鳥山明 (Akira Toriyama) is a renowned Japanese manga artist and character designer, best known for creating the iconic manga series ドラゴンボール (Dragon Ball). Born on April 5, 1955, in Nagoya, Japan, he began his career in the late 1970s and quickly gained popularity for his unique art style and engaging storytelling. In addition to ドラゴンボール, Toriyama also created the 西遊記 (Journey to the West)-inspired series 西遊記 (Dragon Boy) and worked on various video game designs, including characters for the ドラゴンクエスト (Dragon Quest) series. His influence on the manga and anime industry is significant, inspiring countless artists and creators worldwide.