It is with great regret for the fan community that creator Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump) passed away at the age of 68. Dragon Ball universe passed away on March 1st due to an acute subdural hematoma.
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However, he left many manga and artworks to this world. Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative pursuits for over 45 years. We hope that the unique world of Akira Toriyama continues to be loved by everyone for all eternity.
Official Note published on the official Dragon Ball profile:
However, he made real a vast legacy of manga and artwork for this world. Thanks to the support of countless fans around the globe, he has been able to sustain his creative activities for over 45 years. We hope that the world created by Akira Toriyama remains beloved for many generations to come.
News portal AnimeNew expresses gratitude for the legacy to fans throughout his life.
Therefore, the funeral took place in privacy, with his family and few relatives. Out of respect for your wishes for serenity, we inform you that no flowers, gifts of condolence, visits, offerings or other gestures will be accepted. Furthermore, we ask that you refrain from interviewing the family at this difficult time.
Life and works of Akira Toriyama:
Akira began his creative journey in 1978 with the captivating story of Wonder Island , which came to life in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. He then delighted readers with other notable manga such as Highlight Island and Tomato Girl Detective .
However, it was with Dr. Slump, published weekly in Shonen Jump from 1980 to 1984, that he won the hearts of the public , generating 18 bound volumes and becoming the basis of the first anime inspired by a work by Toriyama.
His name shined even brighter with the iconic Dragon Ball series. Recognized as one of the pillars of the “Golden Age of Jump”, Dragon Ball became a global phenomenon, leading Toriyama to dedicate himself intensely to the series from 1984 to 1995. During these eleven years, he produced 42 volumes, totaling almost 10,000 pages of exciting adventures. Furthermore, the success of Dragon Ball gave rise to an anime series, feature films, video games and a multitude of products.
With his simple drawing style and exceptional design skills, Toriyama also left his mark in the world of video games, creating characters for the renowned Dragon Quest series, as well as acting as a character designer in famous games such as Chrono Trigger for the Super Nintendo. and the acclaimed Tobal No. 1 for PlayStation. Even after all these years, he continues to surprise his fans with occasional new manga stories.
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