Akira Toriyama — the artist who created “Dragon Ball” and different iconic manga sequence — has died.

His firm, Fowl Studio, confirmed the unhappy information Thursday — asserting the legendary illustrator and author handed away on March 1 because of acute subdural hematoma … which is when blood collects between the mind and the cranium.

No phrase on the place precisely he died — or beneath what particular circumstances — however his org was clearly crushed, because it seems like there’s unfinished enterprise of his. They wrote, “It is our deep remorse that he nonetheless had a number of works in the course of creation with nice enthusiasm. Additionally, he would have many extra issues to realize.”

Fowl Studio added, “Nevertheless, he has left many manga titles and artworks to this world. Because of the assist of so many individuals world wide, he has been in a position to proceed his inventive actions for over 45 years. We hope that Akira Toriyama’s distinctive world of creation continues to be liked by everybody for a very long time to return.”

Toriyama’s firm went on to say {that a} funeral service was already held, and that only some family members and family members had been in attendance. The org additionally says that items of condolences are appreciated, however is not going to be accepted on his behalf … occurring to ask for privateness.

By way of a public memorial … the corporate says they don’t seem to be certain if it’s going to occur simply but.

This simply speaks to the huge impression Akira had in Japan, but in addition … world wide. His OG “Dragon Ball” comedian sequence from the ’80s spurred not solely a number of anime TV reveals — which have turn into idolized and wildly in style all through the years — however a mountain of merch and collectibles that followers of all ages proceed to take pleasure in in the present day.

Whereas his largest declare to fame is creating “Dragon Ball” — and getting credit score for the numerous spinoffs as properly — Toriyama began different manga sequence as properly, together with “Dr. Hunch,” “Cowa!,” “Kajika,” “Sand Land” and others. He is famend for his distinctive visible fashion — which went on to affect numerous different mangas and anime reveals thereafter … a trailblazer in each sense.

He was 68.

RIP