Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Has Died - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 08 March 2024 / 3,518 Views
Akira Toriyama, who is best known for creating Dragon Ball, died on March 1st at the age of 68 due to an acute subdural hematoma.
"We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was in age of 68," reads a statement from Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo.
"It's our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm. Also, he would have many more things to achieve. However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world.
"Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative activities for over 45 years. We hope that Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come."
Along with his work on manga and anime, he has many credits in the gaming industry. This includes designing the characters in the Dragon Quest series, character and setting designs in Chrono Trigger, character designs in Blue Dragon, and more.
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I've been a fan of DBZ and the Dragon Ball franchise since I was a kid. The franchise has had a huge impact on me. My online name TrunksWD comes from Future Trunks.
Rest in peace Akira Toriyama!
His work has been a part of my life since I was 11 and played the very first Dragon Quest (titled as Dragon Warrior) on NES. That was about 6 or 7 years before Dragon Ball Z was first released outside of Japan. There was even a Dragon Quest anime that was partly localized that came on TV. It's sad to think that DQXII will be Toriyama's last DQ game.
My thoughts are out to his wife and his kids and grandkids.
This is very sad to hear. His work was very influential on the anime and manga industry. Dragonball Z was probably the first anime I saw as a kid which Kickstarted my love for anime. Lots of amazing games were also influenced by his work like the Dragon Quest games and Chrono Trigger.
R.I.P Toriyama and thank you for sharing your ideas with the world.
I have fond memories of watching the original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT on Toonami as a kid. The franchise has had a huge impact on me as a person.
I'm thankful that Toriyama gave us a modern DB revival with Dragon Ball Super. I loved watching new Dragon Ball episodes weekly and seeing the new movies in theaters.
Dragon Ball Daima will be his last gift to us as he oversaw production of the series before his death.
Rest in peace, Toriyama.
R.I.P Toriyama T_T
Legend.... sucks he didn't get to live to be 110. Honestly some people that contribute as much as him, should get rewarded with a well lived and long life.
R.I.P to one individual who helped shake up an industry.
But also helped define mine and many others childhood.
Left too soon, may his soul rest in peace 🕯️🙏😢
He has given so much, shaped the childhood of a generation, and inspired us in being strong and fighting for justice
A legend died!
A huge blow and a huge loss towards us anime/manga lovers
Rest in peace.
His work touched the lives and hearts of millions of people all over the world for close to 40 years and will continue to do so for well more than 40 more.
Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama.
RIP. What a legend!
I can't believe this has happened. Farewell, Toriyama-san. :(
He will be missed loved watching dragon ball on vhs as a kid
RIP to my favorite manga/anime creator so many childhood memories
Oh boy, team Dragon Quest is vanishing. I wonder how the next game will be with different soundtrack and character art (although it was probably already drawn for the next game I think)
Unfortunate. R.I.P
