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Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Passes Away at 2024

2/12/2025

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The Dragon Ball franchise mourns the profound loss of its visionary creator, Akira Toriyama, who passed away in 2024. His last work, "Dragon Ball Daima," premiered in October, echoing the beloved themes of "Dragon Ball GT." Initially set for a minor role, Toriyama poured his heart into the series, guiding it until its finale on February 28, 2025.

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The Dragon Ball franchise mourns the profound loss of its visionary creator, Akira Toriyama, who passed away in 2024. His last work, "Dragon Ball Daima," premiered in October, echoing the beloved themes of "Dragon Ball GT." Initially set for a minor role, Toriyama poured his heart into the series, guiding it until its finale on February 28, 2025.