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The smash hit video game "Dragon Quest" brought Akira Toriyama to international prominence. Toriyama's art and character design skills, already notable in Japan due to his work on the popular manga series "Dr. Slump", gained global recognition through "Dragon Quest". Players around the world were captivated by the game's engaging RPG gameplay, compelling storytelling, and the vibrant world brought to life by Toriyama's distinctive visual style.