The author of Dragon Ball, a highly influential and commercially successful manga series from Japan, has passed away at the age of 68.
According to his studio’s confirmation on Friday, Akira Toriyama passed away from an acute subdural hematoma, a type of intracranial bleeding.
“He would have numerous additional accomplishments to attain.” Nevertheless, his studio stated that he has bequeathed numerous manga titles and pieces of art to the globe.
Supporters have expressed their admiration for Mr. Toriyama’s creation of characters that have become an integral part of their formative years.
Dragon Ball:
Dragon Ball enjoys immense global popularity, with the comic book giving rise to animated and cinematic adaptations.
According to a statement on the Dragon Ball website, he passed away on March 1st, and only a small number of his close friends and family attended his funeral.
The Dragon Ball manga series made its first appearance in 1984. The story revolves around a young protagonist named Son Goku, who embarks on a mission to gather mystical dragon balls to protect Earth against extraterrestrial beings known as Saiyans.
It added, “We anticipate that everyone will continue to cherish Akira Toriyama’s distinctive realm of artistic expression for a long time.”
Supporters expressed their condolences on various social media platforms.
“Another Japanese X user expressed that it was premature and distressing.”
“His legacy will endure indefinitely.” “Thank you for creating Akira, the most iconic anime character of all time,” another commenter expressed their gratitude.