The biggest advantage the manga has over the anime is the legendary artwork of the late Akira Toriyama. The Dragon Ball manga isn't as popular as the iconic Dragon Ball Z anime, but Akira Toriyama ...

Acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the global hits “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” died on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma, according to his publisher Shueisha Inc.

Perhaps the most revolutionary shonen manga, this series took its biggest hit last year, with the death of its beloved mangaka, Akira Toriyama. The series will never be the same without its ...