The former home and studio of Akira Toriyama, the late creator of Dragon Ball, is reportedly being torn down, according to new eye-witness accounts from people in the area, as reported by ComicBook.

The property carries real weight for fans. Toriyama famously worked from his home studio for decades, producing the manga that became one of the most influential series in the medium's history and shaped generations of artists worldwide. Toriyama died in 2024, and his workspace has since been treated by fans as something close to hallowed ground.

There's been no official statement on what prompted the demolition or what might replace the structure — the reports so far come from observers on the ground rather than from Toriyama's family, Bird Studio, or Shueisha. For now, fans are left watching a piece of Dragon Ball history come down, with questions about whether any of the site or its contents will be preserved.