Akira Toriyama, Legendary ‘Dragon Ball’ Franchise, Dead at 68
The legendary Japanese manga artist also wrote and illustrated the Dr. Slump series
Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist who wrote and illustrated the beloved Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump series, has died at the age of 68.
The prolific Japanese creator died on March 1 from an acute subdural hematoma, the official Dragon Ball website shared in a statement on Friday from Bird Studio, which Toriyama founded in the Eighties. “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,” the announcement read. “We hope that the world of Akira Toriyama’s unique works will continue to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.”
The statement also stated that his funeral was held with family and relatives, and expressed regret he had several projects in the works at the time of his death and “many more things to achieve.”
Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga series was first serialized in 1984, and his signature style has become instantly recognizable around the globe — Goku, Piccolo, Bulma, Krillin, and more of his beloved characters would be introduced to new audiences throughout the decades thanks to adapted anime series by Toei Animation (Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z) and multimedia collaborations spanning anime, video games, and more.
The legendary Japanese manga artist also wrote and illustrated the Dr. Slump series
Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist who wrote and illustrated the beloved Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump series, has died at the age of 68.
The prolific Japanese creator died on March 1 from an acute subdural hematoma, the official Dragon Ball website shared in a statement on Friday from Bird Studio, which Toriyama founded in the Eighties. “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,” the announcement read. “We hope that the world of Akira Toriyama’s unique works will continue to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.”
The statement also stated that his funeral was held with family and relatives, and expressed regret he had several projects in the works at the time of his death and “many more things to achieve.”
Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga series was first serialized in 1984, and his signature style has become instantly recognizable around the globe — Goku, Piccolo, Bulma, Krillin, and more of his beloved characters would be introduced to new audiences throughout the decades thanks to adapted anime series by Toei Animation (Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z) and multimedia collaborations spanning anime, video games, and more.
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