Manga artist Akira Toriyama, who shot to global fame for his influential Dragon Ball comics and anime franchise, has died.
In a statement, the artist’s manga and design production firm Bird Studio announced that the 68-year-old Japanese died on March 1 due to an acute subdural haematoma – a serious condition in which blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain.
“It’s our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation. Also, he would have many more things to achieve,” said the studio in a statement published on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The statement, which thanked people around the world for their support for Toriyama’s career of over 45 years, said a funeral service had been held with his family and a few relatives.
It called for privacy, and added: “Following his wishes for tranquility, we respectfully inform you that we would not accept flowers, condolence gifts, visiting, offerings and others.
“Also, we ask you to refrain from conducting interviews with his family.”
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