Summary
- Akira Toriyama, legendary manga artist and creator of iconic series such as Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68
- Toriyama’s unique world of creation has been loved by fans all over the world for over 45 years
- Funeral service was held with family and few relatives, and future plans for a commemorative gathering are not yet decided
Legendary Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has died at the age of 68 on Friday, March 1, after suffering an acute subdural hematoma.
“He has left many manga titles and works of art in this world,” the announcement said that was released on March 8 (read below). “Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative activities 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.”
Akira Toriyama was the Japanese manga artist and character designer behind some of the most iconic manga and anime series ever created including Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, Dragon Quest, Crono Trigger, and Blue Dragon.
He was born on April 5, 1955, in Nagoya, Japan.
Toriyama gained international fame primarily for his creation of Dragon Ball, which he started as a manga series in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995.
Dragon Ball has since become one of the best-selling manga series of all time and one of the most-popular anime and animated series of all time.
Bird Studio, the manga and design production studio created by Akira Toriyama based in Nagoya, Japan, released the following statement:
Dragon ball creator Akira Toriyama passed away… he was only 68 years old. pic.twitter.com/mh3uwfConr
— Mastar (@MastarMedia) March 8, 2024
Dear Friends and Partners,
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was in age of 68.
It’s our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm. Also, he would have many more things to achieve.
However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world. Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative activities 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 this sad news, with gratefulness for your kindness during his lifetime.
Funeral service was held with his family and very few relatives. Following his wishes for tranquility, we respectfully inform you that we would not accept flowers, condolences gifts, visiting, offerings and others. Also, we ask you to refrain from conducting interviews with his family.
Future plan for commemorate gathering is not decided, we will let you know when it’s confirmed. We deeply thank you for your understanding and support as always.
March 8th, 2024
BIRD STUDIO
CAPSULE CORPORATION TOKYO
