Akira Toriyama, Creator of Dragon Ball, Dies at 68
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Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.
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Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga series, which started in 1984, has sold millions of copies globally and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games, and films.
Toriyama died on March 1 of a blood clot in his brain, Bird Studio said in a statement. His studio mentioned that he was working on many projects and had much more he wanted to accomplish.
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A new TV adaptation of Toriyama’s “Sand Land,” a desert adventure story released in 2000 and later adapted into a 2023 anime movie, is due to be released on Disney+ in the spring. Messages of condolences and grief from fellow creators and fans filled social media.
Eiichiro Oda, creator of the blockbuster manga “One Piece,” expressed his condolences and stated that Toriyama's presence was like a "big tree" to younger artists. Toriyama's work showed what manga can achieve and inspired many. Bird Studio thanked fans for their support and hopes that Toriyama's unique world of creation continues to be loved for a long time.
Born in Aichi prefecture in central Japan in 1955, Toriyama made his manga debut in 1978 with the adventure comic “Wonder Island.” His first major hit was the Dr. Slump series, which started in 1980. Toriyama also designed characters for the video game series Dragon Quest. He received awards in the manga industry and beyond, including France’s Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68. His manga series has achieved global success and has been adapted into various forms of media. Toriyama's influence and contributions to the manga industry will be remembered and cherished by fans and fellow creators alike.
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