Shreveport Dragon Ball Z fans react to the passing of Akira Toriyama

[@christophersaavedra8569]

The newscaster clothes is signature Goku's clothing. Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama.

[@gzenko3408]

​@DanielKyreMcNuttyou're bad at this

[@tylerpack71]

respect

[@Theyfw_Licious]

​@DanielKyreMcNutt least obvious hate bait:

[@azrineajien1993]

Super Saiyan Goku.

[@ImmaOceanVegeta-ui2lj]

​@DanielKyreMcNutt no.

[@Danahell]

Her clothes can't be a coincidence!

[@The-Imaginator]

I can safely assume that she's obviously a dragon ball fan.

[@Jamessss1010]

Nothing is coincidence in this world

[@enochabraham688]

She definitely chose it on purpose. She’s probably a fan

[@StreetsofATL_19]

No coincidence!

[@tcjorge2007]

Not coincidence

[@HMNNO]

Whoever picked her outfit needs to be given huge props.

[@gamingwithscoobyandrocket8511]

@DanielKyreMcNuttgo to hell

[@TayoEXE]

@DanielKyreMcNutt Go get a life.

[@wongadonga5450]

My banger content made @DanielKyreMcNutt braindead eternally 😂😂🔥🔥 He's mentally lacking

[@Gladuos1]

My initial assumption was that she picked her outfit

[@MegaFinalRound]

She picked it. She’s a fan.

[@ccxfrank109]

Who chose her top needs a raise

[@robinsonarthur7123]

Agree

[@DiMario_]

android 18

[@rumblefish9]

What if she was the fan? You can't assume anything. She's the same age as I am and we were all introduced to anime because of DB and YYH. Btw, local TV stations don't have stylists and makeup people. they mostly do their own styling.

[@jaimeruiz521]

​@@DiMario_😂😂😂😂 android 18 with Goku's gi

[@enochabraham688]

@@rumblefish9I think she pock

[@callibor3119]

She is a lady of culture. She’s wearing the same colors as Goku’s Turtle Gi.

[@Daniel-lq5qq]

Super buu has too Same color

[@Nevario1]

@@Daniel-lq5qq Only because he absorbed Gohan.

[@ssuwandi3240]

Anime Cold. Is an out dragon ball ??!7

[@christopherhenry1206]

I like that the anchor chose to wear those colors reflecting Dragon ball suit. RIP Akira Toriyama

[@AKUNJIG]

She's definitely a fan.

[@ElJumpyMonkey911]

​@DanielKyreMcNuttyou suck

[@Copperkaiju]

​@DanielKyreMcNuttPeople like you are the reason the world will end in a nuclear apocalypse. It only takes one jerk to ruin everything.

[@goopy95]

​@DanielKyreMcNutt your groupp literally shares child pornography. Enjoy going to jail

[@kaminari-Ife]

@DanielKyreMcNuttI know this is a bot, but whoever set it to say this is genuinely disgusting. ☹️

[@AKUNJIG]

She's definitely a Dragon Ball Fan if she's wearing that and got her editor to talk about Dragon Ball's Influence. Spot On!

[@astralmindny9055]

Negative. The " Illumibots" chose that for her.

[@kite36]

@astralmindny9055 That’s really not how it works but let your limited work experience speak for you.

[@Grimnoire]

The fuck

[@Grimnoire]

Astral, you some other type of special

[@ozpin8329]

@@astralmindny9055Wrong. She cosplayed as a casual Vegeta on air for Halloween, and she's mentioned she's a Dragonball fan before.

[@taichirox]

Her clothes said more than any other interviewee.

[@StevenJones851]

That's true

[@ashketchup7354]

Huge respect to the news anchor for her clothing choice in memoriam.

[@j.brian.b2587]

Rocking Goku’s gi colors 🫡

[@Tasuke]

Out of the TV news reports I've seen so far covering this, this one is the best in my opinion

[@josephdent6825]

It really is

[@artemis1993]

Probably because she's a fan

[@Albert-xy5py]

it's because the interviewed fans and gave it more screentime.

[@Crybaby-Media]

BBC did a good job. They had shorts , interviews . One of the only major networks I saw paying him the respect he deserves

[@pretzelsaladito]

truly.

[@Sizdothyx]

She definitely rose her palm to the air as a kid when Goku shouted "PEOPLE OF EARTH, GIVE ME YOUR ENERGY!"

[@kevincopeland5044]

Let's be honest, we all rose our hands to give goku energy

[@whitemamba3085]

And now we raise them in honor of the late, great Toriyama.😢

[@aaryamannambiar6677]

Dude, the newscaster's clothing is Goku's!!!! That is such a sweet and heartwarming touch!

[@francostevo9939]

Akira Toriyama is not dead. Why? Because someone is only truly dead when they are forgotten. I can assure you… Akira Toriyama will never be forgotten. Legends do not die

[@MissMedeiros]

Beautiful comment ❤🙏

[@jacencade4019]

hes training with king kai

[@ozpin8329]

In the US in 1999, Toonami was airing the second half of the Namek saga. In October of that year I had a spinal injury that left me in the hospital for six weeks. I had to learn how to do everything again as I healed - I had to learn how to walk again, how to feed myself, how to write, etc. I would have six to eight hours of therapy every day to try and get me better, and every day I would make sure to be done by 5:30 so I could watch Dragonball Z. One specific day was extremely rough and I ended up in a really sour and sad mood, being bitter that my progress had hit a wall over the previous week. I was extremely depressed bordering on suicidal. Then that night, the episode of Goku going SSJ played. It was everything about it - the scream, the music, the sense that he was pushing through to something just past his grasp and finally achieving it - that just floored me. I related so much to Goku in that moment. It gave me the motivation to keep pushing forward. It took another year of therapy, but I finally made a full recovery. Dragonball has meant so much to me at every stage of my life since then, and to find out that Toriyama is gone now just hurts on a level that's so hard to describe. I remember reading a quote about the reason we cry when creators, artists, singers, etc pass away. It's not because we knew them - it's because they helped us to know ourselves.

[@mintcarrier]

Damn man…your story was the like the perfect blend with dbz that only comes once every 1000 years…the legendary super saiyan…had me mad emotional…happy you’re still striving and that quote at the end was profound…

[@StevenJones851]

That's touching man

[@bobbymercer2287]

Thank you for wearing the colors of Son Goku. RIP Toriyama. Age 35 male here, DragonBall was my childhood.

[@TheRealHoltzy]

39 male here and same. Toriyama was like a distant relative that we never see, but knew he was there, somewhere, making magic 😢

[@goopy95]

Age 20, he made my childhood peak

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

I myself was born in the 80s, Toriyama is practically an "uncle" to billions across the globe

[@viclor2876]

35 year old male here too. This was a crushing blow.

[@BruceWayne-uj8cc]

Dont need to introduce myself. Filthy rich and pays my respect to him from another universe.

[@mattakudesu]

Childhood??? Dragon Ball has been a part of my life since I was 10 and still continues to be well into my adult years. There's no way that Toriyama knew the full extent of influence he's had on MULTIPLE generations across the entire planet, R.I.P. Toriyama and thank you for your life changing work.

[@ajmiyake5255]

Wardrobe department deserves a raise.

[@suplays]

When the editor guy said that if they drew nothing they'd just draw goku or vegeta it threw me back so far in my school days! coming to school to discuss dbz episodes and showing off the drawings of different characters of dbz was the shizz back then here in India!! It's crazy how many communties akira touched unironically and ironically. Black, white, hispanic, chinese, japanese ofc, indians, africans, gymbros, meme culture, everything influential in some or the other form has referenced his works. What a way to live and what an impression to leave on the world!! RIP you absolute legend!!

[@ozpin8329]

I met my best friend through high school because I saw him drawing a picture of Piccolo in saiyan armor and complimented him on it.

[@johnlight8795]

So apparently Android 18 is a real person with fire goku drip!!! 😂

[@Dpaz2009]

I see what she did there. Nice! Rest in peace Akira :D

[@dealpha3698]

It was early 90s when I first watched Dragon Ball, Dragon Quest. While other kids wants to be a Teacher, Engineer etc. Akira Toriyama inspired me to be an artist and to take good care of my body. thank you and rest in peace.

[@raczacasbah]

Her outfit speaks a lot--is she a DBZ fan too? That's not a coincidence!

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

2:33 there is no doubt

[@StevenJones851]

Yup she a fan

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

He was like a dad to a billion kids growing up watching DBZ. Heartbreaking and at 68 is still young 😢

[@DanielMartinez-hc1nw]

You mean Mr. Piccolo! Also Mr. Piccolo: "Dodge!"

[@StevenJones851]

He was truly the Goat

[@StevenJones851]

​@@DanielMartinez-hc1nwyes Mr Piccolo

[@alexanderdixson9956]

He showed us all how to truly go even further beyond, Thank you and God Bless you Sensei Toriyama 🙏🏾💝✝️🐲🐒🥋👊🏾💪🏾🥲

[@GoldenCoola91]

Akira Toriyama, Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, all people who affected the black community. Edit: Since people keep getting mad, I just wanted to say that my comment had nothing to do with race. I know it effected everyone, IM NOT EVEN BLACK. I made this joke cause people made a joke that piccolo is black.

[@KingRycon]

@DanielKyreMcNutt Shut up Bot.

[@tott598]

Goku, Vegeta and Piccolo are aliens, so people is a strange description even if they werent made up characters 😅. And whats up with this angle of the black community? DBZ was/is loved by evryone regardless of race, it sounds silly to turn it into a groupthing while its clearly not.

[@Any-Brilliant6935]

And the Hispanic community as well

[@thetruesquad5059]

ye​@@tott598

[@illusma7822]

What about Gohan? - Vegeta

[@thespiderverse1542]

I used to watch Dragon Ball Super toonami all the time man. Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama. you will be missed.

[@philetaranma4918]

Nice wardrobe

[@philfromguam]

Much respect to the anchor and her outfit! Rest in Power Toriyama-San!!!

[@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*😭

[@0ppaiDragon]

Talk about letting your fanaticism speak for itself while announcing the saddest news you could think of (as a fan) of a beloved memory and yet remain professional. Wow... very well done. RIP Toriyama-sensei. Gone but will never be forgotten!

[@JodaroKujo]

He will forever be Number 1 Farewell Toriyama

[@Michael_7060]

Respect to the reporter for the colors. What a life this man had! Akira put in the same amount of love into small projects like Cowa than he did to the Dragon Ball projects. The man's passion was insane! From Dr. Slump, Dragon Ball, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, and everything in between, an entire world of people are feeling this loss. He once said something along the lines that his goal was to create something that would be around long after his death. It's safe to say he accomplished his mission a few times over. Legacy established! I will miss you sir! Rest in peace you Legend.

[@laleche1234]

She needs a raise

[@jaytaylor2971]

Shutting a tear here for the man who shaped the mind of a lot of young people in the early 90s you are a legend your stories Will Be Loved and in the hearts of all of us an artist a a storyteller legend a warrior Toriyama thank you so much for all that you've given us in sacrifice

[@noodlez6661]

Her outfit is over 9,000 level!! Good job!

[@CourageousRetreat]

Give this woman a raise!

[@LegendHusky]

I first watched Dragon Ball when I was 9 years old in the year 2000. I'm now age 33. My brother was a huge fan of the entire story. We even played several video game titles, especially the Budokai fighting games. I've recently started watching Dragon Ball Super and playing both Dragon Ball Xenoverse games. I even bought Dragon Ball Z Kakarot. I read one person wishes they had all seven Dragon Balls. They'd wish to bring Akira Toriyama back to life. Thank you, Akira Toriyama, for over 40 years of Dragon Ball. Until the next time. 🧡

[@rbalderas86]

That's the BEST DAMN NEWS SEGMENT EVER!!!!!! R.I.P Akira Toriyama, you're now riding with SHENRON 😢

[@longthunder8903]

Dragon ball made me appreciate martial arts and self discipline.

[@truth4502]

I love how she dressed to show up for this piece 😍 great news and rip Akira 🙏 🪦 😌 😊

[@watermelonpizza7824]

It's heartwarming to see how influential Dragon Ball is when you see MMA fighters, Wrestlers, Athletes, Celebrities, Politicians, Countries, shows, and other forms of media showing respect and mourning over Toriyama sensei's passing.

[@zachcouch1987]

Respect to the reporter.

[@juord]

That reporter is secretly a dragon ball fan, also nice hazbin hotel shirt lol at 0:35

[@BillyBob125]

It also uses the same colors as the transgender flag, which is neat.

[@juord]

@@BillyBob125 billybob? dang its been a minute. Its me superjuordy lol

[@BillyBob125]

@@juord Oh my goodness! I didn't even notice your name, haha. It's so good to see you again, friend. By the way, any social media account (besides KZbin) I could reach out to you at?

[@sanchezs7614]

I seen a couple news reports on Akira and none of them put this much effort into dressing the part or knowing who he is. Bless this news anchor ❤

[@BJGvideos]

Was not expecting a local news station to show this much respect. A lot of people are dismissive but this was very well done. And yes, I wanted to hear the newscaster's own thoughts given that she's got the Goku look going on, so either her, her wardrobe manager, or both are big fans.

[@alexandersmith6231]

Bro... i literally cried 🙏🏽 rest in peace mr. Toriyama you played a great role in our childhood.

[@saiya8078]

Ita not just the reporters colors that resembles the Gi, but the way she has her hair back on one ear resembles what 18 would do. Mad respect. RIP Toriyama

[@___chief866]

It's very sweet of Android 18 to pay tribute to her creator by wearing Goku's colors.

[@YinYangSara]

I love this, all of this. Thank you for giving such a detailed and beautiful story on the sad news. And thank you to the News Anchor for paying tribute with her outfit ❤️

[@kme321]

Dragon Ball Z was my life and taught me so many valuable life lessons. RIP Akira Toriyama, he shaped my childhood to what it is today

[@samuelmelendez7566]

I love that her outfit matches Goku's and she's blonde with blue eyes so she looks Super Saiyan

[@IsaiahWayne2104]

TORIYAMA FOREVER ‼ Black Panther reference

[@ssjuchiha100]

On the 8th march 2024, grown men cried! RIP Toriyama-sama

[@memback]

I like how the news anchor is clearly a fan.

[@BrodyxBrown]

This was a beautiful and thoughtful tribute on his impact. Thank you so much

[@kachiedits6231]

Its amazing to see how much Toriyama influenced the world with his work it really is beautiful and to see how the world has now come together to truly appreciate him after his death is just incredible Fly high Toriyama sensei you inspired us all

[@johnma4664]

RIP TORIYAMA. I'll forever be grateful to you for allowing my imagination to run rampant and enjoy my childhood all the way through to my adult hood. You inspired me and so many others.

[@KY-dz9zh]

女性キャスターの衣装のチョイスは素晴らしい

[@oscarjackson5284]

Back in the days… being able to draw a dragon ball Z character was a huge flex… R.I.P Akira Toriyama, the legend

[@phucpham7081]

Toriyama is gone 😢 now but he's legacy lives on and dragon ball stories would never be forgotten

[@renzopinasco2206]

Alexandra was spot on with the outfit. Excellent!

[@greymangaming1877]

She knew what she was doing with that outfit.

[@marluuVR]

R.I.P, Toriyama. You are the true hero. ❤

[@AGamersWorld1993]

Akira Toriyama was a beautiful person, you will be missed always.

[@Combo_Slice]

That outfit dropping that respect for Toriyama

[@Ptzou]

Picture is worth a thousand words. That outfit says it all.

[@Kvneki513]

I love the fact her outfit match Goku training/fight suit ❤

[@sTech-yi7lh]

Wasn't expecting the Newscaster for wearing a Goku uniform to honor Akia Toriyama?!RIP!

[@christophervelez3493]

Leaving its lasting message of "Always pushing past your limits to become stronger."❤❤🎉🎉

[@JishnusRadiance]

She deserves a raise! Thank you for your support!

[@omrihaim1489]

"leaving its lasting message of always pass you limits and become stronger" well said. But there's more to it. It's about the passion and love he put to this series and he touched many of our hearts because of that. He made us learn to make our worst enemies into friends, to make our rivals to crewmates,And to do what we love and break the limit of what you can currently do and push through. Toriyama sensei was a true teacher and a hero ❤🫡

[@rebeccadewaele9209]

Great job honoring Akira Toriyama! For both the report and the anchor's outfit!

[@SgtCrypto]

Love how the reporter rep’d Goku’s colors

[@PotentialLegend]

Best mainstream news report I've seen about this sad passing. Thank you for doing it right! Much better than the BBC woman who described it as "a story about a boy collecting magical balls to summon dragons to fight bad guys" ugh. RIP Akira Toriyama!

[@michaelbriscoe906]

RIP Toriyama thank you for everything. I grew up off Dragonball Z the very first anime, welcomed into the USA that set the foundation for anime across the world. Where people united because of the like of a cartoon. Culture friendships and bonds were made because of you and your work, you will be missed. Thank you

[@PuertoRock_PfknR]

I WAS WATCHING DRAGON BALL Z IN LIKE 1996 IN VHS WITHOUT SUBTITLES!!! THAT TELL YOU HOW GOOD THE SHOW WAS! 🔥🔥🔥 #DragonBallZ #Nostalgia #ChildhoodMemories

[@robynsegg]

The TV reporter is rocking Goku's orange and blue. She HAS to be a fan... she just HAS TO BE! 😁👍

[@Rodageado]

Rest in peace to the legendary akira toriyama DBZ will live forever.

[@ronartez1289]

I remember my college years in the late 90s early 2000s. No matter what we were doing we never missed an episode

[@Nighthawk-8050]

My daughter is 34 and she's still in shock a huge dragon ball Z.

[@SaltedMallows]

Wow that one lady is actually wearing an Angel dust hazbin hotel shirt. Authentic interview fasho

[@TheRealHoltzy]

Beautiful touch with the choice of wardrobe colours on the News Anchor. We see you and appreciate you ❤

[@Unpluggedx89]

That outfit though!!! She understood the assignment!!! ❤❤❤

[@lawrenceodedina3469]

Respect to the anchor bro. RIP Akira Toriyama

[@JerichoLeon]

I love the newscaster's getup! She knows exactly what she's doing with that color scheme!

[@charleswhite5482]

Love his work! Grew up watching and still share it with friends and family today. I'm running through Dragon Ball right now been going through a total re-watch. DB, DBZ, DBGT, DBS. I know GT has been separated but it's still more Dragon Ball content.

[@chawzre]

❤ this is love. Thank you Akira

[@Manuel_B.]

The anchor knows what's up...

[@sethmcclain7213]

The reason why the show was so influential. Must be went on a lifelong journey with these characters. We grew with these characters. We became different people because of these characters. This wasn't the TV show, this was a journey.

[@13xsmith7]

Facts all me and my cousin use to do was trace pictures of all the DBZ characters when we was kids I stopped there he actually became able to freehand and make his own characters and then use to be nice too RIP

[@caseyjones815]

TORIYAMA IS FOR SURE WELL LOVED BY ALL CULTURES. YOU CAN TALK EVERYDAY WITH YOUR OTHER CARTOONS OR MOVIES OR REALITY SHOWS BUT DRAGON BALL IS FOR THE REAL ONES🤫

[@hit-el3ci]

Thank you for the wonderful clothes. May you rest in peace, Mr. Toriyama.

[@lazzie22]

Rest in peace to a legend, thank you for Dragon ball, and being part of my favorite rpg Chrono Trigger! You will never be forgotten.

[@therobwells]

This was so dope. This just jumped on my feed. ❤ I'm from Shreveport! My tribute video is dropping in today’s really great Akira! We are better people because of him 😁

[@luigi7781]

RIP Mr. Toriyama, you've influenced many childhoods.

[@leandrusi4533]

Nice touch cosplaying ssj Goku female version

[@drewyetti]

The colour theme of the presenter’s outfit theme is the same as Goku’s Gi. That can’t be a coincidence.

[@thelegendof420]

Ocean dub FTW!! All real OG fans started with that version. Also props to her and her outfit choice 👏

[@princesonicstorm4304]

You'll always be our hero, Toriyama Sensei