Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Creator) has passed away at age 68

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Shikamo on 07 March 2024

One of the best Mangakas/artists I have ever seen... Rest in Piece.

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trunkswd on 07 March 2024

I've been a fan of DBZ and the Dragon Ball franchise since I was a kid. The franchise has had a huge impact on me. For those that don't know my online name TrunksWD comes from Future Trunks.

Rest in peace Akira Toriyama!

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shikamaru317 on 07 March 2024

Damn, awful news. RIP legend.

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SAguy on 07 March 2024

Damn, RIP. How will this effect the next DQ and DB entries?

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NobleTeam360 on 07 March 2024

Rest in Peace, an absolute legend in Anime/Manga/and even video games.

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BasilZero on 07 March 2024

Wow wtf...

RIP :(

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ALinkInTime on 07 March 2024

I am shocked by this news. 68 is so young.

Rest in peace to a legend.

Dragon Ball has been such a massive part of my life for nearly 30 years.

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Alex_The_Hedgehog on 07 March 2024

Man, that's really sad.

They should add a tribute to him in Sandland.

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Hiku on 07 March 2024

Surreal.
His work had a huge impact on me, and continues to do so to this day.

I don't even know what to say.
But thank you for sharing your amazing work with the world.

ALinkInTime said:

I am shocked by this news. 68 is so young.

Rest in peace to a legend.

Dragon Ball has been such a massive part of my life for nearly 30 years.

Cause of death is due to acute subdural hematoma.
So from something like a fall... Wasn't even poor health that took him.

Last edited by Hiku - on 08 March 2024

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Signalstar on 07 March 2024

Time to collect the Dragon Balls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1gWECYYOSo

Please Watch/Share this video so it gets shown in Hollywood.

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