Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Akira Toriyama, a Japanese manga artist known for widely acclaimed titles such as the Dragon Ball series, passed away on March 1, at the age of 68. His death was reported by Shueisha on March 8 via the official website of the Weekly Shonen Jump.
According to the report, Toriyama died from complications caused by acute subdural hematoma. The editorial department of Shonen Jump, where many of Toriyama’s works were published, mourns the author’s passing and expresses their gratitude for his kindness and great achievements.
Over the course of his 45-year creative career, Akira Toriyama created beloved series such as Dragon Ball, Sand Land and Dr. Slump,which have been read and enjoyed by people all over the world.