Akira Toriyama, the author of Dragon Ball, has died. He was 68 years old, he was considered one of the pioneers of manga.
Dragon Ball was launched in 1984, achieving worldwide success and generating a series of anime, animated films, soundtracks, video games and other merchandising-related content. "It is with deep regret that we announce his passing," read a statement on the website of the publisher, Shueisha. The disappearance dates back to March 1st, but the news was only released today on social media.