Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Dies, Fans Say 'Thank You For Making Our Childhood Awesome'

The man who created Dragon Ball, one of the most influential and best-selling comics of all time, Akira Toriyama is no more. The Japanese manga artist and character designer passed away at the age of 68. Fans all over the world are emotional and in grief.

Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Creator, Dies of subdural hematoma

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The creater of the Japanese animated series died of acute subdural hematoma, a type of bleeding near the brain. Dragon Ball Z¡¯s official X (formerly known as Twitter) account confirmed the news on March 7. "We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma," the statement read mentioning the condition where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain.

For the unversed, the Dragon Ball manga series made its first appearance in 1984 narrating the adventures of a young protagonist named Son Goku. His mission revolved around gathering mystical dragon balls to protect Earth from the threat posed by Saiyans, extraterrestrial humanoids.

Fans get emotional on Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama's death, pay tribute for creating a character that became a part of their childhood.

Rest in peace Akira Toriyama, we lost a legend and he will be missed dearly? the world wouldn¡¯t be the same without his influence ??
RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/x8jZverdI5 pic.twitter.com/TXfKKfsGQh

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"RIP legend. Thank you for making my childhood awesome," a fan wrote.

"Regardless of how you feel about Dragon Ball there¡¯s no denying the impact Toriyama had on not just the anime industry, but the lives and childhoods of so many people 68 years was still too early man and the worst thing about this is he still had much he wanted to do RIP legend," wrote another one.

"Oh god...? Akira Toriyama gave us an anime & manga that became legendary and iconic in pop culture today. IDK what to say to a great legend that brought us so much w/his talents that inspired other creators in anime & manga. Thank You Akira," wrote another one.

"RIP Legend! This one hits hard. You were a big inspiration for us all. Thank you for everything, Sensei," said another fan.

Another X user wrote, "Toriyama had the single biggest influence on my life. He inspired me to draw and his work directed the entire course of my career. I can¡¯t think of anyone who comes as close as him."