My Tribute to Akira Toriyama

[@marlom7882]

Hearing Gundum being sincere and sentimental is a very different feeling than hearing him being his funny sarcastic self

[@ennuiblue4295]

Someone made a video of his dog Chuchi, it's also touching 😢

[@Renato.....]

Dude, just watch him live.

[@TheBlackRam666]

Toriyama-sensei deserves nothing less

[@Ozzystrayroo]

Beneath all that rough surfaces and bleak outlooks is a sentimental man after all

[@NotEthanWinters]

i really prefer this to the regular stuff, he's an amazing artist and i think it's a shame he doesn't do more videos like this on the main channel, but i doubt it'll bring in the views sadly. and before someone points it out i know itsagunpla is a thing and it ain't enough the videos are too short and i'm greedy.

[@Te_Barbell_Bard]

Miura, now Toriyama. We’re quickly running out of legends. Rest in peace.

[@HunterStiles651]

We'll never run out of Legends, for the Legends that are now gone have paved the way for new Legends, just as their forebears paved the way for them. And so the cycle of history goes on.

[@marlom7882]

I’ve dealt with quite a few deaths in the past few years. Not only of idols but also in my family. It feels like my childhood is not only slipping through my fingers but being ripped from my hands. And there’s nothing I can do about it…

[@DMAN99]

Kazuki Takahashi too.

[@Thollis1987]

Yu-Gi-Oh creator passed as well.

[@Ozzystrayroo]

Legends doesn't live forever, but the memory of theirs would be..beside new legend would always be born.

[@Modeus.]

to whoever would say that Gundam is late, know that a tribute is timeless.

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

And also that this was genuine and not done through a narcissist outlook

[@DD-th5tu]

Any tribute that could be made in less than a week is far too paltry to stand for someone's entire life's work.

[@ItsAGundam]

This took a long time to make happen, from 3d printing blowing hundreds of dollars, to paint prep, painting, filming, colorgading, cutting down around 60+ hours of video to an hour of usable footage to the final edit. Even I forget how much time I put into this TBH.

[@fldsmdfr9107]

​@@ItsAGundamin my opinion this is the best video you made

[@captainblood9616]

@@ItsAGundam I hope you think it was worth it Papa Gundam, we all do!

[@Snakedude4life]

We honor his memory. Simply, by doing our best. 🎩

[@marlom7882]

Bruh I already cried out all my emotions weeks ago. Don’t make me start again man…

[@setsers1]

Rest In Peace, Toriyama.

[@OGPepsiman]

I really hate that he’s gone man… Everytime I’m reminded of this, I always hear ringing in my ears, and everything else is toned out, and it just feels unreal every single time. Man, I’m back in my feelings again, I’m gonna really miss him…

[@TheBlackRam666]

I very much appreciate you not signing off this comment with no step on snek for a change

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

Sweet Baby Inc. lackeys are gonna pretend they didn't hear your statement there.

[@ItsAGundam]

If you want to check my other paint work feel free to hit up my paint channel @itsagunpla

[@basementlord]

what a busy week its been for you

[@Yayofangamer16]

He was a toxic straight man dood

[@ReM9494]

I’m going to amazed if you make it through and don’t have it taken down Pulling for ya buddy!

[@Zedrapazia]

What a nice coincidence, I've painted a Vegeta figure for the same reason just a few weeks ago. Now you come with Goku. RIP Toriyama

[@AB0BA_69]

I really like the choice of using flesh tones for Goku's body and red for his wounds. Makes Goku look more realistic (even though he's an anime character) and this gives the moment more "weight". Awesome video and fantastic work!

[@Higesgirl]

Running off the bus in order to catch Toonami. Then everyone talking about it at school. Akira-sama made our childhoods and he will be greatly missed along with being fondly remembered. Rest in Paradise, Akira Toriyama 🐉☁️💛

[@b85douglas]

I waited weeks to see goku fight freeza and it honestly soured the experience then it kept going that way. I've been deep in the balllzzz then I found one piece

[@irvingguzman2612]

This is a very real video, no jokes or comedy tone, just a man expresing respect to one of the most influetial artist that lived in our times

[@cartoonking1789]

One man changed everything with his imagination.

[@jessejames8900]

You mean like Albert Einstein?

[@setsers1]

Thank You, Akira Toriyama. Thank You For Everything.

[@Captnjared]

Can I say I love all your content but I prefer hearing you talk about things you love rather than suffer through things you hate and I think Akira would have LOVED what you've done with this video

[@ItsAGundam]

Thats what the paint channel is for my dude.

[@ChadKakashi]

@@ItsAGundamsurely you could talk about anime/movies/shows/games you like on this channel?

[@Mikichondria]

9 years ago I was depressed studying abroad but I saw a guy wearing a kid Goku shirt and decided to say hello. We became best friends- being the only nerds who liked Dragonball and started watching more anime together, months later we started karate together and started dating . Now I'm currently watching this tribute on his bed, wearing that Goku shirt as my boyfriend sings ~Cha la~ in the background. Absolutely gorgeous work, Papa Gundam, sensei would be proud Thank you Toriyama-sensei for everything, you've changed lives and the world is a better place because of your influence.

[@Dayemon]

Awesome story!

[@Dinosaurprince]

Did you handy each other to the guys flexing?

[@Mikichondria]

@@Dinosaurprince not to the guys flexing, but we both agreed Launch is smashable both before and after sneezing

[@TheRandomGuyTheFarNoGameCat]

​@@Mikichondriafacts

[@LordParticle]

R.I.P. to the legend, the GOAT

[@Yokyle4356]

Because of him we were able to enjoy anime

[@Immortalrounin]

Because of him we enjoy anime, enjoy others. And see things we would have never seen otherwise❤

[@gregweisal5542]

Robotech Akira and a few others opened the door to the west but toonami dbz opened the flood gates. Dbz was is and will always b important to the world

[@SolidShepard]

@@gregweisal5542 those introduced anime to the west, but dbz normalized it. it made it part of western pop culture.

[@gregweisal5542]

I said the same thing

[@Yokyle4356]

@@Immortalrounin Yes he was a legend among Legends

[@50ksavagegoodsavage4]

I'm still pissed about that Sweet Baby worker disrespected the legend's passing

[@BlitzHavenDirEnGrey6]

Well the disrespected everyone who lives at this point. SBI sucks.

[@merafirewing6591]

​@@BlitzHavenDirEnGrey6 he disrespected the man that pioneered the early renaissance that is anime.

[@WizdaVision]

~Cha la Head Cha la~ Finished piece looks fantastic Papa G! RIP Akira Toriyama _~May your memories live on, forever~_

[@zxzeru]

Thank you Papa. One thing going streight!

[@gamecubeman5665]

I never watched Dragon Ball, but I respect this man and all he did for the manga and anime industry

[@slipinslider]

Go watch it instead of telling people you havent

[@0Diazzz0]

Dragon Ball is amazing. Im actually going to rewatch it today. ❤After Dragon Ball the storyline does change but it doesnt bother me personally. Every episode in dragon ball is a master piece though.

[@gamecubeman5665]

@@slipinslider I don’t wanna watch it, but I can have respect for somebody even if I haven’t watched their work

[@theshuggie]

@@slipinslideri did watch a bit of it and it wasn’t for me, but I still respect it.

[@slipinslider]

@@gamecubeman5665 you'd respect the stuff more if you watched it. To me it just says you don't respect it enough to give it a chance. But wanna talk about it cause it's popular

[@dat_lamp]

Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest defined both anime and RPGs. He was the GOAT, no questions asked.

[@isaigutierrez1617]

Descansa en pas Leyenda RIP to one of the godfathers of anime. Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest will forever be iconic for their impact made in gaming, anime and pop culture. Lost but never forgotten.

[@Neoentrophy]

This hit harder than i anticipated. I wanted to cry when I heard of his death, but my male pride wouldnt let me, but it hurts every time a piece of my childhood passes into memory

[@ChaptermasterPedroKantor-kv5yw]

You are allowed as a man to shed a manly tear or two upon hearing about the DELETION of a great man. Or a family member or beloved pet. As long as you don't become a Kevin Smith you'll be fine.

[@riskvideos]

When the news hit, it left a painful lump in my throat. The tears couldn't fall out if I wanted them to. A handle of rum and a marathon of Dragonball was the only catharsis I could do at the time.

[@TheCrimsonFacker]

You dont have shed a tear in honer of anybodies death, the sadness in your heart does the job already. That alone shows the meaning this man or his work had in your life. Dont let anybody tell you otherwise. I may be repeating myself, but tears are not the only way to show sadness. So if you dont cry or shed a tear, then that is just how it is.

[@King-ig1mx]

Undoubtedly one of if not the greatest Mangaka of all time! Akira Toriyama's legacy will forever be remembered

[@merafirewing6591]

Not to mention the one that started the anime renaissance.

[@robertgray1365]

Otomo opened the door and Toriyama walked us through it. Rest in peace to the most influential creator I've experienced in my 44 years.

[@abhishekverma4029]

I haven,t watched dragonball but the man did the thing,which would be the backbone of many other anime I like and would watch in future.R.I.P AKIRA TORIYAMA

[@alastairthegreat2887]

Did you ever play Dragon Quest/Dragon Warrior games?

[@abhishekverma4029]

@@alastairthegreat2887 I,m in india here most play on phones and console and pc are still a luxury, I definitely ,m the later one

[@samuraijaydee]

Loved Akira's work.... Still feeling sad he's passed. Loved his style, and world building. Espically Chrono Trigger and DBZ. Sandland is great.

[@alvarocortez2017]

Gundam your so cool I bet Akira is smiling seeing the effort you put into this.

[@therocinante3443]

Him and king Kai are both smiling together.

[@grizzlynightmare8011]

I am glade you took your time on this Gundam.

[@franlpk9587]

ARGENTINAAAAAAA. PAPÁ GUNDAM HABLANDO DE ARGENTINA!!!!

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

When Stan Lee passed, Akira Toriyama wrote a tribute. i hope another comic book creator does the same for quite possibly the greatest Japanese comic book artist.

[@StrugglerChad]

Rest in Peace to the legend of manga artists.

[@mr.2timez555]

Dude you're awesome . I love all your content. I know you joke around about your struggles. But dude your content is amazing, it's refreshing to be subscribed to a person who is unapologetically themselves. Never change!!! You the man dude!!!

[@SuperKyFilms]

Man I love you Gundam. I love your content and takes. But you come in and do stuff like this and I know we are cut from the same cloth. Thanks brother.

[@oscarborjajr1176]

Thank You Akira Toryiama for making Dragon Ball and many other great and fun mangas. Dragon Ball was one of the firsts anime that I used to watch when I was a kid and I remember the fun times I used to watched it with my dad. Great tribute to Akira Toryiama Gundam.

[@MichaelHybrid]

DBZ was a huge influence on me as a young man. I still break out my DBZ card game decks to battle my friends every now and then. o7 Toriyama San you will be missed!

[@Charion-50]

Love it or not, Dragon Ball brought everyone together and made childhoods across the world.

[@Hnoss.]

A wonderfully beautiful tribute, Gundam. 💜

[@kwisatzhaderach9591]

His torn pants look amazing, almost like real cloth.

[@Dragonbro91_]

Thank you, Gundam.

[@youthfulcurmudgeon3627]

I have to admit, even though my consumption of anime was always pretty minor, I was always a huge Dragonball Z fan. The Bruce Falconer soundtrack really gave it an extra spiritual vibe to it. But Akira Toriyama is ultimately the man responsible for it all and we owe his memory big. Him and Roger Corman (for being the king of the B movie). R.I.P. both.

[@skywarp0564]

Man you are right, about these dorks who "Care" about Akira Toriyama, really put DSP type of energy on the day he passed away. R.I.P Akira Toriyama

[@Stumbo99]

Dragon ball may not have been the first anime or manga i read but it was the first one where i felt like i was on an adventure along with the main character. RIP Toriyama-sensei thank you for teaching us to work hard, persevere, and always ALWAYS enjoy a meal with friends

[@OakleyVandal]

Nice! Stoked I got to see this premiere live! I love watching these building/painting vids.

[@defectiveindustries]

This was really touching Gundam

[@TheElbowMerchant]

I had a dog named Goku. Tells you everything you need to know about how much I love DBZ. RIP Toriyama!

[@owlmanz8171]

Toriyama's works will live on forever

[@herecomeskefka5611]

Truly incredible work

[@riskvideos]

Fantastic work. A beautiful tribute to a fallen legend. Big ups Papa G.

[@jaceyking47]

I used to watch the HECK out of Dragon Ball and DBZ back when I was a wee tot in the late 90's. To be honest, I remember next to nothing about it. But I remember the feeling I used to get when I would watch it. How much I loved the characters and looked up to Goku as a kid. I think at least subconsciously, Dragon Ball has heavily influenced me throughout my life by what it gave me when I was a kid. I'll always love Toriyama for that.

[@Gameboynitro]

Rest easy Akira sama, we're all sending all of our energy out to you forever.

[@KomboEzaliTe]

Badass sculpt, incredible paint job, poignant speech. Stay strong, brother. It's what he'd want.

[@kietakas]

It hits differently when Gundam talks about things he's passionate about rather than current day things. The final result is nothing less than than perfect

[@VideaVice25]

Well growing up in Europe, we got introduced to Toriyama with Doctor Slump then later came Dragon Ball. It was weird to see DBZ being the entry point for his work for american kids BUT ultimately you guys caught up on the Legend. Rest in Peace, Toriyama Sama.

[@1gunnerShock]

Something so refreshing about seeing someone work on something they love, out of inspiration and respect to one of the most legendary artists of our time How tf did autocorrect screw me so hard thinking I meant to say least, instead of most

[@DJoka10001]

Akira Toriyama taught us all that we can push past our limits. To go further and beyond! Through so many of his works, we've managed to expand our horizons to so many newer and greater heights shown excellently in this model showcase. Truly, Art Is Eternal. Great work, as always, Gundam. Rest in Paradise, Toriyama-san, and thanks for everything. :')

[@Bopperann]

You are lovely, Gundam. The world needs more men like yourself, desperately.

[@katerinastaskova235]

Great spray painting, my dude. Also, I appreciate how neat your nails are ❤

[@piranhapout]

I truly felt the sentiment of your tribute, and it brought me to tears. A fantastic masterpiece, Papa Gundam, but I NEED that holographic Fluffy sticker in my life! ❤

[@skits_3d824]

Great work Gundam I got here late but WOW did this impress me

[@007odc]

GD…man your video made me tear up again sense AT passed….im so glad so many of the people i sub to has such a close connection to the things i grew up on and still to this day have some of those teachings in life that we learned from DB….hard work pays off so never give up

[@cheesemonk3y127]

During the original run of the Freeza saga on Toonami, I was in middle school and I lived at the bottom of a long steep hill with my school at the top. If I took the bus home I would miss the first 5-10 min of DBZ and that was unacceptable. This was in the era right before DVRs became ubiquitous. So I started taking my roller blades to school. As soon as school got out I strapped those bad boys to my feet and blitzed down that hill. If I threw caution to the wind and went as fast as I could I would bust through the front door of my house right as the DBZ intro would be starting. That hill became part of my DBZ watching tradition. As a kid those were some of the best times of my life. Thank you, Gundam, the tribute was awesome Thank you, Akira

[@iconoclast485]

I can't stand that we live in a world where this video has been out for 40 minutes and it only has 2700 views but if it was Twitch THOT drama it would have 10k views by now. Great video man I only recently learned about Toriyama and how deep his influence was in a lot of the media I have come to enjoy over the years and I always like learning more about creative people in the ground or still up and walking.

[@kevlarvest7375]

I'm not into the kits, I have my own interests around that area. It's your passion I love, your "I don't care, it's my thing" attitude and your deep enthrallment into the hobby. Never stop being you G 👍

[@Universeknight10055]

Akira toriyama rest in peace 1956-2024. You will be miss and be remember. He's legacy and work will live forever.

[@canaldecasta]

\o/ I bonded with my mother through DB and made friends because of it. Thanks, Akira.

[@JBSpookyReview]

Love these videos where you're talking more passionately and from the heart. RIP Akira Toriyama.

[@my_nomad]

The detail in the pants alone is crazy. The effort you put into this inspiring.

[@2Qwik91]

What an amazing tribute @ItsAGundam. DragonBall will always be that thing that always sticks with you for life. Although Akira Toriyama never planned for Dragonball to be as huge as it turned out. It's legacy will still be remembered for generations.

[@RebelInTheF.D.G]

I think he'd gladly put that on a shelf with a big smile on his face. That's an absolutely fantastic tribute.

[@Endelin]

Great job Gundam. I wish Toriyama could have seen this.

[@luigiymario2xd]

Thank you Akira Toriyama for being there for everyone of us with your work... I'll always consider him the dad of anime ❤

[@mr.melancholy4973]

R.I.P to Akira Toriyama your art and stories will last for generations. Thank you for the wonderful childhood you gave me and many others and inspiring many to pick up a pencil and create. Truly thank you 🙏

[@lazyenthusiasm9891]

The amount of effort, time, skill and talent put into such a simple concept. This whole video shows your passion and why you deserve far more attention and recognition than you receive. Thank you for your work and congratulations on such an awesome video. I’m sure Toriyama would be proud.

[@paulconnett3654]

Seeing the Passion and how this will be Perfect. Just shows how Akira gave people joy and the Respect for him is Beautiful. It's A Gundam. Cheer's Fella..

[@NeinBreaker]

I've never been a fan of Dragon Ball, but I respect Toriyama. May he teach many dinosaurs to ride a ball.

[@RichardHardslab]

When Toriyama passed my mind went to a gent I'd worked with who I knew loved Dragonball Z with an incredible passion. I had been made aware of recent troubles in his life, and knowing that I did much the same, picked up a Goku print file off of Cults, printed, painted it, and gave it to the guy once it was done so he had a new show piece. I thought I'd done a bang up job until now, the level of detail you had put into the painting just has me floored. Incredible work on all the details, and I've now learned a few things from the video

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

When Stan Lee passed away, Toriyama wrote a tribute to him and now the whole world has paid a tribute to one of the greatest mangakas of our time who shaped a whole generation with his art.

[@darth_yoda]

I have personally never liked DBZ but it is insane how popular it is that I can totally understand why people have been honoring and sadden by his loss. Who wouldn't be if the creator of something they enjoyed passed away (and specially such a "young" age) So RIP!!

[@mangaas]

I don't know anything about DragonBall Z other than that its a cartoon, and some memes, but I'm going to watch and support - this is legit real work put into this project. Thumb it up, give it a full viewing folks.!!!

[@Ash_Wen-li]

If you actually want to do an earnest watch, I recommend starting at the beginning of the story with Dragonball as intended. DBZ is basically part 2

[@mk_wizard]

People like Akira Toriyama are the reason people like me are convinced that there must be a Lord and heaven because it is clear that his skill can only be divine. He is also one of my greatest inspirations to keep trying and keep putting my best foot forward with my own comics.

[@adamwise6603]

Watched a few vids from your other channel recently, so I knew I was in for a treat here. Thanks for sharing this fantastic tribute to the legend.

[@orboakin8074]

Thanks for this, Gundam. RIP Akira Toriyama. Even in Nigeria, ny country, DBZ was so popular in the 2000s when i was a kid and everyone loved it. He made something truly special.

[@popatsot1]

The passion here is comforting

[@Zetsuei13]

Your talents go far beyond cultural and political commentary. This was an absolute treat to watch, thank you. In loving memory of Akira Toriyama and this tribute for the books.

[@66coldnight]

you did phenomenal job Gundam

[@swdragonmntn7848]

Sound and photography, theme, narration, etc... this is masterfully done.

[@spartanklutz4421]

I was never much of a DBZ fan, but every time I saw a scene from it, I was always attracted to the style, all of which would never be there if it was not for Akira. Rest in Peace to a Legend.

[@Dracale]

I grew you in the 80's as a child and Robotech was the first anime I watched as a single digit child. DBZ really opened up the world to it as I could talk to my friends about it. That is an awesome tribute. Nicely done.

[@kazaragi072]

Huge fan Gundam just wanna say thank you for everything!

[@Tabletopcloud20]

I'm not the biggest fan of DBZ, but the series has had an influence on me. It got me to workout more frequently, and it influenced how i write the main character of a story I'm working on. Rest in peace, Toriyama, you absolute legend.

[@ThatTrashCan_326]

Fantastic work, Gundam 🙏🔥

[@Itazuragaki]

really appreciate this awesome tribute to Akira Toriyama, Gundam i almost started tearing up in the intro recalling the fond memories i had watching dragon ball back in the day

[@auyemra1331]

I remember printing DBZ pictures off the color printer I had in middle school & selling them to the other kids haha

[@henrycamb6593]

This was very touching, you actually had me tear up. Thank you Gundam. RIP Akira Toriyama.

[@KennethRobinson-rf9wj]

Enjoying your videos, keep them coming!

[@fldsmdfr9107]

This is an awesome tribute, Toriyama will always be in our hearts!

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

100% a real nerd, in the flesh ma man.

[@rowlo9358]

One of my earliest memories I have is waking up and watching a episode of dbz with my brother before school, our dad taped the episodes on vhs for us the night prior. RIP Toriyama thank you for the fond memories you crafted for millions across the globe

[@Gunplahrazzi]

I was living in Hawaii back in 1992 and all my friends had the manga Rip

[@TheChocoboKid]

Back in 2023, I decided to rewatch DBZ since it was years since I last watched it. This moment is truly one of the most amazing scenes ever created. It fills me with sadness that an amazing artist like him has passed away. But at least we were lucky to live to a once in a lifetime talent like he was.

[@captainblood9616]

Magnificent! A genuine tribute to the Akira Toriyama and the moment that got me into DBZ

[@Aurkus23]

Favorite parts of the painting was definitely the job you did on the fabric!