Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Pioneers and creators of the anime industry often openly admit that a part and sometimes even the whole, of their series was inspired by something else. This list contains a lot of known names like Masashi Kishimoto, the creator ofNaruto, as well as Akira Toriyama, who is the creator of the famousDragon Ballseries.
When we particularly talk about Toriyama, it is still a surprise to many that the iconicDragon Ballseries is inspired by another piece of work. In an interview done in 1995, Toriyama revealed that his series was inspired by a Disney Movie that helped save the company at the time.Also Read:“This wasn’t very innovative”: Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Wanted Goku to be an Actual Monkey
Akira Toriyama Unveils Dragon Ball Inspiration
The Disney Movie being talked about here is none other than101 Dalmatians, an animated film that came out in 1961 and played a big role in saving Disney as a company as it was going through difficulties at the time.
Talking about the same,Akira Toriyamastated,
“I myself believe it was Walt Disney and Tezuka Osamu. When I was a child, there were drawing schools called ‘Zugayasan.’ Local children would boisterously congregate and draw pictures. I remember one day, I drew a picture from 101 Dalmatians, won a prize, became ecstatic, and here I am now.”
Dragon Ballessentially might not have happened at all if Akira Toriyama had not made that drawing from the Disney Movie, which he won a prize for as stated, causing him to be excited to draw more.
Also Read:Creator of $17B Dragon Ball Franchise Akira Toriyama Has Given Up on Drawing Manga: “It just didn’t feel right”
How 101 Dalmatians Saved Disney
101 Dalmatiansis one of the best animated works Disney has ever produced. After the expensive production ofSnow White, the company went through financial difficulties, which made them consider shutting down the animation department as a whole.However, the release of101 Dalmatiansbased on a 1956 novel by Dodie Smith is what made Disney’s worries go away as it went on to earn $303 Million, and became one of the highest-grossing films of that year.This particular film can automatically be held responsible for any animated Disney work that came out after that year because it saved the animation department, which has delivered more masterpieces likeLion King,Cars,Toy Story,Turning Red,and many more.
Older pieces of the animated industry are no less of a goldmine and continue to inspire artists and mangaka even today, something that proves their worth and legacy to the rest of the world.Also Read:“I want to end with One Piece with a big party”: Eiichiro Oda Won’t Kill Off Characters Like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on TitanSource:Angel Fire
Aaditya Chugh
Senior Gaming Writer
Articles Published :778
At Fandomwire, Aaditya has been covering the world of multiplayer and RPGs in the gaming industry for the last 2 years. He writes on anything AAA, like Elden Ring and Starfield, to Indie hits like Stardew Valley, which even got him a place at the table as one of the official reporters at M. Comic Con 2025. Sony, Xbox, Nintendo, you name it, and he will be here to provide you with whatever you might need to stay in the loop.
More from Aaditya Chugh
NYT Mini Crossword Solution For Today (June 20, 2025)
3 Reasons Why Battlefield 6 Beta Was a Success (And 2 Why It Wasn’t)
NYT Mini Crossword Solution For July 15, 2025
Recommended
5 Addictive Discord Games That Will Hook Your Whole Squad
Helen Mirren Agrees With Ana de Armas for Next James Bond With Feminist Take
Keeper Trailer: Tatiana Maslany Tries to Survive in Longlegs Director’s Next Horror Flick
Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Set for 2025, Demo Playable at Gamescom
Fact Check: Has Activision Announced Call of Duty: Black Ops Remastered?
The Batman 2 May Get Its Worst Update That Will Affect Its Shot at The Oscar
Akira Toriyama
