Toriyama's "Genki Dama" Illustration (2011)
This was made in Toriyama's support of the Great East Japan earthquake's recovery efforts. Arale & Goku lend smiles full of spirit towards disaster areas.
"Hang in there!"
Toriyama's "recent" self-portrait in Dragon Ball's 3rd volume (1986/06/10)
He usually depicts himself as either bird or robot so seeing him as a cool pilot doggo is a nice mixup. However, this is a commentary about Koge, his cat found on a rainy day....
Cover Illustration for volume 11 of Dragon Ball's "Kanzenban" release (2003/05/01)
Goku & Piccolo's decisive battle concludes here! Piccolo, despite being rejuvenated & powered up, may not be ready for the injured Goku planning to put everything he's got into his able right arm.
Cover Illustration of Dragon Ball's 20th volume (1990/01/10)
Behind Piccolo's scowl, you'll find Gohan waving with friendliness as loose representation of their training time.
Toriyama's cover for Dragon Ball's 269th chapter in WSJ No. 18 (1990/04/03)
It's a cover composed from two separate illustrations of Goku & Freeza merged together. More awkwardly, Goku isn't on Namek yet... but do look forward to their eventual bout, plz!
Toriyama's Monster Design of Mud Hand for "Dragon Quest 2 The Gods of Evil Spirits" (1987/01/26) — It's terrifying *because* you can only see its hand
Back Cover Illustration for volume 9 of Dr. Slump's "Kanzenban" release (2007/05/02) — Today's favorite is Daigorō Kurigashira!
Apparently, the entire ease of Arale's teacher is that his gags (his chestnut-shaped head) mostly speak for itself. Toriyama's shortcuts know no limit.
Cover Illustration for volume 10 of Dragon Ball's "Kanzenban" release (2003/04/04) — The drama rapidly develops as Piccolo enters the stage!
Yajirobe is depicted rescuing Goku in the background while Piccolo carries a fearless smile.
Toriyama's Character Designs of the "Mahohtsukai"/Magician class in Dragon Quest 3 Towards The Legend (1988/02/10)
It's the game's 33rd anniversary! Toriyama's bucking the trends by dressing a traditional role with a strikingly visual green, right?
Toriyama's Character Design of the invading Slugg from "DBZ Super Saiyan Son Goku" (1991/03/09)
In addition to obscuring his Namekian traits, it was up to suggestion to allow him gloves and a scar. He was meticulous about how he should appear both old & young, down to his teeth.