ドラゴンボールなどのヒット作で世界的に有名な漫画家の鳥山明さんが、急性硬膜下血腫のため68歳で死去しました。

World-renowned Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, known for works including "Dr. Slump" and "Dragon Ball," died of acute subdural hematoma on March 1. He was 68.

タイトル: Japanese Manga Legend Akira Toriyama Dies at 68 

※acute subdural hematoma   急性硬膜下血腫

・acute急性の⇔chronicle 慢性の 

・subdural 硬膜下の sub下+dura硬膜

・hematoma血種 hemato/hemoが血bloodの連結形 -omaが腫、瘤tumorを表す接尾辞

※Acute Subdural hematoma (ASDH) is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by bleeding between the brain and its outermost covering, the dura mater. 

This condition typically arises from a traumatic head injury, such as a fall, car accident, or assault.

連載デビュー作『Dr.スランプ』は、掲載誌「週刊少年ジャンプ」(集英社)で人気を博してアニメ化されました。

After making his debut as a cartoonist in 1978, Toriyama, a native of Aichi Prefecture started the Dr. Slump series in 1980 on the Weekly Shonen Jump comic magazine.

The work became very popular chiefly thanks to its main character, "Arare-chan," a girl robot, who has a cute appearance and superstrength, and funny stories centering around her. 

Dr. Slump was made into a television anime series.➾was adapted into anime and movie 

※adapt~に適応させる/小説等を改作する、脚色する

ドラゴンボールは世界的に大ヒット。国内外の多くの人を虜にしました。

In 1984, Toriyama launched Dragon Ball, featuring Son Goku, a boy and the main protagonist, who grows up powerfully during an adventure to search for the seven Dragon Balls, which have secret power. 

※protagonist主人公

The Dragon Ball universe remains one of Japan’s most successful global hits, captivating the hearts of many manga-loving teens and adults from around the world since its debut in the 1980s. 

※captivate人の心を虜にする

ドラゴンボールを人生の教科書と称する人も多く、ファン達は漫画の巨匠の死を悼みました。

Born on April 5, 1955, Toriyama had touched millions of hearts with his creations. Fans have poured tributes for the legend.

※tribute賛辞、追悼の意

“Dragon Ball was my textbook for life. It taught me that I could overcome any hardship if I worked on it cheerfully and with enjoyment.”

“Legends never die, RIP Akira, you created one of the best shows ever and touched so many of our hearts growing up. Thank you for everything."

RIP=rest in peace安らかに眠れ