'Dragon Ball' Creator, Akira Toriyama, Dead at 68 | March 8, 2024 | News 19 at 9 a.m.

"Dragon Ball" creator, Akira Toriyama died last Friday due to a blood clot in his brain.

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[monstermash]

At least the guy pronounced Goku right.

[Parasbmgo]

He actually died on 1st March but we got news on 8th march

[arkfounder]

No one can ignore this, he was that big.

[Willy-rbpw]

This is when we need the Dragon Balls to make a wish...
RIP and thank you Toriyama-sensei

[Incogk]

No joke, but this death is way more impactful, bigger and relevant to the current generation and world than that of the Queen.
For one, Millennials and Gen Z now have the biggest shares amongst the world population, and most of them/us grew up with Dragon Ball. In fact, DB is such a household name that even older people are familiar with it. It has changed and influenced pop culture.
Meanwhile, the Queen's popularity had deteriorated so much in her last years, and her monarchy is basically irrelevant (nobody cares about Charles or William, current generations want royals gone).
Yeah, THIS is a death that is impacting the entire world. And I suspect that news channels like this know this. Just look at how many articles and videos are getting made. Toriyama's death is a gigantic issue. Rest in peace, sensei....

[TheMajorPrince]

Feels weird, this man was the reason my childhood was amazing feels like i owe him something idk

[Drumaddict]

I used to think crying for those you’ve never known was corny. Woke up to this and I just took a breath. If you’re grieving you’re not alone

[trollardo]

He died on 01-03-2024. 202(4) is the Year of the Dragon. 1+3 = 4. On the (4)0 anniversary of Dragon Ball. Its almost poetic...

[iwuvu]

Goodbye Toriyama, Dragonball Z made us all so happy

[manyharmons]

The average life expectency in japan is 84 and 70 in the USA. So he wasn't even that old because many people live to be 70+ all the time. My grandfather was 87 and my great uncle was 75 when they passed. He could've had at least another 10 years if not for his condition.

[riotbreaker]

Probably one of the best manja writers ever. RIP

[jakehero]

No...I can't even process this right now. This man has had such an impact on my life.. I can't believe he's gone 😢

[YJSNPI.]

Akira Toriyama was the greatest mangaka.
He gave dream and hope to all children in the world.
R.I.P.

[bigbosssnakecorn]

He was like the Stan Lee of Japan and both Comic/Manga artists are legends and now they re in peace

[ShadowMike]

The creator of the legendary Dragon Ball manga series is forever remembered.

[buildaggedonarmanaziie]

Oh My This is so sad and horrible!!! Rest in peace!

[animanco]

His sudden passing has caused the entire to cry. rip the legendary mangaka who created one of the best series, and literally kicked started ever thing we know about shounen and made a huge impact

[brocksamson]

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
- Dr Seuss

Thank you Akira for all the memories you have instilled in me! Heroes are remembered, but legends never die!!!

[albertosaurschannel]

What!?!?
No!!!!
😢😢😢
Rest in Peace
Akira Toriyama (鳥山 明)

[Dan-dijw]

I can just imagine him riding on Shenron's back flying closer and closer into the golden light.