Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has passed away
March 7: We’re sad to report that Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has passed away. Toriyama died on March 1 due to an acute subdural hematoma, according to Toriyama’s Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo.
While Toriyama is most well-known for Dragon Ball, he had plenty of influence in the gaming space. He was behind the character designs for games such as Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger.
Speaking about Toriyama’s death, Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo had this to say:
Dear friends and partners,
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1 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 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.
We inform you 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 conducting interviews with his family.
Future plan for commemorate gathering is not decided, we will let you know when it’s confirmed. We deeply thank you for your understanding and support as always.
March 8: Square Enix has passed along a statement on the Dragon Quest X account:
We are deeply shocked and saddened to share the news of Akira Toriyama’s passing on 1 March 2024.
We extend our deepest condolences for the passing of Mr Toriyama, as well as our heartfelt gratitude and respect for all his great works and achievements throughout his life. He was, and shall always be, a true visionary, for not just Dragon Quest, but the global entertainment industry.
May he rest in peace.
