Akira Toriyama, author of ‘Dragon Ball’, passes away

Legendary Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of the "Dragon Ball" series, passed away at the age of 68 on March 1, according to Nikkei Asia.

The official website of Dragon Ball informed fans that author Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1 due to a stroke at the age of 68.

The website added, "We deeply regret that he left behind several unfinished works with such high enthusiasm. There was so much more he could have done. However, he also left behind numerous manga titles and artistic works for the world. Thanks to the support of many people worldwide, he was able to passionately create for over 45 years. We hope that Akira Toriyama's unique creative world will continue to be cherished in the future."

Additionally, the announcement letter stated that the funeral would be

Toriyama Akira was born on April 5, 1955. His career as an artist began with the work "Wonder Island" (1979), serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Here, his career began to shine with the series "Dr. Slump."

In 1984, he introduced "Dragon Ball," creating a sensation with 35 million copies sold in Japan alone. The series ranks

"Dragon Ball" is the most famous anime in the world, among the best-selling manga of all time. Toriyama's name is synonymous with this work. Throughout the publication of the series, the Jump magazine flourished in its golden age due to consistently high sales.

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