Dragonball And Acceptance

[@tristansutton2956]

"Move well, study well, play well, eat well, rest well - That is the turtle master way!" Rest in peace Akira Toriyama

[@VGGamess]

❤️

[@iamalive8783]

It's more if a "Train well, eat well and rest well" but ok

[@tristansutton2956]

@@iamalive8783 it's a quote from Akira Toriyama

[@antoniou.1158]

RIP

[@nohbodyhughno1121]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[@urek9808]

what oda said about Toriyama killed me "May heaven be the joyous world he envisioned." 😭😭😭

[@lowkey_soulee]

All I can say is Damn 😭

[@steamfan9000]

Kishimoto's message is what still gets me... "If I could really have one Dragon Ball wish come true... I'm sorry... That may be selfish of me, but I'm sad, sensei"

[@default_liver1641]

same bro Oda’s and Kishimoto’s statements…man my heart 😭 RIP Toriyama

[@bdmatsterrr]

this one was tough, im not generally one thats too affected by deaths of people i never would have met. but Akira Toriyama is one of the exceptions. beautifully said merphy

[@martinacosta3821]

Me neither, but man, i read the kishimoto and Oda writing and almost shed a tear

[@VGGamess]

@@martinacosta3821 stay away from the dragon ball outros… that’s all ima say 😔😓

[@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723]

I really cried with Akira's dead😭😭😭

[@Fizzlehound945]

Man, I felt like I lost another grandparent when I heard he passed. This world wont be the same without him.

[@SharpAsRavenClaws]

It’s so sad that the second creator of my childhood anime show has died, the first one was Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh! world.

[@Roshuwah]

That one hit me too. I'd learned to appreciate him even more because I read through the season 0 portion of the manga for the first time, and discovered his Instagram where you see just how incredibly talented of an artist he was. And now Toriyama too, it's rough

[@phenomenonnarutokun]

The fact Takahashi died saving someone is bittersweet, but also admirable

[@SharpAsRavenClaws]

@@Roshuwah yup

[@SharpAsRavenClaws]

@@phenomenonnarutokun yup, he’s the real version of Yugi

[@Roshuwah]

@@phenomenonnarutokun Yeah I think his page is private now, but on one of the posts he mentioned being into diving so I guess he came across people in trouble, and he went out as a hero

[@speedster8861]

We don't discriminate by when we started watching/reading here. Welcome

[@Nathan-bp2zx]

I have a tattoo of a SSJ3 Majin Vegeta and it never fails to help me find friends. Thanks for making life not as lonely as it could be Mr Toriyama

[@bcdfrogie]

It's truly remarkable how significant his passing was, and the impact was palpable on a global scale. You could feel the shift. Even for someone like me, who, similar to you, didn't grow up with the series and only recently embarked on this journey last year, the effect was profound. Just two weeks ago, upon hearing the news, I felt compelled to immerse myself in the manga for the first time and revisit the series as I progressed. It's truly fascinating to witness the immense influence one human being can have through the thoughts and ideas they share with the world. RIP Akira.

[@PetrikLeo]

Akira Toriyama's passing got me down the whole day and more. Dragon Ball was my first ever encounter with manga/anime and pretty much fantasy as a genre. Son Goku taught me the importance of being virtuous, to tackle life with energy and to never give up. Without Dragon Ball, too many legendary and incredible manga series won't even appear. The inspirations and impact Toriyama left for the world are immortal and incalculable. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama. :(

[@antoniou.1158]

Well, technically he is with king yemma😅

[@ratiuvictor9533]

RIP Akira Toriyama

[@hockeyhalod]

Legend

[@OmegaRockman]

Thank you for this video. It doesn't matter if you're an old fan like me and others or a new fan. If Toriyama's work meant something to you, you absolutely have the right to talk about it. To me, Dragon Ball is the story of a life. I don't think there's another character who I've followed from their childhood up until they literally become a grandparent and still want to follow them on more adventures. Goku is just that special to me. I've bonded with so many loved ones over this series, and I've made so many new friends through it as well. My wife and I had Goku and Chichi toppers on our wedding cake. The impact that Akira Toriyama has had on my life is immeasurable. And the great thing is that I'm not special: entire generations of people have stories just like mine. Toriyama brought more people together through his work than anyone can fully comprehend. I just hope he knew what he did for the world. Rest in Peace, Toriyama-sensei.

[@LuffyDaGoat]

When I was a child, I had bootleg VHS tapes of DBZ that I was able to record before our cable TV subscription ran out. My family could not afford it anymore at the time. During elementary school, the other kids were buzzing over their new playstations and Dreamcast's. Not me. But it did not matter. I had my bootleg copies of DBZ and I was fully content and happy. When my parents were continuously arguing over stuff I did not understand, which was causing me so much anxiety, I relied on my bootleg copies of DBZ to take me out of those dark moments as a form of escapism. After school, because we didn't have cable anymore I would watch DBZ constantly from start to finish. Fast forward, I'm more than capable of providing for myself and my family. I'm married and have a daughter now. I can afford all these games consoles and gaming PCs and fancy 4k OLED monitors. And I'm loving it. But I think back on that 9 year old version of myself, who genuinely was just so happy with my DBZ bootleg tapes and there was nothing else I wanted. Toriyama's death has hurt me deeply. And this whole Saga has made me realise what I may have lost as a grown adult. Thank you Toriyama sensei, for brightening up my childhood at a time where I only saw darkness.

[@samfisher6606]

I’ve never been the biggest Dragon Ball fan but I can’t deny his impact. If Osamu Tezuka essentially invented Shonen manga with Astro Boy then Akira Toriyama reinvented it with Dragon Ball, a gag manga about a monkey boy and his friends looking for wishing balls inspired by Journey to the West. Toriyama’s death has the impact of Stan Lee or Jack Kirby’s death. R.I.P. to a literal legend. May King Yemma let you into Heaven with no issues.

[@IN-tm8mw]

And if you study Osamu Tezuka he was a big fan of Carl Barks (The Duck Man) creator of the Duckverse at Disney.

[@bradhorowitz2765]

Well the Stan lee thing is…prob unfair. Stan Lee, while influential and a nice guy to fans, was overall not as important as you might think. Theres a great book titled the rise and fall of Stan Lee. Lee often backstabbed or downplayed his co-creator’s efforts, his managerial style in marvel was many at times a detriment to the company, after the early/mid 1960s Lee stopped writing stories and would only appear as a guest writer at times, he was a figurehead for the company for a majority of his career rather than a true creative force. Toriyama never was those things. He was a recluse, never talked much about his personal life, was never an official executive and never seemed to try to overshadow his peers. I think he’d be the first to tell you how important his editors were. Plus he is technically a better more consistent writer.

[@samfisher6606]

@@bradhorowitz2765 Jack Kirby is probably more accurate.

[@mrkingdrago1013]

U guys overexaggerate

[@Khn_2102]

​@@mrkingdrago1013Bait used to be believable

[@captaincrespo3327]

I’m not a crier I cried on and off all day when I heard this news. I watched dragon ball z since i was 7 or so (I’m 30 now), I made many friends over the show, dragon ball volume 9 was my first ever manga when I was in 3rd grade. I dressed as piccolo when I was a kid for Halloween. I’ve drawn all the characters a hundred times.i played all the video games, even the horrible ones. I used to play the card game with my cousin and I played with all the toys in my cell games play set. I even thought about Toriyama’s hypothetical passing when Miura died. I thought “that won’t be for 20 years”. I think it’s safe to say that the vast majority of American anime fans wouldn’t be here with him. We’d never have found One Piece and I’d never have heard of a lady down south making videos about reading One Piece and other stories I love for the first time. His impact on the world was so immense.

[@edwardnowakowski5990]

Move well, study well, play well, eat well, rest well, that is the true turtle master way I grew up on DBZ, goku was my superman, and even when I got into other series, I could see dragon ball’s DNA in every shonen I loved. I think I cried more when Miura died, but toriyama’s reminds me of all the love in my heart for anime, its creators, and the friends I’ve made through it. Dragon ball is the first thing I bonded with my dad over, it’s the reason I got in a fight on the first day of kindergarten (didn’t realize it was socially unacceptable at the time, got suspended, laugh about it now), it planted so many seeds that I would not be who I am today without

[@polyboient]

You started your dragon ball journey the right way you gotta start from dragon ball and make your way through it all. The relationship he has with bulma and krillin through it all is just “everything”. Good on you young lady. 👍

[@professorpop4905]

Toriyama changed my life. DBZ was my gateway to anime/manga and got me into physical fitness. Decades later Goku training in 180x Earth’s gravity is a core memory

[@undeade.t7044]

First we lost Kentaro Miura in 2021 , then Kazuki Takahashi in 2022 , and now Akira Toriyama in 2024 this is Crazy 😢

[@antoniou.1158]

Not really. The lifestyle of the manga writers is too demanding , plus , they live life to the fullest

[@roberth4395]

@@antoniou.1158now with ai drawing technology, this will change. Everyone will be able to draw manga in anyone’s style in seconds. Even you will be able to draw Dragon Ball in Akira Toriyama’s style if you feed the ai enough data.

[@HealyHQ]

@@roberth4395Fuck A.I., I'd never read manga by something that creates such soulless works! Human art is the only true art!

[@kt-gx2sm]

I'm Japanese and 20 years ago I was an assistant to a mangaka who stayed up all night for 3 days to finish a story. That is his weekly routine. He was in his fifties when he was diagnosed with cancer, and he made a successful recovery, but being a mangaka is a demanding job.

[@roberth4395]

​@@HealyHQ then pay for the manga artists. In my opinion manga drawing is an art that must be preserve and passed down to the other generation. However, today most of the artist use photoshop or digital tablets, they do not mail their work, but send it through the internet. To me you just sound like the no offense, but not so clever old man who fights against the improvement of technology. Adapt or get left behind, that is the human way. As you can see from the comment above and in general, manga artist and people who animate anime are extremly hard workers and even though not all of them are top tier like Akira Toriyama were or the people who worked one season 1 One Punch Man, these people work like slaves and they barely get paid for the amazing work they do. These mangakas and animators work their butts of and sacrifice their lives so others can enjoy their work, but nobody pays them. So if a technology can make their work so easy that instead of working for weeks or months they can finnish an entire manga in less than a working day why should a technology like this exist? There will be drawbacks like a flood of low tier manga, but at the same time now anyone will be able to draw manga so the number of legendary stories will also improve. Think about it this way. There are artists who make fonts and sell it on the internet, the manga drawing style can also be a a font and it could be sold for the masses so the original mangaka would receive payment or if that does not make enough money, then they could receive let's say 1% of the profit on every work that uses their fonts. Now this could lead to issues such as you get a Toriyama font, you slightly modify it and now it is a Toyotaro font and you can use it for free, but future us will figure it out. Adapt, overcome or evolution will leave you behind.

[@raymondbradley6563]

I’m the Internet guy that was mentioned briefly, I wanted to stop in out of my love for Dragon Ball. Something I’ve learned about myself is the instant connection I have with someone when I find out they too, enjoy DBZ. Friendships form quick and core memories shared! And upon recommendation, I will be checking out One Piece thanks to you.

[@kynshii]

It's all good. Doesn't matter if you grew up with it or new to it, showing respect has no boundaries. It only makes sense to pay respect because most kf the well-known manga artists of this generation looked up to Toriyama. Dragon Ball pretty much set the template for all Shonen. The Goku/Vegeta duo, beam struggles and powering up. Thank you Merphy 🙏🏾👑

[@WookieWarriorz]

Goku was one of the characters that i definitely connected with and learned from as a young boy. Even today i feel an infinitely stronger sense of accomplishment from hard fought battles in any aspect of life, he definitely serves as a male role model of sorts for a lot of my generation i think. Vegeta and piccolo too of course.

[@sombrashadow0013]

Welp, you got me crying at 8 am. Now, I wasn't around when the Dragon Ball anime was in syndication, but I got to watch reruns growing up, and I absolutely fell in love. Akira Toriyama was a true powerhouse in his field. He will be missed

[@collecter343]

It’s amazing to see just how much respect people hold for DB around the world. All these different news outlets reporting on his passing, KZbinrs that don’t cover anime and the freakin cartels in Mexico stopping to mourn him is amazing. A good man has passed and the world will remember him.

[@OlderBudde]

wasn't the cartel thing a hoax? 😬

[@Aldridge517]

Dragonball is the most important series of my childhood. I had all of the games. I had t-shirts, toys, trading cards, movies, etc. My cousins had the entire vhs collection. It really captured our imagination.

[@gaberuiz9869]

Akira Toriyama was the father of all Shonen manga. We would've never had the stories we have now without Dragon Ball. It helped popularize manga all over the world inspired so many artists. Truly Akira Toriyama work touched so many world wouldn't be as bright without him. Like Oda said hope heaven is a pleasant world as Toriyama envisioned.

[@henfarasubtitrare9764]

I'm glad you made a video. Your reviews actually made me rewatch the anime... And i mean all of it. It's weird, but I'm really affected by his passing, i feel like i lost a parent that i never met. My favorite thing to come out of this is a picture of Naruto and Luffy comforting Goku on a bench.

[@przemysawdobrzynski2590]

The real strenght of Dragon Ball is that although it's a shonen battle manga/anime (well, at the beginning it was comedy-adventure, but quickly transformed into fighting) is that we got to see him grow, and I mean litteraly grow up. From being a kid through his teenage years, to adulthood. We got to see him making new friends and these friends also grew up, changed overtime. He and them got to make families, have children. It grounded this series so much and made it very relatable even if he and his friends became overpowered and capable of destroying planet by lifting a finger. But also their powers came to them by training, by starting new adventures, finding new enemies, by getting more experiences (just like in a rpg game) so that growth was also very engaging. These kind of shows where you get to see growing up of the main character are special and differentiate DB from other fighting anime.

[@thedigiknow]

Really well put! Thank you, I'm glad you decided to chime in despite being a newer fan!!! Rest in peace, Toriyama

[@Maxo]

lmao the way my first question was if you ended up switching your internet provider LOL... just imagining a spirited discussion about dragon ball followed by "ok lol please leave"

[@sergiosarmiento4233]

We need to all go out and support SandLand on of Toriyama’s final works!!!

[@kokuutou92]

I spent about 10 minutes googling when i first heard. The wiki page was not updated yet. I went on Twitter to do a search. Then I found the announcement. It's still incomprehensible to me that he's gone. I saw that he designed a city logo back in January, which must have been one of his last works as an artist. First time coming in contact with DB franchise: I was around the same age 6-7yo, I remember seeing DBZ volumes on shelves, and an older cousin showed me his Buu saga volumes, I thought bibidi was some sort of bug man. He was like this is manga, from Japan. I wasn't really listening, I was just looking at the cool drawings.

[@roderick8167]

Dragonball truly connected everybody, it didn't matter if you came from the richest of suburban or the hoodest of hoods or from a whole different country everyone loved and watched the Dragonball franchise or at least heard of it, the Dragonball franchise is the most influential anime of all time, RIP Akira Toriyama 🙏🕊️, also love your videos Merphy great perspective in this video 🔥

[@iamrjdennis]

The best anime and manga. Dragon Ball has touched countless people's lives and will continue to bring joy to all who experience it. RIP Akira Toriyama. 💛

[@AuraLeafstorm]

Dragon Ball is something I've always been aware of ever since I was a little kid, but for some reason, I never watched/read it. However, Akira Toriyama was also the art director/character designer on several video games, including Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest series, both of which were massive parts of my childhood and are very important to me. Even for those of us who have never experienced Dragon Ball, it's impossible to deny the massive influence of Akira Toriyama's work on the manga, anime, and video game industries; and One Piece, my favorite manga, wouldn't even exist without his influence. Rest in peace, Legend.

[@IndigoUchiha26]

Dragon ball made me who I am. As did many others. Akira Toriyama will be missed 🙏🏽🐐

[@cradodragmire1563]

I think a good next video could be on Piccolo and loneliness. I always found Piccolos arc super wholesome. Him finding his first friend in his entire life is bittersweet in the Saiyan arc. Also because he is Toriyamas favorite character.

[@dunamisophisgameplay1646]

The news was crazy. I was wondering how huge all of this would be. I did my own video reaction to it. I grew up with Dragon Ball as a kid in the early and late 1990s. Those were the legendary days for anime and cartoons. It's not like that anymore. If it wasn't for Dragon Ball, I probably would have never went to school to study animation. That led me to working as an intern at Pixar Animation Studios, and working at game companies such as Deck Nine Games. I'm still working on my career and uploading videos. Dragon Ball was one of the biggest inspirations as a kid.

[@Acselcd]

I grew up with dragon ball as did basically my whole generation in Italy…and then you see online tributes from all over the world and it’s immensely touching (football teams all around Europe, 30thousand people gathered in Argentina just to name a few..)

[@MadDogRyan]

I wouldn’t have picked up a pen if it wasn’t for Toriyama Sensei, after reading dragon ball as a kid, I saw how it made people smile all over the world and I wanted to make people smile like the man I looked up to did and I’ve draw three 40 page one shots and spilling tea and energy drinks on each one sadly but I haven’t given up because, I see how many people need something to make them happy right now in the world, even if I can make someone happy just for a moment my goal will have been worth chasing, Toriyama Sensei will never truly die until everyone collectively drops there pens, keyboards paint brushes and stops telling stories, one day I’ll make people smile like Toriyama Sensei that is my dream

[@CrimsonMysteryCake]

Best of luck to you. Keep working hard!

[@the03k]

I gotta say, there's a thousand+ reasons to not use Twitter, but it is still by far the best social media site to ever exist. Hearing about Toriyama's passing, going to Twitter to see people talking about it, and for days, continuing even now, seeing thousands of people not just mourn his loss, but going into detail in how Dragon Ball has influenced them. From kids growing up to become artists because of the series, to people working out and improving their health. Seeing politicians from various countries express their condolences, learning that the JSL for "Dragon Ball" is a kamehameha, just, so, so many people I follow, artists, musicians, voice actors, other people you'd never even expect, all crediting Dragon Ball ass their main influence. And that is JUST Dragon Ball. Toriyama has worked on more things, like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, two incredible games that have influenced the RPG gaming landscape and beyond. From Mario, Final Fantasy, to Pokemon. Hell, apparently Toriyama was the one who created the "Chibi" art style. Seeing Cartoon Network tweet about his death, with a photo of Toriyama along with one from The Amazing World of Gumbal, where Gumbal goes Super Saiyan. Seeing other people post references to the series, from Powerpuff Girls to The Fairly OddParents. Toriyama did not just influence anime/manga, the dude influenced the gaming industry as well as the animation industry, all across the world, and I genuinely would not have known that were it not for Twitter. Strange thing to think about, honestly.

[@jfree672]

btw merphy fun fact (which i saw on twitter multiple times so take it with a grain of salt): apparently toriyama came up with the super sayan concept because it would save time and ink if goku and later others had blonde hair which is just white in the manga

[@MalikF15]

So glad/sad you picked this series up just before his passing. Without Dragonabll the shonen series we all love like Naruto and One Piece would almost certainly not exist in the same way as we in know to them.

[@dolria1]

This is a story about growing up and having a family. That's why it was so amazing, Revolutionary series for its time. Nothing before it was so close to make the viewers growing up with the characters they watched and feeling like them.

[@Ollyjohnson]

Dragon Ball was my first big obsession as a kid, and it's been a consistent comfort throughout my life. I was very happy when you started reading it, Even more than when a friend pointed me to your channel and you were going through One Piece at the same time as me. Toriyama's influence is visible in so much, the ripples that man made are incredible.

[@Junebug89]

There is no "stay in your lane". Dragon ball is for everyone! I like to think this is a moment we can all come together and reflect on what we loved about the series, as different as that may be for many of us. I have always loved dragon ball, as a young teen well into my 30s now. Part of me felt that it was just nostalgia, that a fresh comer wouldn't experience the highs that I did. Over time, I have come to change that viewpoint, in no small part thanks to the videos from TotallyNotMark where he really spends time putting into words the things that I felt about the series, and even showing me new things I could appreciate. Still, it is nice to see that other adults are coming to the series new and loving it as well. Thank you for your video Ms Napier.

[@stayalivefan]

I've been an anime fan since I was 12 (so like 2003) and have never actually watched or read db or any of Toriyama's work but in feb i had actually decided i was going to read db this year. I respect Toriyama's influence so much. It's truly heartbreaking.

[@FerShibli]

I was so sad when I heard this news, as if it were about a relative of mine or a close friend who passed away. I'm really feeling grief... I never thought this would happen

[@Nex_Addo]

I grew up with DBZ being a big part of my childhood, and that sort of faded into adulthood (though I still watched the Abridged series sometimes). Then my wife expressed interested in watching Abriged with me, she loved it as much as I did, and now we've watched or are watching Kai, and Super, with plans to watch the original Dragon Ball, and other dubs of Z. As an adult, I've gained a new appreciation for what DBZ is, and where the heart of the series really lies, and that's been an amazing realization to have while showing this series to someone I love for the first time, and getting to watch their excitement too. Truely, Mr. Toriyama's death is a profound loss, and he will be missed. But he will not be forgotten.

[@ANunes06]

DBZ in particular is a series that I can't even imagine reading instead of watching. The wholly unique OST, the English VAs, the sound effects, the animation... it's ALL iconic.

[@felixowen2693]

Something I really like about dragon ball is the characters just talk to each other. The way they talk they play off each other and more so are just communicating and not using each other for exposition dumbs like a lot of new anime. Even one piece, old one piece did have this but in recent seasons feels like it’s been going the route of just exposition. Dragon ball characters just talked in a human way and it made them likeable and feel like the characters new each other. It’s also just funny, the show does character humour and self aware humour well. Makes it feel like your apart of the group more and you’ve really been with them through these adventures.

[@MrPonytron]

I watched bits and pieces of Dragon Ball for the past 12 or so years and I continue to find more things that I love about it. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama

[@kpimkpim349]

Glad you liked Dragonball and VERY glad you caught these themes because they don't get spoken about as much as the most sensational or 'fun' aspects of the series.

[@livinghomunculus657]

This video is great. As someone who DBZ was part of their childhood, I'm glad you made it.

[@thenew4559]

More than any other fictional series, Dragon Ball has changed who I am. It got me into anime, it got me into lifting, and it inspired the type of battle-fantasy stories I seek to create with my own comic books. I'd literally be a completely different person if it weren't for DBZ, so I'll be forever thankful to Akira Toriyama. Rest in peace, legend.

[@joshuameraz2826]

Thank you for giving those the opportunity to understand the true intent of dragonball. That it isn’t just fans blinded by nostalgia but an amazing story written for all people. I’m sad that toriyama didn’t get to finish daima as he had so much involvement and excitement for it but hopefully what he could do is as awesome as his original story!

[@Fake_Robot]

Thanks for this! I try and be like Goku every day. Even if I can’t win, I give it everything I have. Even if we are fighting now, I can still respect you for standing your ground and giving me the push I need. RIP Toriyama

[@uzor2579]

Toriyama is one of the great fathers of entertainment. Representing all Toriyama fans, Oda gave him a perfect sendoff.

[@phoenixxking4156]

DB hits so hard because for me and I believe a lot of kids it was the first series that made us believe we could be more than what we were.

[@castellanosluis28]

Dragon Ball has been a part of my life since childhood and even when I'm just chilling I get flashbacks to dragon ball z for no reason just from how amazing it is and how memorable. I was so excited for Daima as I saw Toriyama was excited for it. A new adventure type manga with these characters! His legacy is far too great and everyone around the world know it. Recently got a friend into and he caught up to the anime in super and he loved it

[@ejcash9193]

I didn't read Dragonball or Dragonball Z until last year, but I grew up playing a video game series called Dragon Quest, which Akira Toriyama is the artist for. His creativity truly shines with all of the extremely unique and fun monsters you meet throughout the journey, and the series has been around since the 80s, truly defining Roleplaying videogames as we know it. When I was playing Dragon Quest 11 for the first time in 2020, I realized that Dragon Quest is basically a shonen manga come to life. The director and writer for all of the Dragon Quest games is Yuji Horii, who was a former editor at Shonen Jump. Dragon Quest 11 in particular feels a lot like One Piece, with each location the party goes to has a unique and individual problem, that slowly grows into the final conflict and displays the themes of the story. The shonen formula shines so brightly in the Dragon Quest series, and Toriyama's art makes those games feel like a manga come to life. I would strongly encourage anyone in this comment section who is going to miss Toriyama's work to try playing one of the Dragon Quest video games, you can see his personality and unique talent really shine in the character designs of those games.

[@bssL25]

You know, his legacy was my childhood. The countless hours of just pleasant mirthful joy. It filled a void that could not have been replaced by anything else. I am so, so grateful for his life and the love he put into his work. When I was sad hearing this some days ago, I now feel at ease because of something Oda wrote. The last line of his farewell. I image a smiling Akira Toriyama smiling down at us with a halo on top his head, resting on his nimbus. Rest In Peace. Legend, Icon, may you illuminate the next life you grace as well.

[@GreayWorks]

I don’t really get upset at celebrities passing but this one hurt, I’ve been a Dragon Ball fan since I was 6 and it’s been such a big part of my life and writing influences growing up that it’s hard to wrap my head around this

[@houstone832jr]

Back in the early 2000s DBZ was on the tv right after school so DragonBall wasn’t on so many got to see DBZ like I did and after seeing as a child I went back to watch Dragonball series

[@nicolaschaigneau2001]

For me Dragon Ball was a social thing. That was the bit of pop culture alost everybody enjoyed and shared, event if there were disagreements in the community (the birth of power level debates). At this time there was no manga VS anime, it was whatever the way you got DB in your life you were in the circle to talk about it at the recess. And that was beautiful. This is also the first thing I standed for in front of my dad, explaining to him how it was far more than just people fighting. He didn't listen a word of what I told that day but this is a special moment in my life in some way.

[@cmbaz1140]

I started my anime journey by watching dragonball when i was in elementary school...it was part of the daily afterschool anime program on tv. Anime during the week and cartoons on saturday and sunday mornings good old days... After the series ended they reran the entire thing one more time but after that run they started airing Dragonball Z. and it was awesome... this was back in the 90s ...everytime i watch dragonball i feel like a child again... I also loved Doctor slump ...

[@azzaell]

In France we have Mangas since 70's dragon ball wasn't the first but this was big. And I live the plot twist in live and was incredible. The paneling is still the GOAT. Dragon Ball all my life. Love one piece but dragon ball is the manga of my life. RIP toryama.

[@HurricaneDDragon]

I’m 32, and Dragon Ball Z has been a huge part of my life for literally as far back as I can remember. To say that Toriyama is an absolute LEGEND of inspiration and influence is selling him short. I could never thank the man enough. 🖤

[@ukiyasenpai]

Makes me wonder when will Merphy will start reading Dr. Slump. It's just a fun comedy series.

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

While I grew up with DB in the background as a kid (one of my earliest memories was randomly seeing a Cell Saga episode as a kid, one I was probably too young to see at the time), I never really engaged with it until much later in life. I finally decided to watch the OG Dragon Ball series in my late 20s, and read the manga in its entirety last year. The action is stellar, no doubt, but I love the heart baked into everything-- especially with the redemption arcs of Piccolo, Mr Satan's heroic moments in the Buu Saga... It was everything I loved to see in my favorite Shonen series. Knowing that Toriyama-sensei has passed away knocked the wind out of me. His great torch has gone out, but the rest of us carry his flame.

[@Legionbass19]

When I think about celebrities whose deaths might make me cry when they happen, for some reason Akira Toriyama never crossed my mind, but it happened. Like for so many others, Dragon Ball was instrumental in my childhood. I had a vhs of the Gohan/Cell fight taped right from Toonami back in the day and would watch it any time I wasn’t catching the newest Buu saga episode. I played the terrible Sagas game over and over, trying to unlock the mythical Buu saga that the mid-2000s internet insisted was locked behind hard mode completion (it wasn’t). I laughed. I cried. I cheered. I gave Goku my energy when he needed it and I reveled in Vegetto curbstomping Super Buu. I… honestly dropped GT somewhere during the Baby fight and dropped Super during the movie recap arcs but I still came back when the latter returned to new content. The baseball episode of Super is one of those mandatory filler episodes for me that so many anime have. I found the abridged series when episode 2 was the newest one and watched every episode as they came out to the very end. I might enjoy other series more at the end of the day but Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m eternally grateful that he gave us Vegeta fans our win in Super Hero, even if most of the fight was offscreen.

[@Treblebeatgames]

Its hard to find any media in the last 30 years that is even remotely in the genre ballpark as Dragon Ball that hasnt been influenced, directly or indirectly, by dragon ball. It is, easily, one of the biggest pieces of media to have ever been created. Genuinely inspiring.

[@alerio1717]

Dragon ball was a the biggest reason for the bond I have with my brother now. We would just lay and watch for hours everyday and talk about it. we have almost 10 years difference, so we had nothing to talk about other then necessities but watching dragon ball got us together more often, and that helped breaking the age wall between us with small talk about what we enjoy. I weird to say things like these for me but I am truly grateful for what Toriyama has done.

[@thecelgames2937]

DragonBall Z started it all for so many of us regardless of where we branches out to. It felt like an entire family getting back together to mourn the loss of an elder who loved us all equally and let us walk our own path.

[@Peteyinchains]

My dad pasted away a couple years ago. I'll always cherish the memories I have as a child, when we would watch the Spanish dub of DragonBall on the couch together.

[@Kwigs_kun]

I think for many of us who fell in love with DBZ as kids, the anime/manga taught us the value of perseverance and fighting for those you love. These are typically themes that you encounter as a teenager or young adult through more mature stories, but thanks to Akira Toriyama they were engrained in us at a much younger age.

[@itsnotnoel]

Dragonball is a massive part of my childhood! I remember doing the fusion thing with my friends in elementary thinking it was cool. I am currently reading Journey to the West as it was an inspiration of many manga characters (like Goku, Luffy, the Third Hokage, and lots more). RIP Akira Toriyama

[@UbermanPrime]

I remember watching DBZ after my Mom would take my brother and I to tae kwon do practice. My mom is on life support and the accident happened days after Toriyama passed. The losses are devastating to me, but I'm so much better for having known both of them. Thank you for this video.

[@PeterFendrich]

Like you said, even people who weren't directly impacted by the hallmark works like Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z have been touched by Dragon Quest, or Chrono Trigger... Man think about the impact of your legacy that denotes: that you could be lead art designer on one of arguably the greatest JRPGs of all time, and it's not even the first thing people associate you with.... As someone who was deeply impacted by so much of this wonderful man's work, it's been super exciting to see literally thousands of stories coming out of people talking about all the different ways they first experienced and were impacted by this phenomenal creative mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well!

[@anoki2192]

Mr Toryama's passing has left millions of us heartbroken, but I'm glad it gathers us all to pay tribute to this amazing creator. Thank you for everything Mr Toryama, your work helped many in ways no one could ever measure.

[@Chaosic]

Thanks for sharing,Dragon Ball,Dragon Ball Z is a unique story and is a timeless classic that anyone can get into it whether its the manga or the anime which most of us in America got into dbz anime then db anime.

[@alexsanimeart5706]

My heart hurts thinking about this. He's one of my biggest inspirations for wanting to draw manga. Toriyama's elite action scenes and flow between pages and panels is something I would like to emulate in my own art style

[@Tom-sv3cm]

New fan, old fan...how long you've been a fan doesn't matter. One thing I love about dragon ball and what akira toriyama did, is that it always brings people together. All that matters is what the series has done for you, and what it means for you.

[@mssj4gokou]

Dragonball has meant so much to me in my lifetime. Being an older Millenial/Xenial, I got to experience it early. His work has embedded itself in my life, my world, my family. My body is literally a shrine to his work. When I heard about the news last week I couldnt stop crying. I've never cried over a public figure such as this before. Still today, even when watching your video, brought a bit of a tear to my eye. We must now pass on the love and joy of Toriyama to the next generations.

[@pickthestickup]

Dragonball references abound in American cartoons, Dr.Slump influenced SMB3 and Super Mario 64, and his work in Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger made them visually distinct from other RPGs.

[@brianpeterson7028]

I've been pretty sad about this since the announcement but am trying to stay positive. The world lost a legend at a much younger age than most of us were expecting, but he was at least able to leave behind the legacy of his work and even of those he inspired. He really changed so many of our lives in so many ways.

[@ChefMonke07]

I cried more when I found out about Toriyama's death than when my great grandma died. Toriyama-sensei has shaped so many childhoods, and I am grateful to have been one of those whose childhood he has shaped. I grew up in a very toxic household and only found true peace within a home when I was 19. Throughout it all, Dragon Ball had been my one ray of sunshine. Every single Sunday, whenever the power isn't out, I always woke up early just to watch an episode of Dragon Ball. I think I speak for all Dragon Ball fans when I say that the one thing that all of us feel aside from sadness and loss when we heard the news is sheer gratitude. If I was given the chance to meet him, the only thing I can imagine doing is breaking down in tears and thanking him for making my childhood somewhat bearable.

[@Spidey-Mo]

As a lifelong Dragonball fan... Hearing Akira Toriyama's passing, my heart stopped. Rest in peace, Toriyama Sensei. You will live on forever in the works you've done and the people they reached. That you reached.

[@kingofkeys93]

i really couldnt believe my eyes seeing the news. i did start crying it felt like a piece of me slipped off this earth. his story helped me so much growing up and created so many memories with my friends. i hope his family are doing they best the can in this time.

[@ethanmcentyre2294]

I started reading dragon ball this past december. I switched to kai for the saiyan saga and im just about to finish the buu saga. Even being so new to this franchise im so impacted. This story is so much more than its characters and story, its the starting point for so many of my favorite things. I have such a deep appreciation for what dragon ball is and has done and i only wish i could have started it sooner

[@kingjaylen9712]

My earliest memeories are of playing Dragon Ball games when I was six. I remember I took volume 1 from a library and was so enamored by it that I would re-read it constantly. It was like a treasure to me, and much like Goku when Bulma revealed the dragon balls to him, I was shocked to learn that there were more volumes. DB has been with me for so long that it just feels like a family member

[@DmanDmythDlegend]

I got into Dragon Ball my fresh-man year of high school, I am now a senior, so in a way this series followed me throughout that whole period of my life. This series taught me that no matter what, you can always strive to be better then the person you were the day before. Through perseverance and acceptance of change you can force yourself to be better; not just physically but spiritually as well. Akira Toriyama was an artist that revolutionized the genre and whose accomplishments will assure he will never be forgotten. I’ll always be thankful that he gave me a series which has served as my motivation. RIP to Akira Toriyama.

[@IN-tm8mw]

I'm 41, since the age of 6 i've always looked at cartoon animations, comics and wanted to be an artist myself. I remember studying every show that came on trying to learn how it was made by copying what i saw from TV, i deeply loved anthropomorphic characters from WB, Disney and etc. Cark Barks Duckverse was a great influence to me. Eventually i got into Sonic the Hedgehog (An anthro character designed for the US market) and Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball made an impression on me by its plot structure of being an Adventure series. It reminded me of the stories i was use to in Ducktales. Most cartoons at the time didn't feel adventurous enough for me, Dungons and dragrons cartoon was another stand out for me. What made Dragon Ball change my life was its introduction to me a "Action Adventure" or "Battle Adventure." in animation. This greatly affected my storytelling of my own personal writing and helped me develop my own action adventure characters today.

[@Hamilwhovian]

I remember watching dragon ball and DBZ after school with my friends and then playing, every one of us was one character and we invented all kind of scenarios (I was usually Piccolo, he was my fave). I never read the manga and I don't know if I actually watched every single episode (it was the 90s early 00s, there was no way to watch it on demand and in order) but it will always have a place in my heart and my life as one of the biggest influences on my creative journey as a writer and storyteller. Toriyama was really the best and Oda's words are so true, I feel them in my heart.

[@2Qwik91]

To have so many people from all walks of life mourn this amazing man is something that I have never ever expected to see in my lifetime. He passed away two days before my birthday so the news hit me really hard. There's not enough words to express how much I appreciate Akira Toriyama for everything.

[@ChuyTheGreat]

When the news dropped I was already wearing a dragon ball shirt. Rip Toriyama sensei

[@arenkai]

You hit the nail on the head. Toriyama himself has always been grateful for and shocked by the popularity of his work. He said he was always thankful for the world to have given a place to a weirdo like him (his words)

[@FairladyZ2005]

I'm like you in that I never really watched Dragon Ball growing up and I'm Gen X. But I greatly respect Toriyama's legacy and the influence he had. He was one of the greats and he will be greatly missed. RIP Toriyama-san. I think the best way we can honor him now is by sharing or checking out his works if we haven't already (like me). Now I'm going to watch some Dragon Ball. I'm hoping we can get a rerelease of Dr. Slump too. I can't find it streaming anywhere.

[@GoatLuffy_97]

While I've certainly discovered many anime and manga series that I like more than Dragonball, it was watching DBZ on Toonami that started it all for me. It's thanks to Akira Toriyama that I discovered this whole new world of storytelling. His loss is immense. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama

[@Johnnykamlon]

I was actually afraid of this coming day but I didn't expect it to be this so soon 😢😢😢. It really breaks my heart hearing this sad news. He made a really big masterpiece that will be remembered for generations and generations to come.

[@wyvern0m3g42]

I can understand feeling out of place when you still feel like you're new to the Dragon Ball (Z) community, and therefore not wanting to say anything on the matter. But I want to believe the community, for the most part, wouldn't worry about whether someone is a new fan or a long time veteran from the 90's. What matters to most of us, or at least to me, is seeing the author we admired and respected so much, Akira Toriyama, and his wonderful works like Dragon Ball, be honored in the midst of his heartbreaking passing. Thank you for making this video, Merphy. It means everything to us. And to me specifically, Oda's words hit close to home. Dragon Ball truly was a world to get lost in for me when I discovered it in high school, 20 years ago. It saved me from my loneliness, and from feeling alienated from my peers, by simply keeping me amused and making me forget the pain for a while. The idea of it being a story of acceptance now makes this one manga speak to me so much more than it did before. I too found acceptance in my own way, and even learned to accept myself as I entered adulthood. But most importantly at the time, this truly was just a fun story to return to whenever I was bored or overwhelmed. I couldn't have asked for more than that. Thank you, Toriyama-san. Rest in peace. Your whimsical imagination left a massive crater-shaped impact on my mind and my heart for a lifetime to come. I hope I can do justice to your legacy and the legacy of those who came after you, such as Oda, as I continue to persevere in making my own shonen manga, Wild Hunt.

[@jomz2058]

My earliest memory was watching Dragonball Z and my older cousin's loosing their mind on the intro. I remember my tiny jaw droping when gohan attacked raditz lol.