Akira Toriyama Departed in the Year of the Dragon, Pop Culture Mourns
Akira Toriyama’s passing on March 1st at 68, due to a subdural hematoma, has deeply saddened millions of fans worldwide, leaving a significant void in pop culture, as the celebrated mangaka behind Dragon Ball and influencer of games like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger is mourned by his family during their requested time of privacy.