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The anime and manga industry has been shocked by the demise of the legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, who createdDragon Ball, one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world and also one of the most popular anime series. His work has entertained millions of people and also served as an inspiration for many other manga creators.
Fans all over the world are mourning his death and expressing their love for the creator. His influence on spreading the anime and manga industry all over the world can’t be measured. There are still some projects that will be released soon to commemorate the work of the legendary mangaka.
However, many Toriyama fans might not know that the creator who inspired millions and whose work is referenced in many other anime and manga series was influenced by another global celebrity. The individual in discussion is global actor Jackie Chan. Toriyama was a big fan of Jackie’s movies and has even used them as a reference for makingDragon Ball.
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Akira Toriyama is a Big Jackie Chan Fan
According to Bird Land Press magazine, Toriyama metJackie Chanin 1986 when he came to Japan for the filming ofMy Lucky Stars. Toriyama then got a chance to meet the legendary actor and then he expressed his views about the actor which were later shared byTheDaoofDragonBall.
Toriyama stated:
“I met with a man I really admire, Jackie Chan. He turned me into the biggest adoring fan!!Well, perhaps only second to my wife. I mean, he is the world famous Jackie Chan!! It even made me freeze up—I didn’t know what to do. It was the first time I’ve ever been like that!! Apparently, I really get a kick out of meeting people who I’ve seen on TV and in movies.”
According to the mangaka he really admired Jackie and meeting the actor froze him up. Toriyama even stated that he is the second biggest fan of the actor and the first is his wife. The feeling he got from meeting Jackie had him excited and he stated that he liked meeting people who he has seen on TV and in movies.
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Akira Toriyama Used Jackie Chan As Reference ForDragon Ball
One of the initial pages of the magazine which was titled “AKIRA TORIYAMA VS JACKIE CHAN” a speech bubble byAkira Toriyamastated:“I used Jackie’s movies as a reference when making Dragon Ball!!”Jackie’s influence on Toriyama’s work has been quite evident since the beginning of the series.
Toriyama’sDragon Ballnot only uses Martial Arts but also adds a comedic element to the fights and the main character which at the time, only one actor had mastered greatly and it was Jackie. To express his love for the actor Toriyama even drew an illustration of Jackie Chan in his signature style. He depicted a scene from Jackie’s movieArmour of God(1986).
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Jackie has also been inspired by Toriyama’s work. In the same interview, the actor stated that he took influence fromDr. Slumpwhen he was making his movies. In the movieMy Lucky Stars, Jackie even dressed asDr. Slump’scharacter Arele-Chan to honor Toriyama and his work.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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