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Akira Toriyama was considered a father figure in the manga and anime industry due to the creation of theDragon Ballfranchise. It is one of the most popular franchises worldwide and paved the way for the Western countries for the modern generation of anime. He began the serialization ofDragon Ballin 1984 and since then has been an active member of the franchise.
Even though he earned worldwide fame and his magnum opus is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, it was not an easy journey for the mangaka. He had to face several complexities, including his physical and mental conditions to reach the end. Fans would be shocked to know the conditions under which he had to write the chapters and will have a newfound respect for the late great mangaka.
Akira Toriyama’s Had Several Hardships During His Manga Career
Weekly Shonen Jump magazine began its publications in 1968 and since then has become one of the leading magazines in Japan. During its50th Anniversaryin 2018, several notable mangaka came to rely on their fair share of experience while working with the magazine. Among them, theDragon Ballcreator was also present. During this, Toriyama sensei revealed the troublesome situation under which he had to work to create his magnum opus.
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Akira Toriyama said,
“Torishima-san said I had to do two chapters in one week or I’d be too late. I was exhausted from having just finished some manga, so I replied that I could barely move my hands due to inflamed tendons. He told me to try writing my name, and I said, “Of course I can write my name!” Then he said, “If you can write your name, then you can draw manga!” what kind of logic is that?! [laughs].”
Even though Toriyama sensei told it funnily, it brings out the dark side of the manga industry. His first editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, was known for his strict behavior and pressured the mangaka to get the maximum out of them. Completing two chapters in a week is next to impossible and it depicts the mental and physical torture that the mangaka had to go through during his early days.
Manga Artists Go Through Tight Schedules
Editors often force the manga artists to work under tight schedules and deadlines, and it affects their health.One PiececreatorEiichiro Odabarely has time to see his family and spends theentire day in the studio.Yoshihiro Togashiis another famous mangaka who had to endYu Yu Hakushohurriedly and leaveHunter x Hunterunfinished due to his health issues.
But still,Akira Toriyamaworked through the deadline with inflammed tendons for theDragon Ballfranchise. His passion was not lost in front of the miserable conditions. He stayed strong until the very end. The system has remained the same since its inception, so the fans should respect everyone’s work, especially after knowing the tight schedules and deadlines that the have to face..
Dragon Ballis available on Crunchyroll.
Priyanko Chakraborty
Anime Content Writer
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Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.
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