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Toriyama's artistic talents can be found throughout JRPGs spanning stories beyond Kamehameha; for many gamers however, Toriyama will forever be associated with Dragon Ball - but his art reaches far beyond this series alone! So whether you are new to Dragon Ball or seeking your next JRPG adventure this list could offer just the thrills.
Sand Land may not be revolutionary when it comes to innovation, but any flaws it might possess in that department might more than compensate in terms of sheer fun and respect for its source material. Sand Land serves both an endearing goodbye for an iconic character as well as an epic sunbaked adventure, leaving its audience satisfied and pleased! So fire up those engines, grab some canteens, and enter its glorious yet violent embrace!
Kakarot offers veterans who spent endless hours glued to their CRT televisions a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Kakarot's cel-shaded visuals, an obvious nod to Toriyama's signature style, bring new life into familiar characters and settings; Goku's spikey hair, Vegeta's perpetual frown lines, and Piccolo's formidable presence are carefully recreated, taking players back into an age when marathon anime sessions were staples.
Remember how we all used to wish we could control Goku and battle in epic anime-like battles? Dragon Ball FighterZ absolutely delivered on that dream! With animations so smooth that perfectly capture Toriyama's art style, the whole experience feels just like an episode - each Kamehameha blast and punch that sent opponents flying was pure Dragon Ball magic and one of my happiest gaming memories: me in control and feeling like my very own Super Saiyan!
Chrono Trigger marks a unique collaboration between two masters of their crafts - Toriyama's video game art is every bit as iconic and beloved as his manga work; they make for a formidable duo! Chrono Trigger remains popular thanks to their incredible partnership; many say peanut butter and jelly should go together, just as many things don't belong together without Toriyama!
Boasting captivating Toriyama artwork and innovative combat systems, its discovery may bring back fond memories from those who experienced it first-hand or spark interest among an entirely new group of JRPG enthusiasts. I hope that seeing another gem by Akira Toriyama has given you a greater understanding of his prolific creative influence; after all, that's the goal behind all our travels through pixels and polygons: rediscovering magic yet waiting to be discovered and stories still waiting to be unlocked?
Dragon Ball's vibrant and accessible art style was not only beloved among anime viewers in 1986. It translated seamlessly to video gaming when Akira Toriyama designed Dragon Quest XI that same year - making both highly accessible to wide audiences just like Dragon Ball was! Akira Toriyama's vibrant, eye-catching art style made Dragon Ball instantly appealing to children as well as adults alike!