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Heritage's Anime Auction Features Over 1,200 Lots Led by Dragon Ball

market-auction · 2026-05-01

Heritage Auctions is holding The Art of Anime, Vol. VIII Signature Auction from May 15 to 17, featuring more than 1,200 lots. The sale spans influential anime works, with a focus on Dragon Ball, which first aired in Japan in 1986 based on Akira Toriyama's manga. Jim Lentz, Heritage's Vice President of Animation & Anime Art, called it one of the most comprehensive anime auctions ever presented. The event underscores the strength of the global market for original animation art.

Key facts

  • Heritage Auctions holds The Art of Anime, Vol. VIII Signature Auction from May 15 to 17.
  • The auction includes over 1,200 lots.
  • Dragon Ball leads the auction, first broadcast in Japan in 1986.
  • Dragon Ball is based on Akira Toriyama's manga.
  • Jim Lentz is Heritage's Vice President of Animation & Anime Art.
  • The sale spans influential anime works.
  • The auction underscores the strength of the global market for original animation art.
  • The event is described as one of the most comprehensive anime auctions ever presented.

Entities

Artists

  • Akira Toriyama

Institutions

  • Heritage Auctions

Locations

  • Japan

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