Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68. Artists behind popular series like Naruto and One Piece are grieving the loss of a hero and a carefree man. - newworldtrending

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Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute hemorrhage. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece manga, and Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, mourned Toriyama's loss deeply. They considered him a huge inspiration since childhood.

Renowned manga artist and anime creator Akira Toriyama, best known for Dragon Ball, passed away at 68 due to an acute subdural hematoma, also known as hemorrhage, on March 1st. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, and Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, expressed heartfelt condolences, mourning the loss of their inspiration.

Bird Studio, the manga company founded by Akira Toriyama in 1983, confirmed the news of his death. In a statement, the studio expressed deep regret, mentioning Toriyama's ongoing works and his enthusiasm for creating them. They also acknowledged that Toriyama had many more achievements ahead of him.

The studio fondly recalled Akira Toriyama's "unique world of creation." In their statement, they emphasized his legacy, mentioning the numerous manga titles and works of art he left behind. They also expressed gratitude for the support from fans worldwide, which enabled Toriyama to continue his creative endeavors for over 45 years.

Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball Z, was born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955. Despite not pursuing higher education, he began working at an advertising agency after high school. Toriyama's first published work, Wonder Island, didn't gain much popularity initially. However, in 1980, he achieved success with Dr. Slump, a comedy manga about a robot girl.

In 1984, Toriyama created Dragon Ball, which became a global phenomenon, spawning multiple adaptations and spin-offs. The series, blending kung fu elements with Japanese folklore, introduced iconic characters like Son Goku and became one of Japan's highest-selling manga.

Toriyama's contributions revolutionized the manga industry, as noted by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Oda praised Toriyama for showing that manga could appeal to both children and adults, while Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, expressed his deep admiration for Toriyama's work and credited it with inspiring him to become a manga artist.

Throughout his career, Toriyama kept his personal life private and often used a cyborg avatar named Robotoriyama to represent himself. Despite his immense success, Toriyama remained dedicated to his craft, contributing to various Dragon Ball adaptations and films until his passing.