In what is no doubt shocking news to the entire anime and manga world, renowned Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has died due to acute subdural hematoma.
The iconic manga artist’s death was announced on the official Dragon Ball social media pages. Given how beloved he and his works are, practically everyone who is a fan of his works is in mourning.
Akira Toriyama Dies at 68
Despite beginning his career over 45 years ago, Akira Toriyama has continued to keep himself busy.
There have been no personal updates from him, given that he’s a private individual, but he has been working on many projects.
Thus, it was shocking news to everyone when an official statement revealed that Toriyama had died at age 68.
The statement revealed that Toriyama died on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma. It also stated that a funeral service was held with his family and very few relatives.
As Toriyama was working on projects such as the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima as well as the ongoing Dragon Ball Super manga, it’s not clear how Toriyama’s passing will affect these.
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What Is Acute Subdural Hematoma? Akira Toriyama's Cause of Death Explained
According to UCLA Health, an acute subdural hematoma is a blood clot that occurs between the brain’s outer covering (or the dura mater) and the brain’s surface.
This type of hematoma is often life-threatening, as the bleeding causes an increase in pressure inside the skull.
This condition’s symptoms usually appear within minutes, though they can be delayed by weeks in certain cases.
Acute subdural hematomas are typically associated with traumatic brain injury, though that is not always the case.
Aside from Toriyama’s death being caused by an acute subdural hematoma, the statement did not reveal any other details about his health condition.
Creators Share Messages for the Manga Legend
Given that Toriyama is a titan of the manga industry, lots of artists and creators have shared messages regarding his death.
On the official Shonen Jump website, the likes of Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest), Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) have shared their reactions.
Aside from manga artists, other creators such as Tekken’s Katsuhiro Harada also shared their condolences following Toriyama’s death.
It’s not clear how the Dragon Ball franchise will move forward after this, though there’s no doubt that the series will live on.
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