Akira Toriyama, one of the most influential and best-selling manga authors of all time, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.
The Japanese author is best known as the creator of the popular Dragon Ball manga series, which has fans across the world and spawned a well-known anime series, video games and films.
The manga series first debuted in 1984, depicting the story of a boy named Son Goku. In 1989, it was adapted into an anime and soon became one of the most globally recognized pieces of Japanese media.
The Japanese author is best known as the creator of the popular Dragon Ball manga series, which has fans across the world and spawned a well-known anime series, video games and films.
The manga series first debuted in 1984, depicting the story of a boy named Son Goku. In 1989, it was adapted into an anime and soon became one of the most globally recognized pieces of Japanese media.