Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st, and the Twitter community mourns, while the meme coin SEIYAN briefly surged.

The renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the popular anime "Dragon Ball," passed away on March 1st due to acute subarachnoid hemorrhage at the age of 68.

Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, passed away at the age of 68

The official Dragon Ball Twitter account has confirmed the news, stating that Akira Toriyama had many ongoing creations before his passing. Although unfinished, he has left behind numerous manga and art pieces for the world to enjoy.

The official statement expresses gratitude for the support from people worldwide, allowing Akira Toriyama's creative career to span over 45 years, and hopes that his works will continue to be cherished in the future.

The funeral will be held privately, in accordance with Toriyama's wish for peace, only attended by family and a few close relatives. The public is urged not to interview Toriyama's family, send flowers, gifts, visit, or make offerings.

Details of any future commemorative events will be announced at a later time.

Information ; Dear Friends and Partnershttps://t.co/85dXseckzJ pic.twitter.com/aHlx8CGA2M

— DRAGON BALL OFFICIAL (@DB_official_en) March 8, 2024

Community Mourns with RIP Messages

Renowned crypto KOL Cobie also expressed his condolences, wishing Akira Toriyama a peaceful journey.

There are not many meme coins related to Dragon Ball in the crypto market.

On the Sei Network, the meme coin SEIYAN, themed after Dragon Ball, surged by 50% earlier today, with a total increase of about 78% since March 4th.