[ad_1]
Image source, fake images
Akira Toriyama was famous for the Dragon Ball comics and cartoons
The creator of Dragon Ball, one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics of all time, has died at the age of 68.
Akira Toriyama succumbed to an acute subdural hematoma, a type of bleeding near the brain, his studio said Friday.
Dragon Ball is very popular around the world and the comic series has also spawned film and cartoon versions.
Fans have paid tribute to Mr. Toriyama for creating characters that have become part of their childhood.
The Dragon Ball comic series debuted in 1984. It follows a boy named Son Goku on his quest to collect magical dragon balls to defend the Earth against alien humanoids called Saiyans.
Toriyama had incomplete works at the time of his death.
He died on March 1 and only his family and very few friends attended his funeral, according to a statement from the Dragon Ball website.
“He would have many more things to achieve. However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world,” his studio said.
“We hope that Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation will continue to be loved by everyone for a long time,” he added.
Fans offered their condolences on social media.
“Thank you for creating a manga that represents my youth. Rest in peace, thank you for your hard work,” reads a post on X, which instantly garnered 500 likes.
“It’s too soon, it’s too sad,” another Japanese X user wrote.
“His legacy will live on forever. Thank you for creating the most iconic anime character of all time, Akira,” another user wrote.