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    Why 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama was so important to the world of anime

    Akira Toriyama has died at 68. He was known globally for his best-selling manga series Dragon Ball, which gave rise to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, multiple films, and video games.
    by Diba Mohtasham Mar 08, 2024 1 minute
    This black and white photo taken in May 1982 shows Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, whose death was announced on March 8, 2024.

    Akira Toriyama, one of the most influential manga authors of all time, has died at age 68.

    His production company, Bird Studio, said in on Friday that the cause of death was an acute subdural hematoma.

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