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Akira Toriyama - Biography

Toriyama was born on April 5, 1955 in Nagoya, Japan. His childhood was spent in a creative environment, and from the very beginning he showed an interest in drawing and manga. He often spent time drawing his own comics and characters.

After graduating from high school, he entered the College of Arts, where he studied design and art. His education became the foundation for a future career as an artist.

Akira Toriyama's career began in 1978 when his manga "Wonder Island" was published in Weekly Shonen Jump, one of the most popular manga magazines in Japan. This was his first big success, and soon after, his manga "Dr. Slump" became a popular and exciting series.

However, a real breakthrough came in 1984, when he began work on the Dragon Ball manga. This series quickly became iconic and had a huge impact on the world of comics and animation.

Akira Toriyama was a huge influence on manga and animation with his unique style and unique characters. Dragon Pearls has become one of the most popular manga and anime in history and continues to win the hearts of fans around the world.

The Dragon Pearl series contributed to the popularity of anime and manga outside Japan and contributed to the global spread of Japanese culture.