Daiki Miki

Miki served as the principal character designer for Dragon Ball Online, creating original characters that expanded the game's narrative. He designed villains including Towa and Mira, who became recurring antagonists in Dragon Ball canon, as well as Miss Buu and numerous other NPCs and creatures. Miki also designed Faran, Doban III, and other significant game characters, demonstrating the visual direction needed to maintain Dragon Ball's aesthetic while introducing fresh elements. His designs were approved by Akira Toriyama himself after Miki requested the opportunity to contribute.

Miki's work on Dragon Ball Online expanded the franchise's visual vocabulary beyond Toriyama's original manga. His character concepts became integrated into broader Dragon Ball continuity, with some designs appearing in later anime projects. Miki's confidence in requesting creative input and Toriyama's trust in his vision reflected the collaborative nature of large multimedia franchises, where artists beyond the original creator shape canon.