Japan: The creator of Japan’s hugely popular “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday.
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“We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma,” said a statement posted on the official X account of the “Dragon Ball” franchise.
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“It’s our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm,” the statement attributed to Toriyama’s Bird Studio said.
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“He would have many more things to achieve. However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world,” it added.
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“We hope that Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.”
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“Dragon Ball” is one of the best-selling and most influential manga titles of all time.