The renowned Japanese cartoonist Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball z creator, passed away at 68 years due to a serious health problem.

Toriyama's death occurred on Friday the first of this month and was announced a few hours ago through a statement issued by the Bird studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo..

The cartoonist's death was due to an acute subdural hematoma, according to the statement that added: “We deeply regret that he still had several works in full creation with great enthusiasm. further, "There were many things left to do.".

Toriyama, born on 5 April 1955 in Nagoya, ha sido un renombrado mangaka (Japanese term that refers to a manga creator or author) and video game designer. He began his professional career in the decade of 1970, working as a comic illustrator for magazines. His first big success came in 1980 with the manga series “Dr. Slump”, a surreal comedy that achieved great popularity both in Japan and abroad. But nevertheless, His worldwide fame was consolidated with the creation of “Dragon Ball” in 1984.

This epic martial arts saga, adventure and fantasy became a global cultural phenomenon, generating multiple anime series, films, video games and a passionate fan base around the world. Toriyama's visual creativity, His exciting storytelling style and memorable characters have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry..

Throughout his career, Toriyama has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Shogakukan Manga Award for “Dragon Ball”. His influence on popular culture goes beyond his best-known creations., as his unique artistic style and ability to combine action with comedy have inspired generations of artists and creators around the world..