Creator of Dragon Ball Akira Toriyama once opened up about the reasons that he could not create very likable female characters.

“I just can’t&#8230;” &#8211; The Creator of ‘Dragon Ball-Z’ Opens up about the Problems He Faces While Creating Female Characters

If you want to check out some of the most beautiful female characters on screen,
you can immediately approach anime. The creators of these shows possess a unique
ability to make anything beautiful. However, there are some shows that focus on
male characters so much that the female ones become almost unlikable. One such
show is one of the longest-running anime, Dragon Ball-Z.

This series has given the world some of the best-animated characters
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out there. Apart from the unique storyline of the show, these characters make
the show a classic. Alongside notable male characters like Gohan, Goku, and
Piccolo, the series also features a significant number of female characters.
However, the creator of Dragon Ball-Z, Akira Toriyama, has openly acknowledged
the challenges he faced when developing the female characters in the series.

> Dragon Ball Z team from DBZ calendar 1994 illustration by Tadayoshi Yamamuro /
> Toei / Fuji tv / Shueisha / c. Bird Studio : Goku /Piccolo/ Goten /Trunks/
> Chichi /Bulma pic.twitter.com/cVQGacmSSj [https://t.co/cVQGacmSSj]
> 
> — Geijitsuryumeru (@Geijitsuryumeru) May 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Geijitsuryumeru/status/1661009098907992069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The creator revealed in an interview, “Whenever I draw women, they all end up
with rough personalities. I just can’t draw them more bubbly and upbeat. I can’t
draw them docile and cute, either.” Basically, he can create a tough male
character, but when it comes to women, he gets skeptical.

Comic Book reports
[https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/news/dragon-ball-super-anime-female-character/]
that this insight into Toriyama’s challenges in creating female characters
originates from a magazine called Dragon Ball Forever. Dragon Ball Forever is an
old guidebook released in Japan many years ago, offering an in-depth examination
of the show.

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THE LESS LIKABLE FEMALE CHARACTERS OF DRAGON BALL Z AND THE CREATOR’S
PERSPECTIVE

There is a female character in the show called Bulma, who initially took the
lead as the female protagonist, and played a crucial role in launching the
manga. However, Toriyama consciously avoids creating female characters with
cheerful and lively dispositions.

This preference still holds true today. Notable examples include Kale and
Caulifla, two female Saiyans who possess distinct personalities but are not very
upbeat. This aligns with Toriyama’s earlier remarks regarding Chi-Chi and
extends to other characters as well.

Throughout the years, Dragon Ball has introduced various characters and altered
the dynamics within the series. Nevertheless, certain aspects remain unchanged.
Characters like Goku and Bulma continue to retain their essential qualities
despite any challenges and are still fan favorites.

What are your thoughts about the problems of Akira Toriyama? Tell us in the
comments.

Radhika Deshmukh

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If you want to check out some of the most beautiful female characters on screen, you can immediately approach anime. The creators of these shows possess a unique ability to make anything beautiful. However, there are some shows that focus on male characters so much that the female ones become almost unlikable. One such show is one of the longest-running anime, Dragon Ball-Z.
<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-ever-imagined-how-your-favorite-characters-from-dragon-ball-z-would-look-like-in-reality-a-similar-thread-on-reddit-leaves-the-fans-in-frenzy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This series has given the world some of the best-animated characters</a> out there. Apart from the unique storyline of the show, these characters make the show a classic. Alongside notable male characters like Gohan, Goku, and Piccolo, the series also features a significant number of female characters. However, the creator of Dragon Ball-Z, Akira Toriyama, has openly acknowledged the challenges he faced when developing the female characters in the series.
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The creator revealed in an interview, &#8220;Whenever I draw women, they all end up with rough personalities. I just can&#8217;t draw them more bubbly and upbeat. I can&#8217;t draw them docile and cute, either.&#8221; Basically, he can create a tough male character, but when it comes to women, he gets skeptical.
<a href="https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/news/dragon-ball-super-anime-female-character/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Comic Book reports</a> that this insight into Toriyama&#8217;s challenges in creating female characters originates from a magazine called Dragon Ball Forever. Dragon Ball Forever is an old guidebook released in Japan many years ago, offering an in-depth examination of the show.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-the-price-of-the-most-expensive-dragon-ball-z-super-card-will-surely-leave-a-hole-in-your-pocket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Price of the Most Expensive Dragon Ball-Z Super Card Will Surely Leave a Hole in Your Pocket</a>
<h2>The less likable female characters of Dragon Ball Z and the creator&#8217;s perspective</h2>
There is a female character in the show called Bulma, who initially took the lead as the female protagonist, and played a crucial role in launching the manga. However, Toriyama consciously avoids creating female characters with cheerful and lively dispositions.
This preference still holds true today. Notable examples include Kale and Caulifla, two female Saiyans who possess distinct personalities but are not very upbeat. This aligns with Toriyama&#8217;s earlier remarks regarding Chi-Chi and extends to other characters as well.
Throughout the years, Dragon Ball has introduced various characters and altered the dynamics within the series. Nevertheless, certain aspects remain unchanged. Characters like Goku and Bulma continue to retain their essential qualities despite any challenges and are still fan favorites.
What are your thoughts about the problems of Akira Toriyama? Tell us in the comments.

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