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Toriyama's Monster Design of Archdemon (aka "Awfully Tough Demon") for "Dragon Quest 2 The Gods of Evil Spirits" (1987/01/26)
Unfortunately, the Famicom original sprite doesn't portray his pitchfork. However, thanks to the wonders of technology, you can see it in future ports!
I love Toriyama's work and it's very influential on me. He's also never going to design a Dragon Quest protagonist that isn't thin and conventionally attractive, but that's fine. It's one reason I exist to make art; to make things that my inspirations never would have.
Toriyama's CD of Padre for Dragon Quest 10's "The 5000-Year Journey Towards a Distant Familiar Land" expansion (2017/11/16) — It's its 3rd anniversary
Known as "The Swordsman in Black", his enigmaticly royal presence, perfectly captured via illustration, is key to the storyline.
@fenyo_n Wow like usual your drawings are 💯🙌.And also I wanted to say a big thank you for your tutorials, Akira Toriyama's style is one of my favorites and thanks to your explanation I was able to improve a lot in my way of drawing. Here are two of your tutorials that I followed
Learn more about Akira Toriyama's history by reading my Dragon Ball Culture book series: https://t.co/lwrCmLU7X4
Toriyama's Character Design of the "Devil" shadow in Blue Dragon Grand Beasts of Another World (2009/10/08) — He also had creative control designing main characters & the packaging.
Visually, he looks sorta like your fatso uncle. Mechanically, he's good at disturbing enemies.
@LordSauce_ frr people just want to hate to hate
Toriyama's style is simple too and if not simpler than Oda's yet NOBODY says a word.
Toriyama's original title page for Dr. Slump's 12th chapter in WSJ No. 16 (1980/03/18)
Arale 'n the gang partake in some Showa-era "menka" games like skip roping & stilts. Also featured is an exclusive-to-Jump-printing thank you fan letter in Toriyama's natural Nagoya dialect.
Toriyama's Monster Design of Silver Devil (aka "Lesser Daemon") for "Dragon Quest 2 The Gods of Evil Spirits" (1987/01/26)
This menacing monster debuts as representative of the titular evil to come. It's so sinister its odd blue/green body palette can send you into spooks alone.
Toriyama's Package Illustration for Dragon Quest 10's "Thorn Maiden & Devastation God" expansion (2019/10/24) — It's its anniversary tomorrow
He interprets key characters descending into a new journey within the spiritual realm. The overhead perspective is quite impressive, too.
I've been really enjoying #baldursgate3 and from my love of #DragonQuest I wanted to draw my favourite MVP, Astarion in a style similar to Toriyama's style❤️. #FANART #digitalpainting #artistsontwitter #digitalart #AnimeArt
Toriyama's illustration for Koyama's JVC-produced "Polka Dot Magic" LP (1984/03/05) — It's the titular "Helicopter"!
As previous recorded, Toriyama was coerced by Koyama into writing lyrics for two of her tracks alongside retro, cutesy complementary designs.
Learn how Toriyama's trip to Bali inspired Dragon Ball by reading Dragon Ball Culture Vol. 3! This post took me all day to create because I had to translate the Japanese in Bird Land Press before creating the post. Plus, lots of "research" for the ladies: https://t.co/N0Ga8oAqxJ
I used to draw a lot of Dragon Ball, but I couldn't quite nail Toriyama's style while putting my own spin on it.
I've recently realized how much Oda's style is just REALLY satisfying and comfortable to draw. At least for me
I have the most fun when I'm drawing One Piece!
Toriyama's Monster Design of Golem for "Dragon Quest" (1986/05/27)
Toriyama's masterful use of perspective makes it appear much more imposing than it would alone. Additionally,this popular giant comes in many different variants like golden & ice! My favorite's the chocolate one.
Toriyama's cover for WSJ No. 42 (1985/09/17)
While the cover illustration portrays Namu vs Son Goku, the 42nd chapter of Dragon Ball contained within actually featured Kuririn vs Jackie Chun. If anything, you could view it as the match to look forward to in the future.
Toriyama's Package Illustration for the updated GB editions of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 (1999/09/23) — It's its 21st anniversary
The approach taken was akin to a fantasy picture book, giving it a saccharine mood. In particular, the SD'd DQ2 trio really pop out w/ digital colorization.
Toriyama's Turtle Hermit illustration for the 18th Anniversary Jump Grand Ultra Quiz in WSJ No. 31 (1986/07/01)
It's super valuable, something you'll only find in this print! Even our problematic favorite is excited to be posing for the occasion as you absorb so much trivia.
I mean, this man so greatly captures Toriyama's later style AND he still got his own sauce? Shoutout ✍
Toriyama's Monster Design of Mage for "Dragon Quest" (1986/05/27)
You'll get lost in the atmosphere of their shady face! Since an illustration's detail doesn't carry 100% to a FC engine, he'll create every MD w/ simplicity & as w/ as few lines as possible for clarity's sake.