, I was invited to the "Tetsuko Room" program group and saw the famous Kuroyanagi Tetsuko, who I had only seen on TV before, walking towards me and chatting with me. I was so nervous that my face turned red and I was trembling all over. I didn’t even know what I said. As a result, before I could wake up, the interview program ended. When it comes to TV shows, I just love watching "Animal World."

The main comic works in this section are "Dragon Ball" ("Dragon ball") "Dragon Ball Z" ("Dragon ball Z") "ESCAPE" "Arale·Dr. IQ·Dr. Strange and the Robot Doll" ("Dr.Slump") " Mr. He" "PINK THE RAIN JACK STORY" "The Boy Riding a Dragon" "THE ADVENTURE OF TONGPOO" ("THE ADVENTURE OF TONGPOO") "KENNOSUKE SAMA" ("KENNOSUKE SAMA") "SONCHOH" "Strange Island" (" WONDER ISLAND") "Girl Detective TOMATO" "POLA&ROID" ("POLA&ROID") "MAD MATIC" "Ada and Peter 1" ("DUB&PETER1") "Saving Warrior CASHMAN" ("CASHMAN") "Demon Boy" "("Go go Accliam") "Ozan Akatsuki Theater 1" (short story collection) "Ozan Akatsuki Theater 2" (short story collection) "Ozan Akatsuki Theater 3" (short story collection) "Cat Demon Man" "("ネコマジン") "KAJIKA" Edit this anecdote. Akira Toriyama, who first worked as a clerk in Nagoya, quit his job because he didn't want to get up early. Later, due to living expenses issues, I submitted my manuscript to the Kodansha Comic Awards sponsored by Kodansha for a bonus of 500,000 yen. Unfortunately, I couldn't make the deadline. So I sent my work to Weekly Shonen Jump, which collects works every week. At that time, Toriyama Kazuhiko, who later became Akira Toriyama's editor, gave him a relatively high evaluation: "Although my paintings are not that good now, if I work hard, I will achieve success in the future." Since then, Akira Toriyama has published many short stories on Jump. At that time, Akira Toriyama wanted to use the pen name "Mizuta 2nd Work", but he finally decided to publish his works under his original name. It is said that Akira Toriyama, as a cartoonist, sticks to time very much and does not throw away his manuscripts casually like other cartoonists. However, as a company employee, Toriyama Akira is always late. One reason is said to be that Toriyama Kazuhiko said that if the manuscript was not delivered on time, he would have to go to Tokyo to work. Akira Toriyama, who lives in Nagoya, hates life in big cities, so he works very hard on creating. After "Dragon Ball" was serialized for several years, as a representative of comics at that time, it led to a huge industry. Akira Toriyama himself once said that he was happiest when creating Piccolo the Great Demon King, because the story later developed into nothing more than non-stop fighting and the protagonist continued to grow. However, under the circumstances at that time, it was no longer the author's decision to end his work that would end it. Because the scope of influence is too wide. (The manga Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio has not been completed for the same reason.) Toriyama Akira and Katsura Masakazu, who were also discovered by Toriyama Kazuhiko, are good friends. The joke Goku told at Kaio was the work of Masakazu Katsura. ------------------- Edit this section to laugh at the best of Akira Toriyama. Mr. Akira Toriyama created the world of "Dragon Ball". In this lawless world, Mr. Toriyama is everywhere. Fantastic designs: the coolest warriors, the fiercest battles, the most incredible skills, the most... It is these magical designs that make us fall in love with them, think about them day and night, and immerse ourselves in the wonderful magical world. middle. The following is the "best" interview with Mr. Toriyama. Let's hear what he thinks of the "Dragon Ball" world he created. Is it the same as what you think? Q: If you were to write another "Dragon Ball" series, who would you make the new hero? A: Mr. Satan. I wanted to make Mr. Satan a hero and write a comic where he and Buu were funny together. Q: If a certain character could be your parent or child, who would you choose? A: Bulma (mother), she is rich and relatively safe, and she is smart and beautiful. Q: Who will live the longest and who will live the shortest? A: Kame Sennin has the longest lifespan. In fact, he has lived a long life, and he is the happiest character. Q: If you could be reborn, which character would you most like to be? A: What I most want to be is Trunks who grew up in a peaceful environment. He is rich and can buy a lot of toys. And he is powerful and the best. Q: What skill do you most want to have? A: First, Wu Kong. Because I can fly in the air without any help, which is very comfortable. Don't you think it would really work in everyday life? Q: Which battle was the most successfully designed? A: Goku vs. Piccolo. This is the first time in the series that you have to fight against a truly evil person. Q: Of all the designs related to the "Dragon Ball" world, which one do you want the most? A: Transformation capsule. I especially want it when traveling, especially when I can't find a parking space. Q: Which is the most successful artificial human image you have created? A: I like Cell's second form. It's really cool. When I told my editor about this idea, he said, "He looks like a fool, let's get him in perfect shape quickly."

" ------------------- Edit this paragraph to comment on Akira Toriyama. It is impossible to guess Mr. Osamu Tezuka's mood when he watched Mr. Akira Toriyama grow up, especially in 1981. His comic work "Arale" was put on the screen and became a hit, and in 1983 he became the first in Aichi Prefecture's personal income list with "Firebird". Compared with Bubu Weekly, Akira Toriyama's "Dragon Ball" has become the driving force for "Shounen Jump" to sell six million copies. No one can resist the change of times. Perhaps Mr. Osamu Tezuka can still comfort himself. The Shogakukan that Tsunechisou has been supporting now has Rumiko Takahashi who can lead the fight against Akira Toriyama. In the battle of the weekly magazines at that time, we can no longer verify the position of Mr. Tezuka Osamu based on our information power. , I just think that Mr. Tezuka Osamu's status was extremely precarious at that time. From September 1972 to December 1983, Osamu Tezuka was creating "Buddha", which began to directly face myths and make a serious and realistic study of the existence of God. Thoughts about using adaptation to deconstruct the concept of "God". However, the name of "Buddha" is far inferior to that of "Firebird" and even "Astro Boy". In this era, people have begun to laugh at God. The new meaning of God, the shock of the adaptation, is just like the complicated feelings of old cartoonists towards new cartoonists, who want to love but are inevitably jealous of Mr. Tezuka. Is that the case? He died at the age of 60. Working hard and damaging his bones was one of the reasons. So why was gastric cancer caused by work pressure and the confusion about the future not the reason? , and the glorious Hinami covered up his junior (Toriyama Akira), when he died, "Give me a pencil...", isn't it a regret? In fact, "Three-Eyed Boy" and "Astro Boy" both landed in China earlier than "Dragon Ball" and "Saint Seiya". However, they never caused a storm, because for children of fourteen or fifteen years old, the latter two The charm is far greater than the former. Of course, as time goes by, the latter two are more likely to be regarded as garbage by some people who grow up, completely forgetting how touching they were. Just like people once forgot Osamu Tezuka. In reality, Akira Toriyama once stood on the altar of Osamu Tezuka's "God of Japanese Comics". The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo has made an unprecedented move by displaying Akira Toriyama's works alongside those of Monet, Millet and other painters. In 2001, Akira Toriyama's works were toured in nine public art museums and other public venues in Japan, attracting more than 3 million visitors. This is only the second time in history that a cartoonist's work has reached such a level of attention (the first was Osamu Tezuka). After Akira Toriyama's "Dragon Ball" became a hit in Japan, he was preparing to move away from his place of residence because it was inconvenient to deliver manuscripts. In order to retain him, the local government built a highway between Akira Toriyama's house and the airport. ...(Sweat!) Of course, Mr. Akira Toriyama's direct contribution to the animation industry is also significant: in 1983, he set a record of the highest tax payment for a cartoonist, "647.45 million yen", and personal tax With so many, one can imagine the increase in total social output value and the number of job opportunities created by its value chain. When Akira Toriyama got married in 1983, the media even reported it with the headline "Aki Toriyama spent 500 million yen, super luxurious wedding ceremony". "Dragon Ball" animated cartoon movies and videos have been shown in France, Spain, Hong Kong, Thailand and other places since their premiere on Japanese TV in 1986. A major cultural invasion effect caused by this is that a large number of European and American people have also begun to draw fanfics of "Dragon Ball", the most famous of which is a "Star Wars" who turned the fanfics of "Dragon Ball" and "Sailor Moon" into H-versions , and spread on the Internet... In China, although older angry youths dare to call "Dragon Ball" rubbish, the market is the truth that verifies everything - all rental bookstore owners are wise, and there are places to rent bookstores. There is "Dragon Ball", just like where there are Chinese people, there is Jin Yong. And a gratifying phenomenon recently is that more and more anime information magazines have begun to mention Dragon Ball again, and their tone is becoming more and more relaxed. In the "20th Century Manga Election" held by the more fashionable Hong Kong magazine "East Touch", Akira Toriyama, the author of "Dragon Ball", ranked 4th among the top 5 influential figures of the 20th century, and Osamu Tezuka, who ranked 3rd in world influence. They are the only two Japanese comics writers selected, and the comic "Dragon Ball" ranks first among Japan's top five comics of the century. Sun Wukong, the protagonist in the story of "Dragon Ball", also ranked second among comic book characters of the century. Fans of Toriyama in Taiwan are even more enthusiastic. Even some people in their 30s who are already employed are very familiar with "Dragon Ball". In a bonus question and answer program, the host asked, "Arale" What is the name of Nakasenbei's son? The uncle blurted out "peace" without hesitation. In an inspirational book, there is a quotation: "The founding father's revolution took 11 attempts to succeed, cartoonist Akira Toriyama had his manuscript rejected by the publisher more than 100 times before it was adopted, and Van Gogh did not become famous until his death." Akira Toriyama's popularity throughout Taiwan is evident. Of course, there are many people who love and hate Mr. Toriyama and are obsessed with him precisely because they admire Mr. Akira Toriyama but are disappointed with his current situation.

Here is a quote from a famous commentator in Taiwan - "A few years ago, Akira Toriyama's "Dragon Ball" boldly wrote in a long-defunct publication: "Dragon Ball" is not considered a comic, it is just a lie. Money tools...' As a result, this famous saying has caused me to receive many letters from 'admirers': some want to plant bombs in my house, some warn me not to walk on the road, and some directly declare my death sentence... (This is As an aside, I should actually be considered a loyal reader of "Dragon Ball". I still read it to this day, I just scold it while watching it...) However, Akira Toriyama now only relies on video games, animations, toys, and cards. He can just live his life with just the royalties! What's the point of scolding him? It was "Dr. Weird and the Robot Doll" that was rejected dozens of times and he was able to make a lot of money just by relying on the royalties. "Dragon Ball" ruined Akira Toriyama! Sometimes I really want to say: Those who really like Akira Toriyama should stop buying anything that makes him money! This can save him! Oh! " ------- Edited by Toriyama to answer the American reader "Shōnen Jump" (hereinafter referred to as "Shao"): How old was Mr. Toriyama when he first started painting? What have you drawn and written? Akira Toriyama (hereinafter referred to as "Toriyama"): I first started drawing by imitating characters in other people's comics. I was 5 years old at that time. An I really started drawing comics with storylines when I was 22 years old. Shao Shao: So what influenced you to start creating comics? Bird: I was an avid animation fan from about 7 to 10 years old. After I was 10 years old, my interest gradually turned to comics. I think I was influenced by Osamu Tezuka's animation and Disney animation. During that time, I watched "Astro Boy" and "101 Dalmatians." Shao Shao: How did you become a cartoonist? Bird: Initially I submitted a story to a manga contest held monthly by Weekly Shonen Jump for amateur authors. Although I didn't win the award, an editor came to me and studied with me for another year. After that, I gradually "switched" to become a professional cartoonist. (Laughs) Shao: You have the incredible ability to create everything in the comic world with your own independent style. Do you often use reference materials to help you draw different objects and scenes? Bird: I almost never use reference materials to help me draw a scene. But as for objects, for example, if I like a car with a very specific style, I will use a book about it as a reference to copy it. Shao: I heard that you are a fan of Jackie Chan. (Translator’s note: I was as surprised as everyone else when I saw Jackie Chan’s name here!) Among all Jackie Chan’s movies, which one is your favorite? Bird: "Drunken Master". If I hadn't seen this movie, there would be no Dragon Ball. Shao: Are you a wrestling fan? The reason why I want to ask is because there are some wrestling-type characters like Satan who appear in Dragon Ball. Bird: Unfortunately, I'm not a professional wrestling fan. Shao: What are your interests? How do you spend your spare time? Bird: Actually, I have many interests, but the one that sticks to me the longest is models, especially military models. Shao: I heard that the inspiration for "Dragon Ball" came from a trip to China. Of all the places you have been, which one is most memorable to you? Do you still sketch while traveling? Bird: I have been to many places, but Australia is the place that most inspires me to create, where I feel the harmony between city and nature. Besides, I never sketch while traveling. Shao Shao: From 1984 to 1995, how did you arrange your schedule for painting "Dragon Ball"? Bird: Most Japanese comics are serialized in weekly magazines, so I have to draw a chapter every week. (Editor's note: about 14 pages, plus title page) But for me, this creative "rhythm" is difficult to master, and I don't like that system very much. Shao Shao: "Dragon Ball" has gradually developed from a "comedy style" to a "fighting style". Do you think the style has changed during the entire creative process? Bird: I'm not particularly aware of that. But my style does change as circumstances change. But even when the transition comes, I still like to draw funny things anyway. Shao: I heard that many plot developments in "Dragon Ball" were influenced by letters from readers. Is this true? If true, can you give a specific example? Bird: Some of them are. For example, Vegeta, when he first appeared I just saw him as a go-round bad guy. But because he gradually became so popular, he has remained in the story for a long time ever since. Shao: "Dragon Ball" seems to have influenced a lot of video games and comics. Where did you get the inspiration to draw the attacks that appear in "Dragon Ball"? Like shockwaves and the whole idea of ??chi? Bird: "Qi" has been related to rumors in China since ancient times. It is conceived as something shapeless and invisible. However, in comics, in order for it to be easily understood by readers, it must be given a form. As for sending shock waves, I tried many positions myself and finally decided on an attack position that I thought would be the most effective. (Laughs) Shao: Why did you incorporate science fiction elements into "Dragon Ball", such as Saiyans and some alien races, as well as space travel? Bird: I like science fiction. Especially the first Alien movie, that’s my favorite.

So I integrated science fiction elements into "Dragon Ball" and made some extensions. Shao: Who is your favorite character in "Dragon Ball"? Bird: Naturally, the answer is Wukong. One thing I have to say is that I am a very willful person, so I drew him as a very innocent and ignorant character. Shao: "Dragon Ball" has been translated into many languages ????in different countries, and seems to be loved by readers around the world. How do you feel about this? Bird: Of course it makes me very happy. But I still try hard to follow my original lifestyle and almost never think about it seriously. Shao Shao: What are your latest comics or project plans? Bird: I've been away from comics for a while lately. I'm studying things I've wanted to study for a long time, including design and book presentation. Shao Shao: What do you want to say to American readers? Bird: Those Dragon Ball fans across the ocean really make me very happy. Drawing a manga in Japan is very hectic and intense, but equally rewarding. If this appeals to you, please join the ranks of cartoonists.

Because those who can draw comics that truly make Americans like them are Americans like you! Photos related to Akira Toriyama. I hope you are satisfied with this very old photo of Mr. Akira Toriyama and his son.

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