According to an announcement on the official Dragon Ball website, world-renowned manga artist Mr. Akira Toriyama, creator of the manga series “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” has passed away at the age of 68 due to acute subdural hematoma.
Mr. Toriyama made his debut in 1978 with “Wonder Island” and later rose to fame with “Dr. Slump,” published in Weekly Shonen Jump. His second major work, “Dragon Ball,” became a globally recognized and beloved series, adapted into anime and live-action productions. It is believed that his works will continue to be cherished by people worldwide. Due to an overwhelming number of visitors, the official Dragon Ball website is currently inaccessible.