A Year After Akira Toriyama's Death, the Future of Dragon Ball Is As Bright As It Is Uncertain. Goku and Vegeta pose in front of other characters in Dragon Ball Super's final frame.

Akira Toriyama in 1982. Since he created “Dragon Ball,” in the 1980s, it has spanned 42 volumes, sold millions of copies worldwide and become one of the most famous manga.

The cause of death was confirmed Shueisha and Toei Animation confirmed the news, as has the author's entourage, which includes Toyotaro, his Dragon Ball Super manga partner.