Dragon Ball fans in Argentina mourn death of creator Akira Toriyama

Thousands of fans of Dragon Ball gathered at the landmark Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires to mourn the passing of Japanese author Akira Toriyama and to celebrate the Japanese franchise. (AP video: Cristian Kovadloff) #dragonball #akiratoriyama #dbz #dragonballz
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[@STH151NicoleFan]

This is proof that Akira will never truly be gone. He’ll always be here in spirit through the people who loved him.

[@rajveerkanojiya2985]

yeah that's argentina you seen their support when Messi won wc

[@ogaimon3380]

with the internet,for sure,even a hundred year later people can still watch his creation,with emulation people will be able to play the video games

[@headshotmaster138]

​@DaRealMacoy064cope zoomer

[@hamishmcculloch8735]

@DaRealMacoy064 keep crying

[@khongsaichapa]

​​​@DaRealMacoy064Nice face reveal

[@rycbowl]

Ok that vegeta cosplay is CRAZY

[@redtsun67]

yeah they even got the height right

[@amogussus21]

@@redtsun67LOL

[@pepito69]

​@@redtsun67 😂😂😂

[@Fadzi2342]

@@redtsun67Brother... 😂

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Yep, very lore accurate.

[@1313kenmo1313]

🇦🇷アルゼンチンのドラゴンボールのファンの人達ありがとう😭 🇦🇷🤝🇯🇵

[@luciano2003.]

🇦🇷❤️

[@planetarygo11]

Latam loves DBz bro❤❤❤❤ greetings from Guatemala 😢❤

[@MarkyNomad]

子供の時からスーパーサイヤ人になりたいよ😭

[@DaviOGeek]

ブラジルより🇧🇷鳥山明を追悼🇧🇷❤️🇯🇵

[@juliansoria7733]

🫡

[@Mista_Cassla]

That’s so cool to see 🔥 Fly High Akira 🐉

[@smasher420]

true

[@PratulMishra-e7h]

___avizing___

[@Kirinokitagi]

​@agony6569he died?

[@ImTheOne_WhoAsked]

Thanks for creating childhood of millions of people, Akira. Rest well.

[@gunsharck]

Creating childhood??? WHAT????

[@ZucMiDeek420]

​@@gunsharckyes he was apart of a lot of are childhoods just because you didn't grow up with dragon ball doesn't mean no one else did

[@turbo11]

'creating' childhood makes no sense though , probably his first language isnt english so he could'nt convey his feelings @@ZucMiDeek420

[@unkown110]

@@gunsharckmaybe your like 10 years old and u don’t understand 😂

[@ZucMiDeek420]

@agony6569 no oda is young

[@dealpha3698]

Stan Lee is to the east, Akira Toriyama is to the west.... RIP

[@josephbooker259]

Akira is also to the east. Dude's worldwide

[@DarkDoughnutsVids]

​@josephbooker259 That's what he's saying. Stan Lee's from the Western hemisphere and was mourned by people all the way to the East. While Toriyama, who's from the Eastern Hemisphere was mourned all the way to the opposite side. They're both worldwide

[@grandcanyon-d4d]

Buronson would be Jack Kirby then

[@bbumbs747]

You got it mixed around, Akira is the one in the East, Stan Lee is the one in the West, but ignoring that your point still stands. May Akira Toriyama Rest in Peace.

[@derekmaullo2865]

​@bbumbs747 I got a theory, the reason Akira Toriyama and Stan Lee died this quickly is because they Have hours of work and never exercise. They are lazy in doing exercise and just focused on their jobs. They die of laziness.

[@sephatu6521]

They're holding out their hands for the Spirit Bomb. Argentinians are next level fans

[@doomrj4216]

💀

[@albertochavez7631]

Spirit bomb? is that how you call the genkidama? :o

[@elmergarcia8724]

@@albertochavez7631in English yeah. That’s how I heard it growing up watching dbzkai

[@Glevrandy]

They be praising

[@Dairunt1]

Yep, they did the same in Chile. The US has always made shows for themselves; like TMNT and the like. But in Latin America there was none of that, and one of the cheapest cartoons to import came from Japan. Because of this, anime has been rooted in Latin American culture for at least 50 years. Needless to say, yes; Latin America is obsessed with Dragon Ball.

[@ChaosUnfold]

The man who changed an entire world with the word, "Kamehameha!"

[@evenhsufly]

also changed the king of hawaii😂

[@lewislam5773]

Akira::: Don cry for me Argentina,,,the truth is i'll never left you,,,, This legend will never fade away,,,,

[@rajveerkanojiya2985]

imagine what will happen if Messi after 50 years I mean you understand I don't wanna say about my idol but u know

[@lewislam5773]

@@rajveerkanojiya2985 maybe there will be new technology breakthrough,,,so another 50 years will be granted,,,,

[@emafrancisco1808]

​@@rajveerkanojiya2985nonono 😢

[@jglg7238]

that's a song 😂

[@DoomKnight07]

​@@rajveerkanojiya2985It will eventually happen, it is what it is

[@patrickjohn9765]

The only anime tht actually broke the Internet, rip goat

[@Bfkcjscbsnjc]

Never broke the internet kid, grow up

[@saldzbob9972]

​@@Bfkcjscbsnjcit did

[@Hermionee-Jean-Granger]

@@Bfkcjscbsnjc must be nice living under a pebble

[@Animeslayer2.01]

​@@Bfkcjscbsnjcidiot do you even have a father because it doesn't seem like otherwise you would have known to use brain. Idiot ever heard of ultra instinct that broke internet for 2 days in 68 different countries . Ever heard of dragon Ball super broly movie where gogeta vs broly broke internet crashing several several websites

[@Bfkcjscbsnjc]

@@Hermionee-Jean-Granger thinks a few tribute videos and possibly a top 10 in trending is "breaking the internet" 😂 must be nice being born yesterday

[@monkeydasai9359]

日本にとっては地球の裏側までこうやって偲んでいただけるのは鳥山先生の偉大さ、漫画の可能性の無限大を届けてくれている

[@Agumeda]

Akira Toriyama Sensei 🙏🇯🇵 arigato gosaimazu

[@andrak02]

実際、メキシコには、人々が公共の場所に集まって DBS トーナメント オブ パワーの最後の 3 つのエピソードを視聴するビデオもあります。

[@then35t18]

Yes, I've been heavily impacted by manga and anime. My first anime was Akira when I was 5, then when I saw FLCL in 2001, I fell in love and never looked back.

[@Hermionee-Jean-Granger]

People don't die when they're dead, people die when they're forgotten. Which means Akira will live forever. Thank you, Legend.🍁

[@conekeiba]

ありがとうアルゼンチン 最高の漫画家だったなぁ…

[@maxyce]

RIP Akira Toriyama 💔 From 🇦🇷

[@Agumeda]

Akira Toriyama Sensei 🙏🇯🇵 arigato gosaimazu

[@tona4x7]

Seeing all those people raising their hands as if for the Spirit Bomb was actually really touching...

[@vermouth5724]

日本人として、日本から遠く離れたアルゼンチンの方たちがドラゴンボールを愛していることが本当に嬉しいです！ 🇦🇷🇯🇵

[@Agumeda]

Dragon Ball es y será el mejor manga/animé de la historia. Akira Toriyama marcó una ERA. Arigato gosaimazu Sensei 🙏🇯🇵

[@shaulanzero942]

私たちはアルゼンチン全土でドラゴンボールを愛していますが、誰もがドラゴンボールを愛しています。鳥山明は常にスタン・リーのレベルにあります。

[@majimanoaniki5625]

Soy Japones, Gracious mi amigos Argentina!

[@maycolroldannn8757]

hola, saludos amigo japones te quiero mucho

[@Madheim777]

Muchas gracias, estimado, y agradecemos haber conocido a tan grande autor y su obra de su país.

[@AccelSternritter]

Gracias a tu país por dar a luz a alguien que hizo feliz a tanta gente!

[@alexcrock7942]

Amo a japon desde Latinoamerica 😭

[@AbsoluteAbo]

0:30 mini Vegeta

[@lauracruz2021]

Baby Veggie

[@yash4u181]

Aint no one talking bout bulma

[@brandoncammon7971]

​@@yash4u181no

[@handledtruth]

Isn't that just Vegeta

[@adawait2179]

That's actually accurate size Vegeta 🤣

[@cobgab]

I just love Argentinian people, very true to their beliefs and very respectful. Love from Greece!! RIP Toriyama you gave us so much amazing memories!!!

[@1976061833]

彼は本当に世界中で人気だったんですね😮

[@maycolroldannn8757]

si,saludos desde argentina ❤

[@1976061833]

@@maycolroldannn8757 こんにちは👋😃あなたはDRAGON BALLの誰が好きですか？

[@claudiovanegas2630]

Exacto Goku te enseña a no bajar los brazos hasta alcanzar la meta,Vegeta a dejar el orgullo para defender lo que más amas ,Piccolo que las apariencias engañan y ser un gran compañero,Gohan el poder interno que tiene alguien que suponen débil pero de buen corazón

[@Melanie-uh1jk]

​@@1976061833間違って書いていたらごめんなさい、私はアルゼンチン出身で翻訳者を使用しています

[@Agumeda]

Dragon Ball es y será el mejor manga/animé de la historia. Akira Toriyama marcó una ERA. Arigato gosaimazu Sensei 🙏🇯🇵

[@suzumukug]

これ好き ドラゴンボールの作者さん、ありがとう ご冥福をお願いします

[@Agumeda]

Dragon Ball es y será el mejor manga/animé de la historia. Akira Toriyama marcó una ERA. Arigato gosaimazu Sensei 🙏🇯🇵

[@Factboy12]

That's an incredible tribute. I truly hope Akira Toriyama's family is watching this. I'd be more than proud.

[@user-uz2lh8wi5i]

Bro, This was also reported in Japan.🇯🇵 I'm sure Toriyama's family saw it too.

[@notorious9278]

Rip legend Akira Toriyama without him our childhood would have been empty.😢💔🙏🏼🕊️

[@gunsharck]

Pray tell how many copies of Dr Slump you purchased?

[@Ripplistic]

@@gunsharckdragonball

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

I wouldn't go that far, there's OTHER great animes besides dragon ball in the 90s such as Saint Seiya / Yuyu hakusho / Slam dunk / samurai x

[@AngelEyesMayCry]

​@@mikhailabdurrachman2443 yes but none of them got the worldwide cultural impact of Dragon Ball

[@darrylferguson3622]

Seeing the crowd raising their hands to "give their energy" just warmed my heart

[@OH-TANI2024]

こんなに愛された日本人がいることを、日本人から見たら感謝でしかない。 鳥山明という名前を忘れないで下さい。 平和を愛する漫画家だったのだから。

[@alexcrock7942]

Latinoamerica ama a japon 😭❤️

[@vectoralphaSec]

RIP Akira Toriyama. You literally changed the world and global society with your stories and worlds. Dragon Ball will forever live on.

[@user-jh4nj4vy4u]

先生が筋斗雲に乗って世界中を飛び回って、この光景を見て回ってくれてたらいいな、と思ってしまう。

[@Sagadali523]

These people proves how much of being Akira Toriyama fan they are. Rest in peace, legend 🕊

[@2ndToNonE-0729]

"A man dies when he is forgotten"

[@user-wd4yl7rr7m]

俺も外に出て両手を天に上げよう。元気よ届け

[@Agumeda]

🙏🇯🇵💪

[@Zargex]

That man is absolutely right

[@五黄土星-h3y]

日本からありがとうみんな😆🙌🇯🇵🎶✨

[@Dr_Doomfans01]

He may leave this world, but his legacy will keep continue on everyone. Rest in peace, Toriyama-sensei 👼

[@yojiyamano3155]

Muchas gracias Argentina desde Tokio de Japon.

[@Agumeda]

Dragon Ball es y será el mejor manga/animé de la historia. Akira Toriyama marcó una ERA. Arigato gosaimazu Sensei 🙏🇯🇵

[@yojiyamano3155]

@@Agumeda ありがとう‼️

[@allthatihave14]

No other anime/manga has had a bigger impact than dragon ball thank you Tori for your stories and characters

[@OldGodsOfKratos]

I really hope that Akira knew just how much he meant to all of us. He created our childhoods and made them better. RIP Akira 😢

[@yytt1236]

The legend never die.

[@Ahtnagarp]

Akira Toriyama is a world hero, he inspired us all, he will always be in our heart.

[@Bfkcjscbsnjc]

Speak for yourself, guy didn't want to draw anymore because he lost his pen, what kind of pathetic excuse is that?

[@Hermionee-Jean-Granger]

@@Bfkcjscbsnjc stay bitter, op's speaking for every sane person out there, no wonder you don't wanna be included

[@Animeslayer2.01]

​@@Bfkcjscbsnjcif he didn't want to draw what's the point .we should be grateful to him for giving us the second biggest anime franchise ever after Pokemon both in popularity and money

[@Darkthebest]

@@Bfkcjscbsnjc attention seeker

[@Kingayethe1]

I’m glad Akira even after death brings people together

[@007jamesglock]

Akira Toriyama is not dead, he just went to train with Master Kaio-sama 😢... Rip Akira Toriyama thanks for help me and Thank you for creating my company in the worst moments of my childhood.

[@Kenji-117]

Divided by borders, language and culture - united Childhood memories ❤

[@justaway6901]

What a send off! This is more of an appreciation and celebration of Toriyama's life rather than a mourning. His physical body might be no more, but his spirit would continue to live on. Inherited will as they say. Every time a shounen battle manga is drawn, his spirit etches itself into the canvas.

[@eyzmaster]

aw man... these guys are awesome.. making me cry again..

[@NEFARIVM]

😮 we are Argentina's neighbors and Toriyama fans aswell but there wasn't nothing like this here, I'm very heart moved ❤

[@GuitarxWolf]

Im sure Toriyama is smiling down on how loved he was across the entire world by billions of people RIP Toriyama sensei

[@Neferum]

Akira, you impacted so much people, including me. I still cant believe its real.

[@69dragonz]

I've never seen anything like this... Truly the DBz community is united...

[@fransiscusdjaja7775]

Wow... Never knew that dragon Ball really a hit in Argentina... 😮😮😮 niceeee

[@abrupta]

Yeah its actually super popular in south america, specially in mexico

[@dalerojo2.091]

​@@abrupta Mexico is part of *North* America, not South.

[@Animeslayer2.01]

Obviously man it's the second biggest anime franchise ever after Pokemon both in terms of popularity and profit making

[@symptomesdelau-dela5442]

bro, you living in a cave?

[@fransiscusdjaja7775]

@@symptomesdelau-dela5442 who? me?

[@jvanimation9520]

Thank you Argentina, we can always count on you to comfort us in this time of grief.😢

[@freakish1732]

This shows how beyond our imagination he impacted the world... RIP Toriyama

[@nikodemoliniak4482]

Dzięki akira za wszystko ty jesteś prawdziwym legendarnym super sayian polska 🇵🇱( thanks Akira for everythink you are true legendary super sayian poland 🇵🇱)

[@hideyukitoyooka7266]

ありがとう✨鳥山明先生

[@elderroll4017]

dbz is the foundation of all popular action animes. I'm very proud dbz is my 1st introduction to anime addiction back in the mid 90s.

[@sduttadas]

At that same place all Messi fans and Argentina people's gathered won Argentina won the 2022 World Cup!!! Really great craze

[@Madheim777]

Tbh, the obelisk is usually a place of a lot of celebrations, meetings and political protests of every kind.

[@user-kb2by2pc2q]

thank you from japan. Akira Toriyama's work will live forever.

[@JTtru916]

This is so cool and inspirational to see all the fans unite as one! 21 year fan here from America thank you Akira for the happiness and joy you brought to my life! sending positive Spirt Energy!

[@DeshaunXD]

Akira had such a huge impact on the childhoods of all of us. We've all been lucky to have him and everything he created with DragonBall. Rest peacefully. You're an absolute legend that left too soon

[@takahirot7406]

「地球の皆んな、オラに元気を送ってくれ」って鳥山明先生とミスターサタンの声が聞こえてきそう😆

[@Azure_Fire]

"The world is one big treasure island. It's the truth! Now, more than ever, ADVENTURE!" Thank you for sharing that world with us Akira Toriyama.

[@x-amplemphatsoe2510]

He is a legend he has made the lives of many easier by bringing the entertainment. We salute him straight from South Africa.💯

[@esper00000]

I listened to the audio of him speaking in 2013, and I could feel his very kind and gentle personality. He was exactly what everyone imagined.

[@AndrewAce.]

I've probably never been more proud of our fandom than I am now... R.I.P, legend...

[@jeremystanley7916]

this is so amazing. Im so happy that so many people are together during this unfortunate outcome.

[@Wertlixx]

This is beautiful

[@ShadowFiR5279]

“My prayers are with you” Thank you for a amazing and beautiful story Every story will end either loved or hated To:Akira Toriyama

[@Backlash23]

RIP Akira Toryama from Canada 🇨🇦 few people have had such a large impact in manga and anime, let alone the whole world.

[@rafaynoman1180]

Shows up. Creates one of the most influential anime of all time. Refuses to elaborate. Leaves. Thank you Akira Toriyama.

[@Monstacheeks]

I’m From California and I would also like to mourn the loss of this Great Artist with the Argentinians! RIP AKIRA!!!

[@keynanmartinez]

Akira Toriyama really did changed the word 🥲

[@JodaroKujo]

He will be number 1 In the hearts of billions As show here

[@batikopssj3557]

Beautiful Display of Love and Passion This made me smile in tbis sad time. Thank You

[@reyesflores1351]

This man meant so much to the world and we didn’t even know it RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you so so much 🙏🏽

[@khnc1]

This is beautiful. I have no words

[@MegaMan-bs3oy]

That is so wild. Never have I seen such a mass love and respect for something like this. We have Superman and Batman day. Guess now we need a Goku day

[@Guirko]

It's always been amazing to me how especially popular Dragonball has been in latin america, for both young and old ☺️

[@pablocasas5906]

Dragon Ball really caught on when it arrived in our region around '95, there were previous attempts at bringing Dragon Ball some years prior but it wasn't as successful, but I think that arriving in the mid 90s was a sort of a blessing in disguise since that meant episodes could be broadcasted daily I still remember how popular was DB here in Argentina, my birthday party decorations were Dragon Ball based, I had a music cassette with the music from the series, but I think it's popularity exploded even further when the series got into the Z saga. Suddenly, the merchandise, official or bootleg, was everywhere. It was truly a magical moment DB, Pokémon, Saint Seiya, Sailor Moon, Digimon, Cardcaptor Sakura were amongst the most popular anime in the late 90s and early 2000s here

[@RPGHSGAMING]

It's year of the Dragon & like in dragonball GT,just like Goku,Sensei Toriyama went along with the Dragon!! so poetic !!

[@BluntmanEXE]

They're not mourning his death. They're celebrating his life.

[@kelvinsantiago7061]

Saludos cordiales desde Puerto Rico a todos los fans de Dragonball en todo el Mundo!.

[@LowTierGod_LOVES_Ceroblast]

This is very beautiful. Thank you Akira Toriyama sir. Your works & legacy will always live on through generations after generations. 🙏

[@LoneWolf-km7rg]

That bunny Bulma is going to make a man very, very happy.

[@stproducciones9140]

it's what Akira would've wanted

[@retchie7355]

I love how they all put their hands up as to share their energy with akira spirit bomb style.. thats deep.

[@andrewblissett2211]

This man really impacted entire cultures with his works of art. RIP to one of the greats. He will be missed by the world.

[@mbk347]

Rest in peace Akira toriyama, thank you for giving us the best childhood memories 😢

[@user-vw9xv7fd5i]

Toriyama and all the wonderful characters he created will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace and thank you for brightening our childhood.

[@nanzaddorjmaralkhuu8356]

u will never gone Akira u always will be in our ueart rest in peace

[@dazzothegreat]

Argentina 🇦🇷 what love ❤!!! DB fans truly are the best!

[@gabrielruiz9540]

RIP to a legend that left a meaningful legacy, Dragon Ball💛

[@tanmay4444]

Akira lord of anime world ❤

[@stylethebeast7358]

what i find most beautiful here is that they dont really mourn his death but instead celebrate the life he's lived and the lives he has changed with his creation

[@konomi-mk]

物凄い人気で、ビックリ！！！

[@takenname8053]

RIP Akira Toryiyama Creating fans all around the world!

[@saltyc2]

i freaking love how talented and passionate south american dragon ball fans are.

[@jukijunk]

RIP, wish he got to see this

[@shirubasyan-71]

アルゼンチンの方の情熱を感じた

[@Agumeda]

Dragon Ball es y será el mejor manga/animé de la historia. Akira Toriyama marcó una ERA. Arigato gosaimazu Sensei 🙏🇯🇵

[@kevinjones6022]

Rest in peace. Your talent brought so many memories and my introduction into anime. Dragonball...chrono trigger...dragon quest. Some of the best media and entertainment you will ever have. Thank you toriyama

[@jp3813]

The Dragon Ball franchise is way bigger in South America than North America.

[@NozdormusRage]

I hope a thousand-thousand creators as heartful and genuine as Akira are born from this. It's the only way to fill the void left. We'll miss you, AT.

[@GoatMeal365]

Rest in peace Mr Toriyama, Legend. Thank you for bringing joy to the world through your art, Anime, and Manga! 🫡🕊️

[@Brandonhayhew]

That old artist work still impacted both old and youngsters many generations will enjoy his comics

[@joseaca1010]

¡ANGELES FUIMOS, Y DESDE EL CIELO, SEMILLAS DIMOS DE AMOR!

[@drpixel564]

This is beautiful 😢😢😢 WE love you Akira ❤ for Ever ❤