Akira Toriyama Quotes & Sayings

I am the hope of the universe. I am the answer to all living things that cry out for peace. I am protector of the innocent. I am the light in the darkness. I am truth. Ally to good! Nightmare to you! — Akira Toriyama

But there's people I care about! And this time around, I'm not gonna just stand by and let them all get hurt! — Akira Toriyama

Curse you Kakarrot! — Akira Toriyama

The method of producing comics in Japan is very hectic, but it's also rewarding because it's possible to do both the story and art all by yourself. In this way, it's possibly to bring out one's individuality. If this idea appeals to you, I call on you to try drawing your own manga. — Akira Toriyama

Move well, study well, play well, eat well, rest well - That is the turtle master way! — Akira Toriyama

On the path of the budo one does not strive for victory over an opponent. One strive to avoid defeat by one's own self. — Akira Toriyama

Tackle life with as much energy as Goku! I'll try to do the same! — Akira Toriyama

Gohan...Is that sunburn or are you blushing? — Akira Toriyama

Nightmares never last. one day you wake up and they're gone. — Akira Toriyama

Actually, I have a lot of hobbies, but I've kept up with model-building the longest. In particular, I love military models. — Akira Toriyama

I was an avid anime watcher until I was about 10, when I moved to manga. I think I am influenced by Osamu Tezuka's and Walt Disney's works which I watched during that time, such as Tetsuwan Atom and 101 Dalmatians. — Akira Toriyama

I think there's a little me hiding behind your leg, Chichi."
"I'm Goten."
"I'm Goku. Hi!"
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"Daddy! — Akira Toriyama

My heart is pure. Pure evil! — Akira Toriyama

Drunken Master (the first one). If I hadn't seen this movie, I would never have come up with Dragonball. — Akira Toriyama

Oh I get it. Krillian, you have a crush on Android Eighteen! — Akira Toriyama

Too much FANTASY loses REALITY, too much HOPE may seem somehow EMPTY. — Akira Toriyama

One master those arts for health in mind and body, for the ability to live one's life as courageously, uniquely, and energetically as one wishes! — Akira Toriyama

There's only one certainty in life. A strong man stands above and conquers all! — Akira Toriyama