The official Dragon Ball website reported that Toriyama's death was due to a subdural hematoma (a serious condition where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain). The official statement, signed by Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo Co., Ltd., and posted on X (formerly Twitter), read: "Dear friends and associates, We are deeply saddened to inform you that manga author Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to an acute subdural hematoma. He was 68 years old.
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The rest of the message: "We are deeply sorry that he still had many
creative projects halfway through. Also, he had many dreams and things to
achieve. However, he left many manga titles and artwork to this world."
Thanks to the support of many people around the world, he was able to
continue his creative activities for more than 45 years. We hope that Akira
Toriyama's unique creative world will remain beloved by everyone for a long
time as this life continues.
"We inform you of this sad news, and thank you for your kindness and concern
for him during his life. The funeral service was held with his family and a
very small number of relatives. We respectfully inform you that we will not
be accepting flowers, gifts of condolence, visits, offerings, etc. We also
ask that you refrain from interviews with his family. Future plans for
memorial gatherings have not been determined, and we will inform you when
they are confirmed. We sincerely thank you for your efforts, understanding,
and support, as always.
Toriyama's passing will undoubtedly come as a shock to many. He recently
spoke with humility, excitement, and energy about the anime adaptation of
the Sand Land series. He revealed that he wrote the series as a response to
the flashy Dragon Ball series, wanting his future work to instead revolve
around his "favorite little worlds and quiet, peaceful stories." From 1978
to the present, with the Dragon Ball Super manga series and many others,
Toriyama has captivated audiences with his gentle, bright, and lovable
heroes. He is remembered as one of the biggest influences on modern manga,
as his works have transcended language barriers and gained a massive global
following.
Toriyama's passing will undoubtedly come as a shock to many, as he recently
spoke with humility and enthusiasm about the anime adaptation of Sand Land
series. He also revealed that he created the series in response to the
popularity of Dragon Ball and expressed his desire to focus on his "favorite
small worlds and quiet, peaceful stories" in his future works. Over the
years, Toriyama has brought magic and joy through the Dragon Ball, Super
manga, and other series, with his charming protagonists beloved by
audiences. As one of the most prominent novelists in the manga world, his
works have transcended language boundaries and attracted a massive global
fan base.
