A Dragon Ball Documentary: The Life of Akira Toriyama

[@matthewfloyd5535]

I was bullied in school and battled with depression. I discovered Dragonball Z at a young age. It inspired me to work out and change my diet. I gained 35 lbs of muscle. I also earned my black belt in shito-ryu karate do. Thank you Mr. Toriyama for inspiring me with your work and helping me through some hard times.

[@websurferblue]

😊 👏

[@GuyMcPherson69]

👍👍

[@Bnguyen276]

Wow that’s awesome.

[@enigma7784]

Thats incredible 👍💯Same here, I'd go to school get bullied 6 hours 5 days a week kept it a secret for the 5 years I was there but there was always Dragon Ball Z waiting for me and I'd temporarily forget what happened and I owe it to Akira Toriyama for making my life that much easier

[@matthewfloyd5535]

@@enigma7784 It’s amazing the impact these shows and movies have on us. There’s a lot of people out there that don’t get it, but they don’t have to. You can either let it all put you down and consume you, or you can use it as fuel to be something better. Sorry to hear that though. I hope you’re doing better now.

[@lesterwilliamsjr649]

It's so ironic, the man who is known for forgetting things about his own series will never be forgotten by the world.

[@mscrystalhood]

This made me less sad about it

[@jinz0]

goku forgot alot also

[@baharavi]

R.I.P Toriyama. I've been a fan since 1998 and will forever read the manga in his honor.

[@Wyattinous]

I can’t imaging how mortified he must have been, the most special day of his and his wife’s new lives together, and a bunch of news agencies with cameras crash their wedding. I don’t blame him for becoming a public hermit.

[@richyrich5049]

I started with Dragon Ball Z when there was just the Sayan Saga playing at 7:00 AM on Sunday mornings in Philly, ca. 1996. I deeply love that series, as well as the original. I did not embrace later series with the artistic changes, but I respect them. I feel your pain and loss, either way.

[@TheSaturnMan]

That happening seemed so bizarre I went and looked up what happened. The press were apparently permitted, but only for five minutes. I can imagine he gave them an inch but they took a mile instead.

[@starblaststudios]

Toriyama's story for how he met his wife and got married is adorable.

[@blaketindle4703]

Wow I never knew how much perseverance Toriyama had! He failed so many times but he never gave up! And all that hard work and determination eventually paid off! Inspiring stuff. Thank you Danny for this awesome and very informative tribute to the legend himself!

[@bencarignan2711]

Im 43 now. Been watching DB for 25 years. Looking back, some of my fondest memories are of me and my high-school friends watching DBZ. One of our older friends purchased the GT tapes online and we all gathered to binge watch the entire series. Good times. Rest in peace Toriyama.

[@theloganchitwood]

Incredible video! Thank you for this 🤝🏼

[@NightmareZzK]

Hi Logan

[@Matthew2002_M_]

It’s uploads like this that just put geekdom well above all other DBZ KZbinrs, his attention to detail and the passion in his voice towards the franchise are unmatched like no other, RIP Akira toriyama thank you for goku but mostly for you.

[@starttakinnotez]

Geekdom and Oppai Senpai make the best dragon ball news content. I seriously cannot stand KZbinrs with personality disorders like that overly critical anime guy. His narcissistic personality disorder is so draining to listen to. I'm so glad he got his karma. No one likes him and everyone stays loyal to the KZbinrs who spend their time making great content.

[@lonecom685]

I can't believe it's been almost a month yet. It feels like yesterday... The day I heard the news. I'm reading Manga Theater and watching the original series again since last month. I love his style. The 42 volumes of the Dragon Ball manga might be my favorite thing that I own. Toriyama helped me so much over the years. I just finished college and I'm facing some hard times. But every time I think things are way too difficult I think of this man and how he made it. Legend.

[@malone4735]

Thanks For Dragon Ball Akira! Rest In Paradise 1955-2024 🐉 🙏🏽 🕊️🐐😢

[@KINGDREX24]

Thank you

[@trevfirth6803]

I'm dyslexic and the Dragon Ball manga was the first time that reading wasn't a struggle for me, even compared to American comics. The writing flowed so perfectly with the art that it was a pure joy to read from start to finish every time I got my hands on a volume.

[@Xnaut314]

Now that we are as hindsight-aware of Toriyama's mortality as he had been for the last several years we should all feel so grateful that he gave Dragonball one final push to providence that will stick around for years to come. If it had simply ended with GT the franchise may have gradually fallen into historical anime obscurity as time moved on, but now it is a story that truly impossible the world to forget. Thank you Toriyama-sama, and may you rest in peace. 🐉🟡⭐️

[@blue-12316]

it did end with gt

[@Echo-nn8dt]

GT is a fever dream

[@blue-12316]

@Echo-nn8dt it did end with gt but super is not cannon

[@blue-12316]

@urbanyouths there was gt Age 789

[@tentaplayz3691]

​@@blue-12316 shut up

[@blazet3389]

RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER. He can never be replicated. Thanks so much Geekdom for this beautiful documentary that you worked hard on. It never goes unappreciated. Much love brother!

[@LordDathka]

RIP to you legend Akira Toriyama. This is the year of the Dragon 🐉

[@superstevefly]

I live my life by the moto "Go Goku". Always challenge yourself and reach for heights you never imagined. His writing gave me a building block for my life. Thank you for making this video!

[@jantheking7028]

I love the amount of effort and research went into this video. A wonderful tribute to Toriyama. Thank you!

[@AATCEntertainment2U]

Thanks!

[@lucidmind9676]

Perfect timing, something to enjoy while I’m at work, I’ve always loved the origin story of Toriyama because with everything in regards to his career/mangas, he just winged it, never planned too far ahead and never put too much thought into it all, just went with what came to mind and created magic. Toriyama was the perfect example of not letting the stresses of life and being adult take away from the creative mindset that we all have as children

[@SaintCashel]

Beautiful tribute bro. Akira Toriyama has had a profound affect on all us fans. We share a birthday and you're reaching the 40 year milestone before I am, so have an absolute blast and enjoy it with your close friends Geekdom! 👏🙌

[@officialjerm9122]

Yet again, another great video geekdom! RIP Akira Toriyama 🙏 Thank you for always being authentic, Danny. AT would be proud of your work and dedication.

[@UltraLegoman]

I grew up on Dragon Ball since 2009. I also like Marvel, DC, Anime, Dragon Ball, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario, Monsterverse, Godzilla, King Kong, Disney, Pixar, The Terminator, Ratchet & Clank, Indiana Jones, James Cameron's Avatar, Planet of the Apes, & Five Nights at Freddy's, & Grand Theft Auto.

[@4wheeldrivegunner]

Since 97

[@NightmareZzK]

Omg, that’s so much interest you have right there😵‍💫

[@UltraLegoman]

@@NightmareZzK Yep I like it all of The Best stuff that I grew up.

[@pauliewalnuts2527]

1997 for me bud

[@pauliewalnuts2527]

​@@4wheeldrivegunner same

[@mrdawks8932]

Thank you Geekdom!!! 🙂

[@imthatotakuguy8702]

Toriyama's work is what made me go on with life. I was always bullied for liking dragon ball. Toriyama inspired me to learn how to draw. This was a great video geekdom101. Toriyama and his work will always be close to my heart until I take my last breath.

[@victorcippitelli2242]

Thank you a lot you put the gathering of DB fans in Argentina, my country. It was so much important that gathering that day in our Obelisco monument for us as a way to mourn and say thanks to that great man whose work made happy thousands maybe much more in my country just like it was in the entire world. REST IN PEACE AKIRA TORIYAMA

[@arielleone4416]

Argentine here. I also felt sorrow for Toriyama's passing even though I didn't go to the Obelisco gathering. I am more of a JoJo fan, but like every kid in the 2000s I knew his magnum opus from a very early age (Also helps that both Dragon Ball and JoJo are from the same magazine and the same decade (1980s Weekly Shonen Jump) and that both are highly influential ever since their respective first days). Toriyama would have turned 69 had he lived the entirity of March, so let the master fly high in the Heavens. WE WILL MISS HIM

[@victorcippitelli2242]

@@arielleone4416

[@jessedaole]

I dropped everything right now to watch this! RIP AKIRA TORIYAMA! Only right to have the one and only Geekdom101 for the ultimate tribute video! 🙏🐐

[@devinsauls3568]

There will never be another artist like Akira Toriyama! RIP 😞🙏🏿

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Thanks For this! It was greater than i thought it would be! His work changed my life for the better since i was 9 and watched the first episode of OG Dragón ball. 🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉

[@GothamKnight84661]

R.I.P Akira Toriyama, thanks Geekdom i enjoyed watching the documentary.

[@RoGameReview]

Back in 1999-2000 Romania, I was spending summer vacantion at my grandparens in the countryside, i was 8 years old. We used to have just two chanels at the tv, tvr1 and tvr 2. Can't remember well, but around 12 or 14 a clook around noon, they will broadcast one episode of dragon ball, it was the greatest thing to my as a child back then (we were not as spoiled like nowdays, so it was very special to see something good at tv). Thank you mister Akira Toryama for making my childhood soo beautiful, hope your soul have all the blessing it deserves.

[@rev.ryan206]

Man, great job on this video; you really did his story justice and I got to learn some new things. I'll be 37 this year, and for 29 of those years Chrono Trigger has been my all time favorite video game and one of my favorite pieces of media in general. I'm working through my way thru the DS version for the first time and I've just been taking my time to really soak in all the designs and animated cut-scenes (and the music, of course). Once I'm done with that, I've got a couple Dragon Quest games loaded on my 3DS so I can keep honoring Toriyama-sensei all year, and for years to come. We're so lucky that he left us so much amazing work that even hardcore fans still have new things to read, watch, and play. Rest easy, Toriyama-sensei, you've earned it

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

RIP Akira Toriyama! This will be an amazing watch! Thanks man 😊😊😊😊😊

[@lisarice1435]

😐 wow

[@pilafprice2372]

I justice finished it whatchu think

[@RandomFanOfYourFavoriteGoobers]

​@@lisarice1435 what?

[@RandomFanOfYourFavoriteGoobers]

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[@lisarice1435]

@@RandomFanOfYourFavoriteGoobers the way he said rip then put happy faces right next to it

[@redbudryan9624]

Brother you couldn't have worded it any more beautifully, and this video is a beacon speaking on the most honorable level. Thank you for a masterpiece documentary.

[@busymike]

Happy birthday Akira Toriyama. ❤️

[@nsydd3122]

Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama.

[@tobygarton9494]

I've been waiting for this video. Great video, geekdom. I cried when Toriyama died because dragon ball was such an impactful part of my life.. Rest in peace, the lendgendary Akria Toriyama, you will be missed!!!

[@EnriqueGonzalez18362]

This was beautiful. Thank you so much for all your work.

[@Derek0982]

This is one of the best in-depth videos I ever seen keep up the good work geekdom101 and rest in peace Akira toriyama your legacy will live on forever

[@XZAVIER-DAA-GOD]

Been waiting for this

[@Freshly_YK]

📌

[@albertfernandez4460]

Thank you for the great tribute to Toriyama. I know it was hard for you to talk about this man who inspired not just our generation, but a universal spread of generations through time. I fell in love with Dragon Ball when it was on Telemundo even though I had know idea what they were saying. And when Toonami started showing DBZ I was hooked and addicted. My dad and I, God rest his soul, would watch DBZ whenever Toonami had a new episode. And we would talk about it all the time. Toriyama was one of my inspirations to start writing stories. And I'm on my way to fulfill my dream in creating my own comic. And I'm about to be 40 also this year. Akira was a great man standing next to Jack Kirby in my heart. RIP 🐦Akira Toriyama🐉

[@MattyJBass]

Danny, this is the best video I think you’ve ever made and I thank you for making it. Also at 28:50, That’s literally to a T, how I describe to people who have not seen Dragon Ball what it’s like skipping it. Cheers man

[@majinsole8554]

Had to wait to watch this video to emotionally prepare myself, as silly as it sounds. Great job of really focusing on the greatness of his endeavors, celebrating his life and impact more than being morose about his passing. Well done, Danny. For all that he’s done and all the people he’s connected with it, I am grateful. Truly special. Arigatō, Toriyama-sensei.

[@andeno10]

I remember going through domestic violence as a kid and dbz started around that time, and I got to see it start on tv, waiting to watch it before school was such an important escape for me, it gave me hope and strength not to be a victim even during adversity, R.I.P AT such a gift you gave us!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Been waiting For this! Thanks! Huge fan of you and Akira Toriyama. RIP to the GOAT🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@blocboi407]

Amazing video! If anyone here knows about numerology you can see his b day 4/5/1955 equals an 11 and 11,22,33 are master numbers. 11’s are very influential and artistic and although not all are like this Akira knew who he was and wanted in life at a young age. He is so incredibly special. Ppl born on the 5th/14th/23rd are also gifted in entertainment and entertaining others whether you’re an actor, writer, or comedian. Akira was an entertainer thru his writing and drawing and story telling. He left this world an incredible blessing. His impact and legacy will live on for centuries. The Japanese Shakespeare lol.

[@Noisy_Ghost]

I started dragon ball on vhs tapes. This man impacted my whole life and friendships. No man is truly gone until they are forgotten

[@joeshmoe4425]

Happy birthday Toriyama Sensei! That was an excellent tribute and probably the best informative documentary on Akira there is.

[@jedicouncil66]

Thank you for making this, I have been looking for something like this for a while but especially since he moved on from this life. RIP Akira Toriyama, we miss you more than you know.

[@jakeofalltradesmusic]

Thank you for doing this Danny. I appreciate you putting this all together so I could learn more about the legend. I, like everyone else, have been impacted in a huge way by Akira Toriyama. Rest in peace.

[@stevenkuehn8939]

Nicely done, Danny. I was 5 and am 41 now and was in Japan when i first started watching in 1989. Diama will hit different for sure.

[@positiveproductions6699]

I will forever be grateful to him for creating dragon Ball that introduced me to anime and still to this day is one of my favorites

[@PkmnTrainerEmerald]

I must say thank you for making this my dude. Akira Toriyama certainly touched the world and it's great to hear about some stuff that wasn't really well known to many and I think this was an excellent way to pay tribute to him besides the rest of your videos that you do of the series and beyond. May he rest in peace ♥

[@stevenjohnson6962]

This was a beautiful tribute. Thank you for this video geekdom! RIP Akira toriyama you will be missed

[@BigRed0059]

Thanks for all the memories.

[@ranproxy6912]

I was exposed to Dragon Ball Z on Toonami when I was 6. I didn't watch Dragon Ball Classic and GT until I was 15. I binged the entire franchise from Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball GT in one summer. Here I am, a 27 year old man who still keeps up with the franchise. Dragon Ball is a franchise that made me who I am. Dragon Ball's impact on my life can't be overstated, and I am so thankful to have been alive to see some of Toriyama's later works. Thank you for everything, Akira Toriyama. My life isn't the same without you.

[@adamschroeder1452]

Fantastic tribute to Toriyama Geekdom. The info, the visuals, and your personal thoughts. It all made me reflect on the importance of Toriyama in my life. I always wanted to view something like this about his life, much before the tragic news. Toriyama affected us all in so many profound ways. Thank you for this tribute.

[@Matt-kw6nx]

Thank you for this. It was really informative and entertaining and its apparent you put a lot of work into it. Well done and R.I.P Toriyama

[@BatDadddy]

Thank you for the video man, this brought tears to my eyes. Mr. Toriyama changed my life like most of us here. He will be deeply missed. May his legacy live on

[@MBD6789]

I did not know much about Anime until i was introduced to Dragonball when i was 10 years old i was bullied in Primary school and High school but from the First viewing of Dragonball i learned about been strong and standing up For yourself I been Hooked on dragonball Dragonballz Dragonball GT and lost the passion for the Show until Dragonball Super came along and awaken my passion for this awesome Show very Good Video Geekdom RIP Tomiyama Thanks for impacting my life

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

The fact he was already a remote worker before this became a new norm is pretty inspiring. He was his own boss after the success of two of his biggest manga when he started working on games. His work has pretty much inspired me to improve my work, and live a life without regrets. Something that SHOULD be celebrated.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Thanks For this! You absolute legend ❤❤❤❤❤

[@universalspaceexpeditioner8259]

Great video Geekdom! Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama!

[@TheSqueakerNerd]

As always, Geekdom breaking his bootay to give us a well constructed video for those of us who didn't know a lot of this. Thank you so much for your effort & we shall all remember Toriyama with fondness. Have a nice day everyone.

[@mkdddgt4124]

Thank you for this documentary ❤️

[@JoshCarlos1998]

His legacy will forever live on. With Daima & sparking zero coming out, it’s a pleasure to experience his amazing creations & that’s a testament on his greatness. RIP, the greatest of all time. 🐉

[@colormegeeky]

Just love and respect for Akira Toriyama. Thank you Geekdom for making this video. Thank you Toriyama for inspiring all us. Rest peacefully.

[@TommyLuciano-qe8gx]

Well done sir you did Akira justice as a a fan I appreciate this thanx for this Geekdom

[@Deoxy360]

Excellent tribute. Thank you so much for this.

[@KVJoker13]

This is beautiful. Awesome work Geekdom. And RIP Toriyama-san. You are missed, but you will always be remembered

[@buekihiamm]

Danny, you're the best Dragon Ball content creator in the history of the world and this tribute was the most wholesome and amazing thing ever done in the history of tributes. Thank you. Rest in peace, the legendary Akira Toriyama.

[@negano5654]

Thanks for this video, Geekdom! ❤ i knew some stuff related to Toriyama but didnt know that the reason Toriyama never wanted to talk with the medis as because the media back in the day being all over hia wedding, which was private. You get your mind internally affected when the media wants to be at your wedding and ask questions about Toriyama work when he was supposed to be on vacation at that time. The beauty abour Toriyama, is how much his work build generations of how to write manga but also on how many fields in health, psychology, comedic he inspired people to tackle live. He truly lived to be known as Master because he mastered us all to be the best version of ourselvea despise life not always be at our side. I dont believe in religion but Toriyama felt like a deity to this world we live, to everyone who fights everyday to be better and show the world nobody how hard we try, we can still make a chance in this world through our love for people and Toriyama did that.

[@newnengates3764]

Akira Toriyama will be a legendary forever! I just hope I can match that type of work ethic he put into his mangas with cgi and other forms of amazing storytelling. Toriyama was one of my main influence in becoming a creative artist.

[@GreyplayComics]

those clips of Tonami brought back more nostalgic childhood memories, I appreciated that. instead of being in bed for school I would be up late at night watching dragon ball which had the best humor, I even named the family dog at that time chi-chi. when super came out & the god forms were introduced mainly the blue form that inspired me to practice tranquility helping with my own personal anger issues & I was super grateful he brought back cell in the form of max.

[@AlphaProto]

I learned a lot from this. Thank you Geekdom. I watched a lot after Toriyama's death, but this dropped a lot of knowledge on me. 14:43 you can see the bottom of the cel! That's wild!

[@edvt2316]

I appreciate you making this video and showing me who is akira toriyama. I always been a fan of dragon ball z. I grew up watching dragon ball z when I was 12 years old and my brother when he was 7 years old. I watched dragon ball z here in U.S and my parents country Ecuador. My brother and I honor him and thank him for making our childhood memorable. Thank you and God bless you!

[@williamdaniels9728]

A beautiful tribute Danny. Thanks for making this and sharing.

[@arronstyes6365]

I didn’t get into dragon ball until I was older like late 20’s but I’m so happy I did it made my life better. I laughed and cried at all his work thank you sir

[@anthonynotte5901]

if this video shows anything, it shows that perseverance truly does pay off. “If you do something because you enjoy it, and it makes you happy, then there is no better reason to do it.” Toriyama exemplified that. Well done, Danny. 👍

[@gustavofring7324]

Man this was great documentary, Geekdom you taught me a lot about the life of Toriyama sensei he’s a legend and he is most will be missed🙏🏽😇

[@jamesreagan2366]

Beautiful work, Danny. RIP Akira Toriyama

[@icemountaindragon5057]

I grew up with Dragonball too. My favorite arcs are where Goku was a kid. But I became immersed again during the Kai continuum. What really kept me thoughtful of Toriyama Senpai was the fact that Oda and Kishimoto-senpai studied under him.

[@tonylouis6072]

Thankful for this video, needed a Toriyama video today

[@bobmclovinelectricboogaloo]

This was a good tribute it's exactly what it needed to be. Dragon Ball to this day is still one of my favorite animes and manga even some of the games are my favorites.

[@thisdawg812]

RIP to the GOAT

[@NorthWestTruckers]

Great video man this is very honorable of you to do and we all appreciate it. RIP Toriyama

[@mosthated.e.2422]

His characters inspired and left a big impact on me in my younger years even till this day I always move through the world with the mindset of goku, vegeta,and trunks

[@madea71]

Poetic that this was posted in time for what would have been his 69th birthday, it also puts into perspective how young he and untimely his passing was. Thank you Geekdom, been a viewer for a long time and your dedication is inspiring.

[@ghosttemplar6989]

Toriyama in a sense was somewhat like...many of us in a sense. I would have never thought as a 12 year old kid first watching the frieza saga that this was the man who created the anime that has motivated, inspired, and saved alot of younger guys lives...here I am 32 and I could say that I am blessed to be apart of that. Long live Toriyama and his work. Long live the two Dragons Akira and bruce.

[@boyanbg100]

as an fan from easturn europe wich got familiar starting dbz than dragonball later.i am gratefull to akira and you geekdom!yeah.they may be really great anime today with great story.but none is that much special and inpactfull than the story of akira toryiyama.

[@mechajay3358]

_This has to be one of the Best In-depth Videos Geekdom has made. RIP Akira Toriyama-sensei and Happy Birthday._

[@warrenbradford2597]

Toriyama-sensei, while he may sort of die of young age, still has come a long way. Watching this video is how I celebrate his birthday, so I can more about him than I already knew. Long live the legacy he has left behind!

[@Jayfire88]

Amazing tribute Danny

[@LiquidSolidus9000]

Neat to hear the bit about Tezuka considering Toriyama his heir, I hadn't actually considered that their careers would have overlapped at all.

[@connergaskell1909]

Still tragic he was taken so soon he brought a lot of great memories to are childhoods with Dragon Ball and it sucks he won't get to see Daima finished R.I.P. Toriyama-san

[@mythologicalbeast5926]

Thank you so much for this video, Geekdom. I’ve been a huge fan of your channel since 2015. You’ve never failed to deliver, and your videos have been such a tremendous source of inspiration and entertainment for me. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@BlazerRox]

This video was a great tribute, and I did come away knowing more about Toriyama than I did before. Thank you!

[@predragrajkovic8242]

Toriyama also worked on Blue dragon anime 2007 to 2008 . Rip Toriyama LEGEND

[@mosthated.e.2422]

Real ones remember that show🔥🐉🔥

[@pollee9167]

I like his humour in Dr.Slump and as pre teenage I watched both Dr.Slump and Dragon Ball ever since. R.i.P Akira Toriyama from your anime watcher from Thailand 🇹🇭.

[@BasedGotenks]

Sequel to one of my favorite videos you've ever done. Thanks Geekdom! Above all Thank You Toriyama for bringing us all together. You literally got the the whole world to put their hands up for a Genki Dama. I've met people who haven't even watched the show and know what a Kamehameha is. You inspired countless to believe you can go Super Saiyan trough unlocking the potential of creativity and a little imagination and will continue to inspire generations to come. I Hope you're cruising along snake way with King Kai in a sweet ride. Rest in paradise to the true GOAT.

[@DeePrime2410]

Very great job on this video Geekdom! It means a lot to me! I've been a fan of Dragon Ball since I was 3 years old. It will forever be my most favorite franchise in existence!!