Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Passes Away (Powerful Tribute)

[@stephenparks02]

I'm 41 years old and have been obsessed since a young child. There is not a day that goes by that I don't watch something DragonBall related. He has been such a huge part of my life. I grew up dirt poor and he gave me something to look forward to when I got home from school. My dog is a 14 yr old siberian husky named Broly and my cat is beerus. His contributions to the world will be remembered till the end of time. Thank you for the awesome tribute...

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@theultimatetrashman887]

@@Im_33_years_old and THERE it is, reaction baiting at its finest

[@Revanced-o6t]

​@@Im_33_years_oldMan, trust me you don't have to do things like this to get attention. You can do better.

[@DiegoSuares-lq3uh]

​@@Im_33_years_oldeso lo sabemos

[@jaybee444]

Im 41 years old too and so far this has been the best tribute for Akira Toriyama and I also have a three year old Golden Retriever named Gohan

[@TheBigGMan123]

R.I.P Akira Toriyama Born as Man Lived as a Hero Died as a Legend.

[@zombiehead93.twitch]

Love that

[@rona7xfandragonballzfan247]

He was a legend

[@ladyvinesm.5787]

❤😮🎉 .. yeSs!!

[@clv6267]

I'm 53 and been watching dragon ball for decades. What I love/loved about the whole series, is that it took Goku from a child to adulthood, to being a father himself.

[@YK-wizard]

correction...to being a Grandfather

[@MisterM232]

To people confused about their grief. The passing of someone like Toriyama is a unique kind of grief. 99% of us never met him and yet he changed our lives. I’ve already seen people saying don’t be sad Dragon ball will keep going. But it’s not the franchise itself that changes our lives it’s the vision of this one man. It will be hard for anyone outside the fandom to understand what it’s like but don’t be afraid to grieve, don’t think you shouldn’t because you didn’t know him. Dragon ball helped me have so many experiences and meet people and have hype community reactions but it was also there in moments with just me. Those are the moments coming to mind right now, quiet moments alone with this series. For me is was watching Goku go super Saiyan 3 before all my sport matches to hype me up. And it was playing kakarot after a bad breakup, small moments that no one will know about that’s what’s hitting me the hardest. This kind of grief also gives us a community to help each other out through this process, if you’re a new or old dragon ball fan we are all feeling the same thing and we can all be there for each other through this

[@Chris-pw5ce]

Thank you for this, brother. I know it's cheesy to say, but I feel like crying because DBZ is very close to my heart. I pray all the sagas continue without ever dying. This can't be the end of an era. I'm trying to be hopeful. But your words resonate with me. Again, thanks so much.

[@martinadoyoodipo3713]

I don't know am just sad to sad to hear this, I came back from boarding school hearing this bad news from a friend of mine from Roblox

[@Chris-pw5ce]

@@martinadoyoodipo3713 DBZ is a very popular anime so I think it won't die if the right people continue Akira's legacy. Which seems to be happening thus far. It's okay my friend, your not alone.

[@frankwilliams2912]

I’m 52 years old and this leaves a huge void in my heart I got introduced to DBZ at the age of 28 love it all ever since . RIP AKIRA TORIYAMA 💔💔💔💔💔

[@RayRey028]

I was 26 years old when I was introduced to Dragonball Z by my 5-year-old nephew. I remember, like clockwork every day around 2:55pm my nephew would start telling me Uncle Ray, Cartoon Network! Dragonball Z is about to start. I had no clue what he was talking about, so I turned on the TV and turned to Cartoon Network. As soon as I saw Vegeta, I was hooked! RIP Akira Toriyama

[@WastedGTAZ]

Sonny Strait, the voice actor for Krillin in the English VA, spoke about this as well, and he says it’s like losing a friend you’ve never met, but still meant so much to you, and it’s been an honor to be a part of his work.

[@Tdull-tv1ds]

I agree. Many of the series that Akira Toriyama created during our childhood was sort of like him being there with us, encouraging us whenever we were at our lowest. His impact on manga, anime, and gaming will never be forgotten as long as we continue to carry on his story to the next generation.

[@bastait]

@@Tdull-tv1dsgoku gives a great lesson he doesnt put on airs despite being the strongest man in the world he helps and respects others regardless of their position in life the man is a hero archetype in every sense of the word akira toriyama was a genius.]\

[@dadoboi]

R.I.P. AkiraToriyama... Thank you for everything... 40 years old, and I'm still watching Dragon Ball...

[@coltondouglas2198]

I'm 32 years old, I've been watching DRAGONBALL since I was five years old, it made me laugh, cry, pushed me through some of my darkest times. This Man made my life full joy 😢 May you Rest In Peace. Akira Toriyama.

[@Khalid-zz8oh]

Yeah my heart feels emty

[@samuelsgachaworld2.010]

“There's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die.” - Babe Ruth The end of your journey came to soon but you died doing what you loved. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama.

[@shawnadams1460]

This hit hard AF man, im 48 and Dragonball was the 2nd anime I was introduced to. His characters were so well done, his sense of optimism never faded, R.I.P. Toriyama sensei !!!

[@SuperCartiel]

To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: "Don't cry because he's gone. Smile because he was here."

[@msfiya251]

🫡❤🤗

[@DragonRider6566]

Fairly sure the quote is “Dont cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” But yeah

[@SophieBraxton-i4z]

​@@DragonRider6566maybe he's in heaven with God and Jesus and still making dragon ball

[@hengpor9646]

He wants us to be happy not sad

[@BLACK-g4v5j]

Do not agree

[@beamf]

I am 54 and Dragon Ball has been in my life for 40 years. When I got the news I almost fell to my knees. I could only go 'no no no no'. I was just about to make the first break of the day and the reward was to sit and watch Dragon Ball while having a coffee. I just cannot cope with the pain and sadness. So much joy and inspiration and company. Reading the manga, watching the anime, playing the games, the toys, the posters, the pictures, the tshirts, the the the. Daily Dragon Ball in any form has been my life always. I really feel a massive loss. As if losing a loved one which is the truth. I have lost someone that has been a part of my life. Yes the art remains, forever. But why so soon, why this year. The year to celebrate the 40th anniversary. And we lose him on Saiyan month, on day 1 of Saiyan month.

[@alvinnarciso6130]

Also the year of the dragon

[@FabianGOW]

Honored to know you used my cover of Tapion’s theme in your video. Great video, mate! Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama. Legend.

[@MaSTARMedia]

It's beautiful. Well done sir

[@CaptainScorpio24]

wow..its great 😢🩵🩵❤ pls give me its link

[@YourAkhi95]

Search „Kame House“ in Google and it will pop up, you are welcome 🫱🏼‍🫲🏻

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

Gotta get that clout huh 😂

[@Vivyf]

​@@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatmansomeones mad, he simply want credit, go ahead and create hard project just for someone to use it freely or even claim to be theirs, lets see how you feel

[@scientists4546]

I'm a 35 year old man and this just made me cry , remembering running from school to catch each episode, Rest in peace Akira Toriyama 😞😥

[@gamer-jm6my]

i dont think i ever got to watch as it aired live but one channel did air it in some way it was called vortex and i now know it was broadcasting every week on saturday the frieza arc and because i had baseball i was ten i only got to see bits and pices of the plot. i eventually refound dragonball in middleschool when the super arc started and i watched that every week so i can relate i think the new episodes for me came avaliable on sundays or saturdays i dont remember. but i watched them when they came out great memory for me. i remember being pretty sad when the last episode of tournament of power ended. my favorite arc of it was definitly goku black arc i felt because ggokus wife and many others were killed the emotional steaks made it more entertaining than oh theyre just saveing the world again. idk thats just me though.

[@mobb3307]

As a 28y man I shed a little tear for this legend. DBZ was the first thing in this world to give me true joy the first time I started watching as kid and I'm so grateful to have lived at the same time this legend was alive. Even tho I never met the man, I greatly admire and respect him. R.I.P Toriyama sensei May God have mercy on your soul,

[@coltonwhite2793]

seeing naruto and luffy comfort goku like that broke me. RIP you legend

[@dreamguardian8320]

Amen.

[@anersanchez739]

Same 🥺

[@Justlookcool]

Same here 😢

[@ComposedSage75]

Akira’s life is a testimony to how one person’s life can impact so many others lives in so many ways. He was one of many reasons why I do what I do now and continue improving my craft everyday. He will be missed.

[@meimei117]

And we all have the power within us to do the same. We just need to find our path and work on ourselves and it.

[@2Cen0]

@I_Post_Roblox_Heat Obvious rage bait.

[@I_H_M_N]

Created the middest of the series, that somehow got popular, he left this world too late

[@andredavidkilian4607]

I literally live my life like Goku, my childhood idol, maybe there's psychological term for that. If you have enemies(aka life problems), just improve yourself to be stronger than them. No scheme, no cheating, just study, train, or improve yourself.

[@bobsmith4334]

​@I_Post_Roblox_HeatGet reported

[@ace-huncho]

Long live the GOAT😔🙏🏾🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️…. This was my entire childhood and his work will live on forever

[@kking5663]

Damn right brother

[@kanlinn2846]

Can he beat Goku ?

[@ersidtafa3444]

​@DanielKyreMcNuttStfu u have 5 subs☠

[@DragonBallZelda]

I can barely muster up any words…the world is a darker place without Akira Toriyama but his fire will never burn out and it will ALWAYS light the way through the darkness that he left behind…thank you for such an amazing tribute to the man that inspired strength and honor in a world full of hatred…HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS AND SOULS OF ALL THE PEOPLE THAT HE BLESSED!!!

[@ATAndreiThomas]

Rest in peace to the legendary Akira Toriyama😢😔

[@saitamagotchi44]

Perhaps the most influential anime artist of our lifetime, crazy to think he was only 68.

[@FlashRyu]

The average life expectancy looks to be 71, we’ll all most likely die around then

[@saitamagotchi44]

@@FlashRyu Japanese male life expectancy is about 85, it's just over 80 in the UK. 68 isn't young but it's still a decade short of what you'd expect, especially for someone who wouldn't have a problem paying for better healthcare.

[@linneausmsiska1184]

​@@saitamagotchi44lately it seems older people keep dying way more frequently

[@m0-m0597]

@linneausmsiska1184 🤫

[@SteffanBlanco1]

Ghibli was more

[@paragonx8910]

R.I.P Akira Toriyama ❤

[@DevilClown-xo6sc]

R.I.P🤧😭😭

[@aaryap9653]

R.I.P 😢😢

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@KeeperProtector]

R.I.P Anime Legend🪦💕🕊

[@MarsJus]

Rest in peace Toriyama sensei 🕊️

[@mingywantwingy1379]

Now 35yo. Cut to 1997. Coming home from School, to a sad household, and discovering Dragonball Z...game changer. A kind Man, a Humble Man, a Great Man. An absolute Legend. RIP Akira Toriyama 2024

[@cyborgar15]

Yep, was watching cartoon network Dexter's Lab, Johnny Bravo, Cow & Chicken around that time and then Dragon Ball Z came on..blown away..

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@kanlinn2846]

Can he beat Goku ?

[@ProckerDark]

​@@kanlinn2846yes he can, yes he can beat Goku The only one that can

[@raspas219]

I am 41 years and I love dragon ball. Thank you master Akira Toriyama. RIP.

[@Crason]

I’m almost 30 and I sobbed when I found out. What Oda said was touching. Rest in peace Akira, you were the hero of my childhood. You brought me to anime. I can’t believe this is true.

[@Jonah-Hosein]

I mean the man literally popularised anime and gave it the reach to the west, mostly known for (dragonball) his adaptation of journey to the west... However it's no doubt that he's a Legend in his field, he reached so many, inspired literally generations of artists/authors. He was a genuine creative talent, a truly unique soul and mind. RIP Toriyama. (also to the guy in the comments who said "Toriyama created mid content and died too late") you're sick, get some help.

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@Scrapeur]

It was really a journey to the west

[@z-man1237]

@@Scrapeur Truly was

[@KeeperProtector]

What will become of DragonBall now? Without Akira Toriyama, it will always feel different.😞💔

[@bigenson18]

The crazy thing is that was just with Dragon Ball. People tend to forget Toriyama also one of the creators of Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger.

[@di4mgaming115]

Celebrities, magankas, comic book artists, authors, voice actors, animation studios and even video game studios have expressed their thoughts on His death. I knew he influenced a lot of people and media, but his death made me realise how much he influenced. "Influence" is such a small word to describe the impact he had on modern culture and everyone's lives. The french President and football clubs too, damn, this man IS A MYTH.

[@stillwithyounevergetold7740]

Well I'm sure he's influenced billions of people from his creation to this day and onwards

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@tobygarton9494]

Jackie chan also, so many people loved Toriyama.

[@brianaguilar5204]

Same.

[@astralmindny9055]

Really? When did HE die?

[@ElectroNiKe23]

I'm 35 years old man and I bursted into tears when I found out. Thank you Akira Toriyama and Rest in Peace 🖤

[@cody2497]

I'm 38, and normally, famous people dying don't make me cry. But he was a big part of my childhood, and most of my adult life

[@bobbyhands7589]

you cried, you burst into tears? put your life in perspective my friend

[@corduerorose9747]

DragonBall, Z, GT ,and Super. Dragonquest and Dr Slump long live the legend RIP

[@viclor2876]

Same here 💔

[@toxicity6629]

@@bobbyhands7589he just put his life into perspective what tf do you mean he just literally told you in great detail

[@AlexanderCassinelli]

Toriyama is one of the reasons I got through some of the toughest times throughout my life. The whole world wept from his death. Rest in peace.

[@Lookbakwest217]

I'm 38 years old an dragon ball an DBZ for me was life. RIP Toriyama Sensei 🐐👑❤🙏

[@ChengHorn9]

I cried a little this morning when I found out. His impact on the world is insane. I'm grateful for what he has given us and hope his legacy will continue to be felt for a very long time.

[@jeffersontorio9512]

RIP Akira Toriyama the Legend who made my childhood happy and complete, Dragon Ball was the only anime my father ever watched we enjoy watching together as a kid

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@chrisbridges7408]

I remember reading that the author of Bleach struggling to get his work published and after constant rejection he almost gave up trying. Then Akira reached out to him saying that he liked his work and it inspired him to keep trying.

[@mcclaindebra63]

@ANGELBOYRUTTP that was mean

[@matthewnuzum7909]

Really are you serious! I wish someone brought this up earlier

[@matthewnuzum7909]

I had no idea

[@matthewnuzum7909]

Because I absolutely like Bleach

[@matthewnuzum7909]

And Bleach also helped me

[@wskinternational3131]

Never really cried when a creator passed away…until Akira Toriyama did. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama ❤️. Thank you for a wonderful childhood. 🙏

[@georgeflensburg3087]

You will be missed Akira Toriyama! I grew up with Dragon Ball and Z. You helped shape who I am. From a man living in Alaska.

[@Jubee12]

Let’s wish Toriyama’s family to heal from this loss and difficult time they’re going through right now Have nothing but the utmost respect for his work. Rest in power

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@Lee-Hayoung]

Condolence to them. 😢

[@Gcoastone]

It hurts, dude shaped so many of us into who we are today. I grew up without a father for instance….and he created something that gave me hope. Made me feel like even if your broken, that you can still overcome your obstacles. Even when ppl say that you can’t. Goku was not only a legendary character but also a symbol of hope. Of growing…..becoming better and breaking through your limits. I am forever grateful for Akira Toriyama. A lot of us are hurting from this but we’re in this together. RIP

[@loki.odinson]

The man was literally the grandfather of manga and anime. The G.O.A.T. is gone. 😢😢😢

[@Tystatz]

I agree with this. DragonBall has been in my life since before middle school and absolutely got me to fall in love with Anime as a whole. Akira Toriyama will be greatly missed!!! Thank you for giving us our childhood.

[@borgelobitos8677]

one of the greatest artist in anime.. 😭😭

[@jmthechileanful]

never had the opportunity to watch Dragonball Z as a teen. I came from a pretty poor background lol.... But, I did know about it. Fast Forward to about 20ish years... I have had a few life events that pretty much broke me as an Adult... One of my son's passed away in 2017 at the age of 5... In 2023 went through a horrible divorce that was traumatic... My 14 year old recommended that I watch Anime as a means of therapy... I started to watch this show and I have watched the entire show from Dragonball to Dragonball Super.. I cannot put into words how this show affected me in such a positive way.. This show in so many ways saved me. It taught me to push through all my limits and it put my ass back in the Gym. Watching this show was a spiritual journey for me... Vegeta's words throughout the whole saga live in my head about Saiyan Pride and not being weak and pushing through my limits in my own way.. I truly appreciate Akira Toriyama. Rest in peace king..

[@Skgaton]

あなたの人生は必ず良くなるよ

[@kittensmitten3287]

Your tribute brought tears. I'm glad you got through. This is such a tough loss

[@deviantdevll122]

Loved this legend to the very end, fly high with shenron and spread your legacy 🕊️❤️

[@zxyatiywariii8]

🙏🏽🐉❤

[@M00nst0ne]

I find it interesting how he died on the year of the dragon. That's hella symbolic.

[@Democratic.officer]

He taught a generation how to treat others, how to dream you can achieve more and grow past your limits. He gave us so many amazing works of art. Some of us grew up with his BEST show (IMO) Dragonball Z each week, coming home to see if Goku would beat the evil Frieza this week or not, or how would Gohan ever beat Cell on his own. He gave us hope. He gave us the Saiyan race, he gave us Goku and so much more..... Thank you Toriyama Sensei

[@Jackrabbitt247]

Much respect to you Mastar, this was very well put together 💯 RIP Akira Toriyama 💚

[@stefanogordon2891]

Rushing home from school to watch the next episodes. RIP LEGEND

[@threebits6689]

rip to the man who just changed the entire world by his art and story telling .........will miss you in all respect sir

[@JimParkGM]

I grew up reading the comics and watching the anime since the 80s in Korea, and DB stayed with me for decades after that. Not enough can be said about the creation of an all-time anime around the world - thank you Akira Toriyama for all that you've done.

[@dblsupreme1007]

I will miss this man so much he was just such a Legendary human being for making all of our childhoods and shaping us into the people we are, the community he made and franchise we are apart of. Rest In Peace you legendary goat 🙏🏽

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@Cosmic_God_Particals]

Toriyama help shape a massive part of who i am more than i even realized. As a kid, Goku influenced me to not only to challenge my self, love compilation, never quit, and a passion for getting stronger mentally and physically, but to also cherish life and your loved ones. Feel empathy when people die or when horrible things happen in the world. Even always looking for the good in people and be more forgiving. Especially being so protective of my loved ones. I can not thank this man enough for all the positive influences in my life. I would have been a completely different person. I Might not even be alive right now for all I know. Just thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@dougwaurechen8506]

I'm 38. Been OBSESSED with DB my whole life since I was introduced. Teaches many life lessons. Mercy, friendship, the importance of good in the world, forgiveness, facing your fears, and destroying personal limits. Akira Toriyama Sensei.... you got me thru a rough childhood, and are currently helping me still with adulthood. When the news broke, I actually cried. Felt like a chapter of my life was over. You got my thru most of my life as it is now. Helping me forget about work, money, life. Just sit down with a beer and some munchies, smoke one, and watch any DB, to forget for just a bit. Myself like many fans out there are mourning in there own way. I feel like I lost a best friend... one I've never met in person or spoke to, they say "not all heros wear capes" fine example right here. Met many friendly and happy people in public wearing my DB shirts. "OH HEY THATS GOKU UNTRA INSTINCT." Or when I wear my Vegeta shirt "yo that shirt if fire man. Vegeta all the way" people i know nothing about and have never met."what's your favorite ark?" It brings us together. No hate. Just love for your stories, characters. You're practically immortal now lol. Someone says "Akira Toriyama" and now people are hearing the name. Even heard someone at my work say "goku's creator died..... now what?" May you rest in peace Sensei. You will be terribly missed ❤

[@louisvictor4715]

"The greatest use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it." - William James R.I.P Akira Toriyama 💔🕊

[@JaegerZequoia]

I've always cherished the fact that my parents had me watching Dragon Ball as a baby. With the franchise entirely being my very 1st introduction to anime too, along with One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh down the line, it hits even harder now than it ever has before. Too many have passed too early. But we will all see them again, just not in this system of things. Not yet. Mr. Toriyama and his family are blessed. And he shared his gifts with the entire world. My condolences to them; they have done so much for countless lives. "Until we meet again." May they rest in peace. 🤝💗🫂

[@Prometheus-ns6cm]

I remember being like 9 years old and watching the fight with frieza with my sister. We were counting down the days for the episode to be released and were screaming and running around the house while it was going on. Can’t believe he’s gone man. :-/

[@BigInjun05]

Yeah I was a young buck watching this after school. An actual legend.

[@paragonx8910]

First time I ever saw dragon ball. It was 2010 back when I was 4 years old, my mom was running late for work and put a random cartoon on tv, she told me to sit still for a few hours till she returned, I then saw super saiyan goku holding his chest because of the heart virus, and that caught my eye. Ever since then I fell in love with the series.

[@RohitGupta-wk6wd]

__________________________________ A man who created A character which is more than a legend for me Maybe he is not here with us But his deeds and work is noted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 - 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮 __________________________________

[@benjaminhazell]

he was truly a lord from heaven have good luck up there

[@lilyounggamer]

​@@BigInjun05on toonami man I miss being a kid😢

[@JL-wm6jb]

Dragon Ball was my introduction to anime. So many memories. Thank you Mr. Toriyama your work will live on for generations.

[@sealone777]

Yeah this one hits the core of my soul and he definitely shaped my life outcome. It taught me to never give up and always train for life. Living in the same era as Akira Toriyama has been honorable and DB will live on forever

[@JosephStewart1003]

😔❤️🫡👊🏿 Akira Toriyama, He was the GOAT of GOATS

[@warrenguthrie1106]

I'm devastated by this and I grew up to Dragonball , it was my first favourite anime, I loved his artwork, rest well Akira we all will miss you ❤️

[@cyborgar15]

Yep, 97-98 when Dragon Ball Z came here and i first watched it and was blown away..

[@warrenguthrie1106]

@@cyborgar15 I was watching it subtitle before it came to North America I was so happy when it came to English

[@shawnstafford3019]

This was my first anime also it's what got me into anime

[@jedipadwan20]

@@shawnstafford3019same here bub if it wasn’t for DragonBall I wouldn’t have been interested in one piece

[@nealsmall9316]

​@@cyborgar15 Who do you think is gonna make other dragon Ball Z spin offs now ?

[@tonyyoung5699]

Rest in peace legend! Your creations along with Stan Lee has changed my life I would've turned to the streets but playing the DragonBall video games with my brother or dressing up as marvel bad guys on Halloween i am extremely thankful to experience such joy

[@MannyloAnimeSquad]

wish him back with the dragon balls :(

[@younggamerz8880]

Almost 4 to 3 to 2 years i’ve loved him R.I.P Akira Toriyama. Your the BEST. Every body will miss you with all their hearts😢😢😢😢

[@animeboy2333]

This just happened so sudden 😔 I rlly liked dragon ball everything about it the way it looks the fight scenes everything. I rlly admired his works of art 🎨 as a teen growing up.

[@DanielKieft-ju3ek]

R.I.P. Akira Toriyama you will be missed I started watching DragonBall and DragonBallz in the 90s i will never forget you

[@dreamguardian8320]

Nor will I.

[@pablodebella7695]

Im a 40 year old man and this is the first time I cry for someone I dont know personally. I discovered dragonball back in 1993 when nobody in my country knew what it was and since then no matter how bad or sad a situation would be I always knew that everything will be fine as long as I stayed strong. Thank you Akira sensei, cant even imagine a life without dragonball

[@aegisreflector1239]

Same

[@bastait]

im right there with you i remember my dad being completely exasperated cause i would get up at 4:30 in the morning and sneak into the living room and watch dbz cause it was the only time it was on was at 5 am. watched this my entire childhood the worlds a lesser place without his creativity.

[@xxrampage_gamingxx6462]

Dude this has me in tears. So much love for this legend R.I.P Akira Toriyama.

[@spicymeat786]

a good man who left a whole legacy behind, inspiring millions, taken too soon.

[@koreyrakestraw3322]

I cried for an hour this man was my child hood i still cry the world hurts for a legend his is now taking his journey down snake way to king kia planet

[@-mk-knightm5116]

King Kai* 😂

[@Billoreillyz]

The man gave inspiration, imagination, hope, courage and strength to people all across the world, what an amazing legacy. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama.

[@snakes5506]

I'm 42 and will never stop watching, started from Dragon Ball, then as a kid, Fist of the north Start, Akira, Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D, is sad... moment for us.

[@dhineshdj9527]

His creation made us dream and live a fantastic childhood. Dragon Ball is not only an Anime, it's an Emotion. AT 40 yr age, I am still a die hard fan of DB. AKI is a Genius and will be remembered Forever. RIP

[@Mr_Krabs2384]

Rest in peace Akira Toriama and thank you for shaping my childhood with your creations. Especially Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super

[@KennyMcGavin]

It absolutely broke my heart to see One Piece fans of all people on Twitter/X disrespect Toriyama yesterday. Either they don't realize One Piece wouldn't even exist without Dragon ball, or they're just soulless and stupid beyond saving. RIP Akira Toriyama! I wouldn't be the man I am today without your work and I will never ever forget that.

[@awholelotofmeat5098]

They're too dumb to realize that.

[@chrisidore023]

There will always be good and bad people exist. We can't stop that. Don't mind them.

[@sublimeqt420]

A huge amount of people who appreciate anime, And watch anime have no idea how influential and innovative Akira Toriyama was. It's very sad, A lot of people don't even give DB a chance because of the "Mainstream" Popularity of it. Yet its by far the best anime at least shonen ever created.

[@CirnoBush]

i mean.. they're from twitter so ya.

[@abhinnmassey3515]

Those one piece fans aren't real fans , we of all communities join together to say farewell to Akira Toriyama sensei , rest in peace

[@Coolgamer..]

Akira Toriyama, you and your work will be remembered for years to come. Also, thank you for my childhood memories of DBZ, and may you rest in peace.❤

[@dreamguardian8320]

Amen.

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

Rest in Power to an absolute Legend. A True Dragon Warrior and an influencer of many people worldwide. As you said, his actions-being able to sit down and draw the things we love, fight over, and admire-open a door for many to pursue their goals and dreams-that's a man worth remembering. A man who kept the FIRE going, a man who touched our hearts, made us cry, laugh, and rage, and inspired us to push forward in the face of adversity! THAT IS Akira Toriyama. *May he live forever In our Hearts*

[@jumanji5001]

thanks for making my childhood amazing we need more guys like you in this world thanks R.I.P 🙏 🙏 🙏 and thanks mastar for this tribute to a legend ❤❤❤

[@-protected-7524]

R.I.P. grew up as a teen with dragon-ball z airing in my country (netherlands) when i was 15/16 years, did manage to get my hands on the complete series of dragon-ball z and super, which wasn't that easy (country codes), very sad to lose such a open minded creator, over 40 years old now, and always wondering or there is a next series on the way to collect, such a childhood treasure i never forgot. Thanks for a great series of memories you created for my generation. Hope you found peace now. Cheers

[@midwestrebel2]

I agree 100% what you said ! He will live through us , his family , friends & Art ! A true legend.

[@thetravelingtoucans]

My wife and I have been BINGE watching Dragon Ball and the fact Akira Toriyama passed away during our sessions makes this entire series much more emotional. R.I.P Akira Toriyama 🧡

[@Momula101]

Me being 37 i can relate to your story alot. I fondly remember working out with Goku when he was on his way to Namek 😢.I started drawing heavy during that time and made my own Android characters. Man he inspired me more than i realized and was my introduction to Anime for probably the rest of my life. He will be missed but his works will live on forever.

[@anzor.nakayev]

Akira Toriyama gave us the most priceless gift - inspiration to be stronger and better version of yourself. The best inspiration any kid can get. Thank you, Toriyama-san, for those emotions we experienced as kids and continue to experience being adults 🙏

[@Sher1ferreal]

33 yrs old, use to race jome to watch toonami, everyday. R.I.P

[@MorglortheMangler]

We will all miss him greatly and I’m sure he’s having a great time training with King Kai. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Amen.

[@reality3968]

Thank you Akira Toriyama... for inspiring us all. You will be forever remembered❤

[@spthasme]

This was a truly heartfelt delivery. I relate to you on so many levels regarding how you were introduced to anime, and your general influences. I’m not one to be starstruck or feel in tune with celebrities, but this news truly made me tear up. RIP Akira! 🙏🙏🙌🙌

[@RevolutionRepublic1907]

everyone loves each other more and brought 90s kids together and we became closer because of you. Thank you Akira Toriyama!

[@kaitospin3944]

Thank you, Akira Toriyama. You will forever live within us.

[@gokumanofculture4055]

R.i.p the goat thank you for everything you made all of us kids now adults happy and im forever grateful for all the joy you brought me and all the dragon ball fans you inspired all of us here!❤️😭🙏 rest now legend.....

[@Siryetti]

Damn I got half way through and had to stop. Dang. Hits you right in the feelings…😢. R.I.P. Job well done…

[@Chief_Steve]

This was beautiful man. Thank you. And thank you, Akira Toriyama, for everything....

[@daytonkennedy7444]

Dude this is hitting so hard, the impact this man had on the modern anime community is unreal, nothing will be the same without him

[@danielnevarez6282]

I’m 32 years old. I was 5 when I started watching Dragon Ball. Wouldn’t be a day I would go without watching. And till this day I still go and Rewatch from the beginning. Maybe gone but never forgotten R.I.P Akira Toriyama ❤️🙏

[@Jz0006]

This man's death hits like a family member passing... At first not that much but the more I think back on the childhood memories and what his work meant to our growth as we got older, man I wanted him to stick around a bit longer, R.I.P Mr. Toriyama you will be missed.

[@CloudOdinson]

Thank you for making most of our childhood awesome. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama. You maybe gone but your legend will continue.

[@SaltyRad]

DBZ was part of all our childhoods. RIP... never thought i would get teary eyed over someone i never met, but DBZ hits on so many emotional levels for me.

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Rest In Peace Akira. 🙏😇🪽 My condolences to his family and friends. Always love all of Dragonball….yes….even GT. Great series. He will be missed. 😢

[@Slederslayer108]

I grew up being so inspired by Dragonball, Toriyama gave me the hope that maybe one day I could actually make my own stories. But... I lack any artistic talent, I am trying now and haven been for several months but never was able to fully commit to attempting a path in Manga. Cuz it scares me how others would perceive any stories I write. But... Hearing that he passed on tore at me... Like my heart was ripped from my soul yesterday. Despite that... I wanna honor the feeling Toriyama gave me when I was so young. I doubt i'd ever be successful in my endeavor but I wanna do my damndest regardless. I wanna give that same inspiration to others the same way Toriyama did. Thank you Toriyama.. For a childhood full of memories. And I hope that as an adult I can spread that love and passion you had to others. Rest in Peace.

[@mattdamon2084]

Man give us life we needed and never can archive! Thanks sir Akira toriyama, thanks for your fan service and mangas...! 🕊️.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Akira Toriyama paved the way for future generations.

[@ShabreaChandler]

💯💯💯

[@kanlinn2846]

Can he beat Goku ?

[@austinjohn472]

​@@kanlinn2846Yes. Yes, he can...

[@GaljoenGaming]

Man someone is cutting onions here. Thank you for your tribute sire.

[@babisbabinos8075]

Rest in peace Akira. I am grateful for all the things you offered to the world even if you didnt know it.😢😢

[@Heartsedits]

The man made the most influential manga and inspired millions of kids to follow their passion. And I am on of them, Thank you for everything and you were too early taken away. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama❤