The world of comics and manga is in mourning... Akira Toriyama, famous mangaka - perhaps even the most famous in the world, since he was the father of Dragon Ball - died on March 1, 2024 at the age of 68. The mangaka died of an acute subdural hematoma, as explained by Bird Studio, founded by Akira Toriyama himself, in a statement published on Twitter (X).
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Born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1955, Toriyama was best known as the creator of"Dragon Ball", a manga series that has marked generations of readers and viewers across the globe since its first publication in 1984. The series, based on the Chinese literary classic"Journey to the West", follows the adventures of martial arts prodigy Son Goku from childhood. The impact of"Dragon Ball" on popular culture is indisputable, with over 260 million copies sold worldwide, adaptations into TV series, films and video games, and sequels such as"Dragon Ball Z" and"Dragon Ball Super".
Akira Toriyama, who also brought the"Dr Slump" series to life before"Dragon Ball", was known for his unique style and humor, which captivated a wide audience. Most recently, the mangaka's work on Sand Land has been adapted into a series and video game. His contribution to the manga industry has been so significant that his work was awarded a Special Prize at the 40th Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2013. In addition to his manga, Toriyama also left his mark on the world of video games, notably with his character design work for the"Dragon Quest" series and the"Chrono Trigger" game.
Akira Toriyama 's death has sparked a wave of emotion in the community of manga creators and fans. Eiichiro Oda, creator of"One Piece", expressed his deep sadness at the loss, describing Toriyama 's death as"too early" and leaving"a great void". Publishing house Shueisha and Bird Studio also paid tribute to his"great achievements" and expressed their gratitude for his work, which not only entertained but also inspired many other artists in the field.
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