Akira Toriyama

About Akira Toriyama

Birth Day: April 5, 1955
Birth Place: Nagoya, Japan

Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama was born on April 5, 1955 in Nagoya, Japan. Manga and game artist best known for his work the manga series "Dr. Slump" from 1980 until 1984 and "Dragon Ball" from 1984 until 1995. His work on "Dr. Slump" earned him the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award.
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Popular As Akira Toriyama
Occupation Illustrator
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born April 5, 1955 (Nagoya, Japan)
Birthday April 5
Town/City Nagoya, Japan
Nationality Japan

🌙 Zodiac

Akira Toriyama’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Akira Toriyama was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

About

Manga and game Artist best known for his work the manga series "Dr. Slump" from 1980 until 1984 and "Dragon Ball" from 1984 until 1995. His work on "Dr. Slump" earned him the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award.

Before Fame

He won an amateur manga competition sponsored by Jump magazine and went on to publish his first professional work in 1978. He designed posters for a Nagoya advertising agency for three years.

Trivia

He served as character designer for the "Dragon Quest" video game series.

Family Life

He and his wife, Nachi Mikami, have two children.

Associated With

He and fellow Japanese Artist Masashi Kishimoto both rose to fame through their manga art.

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