Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama passed away at the age of 68, leaving the manga and anime community in mourning for the loss of a titan. On March 8, 2024, the news was released by Toriyama’s production team, revealing that an acute subdural hematoma was the reason of death.
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Masashi Kishimoto, the man behind Naruto, and Eiichiro Oda, the person who created One Piece, both expressed their sorrow and hailed Toriyama as an inspiration. Beyond Dragon Ball, Toriyama had a lasting influence on the Battle Shonen subgenre.
The Lasting Influence of Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku and Vegeta
Beyond his death, Toriyama’s influence endures in the form of beloved characters like Piccolo, Vegeta, and Goku. The 1980s anime Dragon Ball Z served as a precursor to contemporary hits like Demon Slayer as well as My Hero Academia.
Shonen manga clichés, such as as extravagant power-ups and heartfelt redemption tales, were first popularized by Dragon Ball’s revolutionary storyline. Through his ability to transcend stereotypes and create a timeless masterpiece, Toriyama brought life into action through his storytelling.
Even with Toriyama no longer with us, Dragon Ball’s sublimity remains. The series’ everlasting impact can be seen by its influence on later titles and its acknowledgment even by non-fans. Fans will always carry Toriyama’s ideas and characters with them, ensuring that the Dragon Ball heritage endures.
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