Akira Toriyama, the highly influential Japanese manga artist, passed away on March 1 at the age of 68. He is best known for creating the iconic franchise “Dragon Ball” in the 1980s, which became a global phenomenon. Toriyama's death was confirmed by the official “Dragon Ball” website, which paid tribute to his creativity and passion for his work.
Toriyama began his career with the successful “Dr. Slump” series in the late 1970s, earning recognition in the manga industry. However, it was "Dragon Ball" that propelled him to fame, starting as a serial in 1984. The series has since become one of the best-selling manga series worldwide, contributing to the popularization of manga globally.
Despite his immense success with "Dragon Ball," Toriyama continued to work on other projects throughout his life. He created various one-shot manga and contributed character designs to video games such as “Chrono Trigger” and the “Dragon Quest” series. Toriyama returned to “Dragon Ball” in the 2010s, contributing to the screenplay of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” and staying involved in subsequent adaptations.
Toriyama's unique creativity and contribution to manga and pop culture have left a lasting impact. While he had many works in progress at the time of his passing, his legacy is sure to be cherished by fans around the world for years to come.
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