For those who want details, there's a statement on the official Dragon Ball Twitter. Text from it: I'm just... Damn. He is one of the most influential mangaka in history, right up there with Osamu...
We are deeply saddened to inform you that manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was in age of 68.
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. However, he had 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 come.
We inform you of this sad news, with gratefulness for your kindness during his lifetime.
Funeral service was held with his family and very few relatives. Following his wishes for tranquility, we respectfully inform you that we would not accept flowers, condolences gifts, visiting, offerings and others. Also, we ask you to refrain from conduction interviews with his family.
Future plans for a commemorative gathering is not decided, we will let you know when it’s confirmed. We deeply thank you for your understanding and support as always.”
I'm just... Damn. He is one of the most influential mangaka in history, right up there with Osamu Tezuka. Dragon Ball is part of what made anime a global phenomenon, it's likely still the most mainstream series even now. His influence can be felt on so many works, both within manga and anime but also in other mediums.
His death is so sudden and tragic, it really hammers home that death waits for no one. I'm glad his family had some time to grieve in peace before going public.
I'm sad his legacy came to such an abrupt end, but I'm glad for the impact he's had on so many lives. Rest in peace, Toriyama.
I genuinely can't believe this. I understand that these things happen, but it's still shocking. The OG Dragon Ball series is in my top 5 anime. Despite my criticisms about the later series, I will...
I genuinely can't believe this. I understand that these things happen, but it's still shocking. The OG Dragon Ball series is in my top 5 anime. Despite my criticisms about the later series, I will always have love for DB. Much love and respect to this man.
Obituary posted on shounen jump. It's only in Japanese so far but it has statements from Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest co-creator), Masakazu Katsura (author of Video Girl Ai and Zetman, close friend of...
Obituary posted on shounen jump. It's only in Japanese so far but it has statements from Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest co-creator), Masakazu Katsura (author of Video Girl Ai and Zetman, close friend of Toriyama-sensei), Eiichiro Oda (author of One Piece), and Masashi Kishimoto (author of Naruto).
I am about to board a plane so I can't translate it myself, otherwise I would. Hope someone posts an official translation when it's released.
Suffice it to say the entire manga, anime, video game industry, and beyond are mourning this massive loss. May his soul rest in piece.
It sounds stupid to say but I guess I never thought about how old he was. I mean, I didn't think about how old Matthew Perry was either but still. He had such a distinct art style and character...
It sounds stupid to say but I guess I never thought about how old he was.
I mean, I didn't think about how old Matthew Perry was either but still.
He had such a distinct art style and character design - which to be honest wasn't always my cup of tea - but I can't imagine so many things without his art.
After the day I had, it's sad to hear such a prolific artist is gone as well.
His death doesn't seem related to age. The cause wasn't specified but he suffered a sudden brain injury (acute subdural hematoma to be specific). Which only makes this sadder to be honest. He was...
It sounds stupid to say but I guess I never thought about how old he was.
His death doesn't seem related to age. The cause wasn't specified but he suffered a sudden brain injury (acute subdural hematoma to be specific). Which only makes this sadder to be honest. He was very excited for all this year's projects.
Its so sad to me because there are so many artists that use elements of his style, but at the same time that style was so unique I don’t think I ever saw anyone who was able to truly replicate it...
Its so sad to me because there are so many artists that use elements of his style, but at the same time that style was so unique I don’t think I ever saw anyone who was able to truly replicate it in an original design. He was so influential that it feels like it’s not too much of a stretch to say he was a modern-day Tezuka.
DBZ (I never watched the original Dragon Ball) was the show that my parents- specifically my father- hated and never allowed myself or my brother to watch, so we always snuck it in when our...
DBZ (I never watched the original Dragon Ball) was the show that my parents- specifically my father- hated and never allowed myself or my brother to watch, so we always snuck it in when our parents weren't home. Granted, I stopped paying attention after the Frieza saga, but knew the general idea of everything after. And I just lost all interest.
However, unlike with Berserk, Dragon ball had a MASSIVE impact on all other anime I would watch. In fact, I would argue that Toriyama had a bigger influence- well, at least for me- than Miura ever did. It's always so hard to believe that these titans of the industry are gone. I'll be feeling sorrowful for a while now.
I grew up with DBZ during my teenage years. As cheezy as it sounds, it really got me into working out and training hard. To me, it really emphasized working hard to grow stronger regardless of...
I grew up with DBZ during my teenage years. As cheezy as it sounds, it really got me into working out and training hard.
To me, it really emphasized working hard to grow stronger regardless of what you're working at.
I'm literally watching my first run through the original Dragonball right now. I was literally just finishing the Firebird episode when I opened this.
I'm on the last few episodes.
This is devastating.
Thank you Akira Toriyama for everything. You'll be greatly missed. Thanks for having such a positive influence on my childhood and many others.
Some of my earliest memories are from when I was a toddler watching DBZ with my parents, so this one really stings. He'd be a generational talent if you only considered his manga or video game...
Some of my earliest memories are from when I was a toddler watching DBZ with my parents, so this one really stings. He'd be a generational talent if you only considered his manga or video game careers, but with both? We've lost a true legend.
The DB Official Twitter account posted the same message, for anyone getting a 403/404 on the site: https://twitter.com/DB_official_en/status/1765935471971213816...
We are deeply saddened to inform you that manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was in the age of 68.
It’s our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm. Also, he would have had many more things to achieve.
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 come.
Funeral service was held with his family and very few relatives. Following his wishes for tranquility, we respectfully inform you that we would not accept flowers, condolences gifts, visiting, offerings and others. Also, we ask you to refrain from conducting interviews with his family.
Future plans for a commemorative gathering have not been decided, we will let you know when it’s confirmed. We deeply thank you for your understanding and support as always.
For those who want details, there's a statement on the official Dragon Ball Twitter. Text from it:
I'm just... Damn. He is one of the most influential mangaka in history, right up there with Osamu Tezuka. Dragon Ball is part of what made anime a global phenomenon, it's likely still the most mainstream series even now. His influence can be felt on so many works, both within manga and anime but also in other mediums.
His death is so sudden and tragic, it really hammers home that death waits for no one. I'm glad his family had some time to grieve in peace before going public.
I'm sad his legacy came to such an abrupt end, but I'm glad for the impact he's had on so many lives. Rest in peace, Toriyama.
Yuji Horii is now the only member of the core Dragon Quest team still living. Sad news.
I genuinely can't believe this. I understand that these things happen, but it's still shocking. The OG Dragon Ball series is in my top 5 anime. Despite my criticisms about the later series, I will always have love for DB. Much love and respect to this man.
RIP Akira Toriyama
Obituary posted on shounen jump. It's only in Japanese so far but it has statements from Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest co-creator), Masakazu Katsura (author of Video Girl Ai and Zetman, close friend of Toriyama-sensei), Eiichiro Oda (author of One Piece), and Masashi Kishimoto (author of Naruto).
I am about to board a plane so I can't translate it myself, otherwise I would. Hope someone posts an official translation when it's released.
Suffice it to say the entire manga, anime, video game industry, and beyond are mourning this massive loss. May his soul rest in piece.
It sounds stupid to say but I guess I never thought about how old he was.
I mean, I didn't think about how old Matthew Perry was either but still.
He had such a distinct art style and character design - which to be honest wasn't always my cup of tea - but I can't imagine so many things without his art.
After the day I had, it's sad to hear such a prolific artist is gone as well.
His death doesn't seem related to age. The cause wasn't specified but he suffered a sudden brain injury (acute subdural hematoma to be specific). Which only makes this sadder to be honest. He was very excited for all this year's projects.
A relative got this. He fell from a chair and then a speaker fell on him. Fortunately he's alive, but he lost his sense of smell.
Its so sad to me because there are so many artists that use elements of his style, but at the same time that style was so unique I don’t think I ever saw anyone who was able to truly replicate it in an original design. He was so influential that it feels like it’s not too much of a stretch to say he was a modern-day Tezuka.
DBZ (I never watched the original Dragon Ball) was the show that my parents- specifically my father- hated and never allowed myself or my brother to watch, so we always snuck it in when our parents weren't home. Granted, I stopped paying attention after the Frieza saga, but knew the general idea of everything after. And I just lost all interest.
However, unlike with Berserk, Dragon ball had a MASSIVE impact on all other anime I would watch. In fact, I would argue that Toriyama had a bigger influence- well, at least for me- than Miura ever did. It's always so hard to believe that these titans of the industry are gone. I'll be feeling sorrowful for a while now.
Fuck. I can't speak for his anime work, but I love Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger. Guy was a legend.
I grew up with DBZ during my teenage years. As cheezy as it sounds, it really got me into working out and training hard.
To me, it really emphasized working hard to grow stronger regardless of what you're working at.
I'm literally watching my first run through the original Dragonball right now. I was literally just finishing the Firebird episode when I opened this.
I'm on the last few episodes.
This is devastating.
Thank you Akira Toriyama for everything. You'll be greatly missed. Thanks for having such a positive influence on my childhood and many others.
Some of my earliest memories are from when I was a toddler watching DBZ with my parents, so this one really stings. He'd be a generational talent if you only considered his manga or video game careers, but with both? We've lost a true legend.
(I know the link might be returning a 403/404. I think the site is buckling under the traffic, since this is the link I've seen shared).
The DB Official Twitter account posted the same message, for anyone getting a 403/404 on the site:
https://twitter.com/DB_official_en/status/1765935471971213816
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIHZFqxagAA1J-4?format=jpg
This is not something I wanted to see anytime soon. Fuck man....
Wasn't prepared for this news...
My condolences to his family & friends.