Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68 | BBC News

Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball and one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics of all time, has died aged 68.

His studio said he suffered an acute subdural hematoma, a type of bleeding near the brain.

Fans have paid tribute to Mr Toriyama for creating characters that have become a part of their childhood.

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[donal]

Toriyama almost single-handedly introduced the western world to manga/anime.
There were plenty of "action packed cartoons" in that era, but Dragonball was the only one that made people actually question "what is this, its too good to just be a cartoon".
Toriyama's creation was not just an amazing manga/anime because of its art style and action. It was a story displaying the importance of loyality, discipline, family, and that a positive outlook on life can trump any tragedy.

RIP

[GreySunGilchrist]

"Ageless, Timeless" what he has done "Is Beyond Belief."

[Bhethar]

I loved Dragon Ball as a kid. I loved how it showed difficult characters like Vegeta. It teaches how people are not white and black and enemies can become friends and redemption is possible. It also teaches how you can improve yourself and how you should be always ready to do what’s right and defend those who need to be defended. 😢

[GarudaDrgn]

Thank you BBC for not down playing Toriyama's influence and impact.

[jjthomson]

Respect to the Professor, did him right

[cunningsmile]

The fact the entire world mourns for him shows just how beloved Toriyama sensei is.

[yonathanasefaw]

RIP Akira Toriyama. You will be missed. You were a part of my childhood.

[rundown]

Toriyama shaped millions of people's childhoods, RIP and deserves to have his own news segment

[PrinceZell]

I remember getting bullied for a hot minute. Then I got turned on to Dragon Ball Z. I watched it religiously, and finally got the courage to stand up for myself. I joined the wrestling team all the way from my early school years to the ending of my college years. I even got a full scholarship. Even joined the army to test my limits. I sent him dozens of thank you fan letters. I wouldn’t be the man I am today if it weren’t for this man. Love and Respect. RIP Akira Toriyama.

[raymondrentap]

I feel I lost part my childhood.
Fujiko f fujio, creator of Doraemon (1933-1996)
Momoko Sakura, creator of chibi maruko -chan(1965-2018)
Yoshito Usui, creator of crayon shin- chan(1958-2009) and finally
Akira Toriyama, creator of dragon ball series (1955-2024)
RIP, all of you.😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️.

[johnA]

I'm 40 years old, Goku is my childhood hero. I watched it with my brothers and my mom when I was in elementary school.

[TomAndrews]

BBC is so real for that thumbnail. Rare win.

[VincentHLLim]

Toriyama deserves to have his own statue in Japan!

[Lilpat]

My condolence to his family & full respect. I'm 33yrs old & I'm still a Dragonball fan to this day. Without Akira, the meta for Shonen Anime wouldn't exist. RIP Akira Toriyama 🙏🏾❤

[jayp]

He was an absolute legend. I cried so many times to Dragon Ball. His shows taught us morals, how to not be a coward and stand up FOR WHAT IS RIGHT! RIP

[TrueKivan]

The man who raised my entire generation

[Nasiruify]

All those years of me trying to do a kamehameha 😢

[teomai]

RIP legend. I grew up with Dragon Ball. Yes, I was born in the late 70s. May God bless his soul 🙏🏻

[TaTa-cjqd]

There was a man who, to distract himself from hunger due to poverty, drew his favorite pictures. In pursuit of some extra cash, he drew manga for manga awards. Several years later, he became the wealthiest man in Japan.

Despite the challenges of manga creation, he managed to complete "Dragon Ball" without compromising quality. The speed and quality of his work were so unbelievable that he became a legendary figure, revered as a god by all manga artists.

Akira Toriyama changed the world from a small room in rural Japan, with just paper and pen. Moreover, he didn't set out to change the world; he simply did what he loved.

Even if credited with changing the world, he would likely modestly say, "I could only draw, " and shyly smile. He might even think of his death as merely the passing of one rural person.

Still, we are saddened by your passing.
R.I.P, Toriyama. May you continue doing what you love, even in heaven.

[marsspacex]

A man who raised generations and grew anime into what it is today. Rip great one.