Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, dies at age 68

Akira Toriyama, Japanese author known for creating the popular “Dragon Ball” series, passed away on March 1, aged 68. The fateful news was confirmed on the production’s social media this morning. According to the official statement, Toriyama suffered from an acute subdural hematoma, a form of brain bleeding.

Dear friends and partners, we are deeply saddened to inform you that mangaka Akira Toriyama died on March 1st due to an acute subdural hematoma, at the age of 68.

And with great regret we realized that he still had several works in progress, with great enthusiasm. Furthermore, there were many other things to achieve.

However, he left many manga titles 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 Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.

We inform you of this sad news, with gratitude for your kindness during your life. The funeral was held with his family and few relatives, following his desire for tranquility, we respectfully inform you that we will not accept flowers, gifts of condolence, visits, offerings and others. Additionally, we ask that you avoid conducting interviews with your family.

The future plan for the commemorative meeting has not been decided, we will let you know when it is confirmed. We deeply thank you for your understanding and support, as always”, ends the official statement.

Dragon Ball has gained several versions over the years. Some of them were carried out without the interference of Toriyama, such as Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball GT, indicating that its legacy will live on, even in the hands of other artists. It is worth noting that the artist’s funeral was already held privately by his family and closest relatives. Akira left his wife and son.