Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama (Japanese: 鳥山 明, Hepburn: Toriyama Akira, April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for creating his highly successful manga series Dr. Slump, before going on to create Dragon Ball (his most famous work) and acting as a character designer for several popular video games such as the Dragon Quest series, Chrono Trigger, and Blue Dragon. Toriyama is regarded as one of the authors who changed the history of manga, as his works are highly influential and popular, particularly Dragon Ball, which many manga artists cite as a source of inspiration. He earned the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award for best shōnen manga with Dr. Slump, and it went on to sell over 35 million copies in Japan. It was adapted into a successful anime series, with a second anime created in 1997, 13 years after the manga ended. His next series, Dragon Ball, would become one of the most popular and successful manga in the world. Having sold 260 million copies worldwide, it is one of the best-selling manga series of all time and is considered to be one of the main reasons for the period when manga circulation was at its highest in the mid-1980s and mid-1990s. Overseas, Dragon Ball's anime adaptations have been more successful than the manga and are credited with boosting anime's popularity in the Western world. In 2019, Toriyama was decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts.

Works

8.4

Dragon Ball DAIMA

Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure. The world English dub premiere of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the newest series in the Dragon Ball universe, featuring the first three episodes of the series. Before the film, there will be a special introduction from the Japanese voice of Goku, Masako Nozawa.

Release Date: 2024-11-10

Department: Writing

Job: Original Concept

Vote Count: 5

Dragon Ball DAIMA
8.2

Dragon Ball DAIMA

Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure.

Release Date: 2024-10-11

Department: Writing

Job: Original Concept

Episode Count: 20

Vote Count: 348

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Theatrical screening of Dragon Ball Z Kai's Raditz Saga (episodes 1-4) in celebration of the complete series being made available for the first time in Spain.

Release Date: 2024-06-20

Department: Writing

Job: Original Concept

SAND LAND: THE SERIES
8.1

SAND LAND: THE SERIES

Sand Land is a mysterious world where demons and humans eke out an existence in a barren desert wasteland. In hopes of replenishing their water supply, Fiend Prince Beelzebub, a demon named Thief, and a human named Sheriff Rao team up and embark on a journey in search of the Legendary Spring.

Release Date: 2024-03-20

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 54

8.6

Sand Land

In a far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland where the supply of water is controlled by a greedy king.

Release Date: 2023-07-22

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 8

7.9

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

The Red Ribbon Army, an evil organization that was once destroyed by Goku in the past, has been reformed by a group of people who have created new and mightier Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, and seek vengeance against Goku and his family.

Release Date: 2022-06-11

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 2863

7.9

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.

Release Date: 2018-12-14

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 2948

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
8.5

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

37-year-old corporate worker Mikami Satoru is stabbed by a random killer, and is reborn to an alternate world. But he turns out to be reborn a slime! Thrown into this new world with the name Rimuru Tempest, he begins his quest to create a world that’s welcoming to all races. Broken free from ordinary, stale past life, his fresh adventure in a fantasy world as a slime monster with unique abilities begins.

Release Date: 2018-10-02

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 769

Super Dragon Ball Heroes
7.6

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

Trunks returns from the future to train with Goku and Vegeta. However, it disappears without warning. Then the mysterious Fu bursts in, telling them that Trunks has been imprisoned in the Prison Planet, a mysterious complex in an unknown place in the universes. The group seeks the dragon balls to free Trunks, but an endless battle awaits them! Will Goku and the others rescue Trunks and escape the Prison Planet?

Release Date: 2018-07-01

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Episode Count: 54

Vote Count: 3060

8.0

龙珠Z:希望之光

Release Date: 2017-11-14

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers

The anime celebrates the Dragon Quest X online game's fifth anniversary by animating player-submitted "miraculous stories" related to the game.

Release Date: 2017-08-07

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Character Designer

7.1

Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai

Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budoka is a cinematic attraction at Universal Studios Japan and the successor to Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D. Like its predecessor, it is a new installment in the Dragon Ball series, this time primarily featuring the face off between Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Broly God.

Release Date: 2017-06-30

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 29

10.0

Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special

This documentary special, featuring interviews with main Dragon Quest creators Yuji Horii, Koichi Nakamura, Akira Toriyama, and Koichi Sugiyama, originally aired on NHK at the end of 2016 to celebrate Dragon Quest’s 30th anniversary. In addition to the interviews, there’s behind the scenes footage of DQXI, plus a re-telling of the making of the very first Dragon Quest.

Release Date: 2016-12-29

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition

Release Date: 2016-08-27

Department: Writing

Job: Author

6.8

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Frieza's army named Sorbet and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls with the aim of reviving Frieza. They succeed, and Frieza subsequently seeks revenge on the Saiyans.

Release Date: 2015-04-18

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1928

7.3

Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

A two-part crossover special featuring characters from Dragon Ball Z, One Piece and Toriko.

Release Date: 2013-04-07

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 415

6.8

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

The events of Battle of Gods take place some years after the battle with Majin Buu, which determined the fate of the entire universe. After awakening from a long slumber, Beerus, the God of Destruction is visited by Whis, his attendant and learns that the galactic overlord Frieza has been defeated by a Super Saiyan from the North Quadrant of the universe named Goku, who is also a former student of the North Kai. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Beerus, but he is easily overwhelmed and defeated. Beerus leaves, but his eerie remark of "Is there nobody on Earth more worthy to destroy?" lingers on. Now it is up to the heroes to stop the God of Destruction before all is lost.

Release Date: 2013-03-30

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 1544

6.9

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

A spin-off scenario taking place after the events of the TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, in which Bardock survives the destruction of Planet Vegeta and is sent into the past, combating Frieza's ancestor Chilled and turning into a Super Saiyan.

Release Date: 2011-12-17

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 387

7.1

Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans

Dr. Raichi is one of the only survivors of the Tuffles, a race that once lived on Planet Plant before the coming of the Saiyans. The Saiyans not only massacred the entire Tuffle race, but also stole their technology and conquered the planet, renaming it Planet Vegeta in honor of their king. Raichi managed to escape with a capsule and found refuge on the Dark Planet, a world at the end of the universe. His only wish is to eradicate the last remaining Saiyans.

Release Date: 2010-11-11

Department: Writing

Job: Author

Vote Count: 294

Dragon Ball Z Kai
7.5

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth's defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?

Release Date: 2009-04-05

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Episode Count: 158

Vote Count: 765

2.9

Dragonball Evolution

On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.

Release Date: 2009-03-12

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 2065

6.4

Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

Following the defeat of Majin Buu, Son Goku and friends travel to Mr. Satan's newly-opened hotel for an all-you-can-eat banquet, when they are paid a visit by Vegeta's younger brother Tarble. They are informed by Tarble that the terrible brother duo of Abo and Cado have terrorized his planet and are on their way to Earth.

Release Date: 2008-09-21

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 543

Blue Dragon
8.0

Blue Dragon

A terrible and mysterious enemy attacks the small village of Shu and his friend Kluke. The great warrior Zola, followed by Jiro, will help them discover the ability to evoke shadows.

Release Date: 2007-04-07

Department: Art

Job: Original Series Design

Episode Count: 102

Vote Count: 31

4.3

Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan

Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan centers around Dr. Mashirito Jr. and his creation Abale, who serves as a rebellious opposite of the protagonist Arale. Many years after the end of Dr. Slump, Dr. Mashirito Jr. returns to avenge his father Dr. Mashirito, the sworn enemy of Senbei Norimaki. He makes an android at any point similar to Arale, except for her character that is somewhat different. He gives the name "Abale" to this android. In spite of itself, Abale will successfully contain an alien invasion.

Release Date: 2007-03-03

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 3

7.7

The World of Dragon Ball Z

A review of Dragon Ball Z from the Saiyan Saga all the way to the Trunks Saga.

Release Date: 2000-01-21

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 42

4.0

Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang

Arale and company arrive at a nice location for a picnic. They soon discover a beautiful stone with strange powers. Before they know it, a dangerous pirate and his mysterious ship invades their peace and steals the stone. Now it is up to them to retrieve the stone before it is used by evil hands.

Release Date: 1999-03-06

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 2

Dr. Slump: Robot Showdown! Dr. Mashirito Appears / A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix

Evil scientist Dr. Mashirito appears! In order to achieve his ambitions of world domination, he assaults Penguin Village with Mechankotsuoi Robo Caramelman No. 1. In the second half, the annual big race is held. The winning prize is 9000 yen. Influential players such as Arale, Senbei, and Mashirito arrive at the starting line for the prize money.

Release Date: 1998-04-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Dr. Slump
7.6

Dr. Slump

The Dr. Slump remake, simply titled Dr. Slump, is the second anime adaption which is an alternate retelling of the original Dr. Slump manga. This second series ran for 74 episodes from November 26, 1997, to September 22, 1999. This series gives all of the characters a new design, as well as having references and appearances from the Dragon Ball series. This 1997 series has one film based on it, titled Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise. On April 7, 2018, a trailer of an English dub for Doctor Slump surfaced on YouTube but was taken down by the user. It is still unknown who made the dub and if other video sharing sites have the trailer.

Release Date: 1997-11-26

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Episode Count: 74

Vote Count: 12

4.8

Saving Soldier Cashman

An adaptation by V-Jump Festa of a one shot manga by Akira Toriyama.

Release Date: 1997-07-29

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 5

6.7

Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy

Son Goku Jr. is the great-great-great-great-grandson of the legendary martial artist Son Goku. However, unlike his predecessor he's not a brave fighter. He's constantly picked on by school bullies, his grandmother Pan sees this and she's worried, but even though Goku Jr. is not a strong and powerful Saiyan, he has a kind heart, and Pan loves him. When Pan gets sick Goku Jr. realizes he must do something if he doesn't want to lose Pan. Then he will remember about the legends of the Dragon Balls. It was told they granted a wish to the bearer, Goku Jr. needs a magical wish more than ever.

Release Date: 1997-03-26

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 341

7.4

Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

A retelling of Dragon Ball's origin with a different take on the meeting of Goku, Bulma, and Kame-Sen'nin. It also retells the Red Ribbon Army story; but this time they find Goku rather than Goku finding them.

Release Date: 1996-03-04

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 354

Dragon Ball GT
7.7

Dragon Ball GT

Ten years have passed since Goku left his friends and family to hone his skills. But Goku soon finds himself helpless against the mystical power of the Dragon Balls and an accidental wish made by the devious Emperor Pilaf. The wish; that Goku once again become a child! Goku, together with Trunks, and his own granddaughter Pan, blast off into the outer reaches of space in search of the mysterious Black Star Dragon Balls. But these Dragon Balls have a fatal secret: if not collected within one year Earth will be destroyed.

Release Date: 1996-02-07

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Episode Count: 64

Vote Count: 1950

7.0

Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures

It's the night before the fair celebrating the Kingdom of Guardia's one thousand year anniversary. When the humans have gone to sleep for the night, excited about the next day's celebration, the monsters come out to play. Nuu and Mamo are two little monsters itching to have their own adventure in time and space, and their adventure group Nuumamonjaa is recruiting new members. Since neither is particularly strong in the brains department, their adventure turns into a disaster as they get into one mishap after another. A fast drinking competition, a close encounter with a robotic cat, and a high-speed car chase—this might be more adventure than the tiny duo bargained for!

Release Date: 1996-01-08

Department: Art

Job: Art Direction

Vote Count: 1

7.3

Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

The Z Warriors discover an unopenable music box and are told to open it with the Dragon Balls. The contents turn out to be a warrior named Tapion who had sealed himself inside along with a monster called Hildegarn. Goku must now perfect a new technique to defeat the evil monster.

Release Date: 1995-07-15

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 729

Fantascience World Gulliver Boy
8.0

Fantascience World Gulliver Boy

Gulliver is a mischievous wizard who had to stay locked up in the Yudo school of magic. At the time he decided to escape and return to his land. But upon arrival he realized that all his people were being attacked by King Jugo of Hispania, and he could not control his pain when he learned that he had killed his father. From that moment both will seek each other, Gulliver to avenge the death of his father and the King of Hispania to kill him as a way to remedy his mistake.

Release Date: 1995-06-08

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Mechanical Designer

Episode Count: 50

Vote Count: 1

7.5

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Not paying attention to his job, a young demon allows the evil cleansing machine to overflow and explode, turning the young demon into the infamous monster Janemba. Goku and Vegeta make solo attempts to defeat the monster, but realize their only option is fusion.

Release Date: 1995-03-04

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 855

5.5

Go! Go! Ackman

A demon child named Ackman who is 200 years old obtains souls for the Dark Devil Lord.

Release Date: 1994-07-28

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 2

4.0

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation

The Norimaki Family, the Soramame Family, Suppaman, and Dr. Mashirito end up coming to a summer resort which is really a haunted castle filled with monsters. While enjoying the many facilities, such as the arcades and hot spring baths, they all end up falling into the clutches of Vandora, a female vampire who intends to feed off them.

Release Date: 1994-07-09

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 3

5.8

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

Jaga Bada, Mr. Satan's old sparring partner, has invited Satan to his personal island to hold a grudge match. Trunks and Goten decide to come for the adventure and Android #18 is following Satan for the money he owes her. Little do they know that Jaga Bada's scientist have found a way to resurrect Broly, the legendary Super Saiyan.

Release Date: 1994-07-09

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 523

6.8

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

A Saiyan Space pod crash-lands on Earth out of which a wounded Saiyan crawls: Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan. The wounded Broly shouts out in frustration and turns into normal form. The place soon freezes, trapping him in it and he falls into a coma.

Release Date: 1994-03-12

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 671

6.2

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...

While at the beach Arale Norimaki rescues a shark. In return, the shark invites her and the rest of the Norimaki to their underwater city. Meanwhile, Suppaman intends to follow them and get revenge. While in the city, Arale meets Urashima Tarō, who joins Arale while playing at the amusement park.

Release Date: 1994-03-12

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 4

6.6

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Dr. Raichi is one of the only survivors of the Tuffles, a race that once lived on Planet Plant before the coming of the Saiyans. The Saiyans not only massacred the entire Tuffle race, but also stole their technology and conquered the planet, renaming it Planet Vegeta in honor of their king. Raichi managed to escape with a capsule and found refuge on the Dark Planet, a world at the end of the universe. His only wish is to eradicate the last remaining Saiyans.

Release Date: 1993-09-23

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 57

7.1

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

Mr. Money is holding another World Martial Arts Tournament and Mr. Satan invites everyone in the world to join in. Little does he know that Bojack, an ancient villain who has escaped his prison, is competing. Since Goku is currently dead, it is up to Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks to defeat Bojack and his henchman.

Release Date: 1993-07-10

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 571

7.2

Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan

While the Saiyan Paragus persuades Vegeta to rule a new planet, King Kai alerts Goku of the South Galaxy's destruction by an unknown Super Saiyan.

Release Date: 1993-03-06

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 920

7.6

Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back. He takes Bulma's son Trunks as a student and even gives his own life to save Trunks's. Now Trunks must figure out a way to change this apocalyptic future

Release Date: 1993-02-24

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 540

6.9

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Dr. Gero's Androids #13, #14, and #15 are awakened by the laboratory computers and immediately head to the mall where Goku is shopping. After Goku, Trunks, and Vegeta defeat #14 and #15, #13 absorbs their inner computers and becomes a super being greater than the original three separately were. Now it is up to Goku to stop him.

Release Date: 1992-07-11

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 553

6.4

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

Cooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.

Release Date: 1992-03-07

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 1045

4.1

Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

An unauthorized live-action adaptation of the Dragon Ball manga, it follows a band of misfit adventurers trying to stop King Horn and his goal to collect all seven Dragon Balls, and his wish of ultimate power.

Release Date: 1991-11-30

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 91

7.0

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

After defeating Frieza, Goku returns to Earth and goes on a camping trip with Gohan and Krillin. Everything is normal until Cooler - Frieza's brother - sends three henchmen after Goku. A long fight ensues between our heroes and Cooler, in which he transforms into the fourth stage of his evolution and has the edge in the fight... until Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan.

Release Date: 1991-07-20

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 678

6.5

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

A Super Namekian named Slug comes to invade Earth. But the Z Warriors do their best to stop Slug and his gang.

Release Date: 1991-03-19

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 532

4.9

Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku

The young warrior Son Ogong (Son Goku) goes on a outrageous quest to acquire seven magical orbs, along the way beating up evil persons who want to steal the orbs for their own ends.

Release Date: 1990-12-12

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 14

4.0

Kennosuke-sama

A comedy about a family of old-fashioned samurai living in modern-day Tokyo whose young son has to head out for an important date.

Release Date: 1990-07-07

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 1

3.8

Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit

Adaptation of Toriyama's 1982 manga Pink.

Release Date: 1990-07-07

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 4

6.5

Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

Goku and friends must stop a band of space pirates from consuming fruit from the Tree of Might before it's destructive powers drain Earth's energy.

Release Date: 1990-06-07

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 566

6.5

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.

Release Date: 1990-03-10

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 491

Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
5.8

Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

In the Ariahan village, on her 15th birthday, Tiala receives a red jewel from the elder Yogi. The jewel is the key to awaken the Great Dragon, whose blood grants eternal life. Due to this, the demon Baramos kidnaps Tiala. His childhood friend, Abel tries unsuccessfully to save her. He is given a blue jewel, the counterpart of the jewel that Tiala received, that can seal the Great Dragon and embarks on a mission to rescue Tiala.

Release Date: 1989-12-02

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Character Designer

Episode Count: 43

Vote Count: 4

6.7

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

Release Date: 1989-07-15

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 545

Dragon Ball Z
8.3

Dragon Ball Z

The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.

Release Date: 1989-04-26

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 37

Vote Count: 4511

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video is a direct-to-video live action production of the Dragon Quest series that was released by Enix in 1988. A silent reinterpretation of different elements of the Erdrick trilogy games set to various music from the games composed by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The video was planned and produced by Toshio Okada, who was then the head of anime studio Gainax, who worked on the movie's special effects, and Tohokushinsha Film.

Release Date: 1988-12-21

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

6.3

Kosuke and Rikimaru: The Dragon of Konpei Island

When bandits show up to lay claim to a precious treasure, swordsman brothers Kosuke and Rikimaru join with a visiting researcher to protect the last divine dragon and preserve the delicate balance of life on their remote island.

Release Date: 1988-09-23

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 3

6.7

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

Master Roshi has succeeded at the one mission he valued most: to train Goku and Krillin to become ultimate fighters. So, he arranges for them to test their mettle at a competition hosted by Emperor Chiaotzu. Not everyone's playing by the rules, however, as a member of the ruler's household schemes to use the Dragonballs to extort money and power from the royal.

Release Date: 1988-07-09

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 273

6.2

Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety

A public service video which uses the main Dragon Ball characters to promote traffic safety. It was aired on TV between shows as a public service announcement and distributed to schools as a safety demonstration video.

Release Date: 1988-06-08

Department: Writing

Job: Original Film Writer

Vote Count: 2

6.6

Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

Goku and Kuririn are given an assignment by Kame-Sen'nin: "Retrieve the sleeping princess from Lucifer and I will take you as my students." But the mission proves to be more perilous than originally thought.

Release Date: 1987-07-18

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 272

6.8

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?

Release Date: 1986-12-20

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 335

Dragon Ball
8.3

Dragon Ball

Long ago in the mountains, a fighting master known as Son Gohan discovered a strange boy whom he named Son Goku. Gohan raised him and trained Goku in martial arts until he died. The young and very strong boy was on his own, but easily managed. Then one day, Goku met a teenage girl named Bulma, whose search for the mystical Dragon Balls brought her to Goku's home. Together, they set off to find all seven and to grant her wish.

Release Date: 1986-02-26

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 153

Vote Count: 3142

6.8

Godzilla 1985

Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of the Monsters", which also featured scenes with Burr edited into 1954's "Godzilla". This film restores the darker tone of the original, as we witness the nuclear destruction of giant lizard terrorizing Japan.

Release Date: 1985-07-26

Character: Man fleeing from Godzilla (uncredited)

Vote Count: 180

6.0

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis

Children are lured to Metropolis only to find that the renowned, mythical city may not be the happy-go-lucky utopia they'd thought it would be.

Release Date: 1985-07-13

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 3

6.0

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle

Senbei Norimaki finds the secret treasure named “Eye of Rainbow” of the legendary Nanaba Castle in the mountain. This treasure makes every dream come true. When the gang of Arale Norimaki and Gatchan tried to steal the treasure, Bisna, who is the descendant of Nanaba Kingdom, takes the treasure. Bisna wants to revive the devil and Nanaba Kingdom. Arale and her friends went towards the secret Nanaba Castle to get back the treasure.

Release Date: 1984-12-22

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 3

7.2

The Return of Godzilla

After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.

Release Date: 1984-12-15

Character: Man fleeing from Godzilla (uncredited)

Vote Count: 305

6.8

Crusher Joe

Enter the tale of the Crusher Council, a group of rugged individuals known for assignments ranging from transportation to terraforming and everything in between. In the early days of space exploration the Crushers took on the job of destroying asteroids and defining space lanes. Because of their work, they were nicknamed "Crushers" which eventually became their business moniker. Despite the rough and ready nature of the Crushers' work, they subscribe to a few steadfast rules. Unethical and illegal assignments are taboo, and any Crusher accepting one is barred from the Union. Of course, this presents problems for shady clients who try to trick the Crushers into accepting misleading assignments. They know that once the Union accepts a case the Crushers are honor-bound to follow it through. Among the various worlds, the Crusher Council has a stunning reputation, and among the Crushers, the most elite team is the one led by Crusher Dan and his successor, Crusher Joe.

Release Date: 1983-03-12

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Mechanical Designer

Vote Count: 12

6.1

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr. Mashirito, and it's up to Dr. Senbei Norimaki and a group of students (including his robot daughter Arale) to venture into space to save her.

Release Date: 1982-07-10

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 7

6.7

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

Professor Senbei finds a videotape of his deceased father providing instructions on how to create a love potion. The main ingredient is a tear of the evil Gyaasuka Daimao who lives at the Wonder Island. To retrieve it, Senbei takes Arale and Gatchan on a wacky adventure.

Release Date: 1981-07-18

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 3

Dr. Slump
8.0

Dr. Slump

Follows the humorous adventures of the little girl robot Arale Norimaki, her creator Senbei Norimaki, and the other residents of the bizarre Penguin Village.

Release Date: 1981-04-08

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Episode Count: 243

Vote Count: 123

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