One of the designers behind the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is honoring the legacy of Akira Toriyama with a special letter and sketch! Legendary creator behind Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, Sand Land and more, Akira Toriyama has unfortunately passed away at the age of 68. The creator not only had a huge impact for how much he meant for the world of manga and anime, but his influence is felt through video games as well. Designing for massive franchises like Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Blue Dragon and more, the creator's impact has been felt for many fans around the world.