Iconic characters from Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballfranchise continue to inspire talentedfan artists, including one whose previous work replicating Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutoart style recently adapted the Cell Saga’s Androids like never before. Many of history’s greatest mangaka develop an evolving visual identity synonymous with the author. While Toriyama’s work influenced the creators ofbeloved franchises likeOne PieceandNaruto, each has visual styles that are radically different from the other, which is why when a talented artist crosses the styles together, it can yield fascinating results.
Throughout Akira Toriyama’s legendary career, his art style changed and evolved. His work on series likeDr.Slumpand earlyDragon Ballfeatured more rounded environments and character designs compared to his later work with the sharp and dynamic visuals of most ofDragon Ball Z’s arcs.Narutois a series whose visual identity stayed more similar over time thanDragon Balls, which is one reason whyfan artist andXuser BrentonsArt’smastery ofreplicating Masashi Kishimoto’s style looks so striking when adapting Toriyama’s Android’s #16, #17, and #18.
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Fanart showcasing Sasuke’s daughter Saradaalong with her family previously proved BrentonArt’s talents. However, as pointed out in his recent post, they are trying something new by creating their firstDragon Ballpiece. It features Androids #16, #17, and #18 taking a moment and enjoying nature before the conniving Cell splits the trio. However, the sharp, thick linework that helped create the iconic characters has been replaced with a rounded and softer look with features faithful to theDragon Ball Zmanga. However, one could be easily fooled into thinking BrentonArt’s was a legitimate panel from theNarutomanga.
Dragon Ball’s Androids went on to do great things after their introductions, including helping save the world, starting a family with one ofEarth’s strongestDragon Ballheroes, and becoming the winner of the Tournament of Power and savior of the multiverse. Suppose any of Dr. Gero’s creations somehow found their way intoNarutoandBoruto’s universe. In that case, there are only a few ninjas who would be able to put up much of a fight against the creations who are technically cyborgs because they were normal humans with robotic implants rather than fully mechanical androids.
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The stories and characters featured in Akira Toriyama and Masashi Kishimoto’s work have inspired many people around the world to become artists themselves. While some talented individuals likeBrentonsArt have created stunning fanart showcasing stunning tributes to beloved characters, others have used the inspiration to create entirely new series that have also gone on to inspire and bring joy to others. Even though the creator ofDragon Ballhas sadly passed away, his influence and talents continue to motivate others to create art.
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Dragon Ball
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku’s never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Naruto
Naruto is a franchise spawned from the manga series penned by Masashi Kishimoto that began in 1999. Generating several tv series, games, movies, and more, Naruto follows the exploits of a young outcast ninja harboring the spirit of a demon fox who seeks to become the Hokage, the leader of his ninja village, to break the stigma against him. Upon the conclusion of the initial series, Naruto expanded into Boruto, following many series protagonists' children and returning faces.
