鳥山明（Akira Toriyama）是一位著名的日本漫畫家，以創作的《七龍珠》（Dragon Ball）系列而聞名於世。於1955年4月5日出生在日本愛媛縣的名古屋市。在他超過45年的漫畫家生涯中，留下許多作品，受到世界各地的動漫迷的喜愛。他於2024年3月1日因急性腦膜下血腫猝逝，享年68歲。

鳥山明的漫畫生涯始於1978年，當時他的作品《Wonder Island》被選為週刊少年Jump的作品之一。然而，真正走紅的作品是在1984年創作的《七龍珠》系列。這部漫畫以中國孫悟空為靈感，創造豐富的故事情節，並以其獨特的角色設計和精彩的戰鬥場面而受到廣泛讚譽。《七龍珠》系列動漫及商品不僅在日本熱賣，並且在世界各地都產生巨大的影響力，成為日本史上最賺錢的動漫IP。

除了《七龍珠》之外，鳥山明還創作一些其他受歡迎的作品，包括《怪博士與機器娃娃》（Dr. Slump：1980年至1984年）。這是一部幽默風趣的漫畫，講述機器人女孩阿拉萊和她的朋友們的冒險故事。而《勇者鬥惡龍》則是基於同名遊戲系列創作的漫畫，以其豐富的幻想世界和引人入勝的劇情而受到歡迎。除了漫畫，鳥山明還涉足角色設計和插畫的領域。設計了《七龍珠》系列中的眾多角色，如孫悟空、比克和貝吉塔等，遊戲中有《勇者鬥惡龍》和《超時空之鑰》。這些眾多角色深受粉絲的喜愛，並成為重要的動漫文化符號。漫畫《SAND LAND》改編的遊戲也將於2024年4月25日正式發售。

鳥山明的作品以其豐富的想像力、獨特的風格和精湛的藝術技巧而受到廣泛讚譽。他對日本漫畫和動畫產業的影響力無處不在，被譽為是當代最偉大的漫畫家之一。集英社的官網於2024年3月8日上午發表聲明，宣布漫畫家鳥山明已經去世。該聲明表示出於尊重鳥山明希望和平安寧的願望，喪禮僅開放給親屬參加，並謝絕任何弔唁訊息、供品或鮮花等，同時懇請不要對家人進行採訪。

Akira Toriyama, a renowned Japanese manga artist, is best known for his creation of the "Dragon Ball" series. He was born on April 5, 1955, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Over his career spanning more than 45 years, he produced numerous works that garnered love from anime enthusiasts worldwide. Sadly, on March 1, 2024, Toriyama passed away suddenly at the age of 68 due to acute subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Toriyama's manga career began in 1978 when his work "Wonder Island" was selected as one of the works for Weekly Shonen Jump. However, his breakthrough came in 1984 with the creation of the "Dragon Ball" series. Inspired by the Chinese tale of Sun Wukong, this manga introduced rich storytelling and captivating battles, earning widespread acclaim for its unique character designs. The "Dragon Ball" series, along with its anime adaptations and merchandise, not only became a phenomenon in Japan but also wielded significant influence globally, making it one of Japan's most lucrative anime IPs.

In addition to "Dragon Ball," Toriyama created several other popular works, including "Dr. Slump" (1980-1984), a humorous manga following the adventures of a robot girl named Arale and her friends. He also authored "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai," a manga based on the popular video game series, celebrated for its imaginative world and engaging storyline.

Beyond manga, Toriyama ventured into character design and illustration, designing many iconic characters for the "Dragon Ball" series such as Son Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo, create videos game character in"Dragon Quest" and "Chrono Trigger."

These characters have become beloved by fans worldwide, cementing themselves as significant icons in anime culture. Additionally, a game based on the manga "SAND LAND" adaptation is set to be released on April 25, 2024.

Toriyama's works are praised for their rich imagination, unique style, and exquisite artistic skills, establishing him as one of the greatest manga artists of contemporary times.

On March 8, 2024, Shueisha's official website released a statement announcing the passing of manga artist Akira Toriyama. The statement expressed respect for Toriyama's wish for peace and tranquility, stating that the funeral would be restricted to close relatives only, and declining condolences, offerings, or flowers, while kindly requesting no interviews with the family.

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