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Akira Toriyama, the influential manga artist who created the Dragon Ball anime franchise, died March 1 due to an acute subdural hematoma - blood clots on the brain that usually form after an injury.

Acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the global hits “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” died on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma, according to his publisher Shueisha Inc.

Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira — creator of "Dragon Ball" and "Dr. Slump" — captivated generations of fans, transforming graphic storytelling around the globe. His influence was ...

“Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump” took the world by storm but their creator, manga artist Akira Toriyama, initially harbored deep reservations when starting out on the projects. Toriyama died ...

Let’s not forget that Toriyama, being a big fan of scale models and all kinds of vehicles, worked in his studio surrounded by scale models and even several real motorcycles.

The last Dragon Ball movie before Akira Toriyama's passing had one mission ... a pretty good movie that featured a new art style and put Piccolo and Gohan (aka, his son) in the forefront.

However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world," his studio said. "We hope that Akira Toriyama's unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time ...