Akira Toriyama, creator of 'Dragon Ball' series, dies at 68

The creator of 'Dragon Ball' manga, Akira Toriyama, died at 68. He succumbed to acute subdural haematoma, a type of bleeding near the brain, on March 1.

In Short

• 'Dragon Ball' series creator Akira Toriyama died at 68
• The Japanese artist died on March 1, 2024
• He succumbed to acute subdural haematoma, a type of bleeding near the brain

The creator of 'Dragon Ball' manga, Akira Toriyama, died at 68. He succumbed to acute subdural haematoma, a type of bleeding near the brain, on March 1. His demise was confirmed by Bird Studio, the official manga company that he founded in 1983. With this, fans say that it is an end of an era.

The 'Dragon Ball' series made its debut in 1984. Akira was an influential Japanese manga artist who created the famous 'Dragon Ball' series.

The statement read, "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." The studio posted the statement on their official X handle. "He would have many more things to achieve. However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world," it added.

"We hope that Akira Toriyama's unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come."

"Dragon Ball" is one of the best-selling and most influential manga titles of all time.

It was first serialised in 1984 and has spawned countless anime series, films and video games.

It features a boy named Son Goku who increases his powers by collecting magical balls containing dragons to help him and his allies in a fight to protect the Earth from evil enemies.

Publishing house Shueisha said in a statement that it was "greatly saddened by the sudden news of his death".

Eiichiro Oda, creator of Japan's major "One Piece" manga franchise, said in a statement that Toriyama's death was "too soon" and left "too big shoes to fill".

"To think I'll never see him again. I'm overwhelmed by sadness," Oda said.

Subdural haematoma is a serious condition where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain.

With inputs from AFP.

Published By:
Anisha Rao
Published On:
Mar 8, 2024