Akira Toriyama will be inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame

The successful mangaka and creator of Dragon Ball Akira Toriyama will enter the Hall of Fame of the Harvey Awards in the United States, the distinction will be for his contributions to art and entertainment.

Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo commented on Toriyama’s nomination:

We are very honored to receive the news that Akira Toriyama has been selected for the prestigious Harvey Award Hall of Fame. As a creator, he had always said that his work says it all. We are especially grateful to the American fans for their long-standing enthusiasm and dedicated support. We hope you will continue to support his work for many years to come as we continue to develop and expand upon his masterpieces.

Akira Toriyama is recognized in the world of manga/anime for his great work Dragon Ball, among his creations also stand out Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger and Blue Dragon.

Toriyama passed away in Japan on March 1, 2024, inheriting his legacy to many people around the world.

Other manga/anime creators who have been inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame include Osamu Tezuka, considered the “God of Manga,” and Rumiko Takahashi, creator of Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha, inducted in 2020 and 2021.