Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Passes Away at 68

The world mourns the loss of Akira Toriyama, whose final speech and global tributes highlight his lasting legacy in anime and beyond.

Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of Dragon Ball, passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 68 due to acute subdural hematoma.
Toriyama's final speech, released posthumously, expresses gratitude for receiving the Tokyo Anime Awards Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award and reflects on his career and health.
Fans and colleagues worldwide have paid tribute to Toriyama, highlighting his global influence on anime, manga, and video games.
Tributes include a massive gathering of 30,000 fans in Argentina, a special tribute by Toonami, and memorials in Mexico City.
Toriyama's work, including Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, and contributions to video games like Dragon Quest, has left a lasting legacy in the entertainment world.