Also, he would have many more things to achieve."

They now have fans all over the world, and have made a significant impact on international popular culture.

He was influenced by Disney animated films and early manga pioneers likeAstro Boycreator Osama Tezuka.

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama in 1982

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama in 1982.JIJI PRESS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

His first successful manga wasDr.

Slump, which starred an eccentric professor and his powerful young girl robot Arale.Dr.

1 at the U.S. box officeupon release.

‘Dragon Ball Z’

‘Dragon Ball Z’.Toei Animation

“That’s why Mr. Toriyama continues working on this.

The power given by the audience is the motivation for the creator to continue working onDragon Ball.”

Toriyama’s cultural influence is hard to overstate.

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’.Toei Animation

“The thought of never seeing you again fills me with sadness.

He gave it to me.

It was like watching a hero push forward.”

“I grew up withDr.

“Even if I had a bad experience, watchingDragon Ballevery week made me forget about it.

It was a relief for me, a country boy who had nothing.

BecauseDragon Ballwas really fun!”

Kishimoto continued, “I also wanted to create works like yours!

I wanted to be like my teacher!”

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