Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, a globally renowned manga series, passed away at 68 due to a brain blood clot. Dragon Ball, initially serialized 40 years ago, gained immense popularity worldwide , spawning various media adaptations. Toriyama's influence extends beyond manga, impacting art and culture globally. Dragon Ball, originating in the 1980s, quickly became an international phenomenon, with adaptations in numerous countries and languages. Toriyama's contribution to popularizing manga globally is significant, with Dragon Ball's widespread recognition and cultural impact.
Vovabulary:
• Serialized - (verb) published or presented in a series, typically episodes or installments.
• Franchise - (noun) an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, e.g., providing a branded product or service.
• Phenomenon - (noun) a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.
• Adaptation - (noun) the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
• Influence - (noun) the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.