How Akira Toriyama Changed my Life

[@SmugStick]

Thank you for watching. Please keep his family and friends, as well as eachothre, in your thoughts today. He brought us together, and his work will continue to do so.

[@Anime7301]

Hi

[@almanediligence9505]

Toriyama Day. 😢😮😊

[@ThunderJr.]

Hey smugstick i always wanted to help you make videos for you. Just for fun i am not looking for money. Im just a KZbinr for fun.

[@glennjosechristman4612]

Goku: "Shenron, can you bring him back? It's about someone very important whom we might have already known for so long. A very good friend.". Shenron: "I see. However, that is beyond my power.". Goku: "What?! Why?! He has already gone just once, not twice.". Shenron: "Because, Goku, he still lives. He still lives with us. He still lives among all of us. He still lives in every person who loves him and whom he loves.". A friend: "What is it, Goku? Is something wrong?". Goku: "It's nothing. Thank you for being here.". A friend: "Anytime, my friend. It has always been an honour to live and work alongside you.". Shenron: "Is there anything else that you want to wish for?". Goku: "Nothing, except that I wish that I could never forget about everything that he had already done for us and for everyone in this world.". Shenron: "Very well. It is my wish as well.". Goku: "Yes, Shenron. It is also our wish. Everyone's wish. Please grant them that kind of wish. To everyone who loves him, whom he loves, who needs him, whom he needs, who never wants to forget about everything that he has done for them and us all, and whom he never wants to forget for everything that they have done for him.". Shenron: "Very well, my friend. This wish is granted. To everyone. For everyone.". Goku: "Hey, buddy. Do you still want to go?". A friend: "I am not going anywhere, Goku. I will always be with you and with everyone else who needs me, everywhere, every time, no matter what. Thank you, Goku, for being my greatest friend.". Goku: "Thank you, my fellow greatest friend. I will never go anywhere away from you as well. I will never forget you for everything that you have already done for me and everyone in this world.". Shenron: "Now is the time. I have to go. The dragon balls must go to every point in this world until the day when they can be used again for greater goods. Farewell, Goku, and you too, our greatest friend. We will never forget everything that you have already done for us. May we meet again in a better place.". Goku and his friend: "Thank you, Shenron! Good Bye!". R.I.P., Akira Toriyama. (1955-2024). May your soul fly to new heights.

[@Coolgamer..]

Akira Toriyama, you and your work will be remembered. Thank you for my childhood memories of DBZ and may rest in your peace.❤

[@BigRig97]

Always remember these words: Work hard, study well, and eat and sleep plenty! That is the Turtle Hermit way!

[@survivr2017]

This will my most greatest and powerful KAMEHAMEHA!!!

[@DiggleTheeDumb]

I never forgot

[@veghesther3204]

About that I believe Master Roshis Dragon Ball Japanese dub actor passed away years ago like before Dragon Ball Super aired in Japan.

[@BigRig97]

@@veghesther3204 are you being a smart ass to make me forrget about the pain? Because it worked

[@shunsuke0522]

You won't make me cry today... Not today.. but thanks..

[@Pey-P]

“As they say a man will die but not his ideas rest in peace Akira Toriyama.”🕊️

[@SphesihleMalaka]

Well said rest in peace akira toriyama😢😢😭

[@syllor]

A man only dies when he's forgotten. Akira Toriyama will *always* live on. RIP.

[@SmugStick]

❤️

[@SSj4Silver]

I am a relatively new fan. I discovered dragon ball 4 years ago when I was 19. In four years alone I have laughed, cried and spent time with fantastic people in this community. Akira gave me that experience and I am so thankful for that. I plan to live the rest of my life by his own words. Work well, Play well and Eat and Sleep well. Rest in peace you brilliant man. I will forever treasure the experience you gave me and many others.

[@SmugStick]

I'm glad even so recently his work can be loved.

[@SSj4Silver]

@@SmugStick My favourite part was I got into it because I lost a bet. I used to banter with a friend who adores the show like I do now and he bet me £10 I wouls enjoy it. I lost my money but I am forever grateful for it. Even before dragon ball I was a major dragon quest fan as a kid so Akira has still been with me all my life

[@AlvinAnakMudaPlayedAGame]

Welcome to the family

[@kaizenproductions00]

It's never too late to enjoy Toriyama-sensei's work. I'm sure he's smiling down knowing that generations will love what he's created

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

Rest in Power Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball helped me to recover from depression Love from India

[@SmugStick]

Love seeing the goodbyes from all over the world

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

@@SmugStick I can relate to Dragon Ball at personal level. My grandfather raised me in a SubHimalayan town near the forest. We even have agricultural land nearby, though they are mostly chilli fields, not radish.

[@Anime7301]

Rip akira toriyama

[@summercampphotos6747]

We should all remember Dragon ball was not just an anime it was a moment started by Toriyama and we have to continue it

[@le_normi3045]

You know it gets serious when he pulls out the face reveal. Rest in peace Akira Keep creating in heaven

[@LuigiReacts.]

Yea Smug when I heard I was shocked to rest in peace 1955 - 2024 rest in peace 🕊️

[@cereal9879]

Toriyama has impacted my life ever since I was 8 years old. I'll never forget how much I love Dragon Ball and his work. I've made so many friends, people and even relationships thanks to the impact of Dragon Ball and Toriyama's work. I'll always remember him until the end of time. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama ❤️🙏🕊️ and thank you for getting me through hard times.

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

Me too since I was 8 years old

[@SmugStick]

Glad we can share our love and experinces

[@Grimlock1243]

When will a man die.. its not if they get stab.. its not about they got shot but a man die if they are forgotten.. but he isnt forgotten.. Throughout heaven and earth, akira toriyama is the honored one..

[@leonardocollnovoa7835]

Hi I'm from Venezuela I'm 17 and I don't really remember how I found out about Dragon Ball it's just been in my life for as long as I can remember however if I can't recall how I know of the series I still remember the days in which GT was the last official content we got and how people were making versus against Naruto or jokes about ssj4 looking ridiculous I still remember the AMVs and videos of all of his transformation from 1 to 100 I remember coming home and playing Budokai Tenkaichi 3 in my ps2 playing the shin budokai games listening to raps made about the franchise and getting my own bootleg toy about ssj5 goku I still remember watching battle of gods for the first time and being so happy that the franchise I thought I'd never get to see alive just because I was born too late come back in such a glorious way to this day I still remember Ressurection F being teased and people thinking that the villain was going to be Goku recovering his memories and being Evil (Funny how that ended up a few arcs later) I also remember the really bad adaptation of those two arcs into Super and how happy I was of just having it and ignoring the hate it recieved I remember the insane theories like Bardock being in the stairs of the U6 tournament Goku black being Goten the angels being evil and El hermano the day the last episode of super aired I remember crying like a baby knowing that it wasn't over forever but just crying out of happiness and the page I used to watch it going down for hours I thought I'd never cry like that with dragon ball but ever since I read the news this morning I've been crying even harder, Toriyama was just such an important person in my life whether I was aware of it or not to this day I think of him as a teacher or like some kind of father not only to me but to everyone that enjoyed any of his works I can't say I can imagine a world without him because ever since being born everything I knew was changed by his work his way of doing and viewing things and I'm happy about that I'd never have it any other way Rest In Piece Akira Toriyama your work will always prove to be something truly exceptional

[@seanwilliamson8238]

Brother.... You have described my childhood so well... Toriyama was all of our father... Our Grandpa Gohan... Thank you so much for sharing your story, you have made this so much more bearable ❤️

[@leonardocollnovoa7835]

@@seanwilliamson8238 No worries Brother we all stick together and stay strong for Goku and for Toriyama

[@SmugStick]

I have a bootleg SSJ5 too lol, it’s amazing man…. He really gave us so much to play with

[@christiannicholaswiegold1155]

Rest in peace, Toriyama. Your Work has inspired TONS of Teenagers, Kids and Even Adults. Your Memory and Spirit within’ Your Work will NEVER be Forgotten.

[@The-Almighty775]

Thanks to Dragon Ball one of Akira Toriyama's best works that he has created, thanks to him I am the person I am right now and inspired many around the world. He may be dead, yes, but his inspirations continue with us, we as fans who learned to be strong despite the circumstances, He taught us that to win you have to go beyond to win He taught us that living an honest life is a good life. He taught us that there will only be a limit unless you believe there is a limit, but you will never know unless you go beyond those limits. He taught us to live life to the fullest, with families, friends, siblings, the people around you. If he inspired us all with all this, then I won't give up......and I don't want you to give up and if you don't give up, I don't want others to give up either, because that's what he taught us. Akira taught us to be strong to keep moving forward and go beyond the limits and live to the fullest *REST IN PEACE AKIRA TORIYAMA* KA....ME...HA....ME......HAAAAAAAAAAA

[@jcg7609]

I was introduced to Dragon ball by my older cousin who let me play a Dragon Ball game on his XBOX 360 when I was at age from 5 to 7 I can't remember the age or the game and it doesn't matter. Point is Dragon Ball has been apart of most of my life. I watched Dragon Ball years later in 2015 I binged all of it from OG Dragon Ball to the end of Z and then followed up with Super weekly episodes. I watched both DBS Broly and Super Hero in theathers. I bought the first Manga Box set in December of 2020 and the second box set in summer 2022.I made friends through Dragon Ball I made memories through Dragon Ball I am who I am thanks to Dragon Ball. I will be forever gratefull to Akira Toriyama for every thing he has done. From Dragon Ball to Dr Slump to Sand Land to everything in between. Rest in Piece. May he learned the Genkidama when he meets king kai in the other world. And one last time Thank you for Dragon Ball and thank you for Goku

[@pheralphitness]

So well put. Beautiful words. Thanks smug. 90s kid here, and I am very grateful for you. Keep them coming.

[@SmugStick]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@alpagala7188]

Well here's my story As a kid I hated Anime and thought that they were stupid ( besides Pokemon)although I didn't know the reason why people loved them then a few years back when I was in grade 8th curiosity got the better of me and I decided to watch these animes just to see what people loved about them and I started with what is perhaps the oldest anime of all time dragon ball I watched the first arc of the 1st series and maybe it was the characters martial arts or uhhh.... fan service that immediately had me glued to my screen so I finished rest of dragon ball then went online to learn more about dragon ball to find out it has 3 more series and found that people seemed to think DBZ was the best so I watched and immediately fell in love with the series and Gohan later that year since lockdown would be opening I'd have to start school again I was understandably nervous and dragon ball helped me get through that experience in fact most of my friends I made was cause they also loved anime whenever I felt bored or sad I watched dragon ball it made me grow my love for anime i now watch a lot of anime so I'd like to say thank you for your work toriyama sensei may you rest in peace

[@geekforeverpixelgamingsurl5007]

My earliest memories of Dragon Ball came from an old DVD containing the 5 first episodes of Z, with the old French dub. I even rewatched that first episode from that DVD today, for old time’s sake. I don’t even remember if I liked it. I do remember that one time, however, when my mom came into the room, thinking I was crying. I wasn’t. It’s just that this dub had left the Japanese screams inside and we all know how much Raditz liked to make his little bro scream.😅It took until 2019, during my first year in university, for me to give the series a proper try via the Kai blu rays. And I remember watching the show, basically dancing to the opening. And it impacted me more than I could have anticipated. It led me to watch more Dragon Ball content on the internet, not just from the franchise itself, leading to me eventually making some of my own, and it led to other creators noticing me, reaching to me and now, I have new friends and even more creativity than before. Also, watching and enjoying Dragon Ball led me to watch more anime despite not being too interested in it beforehand, aside of a few from my childhood. And it feels so far away now. I am now a big anime fan and, like many things, I owe it to Mr Toriyama. Thank you, sir. For everything. And to all of you still sad, remember : He might be physically gone, but his legacy and spirit are anything but. May King Kai watch over him. Thank you again, Akira Toriyama.

[@SmugStick]

❤️

[@geekforeverpixelgamingsurl5007]

@@SmugStick 💙

[@TheEverythingEnthuiast]

i got into Dragon Ball because my dad loves it, and it just kind of snowballed from there, watching GT with my oldest sibling to watching fan animations (mainly TheRedHeadHenry who funnily enough i don't like anymore) to now this, writing What-Ifs, making animations, writing two crossover universes and being apart of this community all because my dad showed me a series he loves

[@SmugStick]

It will continue for generations to come

[@mysticangeldbyt]

Akira Toriyama is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures of all time. Words cannot express the loss the world has felt. The amount of lives touched by his work is immeasurable. I'm glad to be your friend Smug, and I'm glad to be a fan of Dragon Ball. Rest well, Toriyama. You've more than earned it.

[@Powerfan-7]

I really didnt excepet it to happen so suddenly.First matpat says hes leaving and then this. Akira toriyama made many childhoods inlcluding mine. May his soul rest in peace.🙏

[@SacredSaiyan]

Without his work, i wouldn’t of discovered my love for anime, gained motivation for so many aspects of my life and i wouldn’t of found this amazing community that made my channel possible. May he rest in peace.

[@SmugStick]

❤️

[@adoniswhatifs5915]

I remember 2017 my dad made me watch episode 1 of Z. For that moment on Dragon ball became my favorite show of all time. He is the reason I watched other anime like Naruto.My favorite moment I did not appreciate at first but when Vegeta became my favorite character I started to appreciate it. when he turned super saiyan is the favorite moment. Thank you

[@QuickDraw-e7k]

Thank you Akira, without your work I wouldn't be half as good of a artist as I am now, you certainly taught me that no matter what the challenge is, you should face it without hesitation

[@vonigner]

Mocha mention!

[@SmugStick]

Love you too, glad his work allowed to meet amazing people like you Von

[@jasoncody1537]

Akira Toriyama impacted an entire generation and will never be forgotten

[@RadioactiveCards]

Akira toriyama made a large portion of my childhood and all the way to now he single-handedly got me through middle school with bullying and insecurities I will miss him every time I hear kamehameha.Stand strong warriors he would want us to cry he would want us to remember the love he put in the characters he made and the stories he made. Weather that was dr slump dragon ball or in our lives he would want us to look up and remember not his end but his life. I want everyone to watch an episode or teamfourstar for akira toriyama.

[@jakkushade6701]

Toriyama/Dragon Ball as a whole is the reason i'm an anime fan. Its what allowed me to discover other shows. It was also what introduced me to Dragon Quest.

[@AnonDIO]

I started watching Dragon Ball when I was around 10 years old. I watched Dragon Ball, then Z and finishing up on GT, I loved the series and the ending of GT greatly touched me. During the time when I was watching Dragon Ball Z I started working out and learning martial arts, I wanted to be like Vegeta, a strong prideful warrior, it helped me a lot trough middleschool where I was, well you can say, bullied. Then in 2016/2017 I learnt about Dragon Ball Super and I watched the series as I grew, slowly maturing, I am 17 year old now, still as much of a fan of Vegeta as I was 7 years ago, I still practice martial arts and exercise, I deeply care about my friends and family, Dragon Ball made me who I am today. I like to say that Dragon Ball is my 3rd parent considering how much it impacted me and my priorities. Dragon Ball was also the very first anime that I watched, from then on I grew to love anime, watching amazing stories, having beautiful laughs and even going trough sadness, all those memories, emotions wouldnt be there without Dragon Ball. All in all, I thank you from my the bottom of my heart Akira Toriyama for creating such a masterpiece and may you Rest In Peace.

[@AutumnTheAxalotl]

Dragon ball is a large part of my entire family, we call it the screamalots. We have all rewatched dragon ball/z/super so much that we have memorised the first episode and a bunch of lines, I often draw dragon ball characters even my little 2 year old sister loves it. Dragon ball is a big part of our family and we are waiting for Diama rn. Not only is it a wonderfull show put from an artistic perspective the manga is held as the best in many eyes, the paneling is wonderfull, the character design, the fluidity of the frames, the action lines and so much more. Thanks for what you brought us Akira Toriyama

[@רזסולומון-ת4כ]

Amazing

[@SmugStick]

That’s so fun

[@mxolisiqalaba3921]

Dragon Ball is my life

[@theeirongiant9788]

Dude I feel you so much. He has impacted so many of us

[@cruzaz4811]

RIP Akira Toriyama

[@SoundMindGamingNetwork]

I stumbled upon Dragon Ball Z, the original version at 15 years old, in 1995, I just happened to be flipping the channels on a random Saturday morning, and what did I see, Vegeta in ape form, squeezing Goku. I was locked from that point on.....

[@matthew5553]

Dragon Ball has helped me through tough times and it helped me learn to be stronger every day. Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama, thank you for all the memories you created ❤️

[@AwakenedDoron]

Rest in peace Akira. Your legendary anime will never die.

[@terriblechristiangamer9128]

I'll never forget the day when I first watched DBZ. I was in junior high school. I was in my mom store bored out of my mind, so I decided to watch tv and... 📺 that day, open the door to one piece and etc. R.I.P

[@crazynoob159]

I grew up loving Dragon Ball For the past few months, I’ve been rewatching Dragon Ball with my wife (her first time watching). We finished OG DB recently and now as we watch Goku in Otherworld, Toriyama’s death has hit me hard. But I’m so thankful that Toriyama created such a wonderful adventure, being able to experience it again with the person I love most is a joy like no other Thank you, Akira Toriyama!

[@MirlatGamer]

Akira Toriyama will be missed... I am a HUGE fan of Dragon ball especially DBZ. That was a classic... I have the Action figures, Manga's and even a Signed Poster of Dragon ball 🐉 from him... I've watched DB, Z, Super, Movies, All the Mangas and most importantly have appreciated all of them. As a Kid, i have always wanted to write a letter to him saying thank you... But that dream will never be fulfilled... His work can truly never be copied... 😔😞😣 *me finally crying*😭

[@ahmedbighead]

I came to the states and had nothing. Family was not anything I could depend on and when I saw dragon ball for the first time I saw myself. Only difference was he was always smiling and made friends. I did the same and my life is better for it. Thank you Toriyama sensei. I wish you all success and nothing but the best.

[@theveryproudmoroccan2834]

Been a fan of Dragon Ball since I was 5 years and now I'm 18. Thanks it I got entertained during rough times, taught me many life lessons made me happy and basically saved my life(I don't want to get into the details). Today was an extremely sad day that made me cry for the death of Toriyama-Sensei 😭😭😭 RIP TO THE GOAT. Until we meet again!

[@eugene31able]

I was introduced to Dragon Ball since I was kid, watching old VHS tapes of the Ocean Dub that covered bits of the Namek Saga and ever since then I've fallen in love with Dragon Ball. I wanted to learn everything about Dragon Ball and that led to me getting all sorts of items that included toys, games and the movies on DVD. And like many, DBZ BT3 was my childhood game growing up and I was always playing the game either to replay my favorite levels or due a bunch of what if fights in the Versus mode. And the more I grew up, the more I was invested into Dragon Ball and its honestly become one of, if not my favorite anime and manga of all time. Sure, there was others like One Piece or Naruto I liked too, but Dragon Ball was always the one to make me happy no matter what. My favorite movie just so happens to still be Battle of Gods which is what made my love for Dragon Ball grow even more and I've long since followed anything Dragon Ball related. I don't know where I would've been if I had never been introduced to Dragon Ball and I don't ever want that kind of thing to change. Rest In Peace to Akira Toriyama and remember everyone to "Play Well, Eat Well and Sleep Well! For it is the way of the Turtle School!"

[@Vegitodraws]

Akira Toriyama. I don't think words, alone, could express how much of a profound impact this man has had on my life. I didn't grow up with Z, I actually got in late in the game around the time of Super. I remember seeing Hit for the first time and then being glued to my seat episode after episode EVERY Saturday on Toonami. I went back and revisited Kai, which I caught glimpses of and memorized the intro to back when it aired. I went over to a friend's house, and every time I went there, I practically begged to play the, at the time, newest game, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. I remember when I got FighterZ for the first time. I actually begged my parents to get it within a month of release. I remember being in elementary school, watching COUNTLESS how to draw videos on KZbin and that taught me how to draw. I even made my own OCS based on the created characters I made in Xenoverse. All of this to say, since 2014, Dragon Ball has been a CONSTANT influence on my life. It got me into writing. It got me into fighting games. It got me the deepest into art than any other media in my life. Dragon Ball changed my life, and I'm sure it changed many of yours too. All of this to say: Thank You, Akira Toriyama. RIP, Legend

[@Joetheartist1]

I started my journey as an artist because of this man Thank you so much sensei🙏🙏

[@TheTheowl360]

I had a similar experience with learning English. Dragon Ball is universal, thank you Akira Toriyama sir for the great memories. ❤

[@aidenshogun9611]

i remember my first time watching dragon ball was when my dad had alot of dvds of dbz and i just gotten home from school and saw my older sister watching it i sat down and watched it and was amazed by gokus moves and abilities and my best friend was just as big of a fan as i was we would pretend to be dragon ball characters in class and at lunch i just couldnt get enough of it and it started my journey of anime

[@kyledea187mdkjr5]

Dragon Ball is more than just an anime, it’s a culture

[@heidewheater146]

I started to watch Dragon Ball since I was 5 years old I wish he could make more with the community even though he's gone he's still in our heart no dragon Ball fan will ever forget his name R.I.P Akira toriyama

[@Mediaguy8000]

I like to thank him for all the charcter designs for the Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and the DBZ movies. I first Dragon Ball when I was a kid when I see numerous parodies and SSJ forms all over cartoons and the internet. I then became a full Dragon Bal fan in 2016 with my friend's fan art of Dragon Ball and I started with the Saiyan Saga.

[@endeavorgaming9734]

For me Dragon ball was brought into my life by my cousin. We used to play a game(I don't remember the name) on his PSP. It had all the DB characters and was extremely fun. Due to that I went back home and started watching DB on TV. It was during the buu saga, I didn't understand much but I knew so many of the characters. I remember skipping school just to watch all the recap episodes in the morning. It took me a long time to finish all of Z and og DB. I still remember all the times I spent laughing, crying and excited. I can never forget the impact it has had on me. The sheer amount of motivation Toriyama gave me through Goku is unbelievable. After years I watched Super and still remember the chills I got watching UI Goku. Toriyama inspired me to work hard. To always give my best and to be optimistic. Whether you are at your best or at your worst you can always improve. Toriyama taught us life through DB and for that I will always be indebted to him. I will forever miss you.

[@samuel_inu1512]

It's amazing how his work helped us define who we are and what kind of person we wanna be besides from all the stuff that's not real but fighting for what's right and never give up on good is what dragon ball taught me see you later Akira 😢😢😢

[@_Nyxc_]

I really didn't believe this time.would come but it did. However thank you for making several different artwork that have influenced most lives for the better. Rest up Akira. 🕊

[@JimDA1000]

I grew up watching DB and DBZ. May he rest well in other world.

[@JohnPizzapasta]

The first time I encountered Dragon Ball, i was maybe 7 years old. My friend was showing me his toys and I gravitated towards this giant hulking figure with crazy spiky hair. I didn’t know at the time, and apparently neither did my friend cause he kept calling him Goku, but that was my introduction to both Broly, and Dragon Ball as a whole. Ever since that day I've been on a rabbit hole jumping experience discovering everything the franchise has to offer. It even was the series that inspired me to go towards voice acting as my profession of choice Thank you, Toriyama. Not just for creating Dragon Ball, but for creating the series that drove me to follow my dreams See you in Otherworld one day 🙏

[@dbza4107]

It’s as the end of get and end of super tells us UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN GUYS

[@NovariaDB]

Dragon Ball has been such an important part of my life and has inspired me so much. From reading the manga, watching the anime, playing the games, making art of the characters, collecting merch and finding like minded friends who also love his work. Akira Toriyama has given us all so much and I’m so grateful and happy I got to experience all his works. DB will always be so special to me, to us, and hearing you talk about how it brought us together made me so happy but brought me to tears. It really is so special and I can’t be more thankful for everything he has done ❤️

[@ADEnjoyer]

It's nice to see that we have the same memories of Dragon Ball all over the world. It is a story that has the whole world as its home. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama. We will miss you.

[@SmugStick]

Its been amazing seeing the world give their own Genkidama in memories

[@TJH_2018]

I remember when I came home after school and turned on the tv to watch Nick toons and a dragon ball z kai came on and I became a fan ever since. I didn't even know about the Buu saga, classic dragon ball, or GT until one of my closest friends at school who also liked dragon ball introduced me to anime for the first time, we talked about DBZ Abridge, other anime, and showed me how to download a GBA and DS emulator where I played games like dbz kai ultimate butouden, the legacy of Goku 2, and Buu's fury. I'll never forget the day I got introduced to such funny yet Iconic characters, impressive fight scenes, and powerful transformations. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama YOU ARE THE G.O.A.T.

[@randyanderson6923]

Looking back, I remembered watching the original DBZ dub on Cartoon Network in my brother's room; getting thrown right into the Saiyan Saga. From that day, DBZ sparked my love for anime just as many others. But my most prominent memories lie in Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and Dragon Ball Z Kai (especially Kai) on Nicktoons. Watching Kai made my middle school childhood and got me excited, looking for the episodes to be uploaded online. Dragon Ball is a franchise that shaped me greatly from my childhood. I will continue to hold it dear to my heart, flaws and all. Rest In Peace, Mr. Toriyama Though you are gone, we will never forget you 🐉

[@brolythegoat]

I see all these comments about how Toriyama’s works were part of so many people’s childhood. But it wasn’t part of mine. I probably would’ve liked it if I knew about it, but I didn’t. What I do know, is that when I met my sister’s boyfriend, I was introduced to it. I loved it, and I read the manga from pilaf to moro in 2 weeks. With this, I had a really big connection with my sister’s boyfriend, who, now, I’d consider my brother. And since I fell in love with dragon ball, I fell in love with anime as a whole. Akira Toriyama is anime’s father. And I thank him for all the inspiration he gave around the world, and I thank him for all the relationships were built around the world due to dragon ball. Thank you for everything, father of anime: Akira Toriyama

[@borntosyn498]

Lol i havent been able to finish your video on this (or anyone elses for that matter). Growing up in Germany, my family got bullied by the locals for being outsiders. I didn't have any friends. But everyday, when I'd come home, my would turn on the TV and let me watch a little boy like me explore the world and learn so much. I watched that boy grow into a man, save the world, find love, start a family. I know I speak for so many others when I say Toriyama helped a lot of lonely kids feel a little less lonely. Thank you Toriyama for giving me my best friend and helping me become a strong and loving man. The best we can do to keep his spirit and memory alive forever is to pay it forward. Be a symbol of strength for the people you love. Don't let life or the world turn you cold. Be kind and be loving. Remember everyone: "Move well! Learn well! Play well, eat well, and rest well! The Kame Style is with you!" RIP Akira Toriyama 🙏❤ We all love you

[@brandonmorales8814]

RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you for everything you’ve done as well as the impact you, dragonball and all your works had on my and all of our lives. I remember watching dragon ball when i was young and falling in love with it, being excited to watch the next episodes as well as being in anticipation of what would happen next. I remember talking about it with friends and pretending to be goku, going super saiyan, fighting and firing kamehamehas. Playing games like raging blast 2 and fighterz, which i still plat fighterz to this day. Dragon ball changed my life and i still enjoy it to this day. Thank you Akira Toriyama for everything, may you rest in peace. My condolences go out to his friends and family.

[@Cratflat-y1r]

I was a big dbz fan as a kid and i still am a fan i watched dbz when i was three now im a couple more years older this is a prayer to akira and his family amen

[@hohikooc8363]

Toriyama’s(Especially Dragon Ball) work affected my life quite significantly . First was the great experience of watching the anime, reading the manga, playing the video games, buying the figures. The character Son Goku really impacted my life by making me a better person and not comparing myself to others. It became defeating myself to be better. Fitness and martial arts became part of my life because of DB, Goku. Getting me through the tough points of my life because I could become or train to get stronger and improve on myself.

[@mercenarygundam1487]

Grandad introduced me to Dragon Ball..... It left a mark on me.... I miss them both now....

[@jonieljoestarzawarudo8172]

Toriyama was and always will be the GOAT. I hope he gets to have many conversations with grandpa Gohan.

[@chrisdash5917]

RIP Akira Toriyama And He Was Impacted My Life By Creating Dragon Ball And He Is The GOAT Of Dragon Ball And A Real Legend 🥹🥹😎😎😇😇

[@Boxingbob]

my experience with dragon ball will always be the dragon ball video games, i'll always remember my brother and i playing budokai tenkaichi 3 with all of our friends from band class while we were in middle school, rest in peace Toriyama. gone but never. EVER. forgotten.

[@NOISEONOMICON]

Lindo video!. Que recuerdos de ustedes y la abuela :) les abrazo con todo mi amor

[@SmugStick]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lewishipwell8729]

I remember recording the cell saga on vhs just so I could watch them with my older brother cause he was working staying up late watching them with him at 7 years old was such a beautiful memory, we still talk about it today

[@MyLife-og2kr]

Sending my energy to you up in heaven, hero. 🙌 Rest in peace, as you know, the millions of people you have inspired are saddened by your loss. I first saw Dragon Ball from watching the Tree of Might and Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, when I was 6. Somehow, my cousin had the movie. Fell in love with the series. I'll always remember Gohan's whistle as I'll always remember your inspiration sensei. Rest in peace, hero, Akira Toriyama. I'll cry not from your passing anymore, but from the life that you gave to millions upon millions of fans. I can't thank you enough.

[@scotthack1222]

I was never very good at reading full sentences as a kid, but then I found a dragon ball manga a my library, because the manga and anime were so similar I was able to read a full book by myself and I loved reading ever since.RIP Akira toriyama and thank you

[@lyricthemusicman]

I was first intriduced to Dragonball when i was around 5 or 6. My dad, my sister, and I would watch GT reruns and stuff whenever we got the chance, and even now i love Dragonball. I play Heroes, Xenoverse, FighterZ, Breakers, and I've even run a DBZ inspired DnD campaign for some of my friends. I love the franchise as a whole, always have, always will. I know it's a little cringey, but i even made some OCs when i was younger. A Frieza type character i called Arturus, a Majin i called Alaka, and a Saiyan i called Leek. I love all of the franchise, it's amazing. Akira Toriyama is one of the cause of one of the greatest impacts in my lifetime. May the true legend among men rest in peace, and may the stories he made be known forever! This is gonna be super cringe to say, but Toriyama waa the true Dragonball Hero. I man whose stories and worlds inspired so many, me included. A true hero among men for the lives he's changed. Rest in peace and rest well, Akira Toriyama!

[@memesandtreasure4272]

An old family friend had DBZ posters up; they were from her son. Death Battle was the first "real" exposure that I had to Dragon Ball in general. It was on and off from there, but then I discovered Team Four Star and MasakoX. And MasakoX, in turn, motivated me to discover other what iffers. What iffers like you. And now look at me. I'm a proud member of your server. I've made friends over the shared interests we all have in regards to the work that Toriyama has fostered. I'm a bonafide fan. And I'm proud of it. Toriyama will never be forgotten, and I would not trade what he has created for the world. Thank you, Smug, for helping to preserve that memory.

[@grantpearson7728]

The fondest memories I have was waking up before I went to school towards Dragon Ball z never forget those memories I am sure you will be missed. Mr Toriyama rest in peace

[@colbyhuskins8381]

My first experience with dragon ball was with GT when it aired back on NickToons. And my first game was Ultimate Tenkaichi. I know they aren't the most loved by many fans. But its what got ME into the series. And I love it so much for getting me into the anime in general.

[@artisnoteasy6422]

May he rest in piece the man was great and touched so many hearts

[@pacecory1]

agreed. It is really interesting to hear your history with dragon ball. If not for dragon ball I don't think I'd have been inspired to create in the first place.

[@hoshitetashimura]

I wouldn’t became a fighter or an artist if wasn’t for toriyama and kishimoto so losing one of two pillars really hurts me, as a kid from south america(brazil) dragon ball might be the biggest show we ever received here so, with all the darkness we may find the light as time went on.

[@ratoimariurs5323]

my experience with Dragon Ball was always Amazing through good and bad i loved it ever since i was a young child may Akira Toriyama's legacy be eternal and may Toyotaro not just push further but expand upon the world of Dragon Ball.

[@inkchariot6147]

First saw Dragonball Z on toonami when I was really small, I had no idea what I was seeing, but I loved it. I went to a cousin's house and saw the Goku and Buuhan action figures he had, we also played Budokai Tenkaichi, my first experience with the games. When I was 6, I got a Gameboy Advance. My first ever video game was Buu's Fury and Dragonball GT: Transformation. When I was 7, I played Budokai 1, 3, and Budokai Tenkaichi 3. I became hooked on Dragonball, I needed more. Fast forward to now, I'm just now realizing how much of an impact everything left on me. I've been enthralled and entertained by Dragonball since first grade. And although I'm turned off by anything that came out after Kai, I still have an appreciation towards Dragonball. Toriyama's craft inspires me to become a manga artist, I want to make him proud.

[@vedantwagh3172]

I found out about dragon ball very late The show used to air on the tv furing 2000s here My uncle introduced me to the show And dragon ball became my first ever anime And will always he very very close to my heart Watching all the canon and non canon content And the abridged ofcourse Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama Sir 🕊️❤❤ You will always we remembered by millions of fans ❤

[@moisesquerales6870]

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama, thank you for everything, I don’t know who I would be or where I would be if it wasn’t for your amazing work.😭😭😢🙌

[@almightytwinkie2171]

A Legendary life of a Legendary man, creator of a Legendary Show. May you rest well, Akira Toriyama, youve earned it after such an impactful life. We'll never forget you.

[@gGreat_Username]

If he wasn't here, no one would be this crazy for anime or manga, it was all him. Rip Toriyama Sensei

[@rnfeliciano]

I loved Dragon Ball and it was meaningful and enjoyable to an old anime fan like me. he brought a wonderful humor and artwork to anime

[@trevorwanjau55]

I used to enjoy watching Dragon Ball after school. It was the show I looked the most forward to.

[@louisx9343]

My dad introduced me to anime with og dragon ball it has been an inspiration to me my whole life

[@DamionHarrold-v5d]

Yes sir I completely agree he made my life worth living

[@SSJDex12]

Tbh I’ve known about dragon ball since I was little and never became a fan of it until march of last yr even only being a fan for almost a yr I have watched and know the timeline and every arc of the series watched many of ur what ifs and played games based off dbz I thank akira toryiama for his work and may he rest in peace

[@imranabdirahman5472]

Toriyama was one of the best icons that I respected so much. I loved his. Comics, videos, video games, everything that inspired Dragon Ball. It was one of my favorite shows ever since I was just a little kid. I don't think I would ever be here today. Be so happy, because Dragon Ball was one thing that touched me so much. Not just me, but others. Around. The Dragon Ball community. I don't think we'll all be here if it weren't for Toriyama's great. Achievements. Again. Rest in peace. The goat. I never be forgotten. Forever. And ever.

[@LuckyShortLIVE]

I remember being a kid, waking up early before school, and seeing the fight against Goku and Vegeta during the saiyan saga. That is a core memory I will never forget. May he rest in peace 🕊️

[@boring4517]

Akira toriyama always made me strong to the beginning. He made dragon ball to make us feel that you have to always fight and follow your dreams to become a karate man or others. Rest and peace akira toriyama

[@SSJ_EWGF]

Move Well. Learn Well. Sleep Well. Rest Well. To be honest I'm still having trouble trying to process all this but I will say, Toriyama's work, passion, and overall existence has left such an impression on me and this rest of the world that I truly believe he has made his mark permanently in Human History. I don't pray much, but if there's one thing I will hope to God is true, it's that the afterlife is indeed the grand, joyous world he envisioned in his work. I'll like to think he's up there with King Kai smiling down upon all of us, thank you for Toriyama, for everything.

[@dsm2417]

Dragon ball changed my mindset, my way to perceive life and give the best I can no matter the odds. All the characters and worlds Akira created, and the people he influenced is just amazing. I am infinitely thankful for what he’s done for all of us.♥️🐉

[@princevegetaplays]

Dragon ball made me come back to anime when it returned after years of being inactive anime wise. Goodbye to the legend

[@rongoldberg7307]

I started getting to know Dragon Ball thanks to videos like yours and the what ifs you create. Thank you for sharing your story with us, thank you for your part in my great love for this amazing story. Akira Toriyama was an extraordinary man who would never be forgotten, may he rest in peace knowing that he had changed the world like the heroes he had created

[@Mansasketches]

I wasn’t able to get into dragon ball before his passing, which is pretty upsetting. I started to watch from the beginning in January at the beginning of this year but I haven’t made it to half of it yet. But rest in peace to Toriyama-sensei. The world was in his arms. 🕊️

[@MoonieTheMenace]

I would see DBZ play on the television when I was super young. When I was 8, my brother bought a copy of Budokai Tenkaichi 3 on the Wii. I would watch him play everytime he booted up the game. Then I asked him about the show and where I can watch it. He then plopped me in front of the computer and played the first episode for me on KZbin. Then when DBZ Kai was announced, my brother and I would wait eagerly for its premiere on NickToons.