Legendary Dragon Ball mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st, 2024. Born on April 5, 1955, Akira Toriyama is the reason we have such a booming manga and anime industry today. His passing was made public today- almost a week after his actual death to allow his family and relatives time to mourn. Read on as we discuss the details of his death and the massive impact it’s left on the anime community.
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Dragon Ball Mangaka Akira Toriyama Passes Away At 68
Dragon Ball mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away at the age of 68 due to a subdural hematoma. He was hospitalized due to his condition until he finally passed away on March 1, 2024. His family has been allowed time and privacy to deal with this matter first until the news was publicly announced on March 8, 2024. You can read the official announcement below.
The news of his death shocked the fans worldwide and we’re all in mourning due to the passing of such a legendary, influential figure in the animanga and gaming community. In addition to Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, he’s also a massive figure in the gaming community with his Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, Blue Dragon, Jump Force, and so on.
The World in Mourning as Dragon Ball Mangaka Akira Toriyama Dies
Anime, manga, and gaming communities throughout the world are shaken by the massive hole he’s left us with his passing. We’re all in mourning as fans across the world come out to celebrate his work and the massive influence he’s had on people’s lives. His legacy is eternal as we wouldn’t have any of the Big 3 without the influence of Toriyama. Dragon Ball mangaka Akira Toriyama is aptly dubbed the Father of Shonen. He has shaped the modern anime and manga community as we know it.
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Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto have both come out to make heartful public statements about his death- respecting his influence and mourning his passing. We will grieve his by celebrating his life’s works. Click here if you want to rewatch Dragon Ball or read the manga again to remember him by his work.
