Toriyama in 1982.
Photo: JIJI Press/AFP
Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, has died at the age of 68. The official Dragon Ball account tweeted on Thursday night that he died of acute subdural hematoma on March 1. “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,” wrote Bird Studio in a statement. “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…
