A statement from his Bird Studio said it was deeply saddened to report that he had passed on.
Also, he would have many more things to achieve.
However, he has left many manga titles and works of art to this world.
Akira Toriyama in 1982STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images
It was inspired by the classic Chinese novelJourney to the West.
The initial manga comics were first published in 1984 and ran until 1995.
The franchise made Toriyama one of the most-loved and best-known manga artists of all time.
Future plans for a commemoration have not been decided yet.
We deeply thank you for your understanding and support as always.
