Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball, to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so many global icons. But one frequently joyous aspect of his work that deserves highlight? The man could draw the hell out of a tiny car.
To look at a vehicle in any of Toriyama’s work is to just feel a sense of delight: delight in the motion and energy his work had, delight in the design, and delight in those tiny, adorable vehicles. In memory of the work of an absolute titan, let’s take a look back at some of his best cars, planes, bikes, robots, mechs, and of course, that brilliant tank he immediately regretted.