Chibi's origins may even date back to the 1300s in Japan, gradually working its way into otaku and then pop culture worldwide. Akira Toriyama’s legacy can be felt far beyond the worlds of anime ...

The Japanese manga artist and creator of the cartoon character Chibi Maruko-chan has died ... Fans have been posting expressions of gratitude to Sakura online, saying her stories were always ...

There is debate over whether Akira Toriyama originated the now famous chibi style. So where did "chibi" get its start?