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akira toriyama f1 batleman race car ayrton senna drawing Akira Toriyama’s F1 Battleman Manga Explained!

Akira Toriyama’s long-lost Formula 1 manga has been translated and published by me! Now take your understanding to the next level!!

akira toriyama ayrton senna formula 1 battleman manga Was Akira Toriyama Inspired by Formula 1 Racer Ayrton Senna?

Did you know Akira Toriyama made a Formula 1 manga? Discover the truth behind this mysterious manga for the first time!

papparapa popular forms Popular Forms of Papparapā

Papparapā is a magic word in Japan and across the world. From music lyrics and restaurants to silly people, let’s explore the popular forms of papparapā.

papparapa babidi dragon ball z culture origin Cultural Origin of Papparapā!

Papparapā! What is the meaning of this magic word spoken by Babidi in Dragon Ball Z? Until now, it has remained a mystery. Discover the power of papparapā!

akira toriyama how to draw manga lesson leipzig germany ‘How to Draw’ with Akira Toriyama – Manga Lesson in Germany

Want to draw like Akira Toriyama? Then follow Toriyama’s 8-step program, demonstrated by the master himself to an audience in Germany.

akira toriyama leipzig germany interview Akira Toriyama’s Lost Interview in Germany

Akira Toriyama’s long-lost interview in Germany has been recovered! It took 15 years, but I’ve translated it for the first time!

goku's lost martial arts uniform discovered Goku’s Lost Uniform Discovered!!

Did you know that Akira Toriyama drew a design for Goku’s martial arts uniform that was never used? It’s true, and I discovered its origin!

hong kong comics inspired dragon ball Hong Kong Comics Inspired Dragon Ball?

Did Hong Kong comics inspire Dragon Ball? There’s a theory going around in the fan community that they did. But is it true?

akira toriyama in blue dragon as toripo tori-bot Tori-bot Appears in Blue Dragon

Did you know that Akira Toriyama’s Tori-bot appears in Blue Dragon as an easter egg character? And you can hear his real voice!


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