TORIYAMA, AKIRA, 1955 to 2024
Akira Toriyama books in order
Japanese manga artist and character designer.
- Books
- 7
- Editions tracked
- 10
- First editions
- 7
- Nationality
- Japan
- Born
- Kiyosu, 1955
- Died
- Japan, 2024
Akira Toriyama wrote 7 books we track between 1984 and 2017; in publication order they begin with Dragon Ball (1984).
About Akira Toriyama
Writer
- Known as
- mangaka, video game artist, character designer, art director
- Genres
- fantasy
- Citizenship
- Japan
Background
- Educated at
- Okoshi Technical High School
Awards and honours
- Shogakukan Manga Award (1981)
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2019)
Notable works
- Dr. Slump
- Dragon Ball
- Dragon Ball Super
- Dragon Quest
- Chrono Trigger
- Blue Dragon
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Akira Toriyama in 69 languages.
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Akira Toriyama books in order
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Akira Toriyama's books in?
In publication order they begin with Dragon Ball (1984), then Dragon Ball Z. (2000) and Dragon Ball Vol. 1 (2003). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Akira Toriyama's first book?
The earliest book we list is Dragon Ball, first published in 1984.
When was Akira Toriyama born?
Akira Toriyama was born in 1955 and died in 2024.
How many Akira Toriyama books does MyVolumes track?
We track 7 books by Akira Toriyama across 10 editions, 7 of them first editions.
What awards has Akira Toriyama won?
Akira Toriyama has won Shogakukan Manga Award (1981), Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2019), according to Wikidata.
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