Analysis of the Artistic Style of the Manga Dragon Ball

Abstract

Dragon Ball is a manga series created by Akira Toriyama during his career as a manga artist. Since its debut, the work has been translated and published in many countries, and its derivative products are countless. It is fair to say that the influence of Dragon Ball is immense. In China, many manga artists have openly or privately stated that they were influenced by Toriyama's Dragon Ball to pursue a career in manga. I myself was also influenced by Toriyama's Dragon Ball to enter the anime and manga industry. A look at Toriyama's manga career reveals that both his early long-running series Dr. Slump and his later work Dragon Ball had a huge impact. For most manga artists, their most influential work is often their breakout hit, and subsequent works rarely manage to move readers as much. However, Toriyama broke this pattern. His breakout manga was Dr. Slump, which introduced him to the world. But Toriyama did not fade into obscurity after Dr. Slump; the manga he created, Dragon Ball, became even more popular with readers, elevating his reputation to a new level. This achievement fully demonstrates Toriyama's excellent drawing ability and masterful storytelling. The formation and evolution of Toriyama's artistic style are inseparable from the environment he grew up in, the era he lived in, and his personal experiences. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the style and characteristics of Toriyama's manga Dragon Ball, exploring the reasons for the formation of his style and the unique features of his art. It is hoped that this will provide some insights for your own artistic journey.