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12.08.2026
[Toriyama Archives] Updated Every Other Day - Available for 24 Hours Only! 8/12/2026
From manga to character design to interviews, we showcase one rare, hard-to-find image every other day! Each image can only be seen for 24 hours after its release, so be sure to stop by whenever you can!
Bubbles
Sketch
Circa 1989.
Here we see a number of concepts for Bubbles sketched as they came to mind, including as a monkey and even a panda. Interestingly, the character with the antennae somewhat resembles Gregory, whom Akira Toriyama would go on to design for the TV anime years later. Also of note are the sketches for the Planet of the Kai scattered throughout the illustration.
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