The “Dragon Ball” series, which produced highly successful films, video games, and TV shows, was created by Japanese manga author Akira Toriyama, but he died on March 8 in the age of 68 years.
A statement on the official “Dragon Ball” website by the studio conveyed their deep regret for some of his works, which are being created with great enthusiasm. The hope is that the exceptional world created by Akira Toriyama will remain in vogue for generations.
“The manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump introduced the story of “Dragon Ball” in 1984, which was subsequently turned into films, video games, and television series.
Toriyama, who is also known as “Dragon Quest” creator, created the characters and monsters used in the popular role-playing game series.
Toriyama’s work has been praised by many fans and the Japanese government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi, who also acknowledges its global impact. Akira Toriyama’s gift to us will remain a lasting legacy.
Toriyama is an essential component in showcasing Japan’s soft power, as stated by Hayashi on Friday to reporters.
He stated that Toriyama’s work has contributed to the global recognition of Japanese content.
A fantasy martial arts show called Dragon Ball, which is based on a Chinese Novel from the 16th century, features the protagonist’s quest to find the Dragon Ball, an orb that grants him immortality and has enticing appeal.
With 450 million views, Weibo became the most popular social media site to discuss Toriyama’s death.
Such a heartbreaking news we heard recently.
He was a great artist and creater of unique content and will be remembered long lasting.