Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:38am on 08 Mar 2024,Friday Entertainment
Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of 'Dragon Ball' manga, passed away at 68 due to acute subdural hematoma on March 1, as confirmed by Bird Studio. Known for his influential work, Toriyama debuted the series in 1984, becoming a best-selling and impactful manga globally. The 'Dragon Ball' franchise extended to anime, films, and games. His death marks the end of an era, deeply saddening fans and industry peers. Shueisha expressed profound grief, and Eiichiro Oda of "One Piece" acknowledged Toriyama's untimely departure, stating it left "too big shoes to fill." Subdural hematoma, a severe brain condition, led to his demise.