Our Tribute to Akira Toriyama

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the life and legacy of Akira Toriyama in our latest tribute video! Step into the world of the renowned manga artist behind iconic works like Dragon Ball and artwork from Dragon Quest as we delve deep into his remarkable career. #akiratoriyama
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[@CaptPierce]

“Go Toriyama and teach a dinosaur to ride a ball” RIP the legend

[@terminator3768]

He's teaching in heaven now

[@TheWarmachine375]

As Dr. Hiruluk from One Piece would say, "A person truly dies if they're forgotten!" Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama and his legacy lives on forever.

[@johanstenfelt1206]

I have taken that Quote to Heart, ever since I heard it.

[@X_Blake]

He won in life. Now he's winning eternity.

[@angelmcclees9401]

Facts!

[@asherzerbib3461]

Grandpa Gohan said it best: “We have to know when to say goodbye so we can say hello again.”

[@malone4735]

Thank You For Dragon Ball Akira!! RIP 1955-2024🐉🕊️🙏🏽

[@WickedFireBird69]

The old saying goes, "don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened!" Thousands of years of human history and we got to live in the age of Toriyama and his creations! That's something to truly cherish! Until we meet again!

[@carnai123]

To honor Toriyama, I have decided to watch through the entire Dragon Ball series I decided to put everything else on hold and take some time out of my day too watch through the series that first got me into anime

[@iced2594]

He's the very reason I got into anime, the impact he had on my life is more than I could ever imagine. RIP Akira Toriyama thank you for showing me a beautiful and amazing perspective on the Eastern world of animation

[@Yovu_]

Nothing will take away the memories of waiting anxiously for DBZ to come on during Toonami. 💔🕊️

[@AmusedUnderclock]

I know the Dragon Ball games overall aren't the highest regarded aspect of the franchise. But I appreciate Toriyama for adding his influence to them during last decade or so of games. The brain behind Dragon Ball Online, giving fans a good idea of what the Dragon Ball world's future would be after Goku. Leading into Heroes and Xenoverse. Creating the story of Android 21 in FighterZ, and keeping true to his word that he would make her canon in a way with Super Hero. The various tidbits added to Kakarot that makes that RPG feel more complete rather than if it was just what the anime showed. It gives the last decade of games more staying power than they might've had otherwse.

[@baboin1851]

I will forever tribute Akira Toriyama with my yearly fanfiction "one shots"(20k words minimum), no matter what i will continue after his passing.

[@JJ_R]

I will forever be grateful to this man, for creating the story that made me a fan of anime in general. Rest in Peace, Toriyama. You will always be remembered fondly.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Ever since i was 9 his work changed My life For the better. He was the Best RIP 🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Same but was 5 🐉🐉🐉

[@ryanhiggins8869]

I was 10 when DBZ first aired on toonami. I was 7 when I fist played Chrono Trigger. I watched my cousins play Dragon Quest for as long as I can remember. When I first got into drawing seriously, I tried to imitate his style. His art and storytelling has always been a part of my life… it’s sad to have to let go of that. At least we have a treasure trove of content from him

[@doomguy2979]

Rip Akira toriyama you were my hero

[@kaidorade1317]

I almost cried the day I heard the Great Big T passed. DBZ was my childhood growing up. May King Yema allow you to keep your body Sir! 🫡

[@Das-hi7wl]

We may not have known him personally, but he helped all of us to find ourselves. RIP Toriyama Sensei

[@kyrudo]

I know this is a Toriyama video, but can we take a moment to appreciate how freaking wholesome and cool it is that Kishimoto and Oda are such good and close friends? 😊😊😊😊

[@cartoonjohn]

Started watching DBZ Ocean dub sunday mornings as a kid. Couldn't wait to see the rest on Toonami. Ended up liking the other anime on Toonami too. Years later was a huge anime fan and had a chance to teach in Japan for a few years. Went and met my wife, another anime nerd from the west. Toriyama has indirectly changed my life more than I can ever fully understand. Thank you sir.

[@yukimurasanada5209]

Toriyama, Oda, Kishimoto, Kubo, Naoko, Togashi, Takahashi and Arakawa are my 8 original favorites that impacted me most in my youth, they were like the justice league of manga authors to me, since i grew up watching that with anime too Toriyama was the 1st manga/anime creator who's work I saw that linked into all the others I saw

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

Same case for me

[@TheBlackOtaku]

Since Akira Toriyama is no longer with us it’s makes me really concern about eiichiro oda the creator of one piece 😔

[@Richey24]

He's taking a 3 week break to get his own health in order, inspired by his friend Akira :)

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

RIP he changed the world with his work and passion. Can't wait For Daima

[@BDSFormula1]

same

[@Devilartsgaming]

He will be missed

[@colinmorgan2511]

Missed yes Forgotten not a chance

[@TheWarmachine375]

Toyataro is taking a long break from continuing Dragon Ball Super manga and it would be huge shoes for him to fill and finish Toriyama's work.

[@liallen9380]

Part of Dragon Quest's charm to me was the fun and engaging art style Toriyama brought to it. When I found out that he had done an anime series as well, I begged my older brother to help me find it. This was a time before things were dubbed near as often, or the internet was near as robust. I remember being enchanted at the way he drew things - the attention to detail for what always felt like a fun, simplistic style. And then just falling in love with the absurdity of the settings. When I read articles about the man himself, I felt... invigorated to chase my dreams no matter how bad I thought I'd be at them, because of how much passion he clearly put into following his. When I had my accident and lost my voice, his works became a fun thing for my then-boyfriend and I to bond deeper over during my recovery (which helped me realize I should just marry the lad, a decision I haven't regretted in almost 20 years). I'm happy that not only was he such a big part of my life, but so many others. That he inspired and warmed the life of people he worked with, and that his works will always have such an important part in animation and manga history. That he will CONTINUE to inspire people into the future, or inspire the people that will inspire other people. And here at the end, I am inspired once again to pick myself up and try one more time, remembering all of the good memories I have of a hero I never got to meet, and hearing of other people's memories. Thank you, Mr. Toriyama. And thank you, Masako and crew, for putting this video together.

[@jgibson5041]

Toriyama showed me a brand new world of entertainment. Coming home to watch Dragon Ball Z while in high school and recording it on my VCR when I couldn’t watch it live made me the man I am today. From Goku, I learned to never give up and that you can accomplish anything if you put in the work. Thank you Toriyama for the gift that you gave to us all. Say high to King Kai for me.

[@SIG442]

We all miss Sensei Toriyama, any words we use will fall short of the legendary status he created. Only those closest to him can do some justice in the matter. Let's all hope his legacy receives the same justice and honor as the man himself.

[@Happy_Slappy2_0]

As Ben Kenobi once said "If you strike me down then I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine" in the case of Toriyama he is now even more powerful than any of US or Goku could possibly imagine.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

His legacy Will live on forever. He was the Best. He gave US SO much joy. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@blueface6069]

Seeing everyone in the community and lot's of people outside of it joining together and celebrating Toriyama's life made this heavy loss a bit easier. Rest in Peace Toriyama 🙏

[@girthquake2390]

I recently turned 30... Toriyama has been a part of my life since I was 4 years old watching Z on TV with my brother. R.I.P Toriyama

[@KatzuBlood]

Toriyama was the reason I made the friends I did in school. I've drawn so much art because of Dragonball Z. He is a big part of my childhood.

[@TehJellyLord]

It’s kind of weird to think about Daima originally being a series intended not to have any Toriyama input whatsoever, as it has become his last work for the series entirely. I cannot wait to watch it as I’m sure it will be amazing just based on what we have seen.

[@JaceMorley]

There's two kinds of lazy, those who avoid doing work, and those who find ways to do good work faster. Toriyama was that second kind, the genius kind of lazy.

[@JaredKinter1981]

Dragon Ball had such a huge impact on me growing up, so much so that when my daughter turned 2 I started watching it with her every morning and now years later she loves Anime.

[@AndrewDLuffy]

Literally cannot get We Were Angels out of my head thinking about the past growing up with 90s anime

[@paulnash6944]

May Toriyama find rest in the other world he envisioned.

[@realdragonrude]

Everything he did for gaming can't be understated His art literally helped blue dragon remain a game people go back to even today and no one not even mistwalker themselves were sure a jrpg on an xbox console would be well received but Akira Toriyama went in on it anyways and that is admirable

[@Alucard-A-La-Carte]

Not since we lost Bowie in 2016 has a celebrity death hit like this. And this one actually hits me harder, I only came to Bowie in college, but I've been a Dragon Ball fan since before I was in double-digit age. It's been 30 years since I first saw Dragon Ball Z as the 4Kids dub and I have NEVER looked back.

[@arbetor12]

Thank you, toriyama. For helping me smile through tough times and meet my best friend

[@PJ92586]

You were better than most would expect and you were talented beyond what you thought, Dragonball was weird but fun and you knew doing anything more would ruin your work. You inspired me to be sturdy when I was unsure, my art to me wasn't anything special but you made me realize it doesn't matter. To you, it was "fun" and I thank you for that. RIP Akira Toriyama, you'll be missed.

[@Alsetsu]

Thank you Masako. This was beautiful. Toriyama will be missed but never forgotten

[@colinmorgan2511]

Weep not because it's over. Rejoice because it happened. R.I.P Akira Toriyama your body may be gone, you will be missed However you will never be forgotten

[@porungadaddy9053]

When i say something twice i mean it. Thank you Mr. Toriyama. He shaped our 2000s. Rest in peace

[@trise2033]

"Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened."

[@jabman025]

his creations have outlived him............they will outlive us........... rest in peace Toriyama sensei, thank you for the stories

[@chrisdash5917]

Amazing Tribute Video And RIP Akira Toriyama And He Was A True Legend Of Dragon Ball And Without Him Dragon Ball Would Never Have Existed 😇😇🥹🥹

[@voiceunderthecovers]

Dragon Ball has changed my life. Toriyama’s sense of style and humor has become my own. Funnily enough, ever since he passed, I’ve stopped having existential crisis’ in the middle of the night. Somehow, and I’m still not sure why, him taking on death head on has given me the boldness to do the same when my time comes. I will forever hold the worlds he crafted in my heart.

[@GoldenRaziel]

Thank you toriyama for creating a generational work that we all enjoy

[@razor50189]

Few people are close to akira toriyama’s skill of storytelling and art and even fewer on the same level.

[@YamchaCanDoBettr]

Rest, Toriyama. Taken too soon but the rest was well earned. A man can pass but if his name isnt forgotten, theyll live on forever and become a legend. You had already became a legend during your life. Rest in power, youll never be forgotten. Youll live on in our hearts and through the legacy you left behind.

[@user-kt1gd5qg3w]

Rest in peace Toriyama may your legacy last forever in the hearts of all those who's lives were changed because of your vision

[@BrotherRoga]

Best thing I can do to put my respect for the man into words: It would be my honor to watch Sandland's animated adaptation when it starts tomorrow.

[@jjDub331]

He's been with us our entire lives but he'll forever live in our hearts, rip toriyama you helped more people than you'll ever know.

[@TerryB01]

Rest in Peace Toriyama. Thank you for everything.

[@angelosusa4258]

God bless his family and rest his soul. Thank you Toriyama for inspiring us and bringing countless people together in a great fandom of the Dragon ball world

[@stephenchandley3071]

It is so touching to have this video end on a high note, and showed how much we do mean to the likes of the Legendary Toriyama-sensei.

[@JoeFanik]

Just read the latest Super chapter. A great chapter with a heartwarming message to Toriyama’s passing

[@tiagobettencourt9151]

To give you an idea of how important this man's work was for us Portuguese people: Dragon Ball made the Sega Saturn, a video game console not very popular around the world, a HUGE hit in Portugal! It was all thanks to one game, Dragon Ball Z: The Legend (Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu in Japan), that made Portuguese gamers in the 1990's get their hands on a Saturn. And fortunately, me and my cousins were some of those people and we loved that game, and we still do! I really cannot stress how big Dragon Ball is in Portugal, and even if Akira Toriyama never came to Portugal, he is a name that is never going to be forgotten by us Portuguese people!

[@Solesteam]

The guy who tried to make an adventure comedy but accidentally created one of the most influential and well loved action series of all time.

[@ryuzakisimms1019]

Akira Toriyama really respected his fellow creators as well as the voice actors of the Dragon ball and Dragon ball Z franchise. He will be missed. Dragon ball helped me a lot. Rest peacefully せんせい

[@gamewatch6861]

If Dragonball didn't exist then then I probably wouldn't even be into anime. So, I thank you for that Akira Toriyama. May you rest in peace.

[@Gochen86]

I can't help but picturing Goku bringing Tori-bot (Sensei's in-universe avatar) to visit the two Zeno: "Hey guys! I brought a special friend to meet you!" The two Zeno take one look at the diminutive jinzo-ningen and immediately both wrap him in the biggest bear-hug they can manage while happily crying out one singular word... "PAPA!!!!!"

[@RicPendragon]

For me, I kept going back to the late game save I have on Blue Dragon, and have had that save for over a decade... I would load it up, beat the final boss, and reach the post-game scene where you could meet Toripo, the Tori-bot of the Blue Dragon, one last time, but this last time he breaks the fourth wall, and is actually Toriyama writing a message to the fans. He's so humble and praising of others, and hearing him say Toripo makes it all that much better. For anyone who has never played, I recommend the entire trilogy of games, it's almost a spiritual successor of Chrono Trigger, as it has Akira Toriyama, Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu working together again. But if you just wanna know what Toriyama's message to the player was without playing the game, here's the transcript. RIP Toriyama Sensei, you brought so many people together. ~ Toripo! This is my real voice. When I visited the developers, they asked me to say "Toripo" so they could record my voice. Noo! Embarrassing! But everyone worked so hard to finish this game. I was really moved! It reminded me how hard it is to make a game. All those on the staff, and so many hours spent, I loved it when they let me test it out. It was wonderful! They were real pros! Great things come when you have great people. Didn't you love this game? I was a bit nervous, worrying, "What if they say my character design isn't good enough?" (Even if you did think so, please don't say it; I really am a sensitive guy.) Again, thank you all very very much. I will keep on studying more and more. One more time! Toripo! Akira Toriyama ~

[@SeventeenGhost]

Few people can leave behind such a huge legacy. So majest-SQUEAK So majes-SQUEAK SQUEAK Majes-SQUEAK That's a big Tori.

[@dychrisshandonsmith1242]

Keep it up on your work and this video and channel I love this video and channel Thanks you for your video and channel I love dragon Ball all franchise

[@Bluewave2024X]

RIP in heaven above Akira Toriyama knowing that you will be missed and forever Love ❤.

[@Caterfree10]

It’s still wild to me to think of Toriyama as gone tbh. That the upcoming Sandland and DB games are the last ones we’ll have with his direct influence. At the same time, he’s had such an impact to the degree that, even if someone’s never seen an episode of Dragonball, they’ve definitely watched something influenced by him at some point. And such an impact means he’s probably always going to have reverberations in media for the rest of time. So, cheers Toriyama-sensei. Thanks for one of my earliest anime crushes in Trunks. May we finally meet someday on the other side.

[@recursivefpab4473]

Thank you for this tribute to one of the most influential artists of our time Akira Toriyama, it’s good to see everyone whose hearts he’s reached. These other creatives and voice actors gave words to the feelings of loss from his passing and the celebration of his legacy.

[@ObiClon]

A beautiful and well-spoken collection of tributes were gathered for this video and make it a classic. Toriyama can rest easy knowing how much his legacy has impacted a lot of people and will continue on now that he is no longer with us.

[@endeav0r_49]

In the words of the song which has become synonymous with the dragon ball fandom worldwide: "Bit by bit you stole our hearts with your blinding smile" Thank you Toriyama-sensei. If one last wish can be made to the eternal dragon, I wish you really knew how much you mattered to the people of the world

[@171QA]

Akira was one of the greats.

[@marcelcleveland4988]

Rest in peace Original king of anime!!!😊

[@calebcrafted]

He was and is a great of greats Don't speak in the past tense for him cos he's work still touches people and so he IS a great legend and WILL always be RIP❤

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

I am 100% convinced that Toriyama would only retire in his passing. I've still been crying over it myself. He will not be forgotten.

I love how his final words in that reaction to that award were that he was excited to show of Daimon, that he hoped we'd enjoy it and that he was thankful for all the support we have given him through his years. 🥰❤️ It showed how much he loved working on it all and really took to heart all our support. 🥲❤️❤️❤️ I hope that his family (his wife & children especially) truly are okay and that coroprate greed will NEVER taint his legacy, as so many have been tainted in the past... ;n;

[@Strife4006]

It's funny you can kinda actually credit toriyama for the creation of final fantasy in a way since square has stated that the success of enix's dragon quest for a big driving factor for them even pushing to make the original final fantasy in the first place and it can be argued that dragon quest wouldn't be nearly as popular as it was without his character designs in the first place

[@RedGhost_Draws]

Make March 1 Toriyama day to honor him how he enlightened our childhoods and the influence and on that day i will watch all dragon ball series and play all dragon ball/dragon quest and more games

[@Eric-gp3hi]

Thank you for this video Masako. It’s good to hear the closest people thoughts about Toriyama and what they thought of him. It seems Toriyama was a very humble and kind man. He brought so much joy to everyone’s lives and he will be remembered forever!

[@darealblazegamer2416]

Since I was 7 his work has improved and informed my life greatly, so Toriyama's work will always be special to me, even own Toriyama's passing has only inspired me to live life more easily and passionately and to tackle it with as much energy as Goku, and to continue forward with a unceasing smile!

[@Shanks54328]

Thank you Sensei, may you rest in peace and power. I pray we meet again in heaven.

[@rpgrage7711]

Rest in peace akira toriyama the amount lives you have changed is absolutely incredible thank you for all the adventures you made or gave your incredible art to from dragon ball, to sand land, to dragon quest

[@mittensfastpaw]

The celebration of life is how it should be and not the loathing of death.

[@jaycee65hithere65]

Thank you, Toriyama.

[@SoulQOriginal]

This was beautiful! Thank you for sharing these stories and testimonies from his close friends & colleagues! Rest in power with the Kais, Toriyama-Sama 🙏🏾🐉💚🫡🕊. Thank you for sharing yourself and your gifts with us all!

[@kaiserknuckle9261]

Man hearing everything from the people that knew him personally is both beautiful and heartbreaking I just hope they all are doing well it's definitely not easy losing someone that had a big impact on your life doubly so if they were a friend

[@freezasama5802]

Sorry Masako was busy watching the new trailer but man it's still crazy how we lost Toriyama almost 3 weeks ago now man he may be gone but while we honour and cherish his work his legacy and memory will live on forever and that's what we must do to honour him Thank you Masako for a heartfelt video about his legacy

[@KyleDoes_Things]

Dragon Ball was one of the reasons I joined a gym, exercised and found a study/life balance and got into anime, storytelling and art in general. Im in my 3rd year of a fine arts course now, all because so many decades ago, a mangaka decided to create a series about a strange boy living in the woods. RIP Toriyama 🐉

[@mr.patriotjol]

I first watched original Dragonball back in 1997 when I was 4 years old. I thought this was the best show and story that I watched, and to this day it still holds up

[@inkchariot6147]

I used to dream of meeting Toriyama-sensei. I'm disheartened that I'll never get the chance.

[@ryanhiggins8869]

Work hard, study well, and eat and sleep plenty! That is the Turtle Hermit way! We must master the art of peace in addition to the art of war!

[@andreasinobelarusmcewen5000]

Yes he will be!Missed. Rip Akira.

[@solitaregames]

Long live the legend, love live arika toriyama sensei!

[@tracyndiyob162]

i am really sad he's gone but also happy that if he had to leave for the afterlife so soon he went on such a great note enthusiastic bringing dragonball back to it's fun comical adventure roots,seeing the mangaka(oda & kishimoto with how much they were a great trio of friends.:3)/the voice actors(nearly cried seeing the english/japanese voices of goku celebrating him.) and the rpg's influenced by him(just finding out final fantasy 7 was influenced by him visiting.),toonami's tribute. and left behind a legacy that will continue on from the people who loved him showing the greatness he earned.(so excited for all the dragonball projects and hits me even more.)

[@dannyequihua2154]

Let's honor Toriyama by playing the hell out of the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero and Sand Land

[@rambofan334]

2 months later and it still hurts.

[@samir8167]

RIP

[@CandyChaos7]

RIP Akira Toriyama. 😥

[@TheStickCollector]

Hope this tribute had the effort toriyama would have wanted.

[@BaalFridge]

There are no words strong enough to describe the legacy of this man. No words great enough to describe his work. And most of all, no words at all can describe the collective pain of such a loss.

[@rinokumera5907]

Toriyama paved the way for shonen and even anime in the first place.

[@Drake_TheSlayerVO]

Rest In Love! He was the foundation of "Anime Fandom"

[@BlueBlazeKing]

Shonen anime wouldn’t be where it is today without him