The mangaka Akira Toriyama, creator of world-famous series Dragon Ball And Dr Slumpdied at the age of 68 from a subdural hematoma, his publishing house and studio announced on Friday March 8.
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“ We are sincerely saddened to inform you that manga creator Akira Toriyama died on March 1st from an acute subdural hematoma. He was 68 years,” declared Bird Studio, an entity founded by the mangaka, in a press release published on X (formerly Twitter).
“ We at Shueisha and the editorial department are deeply saddened by the sudden news of his passing », We can read in a press release from the publisher. “ We would like to pay tribute to his great achievements, express our gratitude and offer him our sincere condolences. »
260 million copies sold
Born in Nagoya (central Japan) in 1955, Akira Toriyama was primarily known for manga Dragon Ballcreated in 1984 and loosely inspired by a 16th century Chinese novel, recounting the life and adventures of martial arts prodigy Son Goku since his childhood.
The manga has sold at least 260 million copies worldwide according to the specialized site Mangazenkan, and has spawned numerous adaptations for television, cinema or video games, and known numerous sequels such as Dragon Ball Z or more recently Dragon Ball Super.
Eiichiro Oda, creator of the manga One Pieceregretted in a press release the death “ too early » by Akira Toriyama, who leaves “ a big void “. “ To think that I will never see him again… I am overwhelmed by sadness “, he added.
Dear #AkiraToriyama
I remember when I was 7 or 8 years old, My older brother woke up me in the middle of the night to show me this new show he watches, It was about a guy name Goku and friends fighting the evils of the universe on this channel called “Toonami” pic.twitter.com/QJpVUjNaN2
— Sage Elias🃏🏴☠️🍔 (@Sageway03) March 8, 2024