Akira Toriyama
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Akira Toriyama's achievements stand as a testament to his unparalleled influence on global entertainment. He holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling manga series of all time with Dragon Ball, selling over 260 million copies. His work transcended borders, making him one of the few creators to achieve simultaneous global dominance in both manga and video games. The induction into both the Harvey and Eisner Halls of Fame within two years of his death underscores the immediate and profound recognition of his impact on American comic culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Awarded for significant contribution to the arts.
Harvey Awards Hall of Fame
Posthumous induction recognizing lifetime achievement in comics.
Eisner Awards Hall of Fame
Posthumous induction celebrating global impact on the comic industry.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Manga Artists
Most Influential People of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Vogue Japan
2019-05
Akira Toriyama: The Man Who Created Goku
Time
2024-04
Remembering Akira Toriyama
Records & Feats
Best-Selling Manga Series
Dragon Ball holds the record for the best-selling manga series of all time with over 260 million copies sold.
Highest-Grossing Anime Film
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods held the record for highest-grossing anime film upon release.