In the following decades, manga evolved into various genres, targeting different audiences, including children, teenagers, and adults. The 1980s and 1990s saw a significant surge in manga's popularity, both domestically and internationally. This period introduced iconic titles like Akira (1982) by Katsuhiro Otomo, Dragon Ball (1984) by Akira Toriyama, and Sailor Moon (1992) by Naoko Takeuchi.