New Toriyama Interview in US Shonen Jump

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New Toriyama Interview in US Shonen Jump

Post by DaemonCorps » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:35 pm

The Toriyama interview, titled "Interview with the Majin (Revisited)" is continued in the November issue of US Shonen Jump.

Here's the link.

The questions do a pretty good job of questioning things that Toriyama has always brought up in the series, like strong women (at least when they first appear), and characters that look weak but are actually the strongest character at that time. SJ finishes the interview, with the general question that's basically done to ensure that their complete interview wasn't a complete waste: "Is there a question you've always wanted to be asked?"

So yeah, enjoy.
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Post by Kendamu » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:40 pm

Glad to hear that one of my favorite manga-ka is as forgetful as I am. Now I don't feel so alone.

Also, he likes Enter the Dragon. Enter the freakin Dragon! Awesome!
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Post by jjgp1112 » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:00 pm

I liked his first interview too. It was interesting knowing that he always wrote things on the fly instead of planning things out.
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Post by fps_anth » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:13 pm

He stopped liking manga and anime after the age of 11?

*Dreams shatter*
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Post by Chuquita » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:47 pm

I guess it is easier for one to create a manga than it is to get the funds to create a full-fledged summer blockbuster.


I like that he wrote on the fly. I find its actually more pleasing to write that way than to have it sit in your head too long and start growing mold 'n such.
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Post by Cold Cobra » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:30 am

He likes Alien, huh? Well, I guess form three Freeza makes a bit more sense now :)
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Post by TheJoo87 » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:33 am

Cold Cobra wrote:He likes Alien, huh? Well, I guess form three Freeza makes a bit more sense now :)
Don't forget Puipui! I immediately thought of the Xenomorph when I first saw him. It's very interesting that he's more into movies than his own profession. Makes me wonder if he'll ever think about going into that field.
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Post by Humpski » Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:14 am

Ummm... Galaxy Quest? :shock:
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Post by Hero 004 » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:48 pm

I would have never guessed that one of Toriyama's favorites is a Tim Allen movie, but ok. I think it's cool that he's into film and it definatly reflects in the manga; all of the Hollywood references he makes are always fun.

Thanks for posting, DaemonCorps, I'm looking forward to this issue.
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Post by SonGokuGT » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:20 pm

Humpski wrote:Ummm... Galaxy Quest? :shock:
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That movie was hilarious! Although it's kind of sad to see that he's not too passionate about manga. :( Nowadays, you have lots of artists that are way into it like Eiichiro Oda, and you can clearly see that passion translated into the page. Don't get me wrong, Toriyama is top tier but it's sad to read.
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Post by Drunken Master » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:27 pm

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Post by Sun_Wukong » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:14 pm

Cold Cobra wrote:He likes Alien, huh? Well, I guess form three Freeza makes a bit more sense now :)
I think I've read past interviews where he's said he's a big Sci-fi fan. But Galaxy Quest gets people excited? Since when?
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Post by tinlunlau » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:58 pm

Well, I'd feel pretty honoured if he said he liked Jackie Chan in "The Myth". I did work on the DVD release of this movie, y'know?
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Post by Kaboom » Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:23 pm

Sun_Wukong wrote:But Galaxy Quest gets people excited? Since when?
I thought it was pretty clever... :?
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Post by TripleRach » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:27 pm

SSj Kaboom wrote:
Sun_Wukong wrote:But Galaxy Quest gets people excited? Since when?
I thought it was pretty clever... :?
Ditto. It was a fun movie, and not something I'd particularly expect to hear Toriyama cite as one of his favorite movies alongside a big classic like Alien.

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Post by Captain Awesome » Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:47 pm

TripleRach wrote: Ditto. It was a fun movie, and not something I'd particularly expect to hear Toriyama cite as one of his favorite movies alongside a big classic like Alien.

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All my friends hate that movie, and I really enjoyed it, I am now totally justified in my love of Galaxy Quest.

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Post by MisterFlashdude » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:28 pm

fps_anth wrote:He stopped liking manga and anime after the age of 11?

*Dreams shatter*
I could've sworn I remember him saying he was a fan of One Piece... I thought that was why he and Eiichiro Oda did that colab chapter... :?
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Post by Tanooki Kuribo » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:27 pm

I could've sworn I remember him saying he was a fan of One Piece... I thought that was why he and Eiichiro Oda did that colab chapter
He probley forgot One Piece even exsist.
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Post by Alice » Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:04 pm

fps_anth wrote:He stopped liking manga and anime after the age of 11?

*Dreams shatter*
I think that;s probably why his is so unique, he wasn't copying anyone.
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Post by Tsukento » Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:32 pm

Tanooki Kuribo wrote:
I could've sworn I remember him saying he was a fan of One Piece... I thought that was why he and Eiichiro Oda did that colab chapter
He probley forgot One Piece even exsist.
Another case of Toriyama-itis.
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