Solo Leveling pays tribute to Akira Toriyama in Anime

In a recent episode of Solo Leveling animated by A-1 Pictures, a heartfelt tribute was paid to Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of Dragon Ball, who had recently passed away. The homage featured the protagonist, Sung Jinwoo, channeling Goku's iconic dance from Dragon Ball Super when facing Broly. This gesture resonated with fans, highlighting Toriyama's timeless legacy that extends beyond genres and leaves an indelible mark on mangas and mangakas, showcasing the far-reaching impact of his contributions to anime, manga, and pop culture.

[@alienliegh9245]

That's incredible and it still amazes me how many posts are coming to pay respects to Akira Toriyama not just from those close to him but many fans and anime artists who grew up watching dragonball and dragonballz

[@kamuisama5110]

As he has crossed every race every border every language every sea to ingnite that fire inside those who felt hopeless, he didn't just created a character but a hope to which everyone looks up to whenever they feel at loss

[@Vergil_DMC5]

Akira Toriyama did not only get respect from the Anime Community, but also from different sports like Football and Cricket. This just shows how much DBZ contributed to everyones childhood.

[@akshaygarad2080]

Anime made hero's famous toriyama made anime famous

[@spencersholden]

A reference that has a double meaning now. A cruel twist of fate that it came out just after he died. Had he not it would just be a reference. Now it’s a tribute. RIP

[@ToxicAlien95]

😭😭 akira wasn't just a mangaka he was like a father for many of us who never had a father growing up. He helped raise many of us into the adults we are today. He was my hero growing up and i idolized that man and started drawing because of this man. ❤

[@theanimeplaya4141]

I’m still not over this crazy to believe it’s true rip toriyama San 💔😭😭

[@Ican653]

Rest in peace. Akira toriyama we will never forget you🥹😇

[@Varnishes]

I hope the dance from the broly movie becomes the next big reference, like the slide in Akira

[@suniksunil2623]

That jumping secene wasnt in the manwha he starts thinking about how to kill that rank hero ❤

[@i_asked_]

Is the manga before DBS ?

[@RonithXD]

@@i_asked_Solo leveling manhwa came before the Broly movie

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

Db super manga came way before solo leveling manhwa

[@jiranchhetri8863]

@@RonithXD So? In the manhwa there is not fighting dance scene only in the anime which is released recently, your point is completely useless.

[@RonithXD]

@@jiranchhetri8863 Just answering a question the person above me had asked🤷

[@mooboy2000]

Dangit, I had just watched this episode and thought that scene was a little weird but familiar and couldn't place where else I had seen it...Nice.

[@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.

[@truesoulghost2777]

Well done

[@Shadlygad]

I just watched that episode today and I love that I instantly knew the stance from the movie

[@XxGuNsLiNgErxX123]

Loved this I cheered so hard when he did that!!

[@anistan001]

Just wait for my tribute clip

[@GamingWander12309]

Also manhwa and manhua I saw couple times were paying respect to him

[@ItsZenoYT-]

I was the 1.7k like bro-

[@Mozarella_commenter]

man

[@bottle-of-water]

I dont wanna be mean, but im pretty sure this is a coincidence since these episodes are put into production a few months before being made, and Akiras death was im pretty sure was announced publicly on march 8th. so it's just a made as a reference and released at the right time

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

Nope. It is confirmed by a1 animation. Either way, it's a DBS influence

[@blueshot333]

​@@AnotherDay-ce6th so this wasnt in the manwha?

[@bottle-of-water]

@blueshot333 This clip wasn't in the manwha and it's neither a tribute it's simply just a Easter egg that was released at the right time

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

@@bottle-of-water so then a balant copy paste lol

[@D-V1NE]

Can anyone explain how to warm.up ?

[@khairilezwan810]

That wasnt on accident?

[@kamuisama5110]

Nope , it wasn't as the animation studio of solo leveling confirmed that as they added that additional scene to give tribute to Akira toriyama even if it wasn't present in manhwa itself

[@spiderbroxPrime]

Cool ​@@kamuisama5110

[@dultonfisher5490]

This month sucks fav author passes my wife want to live apart for a year see if she wants to be with me

[@Roldy_Fasho]

You know how to make it work. I did but I didn’t do it because I was hurt from the separation so my kids are paying for it. But that’s not going to keep me from connecting with my kids. If it does go to separation. Piece of advice… Don’t force it, show patience and let it come to you. Whether it be a text or a call. When you push to the point where it feels forced… You’re pushing what you want away. Learn that the hard way after 19yrs. Work on yourself, stack that paper and radiate confidence. Your wife and everyone will notice the change. The idea is to step into a different light that’s positive. Keep that head up man!

[@godlessplaytime4256]

Too bad solo levelling is terrible

[@markshrock882]

How is it terrible, I like the manwha and anime so I want to know what makes you dislike the show