BREAKING: DRAGON BALL CREATOR AKIRA TORIYAMA Passes Away at 68

Akira Toriyama the creator of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Daima has passed away at the age of 68. This is NOT a hoax. This is from the official Dragon Ball web site.
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[@Geekdom101]

I'm in complete shock.

[@nostalgianetwork1225]

I am just as in shock as you are Danny

[@sportsfanjw559]

Dude yeah i seen the notification.... I was really hoping it wasn't gonna say what I think it did..... wow man... he will be missed

[@MDGOLD]

I'm to...

[@HoodRoss222]

Pray strong stay strong I’m sad too just prayed for everyone and u too love u bro 💯💔💪🙏

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Me too. RIP to the legend 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SSJ9K1]

I'm completely shook by this. Akira created something that I've cherished since 3rd grade, and now have built a career around. We have the same birthday and everything man... Rip to one of my biggest inspirations.

[@YaBoiJogoat]

Yeah man im sad asf rn 😭😭

[@Fireroderickcummings]

I’m so sad

[@MrTeeps]

I'm in shock. Such a prodigy has left us so soon... RIP

[@Son_Goku0824]

Mine is April 4th. Let's light a candle in his memory

[@CatManalt2]

A tragic loss indeed…as a community, we should keep Dragon Ball alive and moving forward in his honor.

[@FinalQueue007]

This is the first death of someone who isn't family that has left me speechless, RIP our GOAT

[@Jinz3]

😢😢😢

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

mine was Miura, actually cried

[@Hawkcam1996]

I audibly gasped. I haven’t done that in years. Quite a shock.

[@BritBox777]

Same, same

[@simpchimp4741]

First it was Kobe, now it’s this.

[@6tiple6ix6afia]

I live in Japan and im my wife called me at work and told me, people all around me are stunned into silence

[@dontask4990]

Do people in Japan have a hard time showing emotions in public?? I mean, in west people cry out every day for no reason.

[@DangDaVillage]

@@ChaosGamerpro1 did you know you have to be 13 years or older to use the app

[@KaoticIndustrial]

@@ChaosGamerpro1 what are you on about?

[@nickjaxon1317]

I know how u feel last night I was at a club for manga, the instructor nearly passed out when they heard what happened

[@norbertnagy5514]

@@ChaosGamerpro1 + my content is better.

[@zazry86100]

He passed away in Year of the Dragon. RIP legend

[@MMAChimp]

You know it's known to be bad luck if it's your calendar year for the Chinese Zodiac.

[@Cosmos-Expanding]

@@MMAChimp toriyama is Japanese 🤡

[@LordMalice6d9]

I was born on the Year of The Dragon in 1988.

[@learn0d993]

@@MMAChimpBad luck if someone you know dies in your calendar year or f you do? And bad luck for whom specifically?

[@BishopM1]

He just started his journey on snakeway. RIP Akira Toriyama. Thank you for everything.

[@haroldnecmann7040]

He's not going to snakeway😂

[@mandyisthecoolest]

@@haroldnecmann7040 ur not either u will go to hell

[@livetochange974]

@@mandyisthecoolest hell doesn't exist only in ur fantasies

[@mandyisthecoolest]

@@livetochange974 you have no opinion with that pfp

[@JasonLuthor]

Hope he gets to meet King Kai.

[@cosmicspaghet415]

Ive never cried at the death off a celebrity until now. An absolutely 100% insane influence on my childhood. RIP Toriiyama 🕊️

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Womp womp move on + He’s in the underworld 🤣🤪 I made a funny meme about it.

[@lukabeselia935]

​@@AmenahBestVldeosEverYO? NAH WHAT THIS CAN T BE TRUE

[@KingRycon]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEver Blud, this is not funny.

[@lukabeselia935]

​@@KingRyconi looked in her channel and her meme wasn t even funny on top of that shes a gacha kid which explains alot.

[@orenz.272]

​@@AmenahBestVldeosEver You're right. He is a lost infidel soul

[@YoKiStar6700]

“2024 ain’t that bad!” Also 2024: Manga creator Akira Toriyama was pronounced dead at 68.

[@Cay9z]

This is only early 2024, 9 months of hell left, hopefully 2025 will be a great year we had in a while

[@user-cw8xu9pq1w]

To soon

[@Scrub_Lord-en7cq]

@@Cay9z next generation: gyatt blud 💀 skib rizz 🤡 toilet

[@XDfurry69]

Womp womp + He’s gone because I make better content

[@IAMINSIDEYOURWALLS604]

​@@XDfurry69Dude what the fuck.

[@brocksamson9737]

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr Seuss Thank you Akira for all the memories you have instilled in me! Heroes are remembered, but legends never die!!!

[@JDMEXforme]

The end of an era. I feel like humans need to live a minimum of 100 years. Rest in Peace Akira Toryiama.

[@CasualCat64]

He’s passing the torch to his successor

[@EnReaper]

Guys the Mexican Cartels are gathering 7 Orange Crystal balls!

[@abrahammesrajecorrea2349]

@@EnReaper nah, we'll remain in respect for 12 days as per our religious traditions. So no shady things on Mexico for 12 days in case you wanna parade around the country without an ounce of fear

[@unironicallyablueraspberry4959]

I knew this day would come someday. Bless Toriyama. May he rip. He contributed so much to the world.

[@simonpetrikov3992]

@@EnReaperunfortunately shenron can’t revive those who naturally died

[@herbertscott9575]

Four lessons I learned from DBZ over the last 3 decades of watching it 1.If you're bad at something, train a lot. 2. You only need 1 loyal friend 3.Never doubt yourself, you're full of untapped potential 4.Noone is irredeemable Wish we could bring him back. He's in the next dimension training with the Gods and Kai's. RIP.

[@kiravermilion6718]

This is so Sad 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 my Heart is brocken 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@vpdixon9991]

So well put man. This sucks 😔

[@zhabiboss]

Except for Freeza

[@mrmajinsr]

Mr Scott those are true words.

[@Warfan-sg7pu]

Ha ocean dub referenced

[@ThePerfectMenace]

This has to be the hardest thing I’ve ever heard. To me dragon ball was such a big influence on me, it wasn’t just some kid show about buff guys fighting aliens. it taught me strength, helped me make friends, and carring about love ones. Love on Toryiama, you shall for ever be my hero 🕊️

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Dragon Ball had no effort put into it… my animations are better… im glad he’s gone so more attention can be on me 🤪🤪

[@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe]

Womp womp.. hes gone because I have better content 😋

[@ThePerfectMenace]

Yikes did I really need to have these bots in my comments instead of real people.

[@fredpotts3126]

@@ThePerfectMenace nah I’m here bro I got you, this breaks my heart. Dragon Ball was my entire childhood.🥺💔

[@ThePerfectMenace]

@@fredpotts3126 it’s ok bro, I know toyataro will be toryiama’s perfect successor. We have hope my boy, we can make it through this

[@TonyRead31]

Rest in peace Akira Toriyama. Thank you for introducing me to Dragon Ball and teaching me so many important lessons about life. I offer my sincere condolences to your family ❤

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

WOMP WOMP MY CONTENT HAS MORE EFFORT PUT INTO IT THAN DRAGON BALL… GLAD HES GONE.

[@I_H_M_N]

Created the middest of the series, that somehow got popular, he perished too late

[@thunders2393]

@@I_H_M_N Did he die too late?

[@I_H_M_N]

@@thunders2393 yes, if death only stopped him from bastardising the art of writing

[@xxmustafaxxblackster7205]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEver the depeest pits of hell await you

[@GabeIsRuthless]

Don’t cry because its over. Smile because it happened. Thank you, Akira. Goodbye.

[@aafresh-yt4363]

What did you just say

[@rifter4478]

I hope he was heterosexual and cis, because if no, unfortunately, I will have to laugh at him.

[@jonathanhannah4]

Huh?

[@rifter4478]

I hope he was heterosexual and cis. If no, sadly I will have to laugh at him.

[@SFox-nf3bo]

He's saying don't be sad that he passed away be happy he gave us so much. Tears of joy vs tears of sorrow.

[@thelegendz5789]

Actually crushing news. Created one of the most iconic series and characters in the world. Influenced and inspired countless people. You will be sorely missed and always remembered. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama.

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Womp womp

[@kmdreacts]

Probably THEE Most Iconic Character 😢

[@animegaming_9000]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEver Delete this comment

[@motationhd8989]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEvergrow up

[@ZANDACROSS7]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEver average 14y/o edgy kid with no father and still watch skibidi toilet

[@FreshDougan]

I'm still in shock. I grew up rough. My father was a bad alcoholic and beat me constantly. My only happiness came from watching z after my dad was passed out. I still watch DB and Z once or twice a year. RIP.

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 🤣🤣😂

[@Deniz-wq2hg]

​@@DanielKyreMcNuttAttention beggar.

[@jessicar3291]

@FreshDougan It still feels like the ground got ripped out from under me. hope you're holding up okay

[@Ron322]

I’m in tears man. My heart goes out to his kids, Toyotaro and Toriyama’s team. I love Bleach because of Toriyama. When Tite Kubo was goin through it when starting manga, it was a letter from Toriyama that lit that fire.

[@orenz.272]

Read the Quran and seek Allah

[@vortexunofficial1397]

@@orenz.272 Shut you ass.

[@Goldtro]

@@orenz.272 CHRISTIAN ON TOP L PROMOTING ALLAH ANS ISLAMIC RELIGION ON A VIDEO OF A LEGENDARY MAN PASSING AWAY MAYBE YOU SHOULD SEEK ALLAH THIS IS VERY DISRESPECTFUL YOU FAKE MUSLIM

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

WOMP WOMP MY CONTENT HAS MORE EFFORT PUT INTO IT THAN DRAGON BALL… GLAD HES GONE.

[@I_H_M_N]

Created the middest of the series, that somehow got popular, he perished too late

[@dannsteven]

Rest in peace to one of the most influential people of all time. He’s changed so many lives for the better.

[@trayhops6967]

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[@jerodfarmer165]

@@ChaosGamerpro1 punk

[@reZm69]

@@ChaosGamerpro1 Why you laughing, this is a sad time.

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Dragon Ball had no effort put into it… my animations are better… im glad he’s gone so more attention can be on me 🤪🤪😘

[@malikamalouk5420]

I would say the most influential

[@July9326]

RIP to the man who made our childhood special

[@odd-eyes6363]

Made our childhood period. Imagine the dozens of works we've read and watched that were heavily inspired by him and his art. This is a huge blow to anyone who's ever loved Goku and Dragon Ball

[@paulsmith5684]

😮😮😮😮😮😮 this is one hell of a surprise and it's still the beginning of 2024 just wow. I want childhood will always be cemented because of him and the crew that worked with him.😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮.

[@stoheha]

This cannot be overstated enough. Even just thinking about my own childhood, mere schoolyard rumors about this show shaped the friendships I had. When I became a fan I spent my formative years consuming DBZ fan content, joining DBZ communities, bonding over both the online and local multiplayer games, etc. While it's bittersweet that he is gone, for me it's mostly a shame he couldn't simply live a longer life for himself. The series more or less peaked with Z and Toriyama got to hopefully get some well deserved rest after working so hard for so many years. The fans, game developers, etc. did an incredible job making gold out of what existed at the time, which is incredible when you think about how long the wait was between GT and Battle of Gods. Hopefully the IP continues to thrive. It's only right that every generation feels as awesome as we did watching the series growing up and further immortalizes this man in the process.

[@paulsmith5684]

@@stoheha The man wasn't perfect but he gave us the best childhood we can never get growing up.

[@jokerpilled2535]

First Kazuki Takahashi, now Akira Toriyama. All my childhood heroes are passing away 😢

[@Cody_L._Brock]

And just 2 years apart :/

[@paxonite-7bd5]

And kentaro miura

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

Who asked?

[@JohnLopez-gt6og]

This is one of those that just hits like it is someone you are actually close to, I am in shock, this man saved my sanity when I was growing up, I was a lonely kid, alcoholic father, a mother didn't even talk to me, dragon ball z on toonami gave me a reason to want to rush home every single day after school, I am 38 now and have rewatched all the dragonball series multiple times over the years, I still watch dragonball clips on most days when life gets hard, when I put on something with the bruce faulconer score to get pumped at the gym, etc etc. This franchise is my favorite franchise of all time, my parents nor anyone else never bothered teaching me life lessons or anything else useful to navigate life, but thanks to this man I was inspired to believe that no matter how bad the situation looks like you can never stop looking for a way, to always push your limits and go further beyond, and so much more that would make this way too long, RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you for all the memories, I dare say without exaggerating thank you for saving my childhood, may you get to keep your body in otherworld and get the best training from king kai 🙏

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@66kaisersoza]

Im 36 years old, i dont really cry but i am right now. Watching dbz as a kid was a transformative experience for me. Not only had i not seen anything like it, but Goku was a role-model for me. That never say die attitude, fight to the last and his ability to try and forgive his enemies altered my outlook. I owe Akira so much! RIP Akira Toriyama

[@user-ml1gd1qj2d]

I’m 36 to brother, I cried for a long time. I’m devastated, he’s my idol

[@A_child_of_the_3_and_1-np8tm]

​@@user-ml1gd1qj2d don't have idols

[@neverdavenever]

I'll be 36 next month. I remember watching DBZ on Toonami after school. Highlight of my day.

[@circusballoonboy]

Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama 🕊️

[@spinalhaven]

Bro I'm 35 I actually cried. This legitimately sucks. Thank you Akira Toriyama for making the world a better place ❤️

[@GSB188]

I am in my mid-30s. Very few deaths of a famous person have affected me as much as this. It just shows what an incredible impact he had on my childhood/teen years. Rest easy Akira Toriyama I am sure King Yemma will give you a body in the afterlife.

[@I_Post_Roblox_Heat]

DIDN’T ASK + HES GONE BECAUSE I MAKE BETTER CONTENT

[@whatevername6553]

I’m not even a dragonball fan, but this news got me feeling some type of way as an otaku.

[@Black_Tusks]

@@I_Post_Roblox_Heat nobody is watching your videos when you piss everyone off you creep

[@StevenJones851]

This really impacted us a lot

[@jumpers500]

​@@whatevername6553 My condolences to his entire family and may he solely rest in peace. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama😢😢😢😢😢

[@froulouxio]

dragonball has been a constant in my life since i was literally 3. that means 17 years of always having goku and friends when i was sad, bored or needed something to watch. akira toriyama was a gift from god who blessed us with the dragonball franchise. rest easy king.

[@orenz.272]

Rest in hell, non-muslim Akira Toriyama

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 🤣

[@unparalleledaesthetics7346]

dont mind the bot he says this on every comment

[@Heresans]

welp they not going make new movie dragon ball movie because he already died

[@MasterOfInfinity]

Akira Toriyama changed the entire world and how we consumed media with not just Dragon Ball but also Cheono Trigger and Dragon Quest. From video games, to comics and movies there is barely a single project being made with a battle fantasy element that is not in some way influenced by his creations. RIP King 🙏🏻

[@SinfulofSauce]

Toriyama singlehandedly raised not only entire generations, but uprooted countless mangakas to make their own inspirational work. RIP Akira. 🙏

[@daniellewis6228]

backyardigans & dragon ball z collab happening in heaven.

[@ninetimesaday]

His impact on anime and children/teens/young adults/people around the world cannot be understated.

[@I_H_M_N]

Created the middest of the series, that somehow got popular, he perished too late

[@RuiLuz]

To some he was like a second father, truly one of a kind. Rip Toriyama-San.

[@CorruptInfinityOfficial]

The message behind dragon ball, is the reason why it’s unarguably the most influential anime of all time. Truly a great loss for the world.

[@GregCampos]

Toriyama was right up there with Stan Lee to me. His creations were a huge part of my childhood. He will be remembered as a legend. R.I.P.

[@PRAYIMAKET]

he is a legend

[@xdeadinside9420]

We need to bring him back with the dragon balls..!

[@Working800]

In my 27 years of life deaths of famous people that have affected me were like 2, that was more than a decade ago but this has made me tear up I just feel defeated

[@Schoby]

I, too, was saddened by the death of billy mays. But this is just terrible.

[@kickdreaming]

REST IN PEACE TO THE LEGEND AKIRA TORIYAMA. 🙏🏽

[@rexxe001]

I hope he gets a statue for what amazing he left here

[@brandonmorales8814]

⁠@@rexxe001 I hope so too. RIP TO THE GOAT 🙏🏾

[@Danny___Riot]

Im in shock. Tell King Yema we said hello my friend. Thanks for everything you’ve done.

[@firestriker3580]

@@rexxe001n

[@kevinlee9929]

He changed the game forever. RIP Mr. Toriyama.

[@supernoeru4437]

It doesn’t even feel real , we were getting so much dragon ball lately , daima , sparking , the new TCG , Goku Vs Gohan…I can’t believe his gone…RIP Akira Toriyama

[@orenz.272]

Seek Allah and prophet muhammed p.b.u.h

[@I_Post_Roblox_Heat]

DIDNT ASK + HES GONE BECAUSE I MAKE BETTER CONTENT

[@tajwilson2913]

@orenz.272 what the heck is wrong with you just cone on here to disrespect the man and push your belfif in your deity what the heck

[@GeorgeSearsSolidusSnake]

@@orenz.272 How low is your IQ?

[@ros9764]

@@I_Post_Roblox_Heat can't believe there are already bots abt this

[@marutogo3245]

It’s up to you, Toyotaro! Continue the legacy! Toriyama chose you for a reason.

[@KmoneyB12]

Honestly I'm also at a loss for words, I didn't think it would be now of all times. He won't see daima then. But idk man, death is always a weird topic to formulate. This man Akira was not only inspiration for all (generations) but a talented and like Goku, he knows how to draw people in. I remember being 6-7 years old first experiencing Dragonball through the first Budokai on the PS2 with my family. It's one of my treasures memories. After that I watched toonami with both Dragonball and Dragonball z, back in the 2001. I even have all the manga for dragonball z and half the manga for dragonball. This man inspired me to draw and my love for art and anime. It was hard to draw at first, but after 20 plus years, I become so much better. My art style is based on his work, mixed with other mangaka and people I like. He even inspired me to make my own creative world and story, to which I still practice with my own comics and my own reference art/character design every other day. Even though it feels like I'm copying him at times haha. He even got me doing digital art and tryna replicate his color style from the anime. I even like his dragon quest stuff, Chrono trigger, his older works like slump and ackman and tobal as well. Maybe sandland coming out now makes more sense to me now. Even daima. I feel it in my soul to just look into those now, I'm ngl (I did cry while writing this). Look Dragonball was my life growing up, it's one of the only anime or show in general I watched and never got tired of. It's still my favorite now, and I watched/peeked into a lot of different genres of anime over the years. It inspired me to be who I was then and inspired as I am now. I know I criticized super and toei for some of their choices, and even minus/daima a lot, also again for some choices. But they still Dragonball, and I still support it, even if it's not my favorite work and I will still do so, as long as I'm still living. Its heartbreaking to see you go and Dragonball is never gonna be the same without you (no matter who has control over it now). But you gave birth to so many artists and fans who were inspired by your work ethic, world building and story telling. Inspiring generations of people across the world for decades. Only Dragonball can come back from 20 years of nothing (from just nostalgia) and still be as popular as it now, with the characters and fights, and forms and the story, and the world itself. So thank you for everything that you done, you made a world a better place and you left your mark. While I was conflicted on what Dragonball's future is now that you moved on, I'm not anymore. And you know why? It's because I know there are people out there that would continue what you left, your legacy with honor and pride. So I'm not worried, well maybe a bit since you won't be here to witness it. Nah I take that back, yeah you would be. I feel like that is what connects us all, and on a spiritual plane, nobody really dies, your spirit lives on through all of us that love you. If we meet again, I would like to ask how you got so good with the pen/character designs and what inspired your artwork. I'm eternally grateful, as I assume many are as well RIP my GOAT (I don't call nobody goat ever as I don't believe in it, but today is the first day for it, cuz you are the GOAT) Rest easy 🙏

[@GRIZZLY12345]

Well said 🙏

[@bensonemmanuel5101]

​@@ChaosGamerpro1No one cares about you, troll. Get lost.

[@shusan782]

​@@ChaosGamerpro1than ignore

[@KmoneyB12]

@@GRIZZLY12345 appreciated

[@taiwofunmi5571]

@@KmoneyB12 respect

[@Leiwu4398]

What the hell, Kazuki Takahashi (Yu-Gi-Oh) & now Akira Toriyama, RIP to those legends.

[@justinarzola4584]

Don't forget Miura, creator of Berserk.

[@gijane2cantwaittoseeyou203]

Kazuki. His name was Kazuki, not kazuo.

[@gokublack5831]

And watch the voice of Goku in Japanese as I had said years ago she do tons of clips of her talking so they can keep using here or I don't know maybe not they ll probably never animate again

[@Leiwu4398]

@@gijane2cantwaittoseeyou203 Thank you, I typed it straight off the bat, my Japanese is not that good these days, I'll edit it.

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

😢

[@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache]

I can't believe Toriyama passed away. I always thought that Goku's Japanese voice actor would be the first to go, I never thought Toriyama would leave us so soon. My dad passed away in 2015, and he was the reason I got into Dragon Ball. Watching Dragon Ball Super always felt like he was watching along with me and my family. Now the creator of the series that my dad love is gone. I wish him the best of luck on his next journey.

[@inviz1440]

RIP to Akira and to your dad. Im sure he was a great man. Stay strong dude...

[@WarriorKid_77]

Rip to both of them I'm sure they were both great men and they will forever be in your hearts

[@tlst94]

Hopefully another Japanese legend, Miyamoto Shigeru(Nintendo's Mario creator), wouldn't die so soon as well. He's also in his 60s.

[@WarriorKid_77]

@@tlst94I hope not dragon ball and mario were a big part of my childhood

[@son6239]

Its devastating, i cant imagine my childhood and the world without his work... All i can say is thank you, Akira Toriyama. RIP.

[@Vergil_Sparda69]

Rip legend. Dragon ball was a huge part of my childhood and played a big role in making me who I am today.

[@Hectoritooo]

RIP The Goat, Thank You Akira for creating the best Anime of all time

[@djblue056]

What a tragedy. He still had a lot of years left. Akira, thank you for everything you’ve done. And for creating my favorite anime and show of all time ❤️🙏🏽

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 🤣😁

[@Beltzer0072]

Akira Toriyama was an absolute legend creating what he did and leaving the legacy he has. The greatness of his work will live on forever. Thank you Akira for giving the world heroes like Goku and Vegeta and teaching many of us to never give up the fight.

[@Black_Apollo]

“Always remember these words: Work hard, study well, eat and sleep plenty! That is the Turtle Hermit way!”❤ RIP Akira Toriyama ❤

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Dragon Ball had no effort put into it… my animations are better… im glad he’s gone so more attention can be on me 🤪🤪😘

[@stefannag2015]

Damn dude why'd you have to do me like that, that's like a shotgun to the chest.

[@orenz.272]

Always remember Allah and muhammed. Akira Toriyama has failed and is rotting in the afterlife

[@blackheartaesthetic4432]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEver Be careful what you wish for. 🥱

[@ultra.353]

@@orenz.272 wtf you mean failed and rotting in afterlife? That dude is literally japanese, you childs have no respect and always have to bring about religious gods when someone's death from other country

[@Godzillawolf1]

Rest in piece, Toriyama. I'm legit crying.

[@gamehhh012]

Same here, king, same here

[@danielcaceres59]

Me too bro. This is sad.

[@darkren88]

we are

[@gameralan6534]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@jukebox581]

piece

[@CharlieZ.A.]

RIP Akira Toriyama! So many joys with these masterpieces, the best childhood, a great legacy!!! 💫💯👌👍🔥

[@POV_Mad_Man]

The anime industry was carried by him, he literally created my childhood. I don't know how to explain this but this anime motivated, gave me excitement, sense of relatability and love for anime that I'm super grateful for without DBZ my anime journey would have never started because of that its something that really broke my heart after hearing this piece of news. RIP Akira Toriyama. And Ill always follow the turtle hermit way, Work hard, sleep well and eat plenty.

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

No it wasn't, no one cares

[@Lola__Cola]

He's joined Goku and Shenron flying off into the sunset. Rest in peace Toriyama Sensei

[@_MrLee]

He's not a cartoon fool... Act like a real person for once...

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

weirdo

[@rickyrackey7930]

Crazy to think that one man and his story about a monkey-tailed hero changed anime forever. God bless you, Toriyama-San.

[@NarutoUzumaki-xg9et]

My heart hurts so much 😫😭

[@tomy333cuerdas6]

and pop culture all over the world

[@leviathan_is_me]

Yep. One man's interpretation of an old legend birthed an entire multiverse of amazement and wonder that has inspired and entertained millions over many generations and cultures worldwide for over 40 years.

[@NanoNeon92]

Akira toriyama RIP I love you you made my childhood I didn’t expect you to go like this but yeah we will all miss you

[@imaginerejector1429]

I woke up seeing an article on this news and its crazy. I don't even know if I'm processing it correctly. This man did what he loved for 45 years and had a massive impact on so many lives for so many years. I grew up seeing Dragon Ball, it was mentioned in my household for years, but its only recently I started getting into it as a big fan. Toriyama's works meant so much to me but its his life and the way he lived it having fun and doing what he loved that I wanna think about now. With this kind of passing, there's often concern of "what will happen to the series?" And I get it, its a part of our lives and something we loved, I'll admit guilt that I've had thoughts of that, but I think for now, our biggest focus should be on his life. Thank you Toriyama. May God grant you the highest level of Heaven and help your family through this difficult time. My heart, prayers, and condolences go out to them all. This man had such a bright, beautiful future and I hope we can honor his legacy. As you said, he wasn't perfect. But he had sn undeniable impact. And as others mentioned, he inspired so much, so much out there is because of him.

[@Growlbittz]

I'm a grown-ass man and I'm trying so hard not to fucking cry right now... Fuck, man... I didn't see his material in my childhood, but in my adulthood. This man made my early adulthood (17-18). That just hurts more, to be honest. This man lifted me up and made me feel good about myself. Made me and others feel positive and motivated to workout and pursue their dreams! May he rest in peace... 😭✝️❤️

[@taylrthegreat]

let the tears flow feel the feelings

[@blickmaster69]

Facts 🙏🏿

[@XenoMassxx]

I'm also trying to hold back tears man. I'm 35 years old, I got into Dragon Ball in my teen years and have been a huge fan ever since. This shit hurts...😢

[@SoloDoloToker]

My soul hurts this hits deep

[@kelleygreengrass]

Y'all, maybe it's easy for me to say because I'm a woman, but it's ok to cry. You'll feel better. We lost a GOAT. As a 38 year old woman who'd rush home to see Sailor Moon and DBZ, this guy was a part of all of our childhoods.

[@darke216]

I owe this man a HUGE part of my life and childhood. Dragon Ball was the very thing that inspired me to work out, go to the gym, and invest in martial arts as a kid. The whole concept of self improvement was taught to me by Goku and Vegeta growing up and I wouldn't be half the man I am today physically or mentally years later without the influence of his creation. We've all tried going Super Saiyan and we've all tried doing a Kamehameha. Thank you Toriyama for everything. You are loved, will be missed by millions and will never be forgotten Rest in Peace King.

[@orenz.272]

Owe your life to islam only

[@I_Post_Roblox_Heat]

DIDNT ASK + HES GONE BECAUSE I MAKE BETTER CONTENT.

[@VALENTINO_22]

FAKE RELIGION ​@@orenz.272

[@bluecrocks]

❤️❤️

[@cjvaye99]

couldn't have said it better myself

[@ariel7590]

This man shaped my childhood, I remember how me and my friends used to pretend that we were turning into Super Saiyans and then we did the fusion dance. Thank you Toriyama Sensei for making so many children around the world happy!

[@ZANNKImusic]

I remember the days of renting Dragon Ball VHS tapes as a kid. I'd sit with my cassette recorder, eagerly capturing the theme song so I could replay it over and over again. Dragon Ball has been a constant companion through various stages of my life, providing courage during tough times.Thank you for everything you've given us,

[@mayor_pandou]

We lost a good man. Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama. You may be gone but you and your work won't be forgotten. 🕊

[@dailybestbetswithteemoney3432]

You knew him?

[@hamdalienggs.p1514]

@@dailybestbetswithteemoney3432 the entire planet knew him mate....

[@JustAsh001]

@@dailybestbetswithteemoney3432 everybody knew him.....

[@Kacchan-vl1mw]

The man died,his souls still lives!

[@mayor_pandou]

@@dailybestbetswithteemoney3432 No, not personally. My dad first exposed me to dragonball when I was about 5. I've loved him, the anime, and all his other work ever since. So, seeing Toriyama gone, knowing how much he influenced me over the years really hit.

[@ChillMurray7]

its like WE all lost a father figure...words cant express how much I appreciate his work, from Dragonball to Z and so on, he gave us characters that and stories that helped us make it through the hardest times, and inspired us all to be better than who we are. im just in shock. and I hope he's resting in peace.

[@tlst94]

More like a grandfather figure. He's the Grandpa Gohan to us.

[@JustAsh001]

​@@tlst94man I can't describe in words how much dragon ball and the character Goku meant to me it's heartbreaking that we lost such a legend 💔 well fly high toriyama he left a big mark on the world

[@Matisyahuc]

AKIRA TORIYAMA single handedly shaped GENERATIONS and gave us something to enjoy regardless of how we felt during the day. this just takes me back to those who were vocally rejecting dayma.. now that the creator is gone, what do they have to say? i hope dayma has the impact that he desire to have and we all enjoy it like if it was dragon balll releasing all over again. RIP, you have been an inspiration for all manga/ anime community.

[@PDS24]

Let your tears flow brother. It's a global loss. This is going to be one of the hardest deaths of a generation. He truly deserved all the praise and love he received. Bless you, Akira Toriyama. Thank you for giving us strength!! 🩷🩷🕊️🕊️🥹

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Dragon Ball had no effort put into it… my animations are better.

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

He’s in the underworld 🤣🤪 I made a funny meme about it.

[@AbhijeetBarhate]

​@@AmenahBestVldeosEver Terrible bait

[@ContentCreator2024-fe6ic]

WOMP WOMP HE'S DEAD + I MAKE WAY BETTER CONTENTS THAN HIM

[@ContentCreator2024-fe6ic]

WOMP WOMP HE'S DEAD + I MAKE WAY BETTER CONTENTS THAN HIM

[@coreycouture3046]

Because of him, we got to find the dragon balls, see the birth of the super saiyan, see the prince earn his birthright, see the perfect lifeform, and even further beyond. Not him, nor the stories and lessons he imparted to all of us will ever be lost or forgotten. RIP you absolutely legend.

[@JordanJ_CPT]

Without akira showing confidence and giving a pep talk to kubo sensei,Bleach might not have existed and its my favourite anime of all time damnn damn damn R. I . P

[@coreycouture3046]

100%, but not just Kubo, but Oda and Kishimoto too, let alone the majority of modern shonen artists! He was a huge inspiration and helped change the course of anime. He was the godfather of the entire genre!

[@showkothossain8604]

The legend shall be known to history and never be forgotten 😢

[@coreycouture3046]

Between the timelessness of his series, and how many of us carry it in our hearts, it will never die!

[@supergamer7473]

We saw the instinct... The ULTRA Instinct!

[@codexana2112]

Omfg! Shocked in every way possible all the way to my core. I literally like man here and u Geekdom grew up with DragonBall and other early anime like Pokemon and Yugioh. DragonBall-Super everything has been something special in my heart from the good,best and peak moments to even our sad and bad episodes. Akira Toriyama touched and influenced so many hearts and its going to suck having our SSJ Mangaka pass from us. Let him rest in peace, be in all our spirits and hearts and have him enjoy a peaceful afterlife and train with all the Kaioshien

[@braydenfuller3511]

This one genuinely hurts. DBZ has been with me since I was a kid, my cousing introducing me to kai when it first aired when I was in elementary school. I remember watching kai weekly when it would come out, and watching all of the reruns when I was sick as a kid. DBZ let me meet my best friend, who ive gotten hyped for games like xenoverse fighterz and dokkan, and Ive gone to see the new db movies with. Dragon ball has been so huge for me, and it's so heartbreaking

[@lukejones7164]

R.I.P. to one of the greatest mangaka who ever lived. Thank you Akira Toriyama

[@amplifiedblue]

Rip

[@divinedeathlord6990]

THE greatest

[@Shapiro_D]

Rip Goat and Legend 🙏🙏❤️❤️🕊️🕊️

[@shadowthaartist]

Nah he’s not one of, HES THE GREATEST, even non anime watchers know this man’s name

[@rangariraikunedzimwe2780]

Thank you indeed! I really enjoyed his work, like really!🥊🥋💪💪

[@jessiestremera7057]

Way too early, way too soon, this is sad, 68 isn't that old. I'm speechless.

[@MasterKombatBro]

Especially in Japan. With how much Healthcare he was assured

[@elitealice]

No shot man I’m speechless… one of the most iconic storytellers of all time and the reason so many people are fans of this medium.. may he rest in peace and prayers up for his family and loved ones. I know my life wouldn’t be the same without him, and I’m sure so many others.

[@SegaSavageMusic]

Ok, so now what dragonball needs to turn up the whole community bring the show back and rock out for this man. Anyone from the 90s never looked at cartoons or anime the same once they saw dragon ball for the first time. Dude change my life and i never even met him. Salute to Akira my guy i hope to meet you when my time comes and many others yo all we have is right now dont waste it if you miss someone or something you want to do my advice go do it respect geekdom long time fan 😢😢😢

[@bayumahendra1797]

This is hits hard, he is grandfather of shonen genre Fly high Toriyama sensei your spirit will keep live inside us forever

[@I_Post_Roblox_Heat]

DIDN’T ASK + I MAKE BETTER CONTENT 😂😂

[@chinavirus841]

@@I_Post_Roblox_Heatu play Roblox + Goku solos

[@Emiya01]

@@I_Post_Roblox_Heat your father left you

[@colonfist]

dude in the replies is pathetic troll bait, dont feed him

[@monstermash1571]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. I'm 28 years old, and some of my earliest memories were of watching Dragon Ball Z on Toonami with my cousins. Even though I'm an adult, I still beg my sister to play Dragon Ball Z games with me. DBZ had such an incredible impact, and brought a special piece of Japanese culture to the west. To say that it inspired a generation, is a tragic understatement. Dragon Ball Z represented perseverance, Inner Strength, and motivation. Qualities that only make us better people. He left an incredible legacy behind, and he'll never be forgotten.

[@N.ro9000]

I have a similar experience with the series, it was part of my childhood, helped me through hard times and helped me create great memories too. RIP Toriyama

[@presidentc4]

Same age , same memories bro. Tragic

[@Carlos_Briley]

Same here bro. I’ve watched it for 20+ years and continue to watch it to this day

[@QdottP]

Same here turning 28 this year this is a huge loss for everyone.

[@alexanderrobles8712]

My heart. This man affected and inspired a large percentage of young boys around the WORLD. This man is a true legend. Thank you for building my childhood. Thank you for keeping me and my brother up watching the cell games. Thank you for the rivalries my brother and I had playing the games. Thank you for making a character who inspired us to reach our own limits and surpass them.

[@thewolfcatbeast3567]

beautifully said, bro, i felt that

[@nworder4life]

Me personally, Dragonball was my life till my mid 20's but beyond that he was part of the dream team in Chrono trigger which I loved on my snes, and the entire dragon quest series I got into since I got my PS2...man the memories, what an absolute legend, it's a shame he passed away before seeing a live action version of dragon ball that was good...Thank you Toriyama sensei.

[@mrpgarner1982]

From watching Goku as a little boy with a tail as a little boy myself. I literally grew up watching the franchise from the 80s all the way to now. Toriyama will be missed and he helped me through some very hard times in my life, thank you Akira Toriyama for everything.

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

He’s in the underworld 🤣🤪 I made a funny meme about it.

[@Aniss100]

@@AmenahBestVldeosEver be respectful

[@ContentCreator2024-fe6ic]

WOMP WOMP HE'S DEAD + I MAKE WAY BETTER CONTENTS THAN HIM

[@ContentCreator2024-fe6ic]

WOMP WOMP HE'S DEAD + I MAKE WAY BETTER CONTENTS THAN HIM

[@ContentCreator2024-fe6ic]

WOMP WOMP HE'S DEAD + I MAKE WAY BETTER CONTENTS THAN HIM

[@lordpuller2226]

Everyone raise your arms and send your energy to sensei Toriyama. This is a huge loss. I was a massive fan of Dragonball. Goku's adventures helped me personally cope with tough times in my own life and escape into a rich world of wishes. Toriyama offered so much inspiration to fans around the globe as well. I'm sure all of our hearts go out to his family.

[@nintendoughnatives]

*raises hand*

[@samualjohnson5450]

🙌🏾

[@Nothingness687]

🙌 😭

[@CyberHaunter]

Everyone Please Lend Him Your Energy 😢😢

[@AmenahBestVldeosEver]

Dragon Ball had no effort put into it… my animations are better… im glad he’s gone so more attention can be on me 🤪🤪😘

[@adamsmith3131]

I'm deeply saddened. I listen to and watch dragon ball every day. Life gets so hard for me sometimes and dragon ball always gets me through. Thankyou Akira Toriyama.

[@SS4Luxray]

Cried for Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Chadwick Boseman and now Akira Toriyama. I’m in complete shock. This man literally changed all of our lives. I’ve collected DB/Z DVDs over the years. Battling depression at times was hard but I’d always throw in those old DVDs just to see the Z Fighters fight Frieza and Cell knowing they’d overcome adversity. Those characters really helped me the good at the end of the road. RIP the GOAT Akira Toriyama 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@KittenLord69]

@@ChaosGamerpro1and still you replied. L moment for you

[@thepowersplanet9915]

​@ChaosGamerpro1 Nobody wanted your dad's condom to break, but we're here now, aren't we.

[@TysonWay]

beta male what a weak society. i bet this guy cries in front of women too

[@isaiahlewis4815]

@@TysonWay nice bait, redditor.

[@firkejdjneii28283]

@@ChaosGamerpro1 you're in your 20s right? You have something else better to do than this

[@JaydenFuller]

Toriyama touched more lives than he probably ever realized with his pen alone. Rest easy GOAT you inspired generations 🙏🏾

[@080892Carlos]

I’m in shock and literally crying 😭 I grew up watching dragon ball and I am a big fan of Akira! My prayers and condolences to his family he will be missed and loved!

[@EmzS90]

R.i.p my whole child hood thank you for creating db and everything you done may god rest your soul and spirit

[@YinksterYT]

Toriyama should have lived longer 68 is not even that old 😔

[@iantrolington6594]

late 60s is average death age now for men that got the vaccine.

[@Sunflower_SM64]

Yeah fr

[@livetochange974]

Seems easy Asia life expectancy isn't as high as everyone says. All these manga authors dying before age of 70 is concerning

[@AngelloDelNorte]

Manga writing is brutal, bro. Drain ppl life away with stress and crab like that.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

​@@livetochange974 Manga writing is a brutal and drainful thing.

[@sojournertaylor6897]

Toriyama doesn’t get enough credit for what he’s done for the shonen genre and anime at large. Dragon Ball is one of my favorite things ever made and while I didn’t know the man I’m still going to miss his vision. Akira’s Dragon Ball really is the king of battle anime. Thank you for all the memories

[@thomaslemon7882]

My brother passed away on the 4th and seeing this now is horrible. We both love DragonBall, even his daughter loved it. My father too... 😢my heart right now is broken 💔

[@glegg54]

“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” The legend, Akira Toriyama, will forever live on through his creations and his fans that adore those creations. It’s up to all of us to preserve this man’s work for generations to come and ensure it continues to inspire people to create, socialize, and build new friendships.

[@NY_Mapper]

Oh man.. dude carried my childhood. What an awful loss. RIP Toriyama. It’s really time to put the series to rest with him in my honest opinion.

[@tlst94]

Gather the Dragon Balls.

[@JustAsh001]

Yeah it's time for dragon ball to rest with him but dragon ball is still never gonna die

[@edking42491]

No there's so much more potential in the series

[@edking42491]

Let them bring back the gore

[@1jaythefinessa]

I don’t think that’s why he would want tbh, super is getting great and he has other projects in the works. Don’t kill the guys hard work like that.

[@drenerd510]

bro this man gave me and a lot of other people a childhood. RIP to the man who paved the way for future shonen anime

[@laquanlucas6953]

Facts fam I remembered when Dragon ball z coming came out for toonmai back in the day. Always coming from after school just watch catch up with episode 😢😢. He for sure pave the way for all animes gave us classic and memory for our childhood.

[@filipbrcko]

So true bro. Its my fav anime from childhood. And im greatfull that i grew up to this great anime and manga

[@_ADDISON.J]

Akira Toriyama had one of the most influential impacts on my childhood. Without his works I never would have started working out at age 16, I never would have had as many inspiring characters help motivate me through adversity, and I never would have a found a passion for storytelling and video editing (I made a lot of AMVs back in the day). An absolute legend that so much of the anime and manga scene owes itself to today. R.I.P. Hero.

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 🤣

[@unparalleledaesthetics7346]

dont mind the bot, these guys are fucking lame. Maybe these retards will grow up one day and learn how to actually live instead of acting like middle schoolers

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

No one asked though

[@artemi4779]

Thankyou toriyama, you've influenced me so much in life through the tale of Goku. You've taught me many life lessons and you have introduced me to some of the most epic battles i've ever seen. Rest in peace Akira, and you shall forever live in all memories

[@YoungSmokeyvp_7]

R.I.P toryiama thank you for everything this hurts. Thank you for my childhood

[@SSJ491]

Me too. I grew up watching Dragon Ball from my childhood years in the late 1990s and onwards to my adulthood years. R.I.P The Legendary Akira Toriyama-sensei.

[@YoungSmokeyvp_7]

@@SSJ491 I was born in the early 90s so I remember when it was on toonami. Such an amazing time.

[@THEMORTALPORTAL]

Akira Toriyama RIP April 5, 1955 - March 1, 2024

[@orenz.272]

Too bad. He will forever be lost now. Allah dislikes the infidels

[@I_Post_Roblox_Heat]

WOMP WOMP + I MAKE BETTER CONTENT

[@orenz.272]

Rest in hellfire Akira

[@Chonken_]

@@I_Post_Roblox_Heat shut up bot.

[@GottaFistDemAll]

Hard to believe he passed away at this age. The man looks like he has a few more years left in him.

[@jvshbrvwn]

So many of our childhoods linked by one man. RIP to a Legend

[@ael1ael114]

Akira Toriyama thanks for awesome childhood 😢.From Greece

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 😁

[@danieltinsleykhvsff9622]

This really hurts me man. RIP AKIRA TORIYAMA

[@degenerate-otaku6634]

I didn't expect to cry for someone I didn't personally know like this. 68... he was still young. Not a lot of people understand that Dragonball is so important to me. I wouldn't be an artist or writer without Toriyama's work. I'm definitely going to cry again when Daima is release and they put an "in memory of Akira Toriyama" at the end. Thank you, Toriyama. We'll miss you, but your work will live on in the hearts of millions around the world.

[@allworksnew]

I read what happened and immediately came here because i know how much he meant to you geekdom. This is crazy but at least he made one of the best if not the best anime/manga if all time! Thanks akira and thanks geekdom for everything

[@sergiopassos376]

Sad to hear Will miss him Thank you for everything

[@DanielKyreMcNutt]

Akira is crying forever with Satan under us meanwhile I post funny videos 🤣

[@Go_away__]

As someone who grew up in Japan, I can tell you that Akira Toriyama literally shaped my childhood. Dr. Slump, Dragonball, Kajika, and his manga collections…man he was so inspirational for who I am today. Peace be with you Toriyama…

[@swaggityswag8156]

I'm beyond devasted. This is such a huge loss. The Dragonball franchise was part of my childhood and CONTINUED to be a part of my life growing up. This is too much to take in. This had such a huge impact on me as much as it did with all the fans. I don't know how the hell I'm going to get through my day after waking up to this horrible news. RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you so much for creating this masterpiece!!

[@JoshTheGrappler]

A Legend. I hope they finish it gracefully 😢. His legacy will live on through all of us

[@caventrent3317]

He may be gone but his legacy will always remain

[@chegotheghost]

This man is the GOAT of all Mangas...without him we wouldn't have one piece, naruto, and all the other wonderful inspired pieces of literature due to DragonBall. This show has to be my all time favorite in my 18 years of being alive. It's taught good lessons, growing up in the 2010s with z Kai was a blast. Rip to the greatest manga artist of all time. R.I.P Akira Toriyama

[@TheWhatevahchanel]

Whoever thought of allowing streams of Dragon Ball on Kids Tv channels is a Massive W.

[@JIMROSE-yd4mh]

No, imagine me who grew up with him through the 90s. My heart is broken.

[@bonedragongaming2976]

I got into dbz through kai as well it's sad that he passed away and I'm shocked that he is gone and your right without him we wouldn't have gotten some of the many Mangas and anime we got now without dbz rest in peace you legend

[@chegotheghost]

WE MUST STAND STRONG BROTHAS AND SISTAS. It is a loss, but let us celebrate this glorious man's legacy. Yes its sad, but he is the goat

[@JIMROSE-yd4mh]

@@chegotheghost Yes, indeed

[@runawaycity5865]

I heard about this last Thursday night. I was in absolute disbelief... I thought there was no way, but not until I did more researching, I found out the hard way that it was real... I had a real hard time processing this. But on a high note, all I really want to say is that I'm thankful for everything he's done throughout is career, and I am truly thankful for all the emotions, art, and characters that he's created. Akira, even though your not with us anymore, and even though I'm still completely hurt that you'll never get to see your ongoing works being finished, I want to say for the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you've given us. Thank you for creating Goku, my number 1 favorite character of the series, thank you for putting out such amazing battles, and most of all, thank you for inspiring us fans to learn and grow. Rest in peace sensei 🙏 We love you 💖 Shine even brighter in the heavens.👼

[@Generalmituna8079]

This absolutely blindsided me, I was a huge Dragon Ball kid so this just hits different like a part of my childhood just went out. R.I.P Akira Toriyama

[@iwuvu5940]

RIP Toriyama, Dragonball Z got me through some bad times and impacted me in a very profound way. Your work changed my life. We will all miss you

[@TheConpletionist]

RIP to one of the most inspirational Mangaka’s of all time, may his work live on for generations to come

[@adityapandey7798]

Raising both hands and sending him some energy 🙌 This man made my childhood and got me into marital arts which still keeps me fit. Rest in peace Sensei 🙏