THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Akira Toriyama
Japanese manga artist and character designer (1955-2024)
Akira Toriyama was born on April 5, 1955 in Kiyosu, Japan and died on March 1, 2024, aged 68.
Born
April 5, 1955
Akira Toriyama died aged 68.
Died: March 1, 2024
- Birthplace
- Kiyosu, Japan
- Professions
- film director, comics artist, draftsperson, writer, character designer, illustrator, video game artist, comics creator, mangaka, television producer, screenwriter, art director
- Citizenship
- Japan
More about Akira Toriyama
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Birth name
- 鳥山 明
Official links & social profiles
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- IdRef
- Integrated Authority File
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Le Delarge
- SNAC
- Lambiek Comiclopedia
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Questions people ask
How old was Akira Toriyama when they died?
Akira Toriyama died aged 68.
When is Akira Toriyama’s birthday?
Akira Toriyama’s recorded birthday is April 5.
Where was Akira Toriyama born?
Akira Toriyama was born in Kiyosu, Japan.
What was Akira Toriyama’s name at birth?
Akira Toriyama’s recorded birth name is 鳥山 明.
When did Akira Toriyama die?
Akira Toriyama died on March 1, 2024.