Akira Toriyama passed away.

[Bullmoose Too]

Well I’m bummed. Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, died March 1st from a blood clot in his brain. He was 68.

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

The Japanese author died March 1 of a blood clot in his brain, his production company Bird Studio said in a statement on Friday.

www.nbcnews.com

Akira Toriyama, Creator of ‘Dragon Ball,’ Dies at 68

His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond Japan’s borders.

www.nytimes.com

My brother and I would watch DBZ on Toonami during the weekend when we were in high school.

 

[marc]

Had watched Dragon Ball, and Dragon Ball Z, mostly on video tape. Definitely one of the most loved and influential series as they are still making stuff for it. Bet a number of people with recreations of the balls are trying to make a wish on them, just for the heck of it.

 

[Gospel]

 

[bigfield]

A fun analysis of the storytelling in DBZ.
If you grew up watching the Namek (Frieza) saga then this is nice and nostalgic.

Dragon Ball: Super Saiyan (A Prophecy Done Right) - Detail Diatribe

 

[Gospel]

Great post bigfield

 

[marc]