What Akira Toriyama meant to me...

[@CaptPierce]

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

[@DaYapGuy]

And that's how Goku became a Super Saiyan...

[@andrewfranco8062]

Tfs good

[@midnigh7viper921]

I involuntarily scream cried when i read that

[@StonedFox0420]

The morning I heard the news I started up dragon ball to watch all the way thru in honor of him then I’m gonna do Z good bye Akira toriyama your the grandfather of Shonen anime and and inspiration to everyone

[@DaYapGuy]

@StonedFox0420 I am currently listening to every Dragon Ball game soundtrack on KZbin (except some since they are based on the anime version). Tho I started before Toriyama's passing, I will definently complete that task in honor of the GOAT of the GOATS !

[@bethelsheunesumasukume352]

An international public holiday should be made in honor and celebration of Akira Toriyama and his work.

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

I second that.

[@Jungoguy]

Agreed

[@Thechaosmaster1997]

I may not have grown up with Dragon Ball, but I watched from the Raditz Saga all the way to the Cell Saga, and I agree, Toriyama Day should exist.

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

I vote for this.

[@RidleySmash]

I think there's already a Goku day in Japan

[@bgvo4373]

Dragonball taught me about the benefit of body and mind, improvisation in writing, and always maintaining imagination no matter how fast life goes by.

[@tigerwarrior1787]

Work hard, study hard, and plenty of rest. That is the Turtle Hermit way!

[@steadfastscout4606]

@@tigerwarrior1787 Bro you almost made me cry with that roshi quote.

[@Ningamer-bo7ej]

​@@tigerwarrior1787sorry to say this but you forgot to add eat plenty too which is important part of quote

[@calvinmatthews1527]

He united cultures, inspired staples like One Piece & Naruto, he changed the world. RIP Akira Toriyama, you deserve a small museum dedicated to you.

[@offthedeepend3996]

Indeed. The best thing about Dragonball was how easily accessible it was to so many people. The story is simple but very identifiable.

[@TayoEXE]

@@offthedeepend3996 It's amazing how universal his worlds felt. The original story is based on Journey to the West, a Chinese story, features military that resembles various historical militaries, cities that feel culture androgynous, characters from various planets, animals from various time periods, creative depictions of the afterlife, futuristic city life, machines, robots, mad scientists, Native American inspired tribes, India inspired villages (Nam is unironically one of my favorite DB characters with his cool fighting style and just hilarious reactions to others along with his noble goals for fighting in the tournament). He made all kinds of food look so delicious to eat (watching Goku makes anyone hungry). He made martial arts of various styles seem so enticing as a method of honing one's body and mind (inspiring many martial artists, weight lifters, or any other fitness disciplines). His characters were literally about various different races (I mean, not just human even, the king of the planet is a dog lol). Despite what some peope think, I believe Toriyama just wanted to make a really intersting world that anyone could relate to with its characters. It's often a story about a journey, so many places are visited, bringing out the imagination of kids and adults of any culture. The awesome fighting choreography, the transformations, the epic ki blast battles, the intriguing stories involving the Androids, time travel, a space emperor, turning into a giant monkey. Heartwarming moments like Goku seeing his grandpa again for the first time since his death (knowing how Goku only ever traveled to find the 4 star ball because his grandpa meant so much to him). Seeing our protagonist literally grow, physically and mentally, through the years, having his own family, sons, and even grandchild. The way he actually drew the characters and his masterful paneling so everything is easy to read and understand (I saw Mark's video only, but I appreciated it much more once I understood why it was so straightforward to read). The style is iconic, the jokes are funny, and the characters unique. It really is no wonder so many cultures love the series.

[@pikaszablak7933]

I want to see him get a statue like the one of Walt Disney at Disney World.

[@watchforever1724]

@@pikaszablak7933yeah

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah I know

[@herohut725]

First Yu-Gi-Oh Daddy and now Dragon Ball Papa... True Kings of our time.

[@Jdemonify]

and berserk father

[@herohut725]

@@Jdemonify oh right. I'm not familiar with Berserk. But rip for Berserk Father as well.

[@nellewoodruff6337]

And both my greatest heroes and inspirations. I lost family and a friend recently too. I hope things turn up soon.

[@goofusmaximus1482]

And the OG father of anime and Manga himself, Osamu Tezuka. The 35th anniversary of Mr. Tezuka's death was a mere six days before Akira Toriyama's own death. 😢

[@rakiahbaker5589]

Two of my favorite animes

[@longforgotten4823]

As a blind kid, his stories of adventure inspired my creativity. Dragon Ball was central to my childhood, it’s stories help me through my parents divorce, it connected me with friends in college, and introduced me to a wider world of cultural influences. His legacy will live on in people like me, and his memory will be cherished always.

[@TacticalLeo]

Akira Toriyama and his Dragon Ball series is the main reason i was able to continue on living after my almost rock bottom situation after 2012. Once I found out Super was in the works, I kept on living. Now here I am in 2024 with a college degree and looking to improve my life beyond what I currently have. I live because of that man. I will forever be grateful for his legacy.

[@zosiazaremba7479]

I'm so glad you made it ❤

[@fiercedeity10]

He had such an incredible impact on my life and to this day is the influence that allowed to me live out my dream. すごい、鳥山明先生の影響でTacticalLeoさんって大学に行った Leoさん諦めずに頑張って卒業したことは鳥山先生の生きた証の、大きな一つです

[@KeiranTrick]

Don't sell yourself short! Toriyama helped you see what you were capable of, like Goku training Gohan to become a super saiyan. Everything you did to make your life better was inside you all along, DB and Toriyama were just able to draw it out. I'm sure he'd praise you for being strong, for trying to make the most out of yourself and life. Hope you keep getting the success and happiness you deserve!

[@michaelf3719]

That’s the spirit of Dragonball that you keep fighting on even when there seems to be no Hope or light at the end , you have to keep going it always works itself out

[@yoryotheweabossu9030]

So you lit Didn’t Unsubscribe on life just because the new dragon ball anime was coming up . My gawd man that’s so powerful man it was so porwerful so we’re willing to put up with crap in your life just to enjoy sum DBS .it made you say you know what I can be D4ed any other time but I couldn’t see DBs if I was so I’m gonna hang around enjoy me Some Dragon Ball and See what happens along the way . Damn that’s so powerful Akira his work had such and impact on ppl he’s never be missed

[@TheWarmachine375]

Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama. You may be gone but your legacy lives on forever. 😢

[@jonathan4158]

He's on Snake Way, on his way to King Kai's planet.

[@nsgames24]

Gone, but not forgotten :')

[@Maximus4587]

_Thank you, Toriyama-Sensei, for all that you gave._ *_The world will miss you..._*

[@Kurothedusk]

Toriyama will be dearly missed by us all. His creativity will never be matched.

[@Diainvcgtslover]

No There will be those in the future that will have imaginations that will be better

[@bg.dragon1419]

​@@Diainvcgtsloverits not about being better tho...its about creating a whole new era. I mean there were better astronomers, researchers and scientists than Isaac Newton....but he is remembered as the father. Toriama is the father no matter how much better geniuses come after

[@Diainvcgtslover]

@@bg.dragon1419 And that’s what I meant about those that will be better Not only will they be better they will also be the new catalysts of new norms and trends of creativity and the generations that will follow along There will be those in the future that will have better imaginations that will lead to even greater and newer generations They will be the new catalyst of new generations of creative people and artists

[@eagle162]

It just doesn't seem real. Rest in peace Akira toriyama. Your work will still inspire and entertain people forever.

[@FURIOUSHEROGAMING]

Akira Toriyama created pure magic and he should be regarded as a Legend and The GOAT.

[@TheWarmachine375]

Toriyama the bird is now gonna teach that dinosaur how to ride a ball.

[@nanowithbeans2511]

Forever an unforgettable legend, forever Toriyama. From Dragon quest, Chrono Trigger, Doctor Slump, and obviously Dragon ball. He has influenced not just Japan, but the world!

[@streetsy8765]

Rest in peace to a true legend. Akira Toriyama may have been taken away too soon, but his legacy will live on forever.

[@NickJohnCoop]

Probably the most important Mangaka since Osuma Tezuka.

[@alfianfahmi5430]

Osamu Tezuka Akira Toriyama Fujiko Fujio Go Nagai Shotaro Ishinomori Rumiko Takahashi The list goes on

[@dugonman8360]

​@@alfianfahmi5430 don't forget Rumiko Takahashi

[@thewhiteknight9923]

​@@alfianfahmi5430Kentaro Miura too😢

[@xenogen372]

As well as Kazuki Takahashi.

[@CosilHeiir]

​@@alfianfahmi5430 cannot forget buronson

[@JuriSins]

The impact Toriyama had on multiple generations is truly inspiring. His work and his passion was the source of people's happiness, inspiration and goals. His legacy will forever leave a mark in history. Thank you for the memories.

[@Akari-br7ci]

In chapter 194 after Goku defeats Piccolo Roshi tells Kami "If it weren't for you none us would be standing here today . . . Goku and his friends would never have been able to accomplish what they have without the Dragon balls. Everything started with that single Dragon Ball that you created." I want to repeat those words to the man who wrote them. Toriyama, if it weren't for you none of us would be standing here today. It all started with that single Dragon Ball that YOU created. Rest in peace Toriyama sensei. You will be missed.

[@pokemania6494]

May the other world treat you with the greatest of respect Master Toriyama and thank you for all the greatest memories. We will never forget you ❤️🥲

[@Nehauon]

This man made something universal, advanced a culture, the progenitor of many different major animes

[@DrmCom2003]

The Dragonball series gave me hope in the darkest of times. I will always be grateful for that R.I.P. Akira Toryama.

[@StareachValcin]

Akira Toriyama will be missed and remembered for all of his works, especially his great story of dragonball.

[@Johnbturla]

Rip toriyama, he shall be remembered as a great storyteller and a person who inspired millions of people ❤

[@Speedstreak]

Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama. Thank you for giving us one of the greatest anime series and for inspiring millions of people!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

RIP to a LEGEND. He Will always be remembered🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JJ_R]

Rest in Peace, good sir. Thanks for the memories you’ve given millions (if not billions) of people.

[@Dodev]

I'm in tears, rest well Toriyama

[@thesmilingknight4982]

the news... kind hit me like the end of Z, the bitter sweet feeling of "this was an amazing adventure that i got to be a part of, and i loved every second of it" even tho im sad that its over, im happy that it happened and even tho the man himself is gone, all i have to say to him is thanks for bringing me a story that gave me tons of fun in my life ^^

[@xephorce]

I'm not crying you're crying. Rest in Peace. Toriyama will be forever missed and loved.

[@Mohammed1000real]

His legacy won't be forgotten for the next generations, Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama.

[@malone4735]

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

[@bluekirby64]

RIP Akira Toriyama gone but not forgotten

[@overpowereddemonslaya3543]

It hurts to watch Dragon Ball now all I want to do is cry. Dragon Ball saved my life growing up some days it was my only source of happiness.

[@suiginmigasuto3356]

You can still find it through his legacy. That happiness that he brought to you will never leave, unless you forget it.

[@PrinceFloof]

I was watching dbz through a toonami broadcast video on here last night, I had no idea he had passed away

[@Imsleepeebruh]

i shed genuine tears for a person I've never met. We all lost a pillar of our lives. Rest in peace toriyama-san

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

You almost crying made me cry. RIP Master Toriyama.

[@Eric-gp3hi]

Akira Toriyama really impacted a lot of people’s lives throughout the globe. His works really connected everyone in the world together. He brought so much light and joy in this world. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama you will always be remembered forever and his legacy will live on through future generations of Dragonball fans!

[@jordansori4049]

Akira Toriyama will always be remembered and you were always a legend in our hearts…Toriyama…thank you for everything.😥😔🙏

[@ricardovillon1189]

Rest in Peace Toriyama-sensei. You have inspired generations of writers, artists, and fans.

[@mezykin]

R.I.P. Akira Toriyama, who built something that meant something so much to all of us when we were kids

[@waifu_x_hunter4086]

R.I.P my childhood idol - dragonball means more than childhood to me, it will always have a special place in my heart ❤️🐉

[@VeggehGaming]

It was an absolute gut-punch waking up to the news when his passing was announced. Akira Toriyama was so important to all of us. The memories he forged. Thank you for your take on it. It really resonated.

[@danieltilson4053]

Akira Toriyama's work has always been a big part of my life. From beating up slimes in Dragon Warrior on the NES, to Super Broly, and beyond. Games, anime, art. He has been an inspiration for me in so many ways. Learning that he was no longer with us hit me hard... I believe that the best way to honor the legacy he left us with, is to continue to be inspired. Take that silly idea you have and develop it. It doesn't matter if nobody believes in it. Just roll with it. Even if it doesn't go anywhere, you made something no one else did. That's special.

[@ultrasphoenix]

I’ve always loved other things from Toriyama from Dragon Ball, but without Dragon Ball, those other projects he made wouldn’t be acknowledged without Dragon Ball. I love Dragon Ball including the other work from Toriyama, may he rest easy.

[@MikePhantom]

i gotta say though it must have been a rollercoaster of emotions that it was announced the day your kid was born.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Reincarnation

[@phantom8926]

​@@ninjabluefyre3815that'd be one hell of a reincarnation and interesting timing to a talented and creative individual

[@kylekahanek6411]

Rest well Akira Toriyama. Long Live the King.

[@MedaMatchaElite]

Akira Toriyama’s death shook the world. I don’t think we even fully realize how much of an impact he’s made on the manga/comic industry. Though he will forever be missed, his legacy continues through the creative minds of those that he’s entertained throughout his years. Never stop creating and may his soul find peace.

[@DubiousDepthsRadio]

Even games

[@nthepanekhashane1996]

The man the myth the legend that got me through very tough time

[@aquariusfriar]

Toriyama is why I began drawing. He had this way of illustrating the lives of his characters where you feel like you could be there. You could just picture being in a world with people going about their lives in between the battles and the catastrophes, picking up the pieces and just vibing. I'm going to miss him so much. Be at peace, Akira Toriyama.

[@nateexists6292]

Toriyama was such an integral part of so many lives. One cannot truly do justice to the sheer impact of his life's work. While I believe he has been taken from us FAR too soon, I do hope that he finally has the chance to rest peacefully after all the time and effort he put into teaching the world to dream a little more. RIP to the undisputed legend of the industry, and my best wishes to his family. Other World just gained another hero to represent Earth.

[@kamajuchikekenate]

WE MISS OUR AKI SENSEI😭 THAT'S WHY WE ALL SHOULD GO AND SEARCH FOR DRAGON BALLS TO REVIVE THE LEGEND THAT GAVE US OUR CHILDHOODS AND A WORLD SO MANY OF US LEARNED FROM AND JUST LIKE ME GOT MOTIVATED TO BE THE GREATESR WE CAN BE!!! AKI SENSEI DESERVED TO STAY FOR A CENTURY AND MORE... IT'S AWFUL HOW WE LOST A SUCH LEGEND😭💔

[@tm.37_53]

I'm gonna miss him.

[@KeysofIDproductions]

Dragonball may have been what truly introduced me to anime, but it was Dragon Quest (then Warrior) and Chrono Trigger that introduced me to Akira Toriyama. Also, Toriyama is so well respected in the latin community that Mexican cartels agreed to a temporary ceasefire to mourn his passing.

[@Kira_Official_]

For me, I didn't start watching Dragon Ball until DBZ when I was around 13 or maybe a little older. Before then though, I actually played the Dragon Ball video games first. So I knew all about the story of DBZ before watching Kai on Nicktoons. When I grew up and wasn't really playing the Tenkaichi series, I was playing Raging Blast or I was playing Blue Dragon a game he did the artwork for. After finally watching the anime for the first time, I knew I had found something that I really liked. I went back and watched Dragon Ball, watched DBZ, and Kai, and started watching Super in Japanese because I didn't want to wait for it to come to English. Dragon Ball had such a profound impact on my life that it inspired me to make my own videos talking about it, because I just wanted to talk about it with someone. He was an inspiration to not only thousands of kids and adults around the world, but he was an icon in the manga world. Mangaka singing his praises and talking about how they were inspired by his work. Seeing Kishimoto and Oda talk about their sadness for his passing destroyed me. I couldn't believe the news when it hit me. I'll forever miss him, and forever treasure the impact he had on my life. Yesterday was my birthday, and hearing about it the day before made celebrating it rough. Thank you, Toriyama, for all that you've done.

[@Bear-fz5nz]

Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama thanks you for everything to bring us joy, wonder, amazing and beautiful childhood in our life. Until We See Each Other Again In The Otherworld.

[@keithcole8536]

Yesterday was a rough day for everyone

[@MrLemon-hl7pi]

A man only dies when he is forgotten. And we will never forget him. R.I.P Akira toriyama❤🕊️

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

His work Made My childhood and life SO much brighter. And For countless other too. Plus it also gave US your amazing work Masako! He was the greatest ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hanzokirishima432]

Rest in peace, Toriyama sensei, your legacy, the inspiration and joy that it brings to the world, will live forever

[@neogotham2k39]

I grew up watching DBZ on Toonami, those were great times! Rest in peace Akira Toriyma

[@SOME_USER]

Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama

[@jaycee65hithere65]

A true legend. He was one of many who can show that creativity and imagination can change the world. Rest in peace, Mr. Toriyama.

[@mrbushido56]

Dbza did not introduce me to dbz but you guys did increase my love for it. Gohan ssj2 transformation is my fav anime moment n your version is my fav version of that. Toriyama death arrived in what was already a bad week for me but woukd like to thank him for all the years in this fandom but would also like to thank you n the rest of tfa for all of the work you guys did dbza content and non dbza content

[@SalemArc]

I will forever stick my hand out of the window, pretending that the wind hitting my hand is what energy feels like gathering in my palm. Thank you for everything, Mr Toriyama.

[@tevinnaidoo3353]

RIP Legend thanks for the fun memories

[@cherrytonshawty9120]

Toriyama's 69th(Nice) birthday was right around the corner too. April 5th, all of us Dragon Ball fans should celebrate his birthday, in his honor. Rest well, Toriyama Sensei. 🙏

[@batboythecool]

Rest in peace Toriyama

[@1toolaj]

Toriyama has touched all our childhood with his characters and stories. It's amazing how much he influenced our comic and manga stories as of now

[@RogueFox2185]

Toriyama’s flying high on Shenron’s head in the sky like the ending of GT, rest well warrior.

[@ChristianWorld5121]

I’m 11 and dragon ball/ DBZ has been such a big part of my life already. It has given my dad and I something to bond over. I will always cherish it for the rest of my life. 🕊️❤️

[@popebinga]

Akira Toriyama, the real life super hero none of us deserved

[@Onotosho]

There will never be another Akira Toriyama. He broke barriers in more than one way across the world. There will be immitators and homages for years to come. Akira Toriyama was one of a kind. He left his mark on the world. Many people including myself will miss the legend.

[@treyguidos9392]

Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest will always be different now that Akira Toriyama is gone, he will be missed 😭. RIP Akira Toriyama, we will always love you and your amazing work

[@RoseAvro187]

Rest easy Akira... You were a gem in this world. You touched so many of our lives and you will be deeply and utterly missed... Thank you for sharing your genius with us. Thank you for all the memories. Thank you for such good childhoods. Thank you for being you

[@matthew5553]

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama, thank you for everything and your legacy will never be forgotten.

[@jaddokproductions2470]

2 things 1st congratulations on the birth of your little one 2nd don't mourn the passing of Akira. Celebrate him. Love what he gave us. Don't shed tears, raise a glass. Thank you Akira

[@idosarts_and_krafts]

While that is wholesome I would *strongly* suggest you use "toriyama" as that is more respectful to him, from what i understand from his people's culture

[@kelleygreengrass]

​@@idosarts_and_kraftsyou didn't even spell his name right. Please, sit down and stop.

[@idosarts_and_krafts]

@@kelleygreengrass oh...i am sorry then Stupid autocorrect does that all the time to me, i apologise for that😅

[@Ethan-wr2os]

​@@kelleygreengrasscould you have maybe corrected him in a way that didn't sound mean? Especially on a video like this.

[@jaddokproductions2470]

@@idosarts_and_krafts no offenve ever intended. however i will not change what i said. all the best and hope you have a great day.

[@scorpioriddick]

May all of the angels and gods bow down to you. R.I.P Akira Toriyama. 33 years this absolute legend has been apart of my life.

[@herronariela7469]

we shall miss him greatly, a legendary man, a true warrior

[@terminator3768]

His work will live on through our lives, and we will continue that work for him. Rest in peace

[@NobleVillian]

Dragonball is to Anime and Manga what The Lord of the Rings is to Fantasy. You can't watch an anime without some small nod to it somewhere. It's in the DNA of every series that came after it. It is the giant whose shoulders other great works stand on.

[@IsleofJaya]

"Til we meet again guys!" RIP Toriyama

[@jesserice7777]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Rest in paradise, Sensei. 🙏

[@Valandreaus]

Lani, Kaiser, Masako, Takahata, I hope you all know that though the journey of dragon ball abridged has ended it will always be remembered thank you for the years of fun and honoring the dragon ball franchise I look forward to what you have planned well into the future, rest in peace Akira Toriyama you are missed.

[@jamesgibb9341]

This one hit hard, I was working and on a call when I got notified. Legit had to compose myself. Dragon ball z to me was one of the few happy points in rough period of my childhood. It'll always be my favourite show from my childhood, my favourite anime, ever. My 2 best friends of over 20 years now first bonded playing the Tenkaichi Budokai games together. These are bonds in my life that wouldn't have started without Akira Toriyama's creation. The cartoons before school were the happiest times for me, as it was conversation starters on the playground. Australian kids who grew up in the late 90s early 00s would remember Cheez TV. Peak Cheez TV line up was Digimon, Pokemon & Dragonball Z. I'll never forget everyone losing their minds (myself included) when Goku turned super saiyan for the first time. No show other than maybe the simpsons has impacted me on a level that Dragon Ball has. RIP Akira Toriyama

[@AndrewAce.]

The world is a less happy place today... But few people leave behind something as amazing as he did. Thanks for making this, Masako. Thank-you for everything, Mr. Toriyama...

[@theperfectkillerkid5873]

First the Chad Kentaro, then My boi Kazuki….and now Father Akira?! No words can define the sadness when I heard about my childhood goat author, rip Akira Toriyama😢🙏🏼

[@TTButler6793]

Thank you for taking the time to write this. We're all feeling this loss pretty heavily, and I can only imagine how you're feeling finding this out after such a milestone in your life. Congratulations on becoming a father, that's absolutely amazing. Stay awesome, Masako.

[@SSJWAnimation]

We will always remember him and enjoy his artwork and story telling. RIP Akira Toriyama, a true legend ❤

[@spear200head4]

Not going to lie this effects me greatly and realising how much of an impact his franchise has had on me is amazing Thank you deeply Mr Toriyama your franchise has had on us as fans.

[@rattle_me_bones]

Dragon Ball's writing and style of worldbuilding and character design has deeply embedded myself into my psyche. Even things that aren't explicitly Dragon Ball related I've found has had influence from that critical work. I remember being a kid, recently moved into my current house, with nothing but a Dish network box TV atop a tiny entertainment system in my living room during the earliest hours of the morning to watch Nick Toons play Dragon Ball Z's English dub. I hardly missed an episode. Sometimes I'd wake up on the couch in front of the TV and it would be playing. In spite of all of the growing pains Dragon Ball has faced over the years, it is still a masterwork, and I will miss Toriyama. Dragon Ball will simply not be the same without his touch. May he rest in peace.

[@Nexus_KT]

Dragon Ball taught me to keep going, no matter what. Keep fighting no matter how bad things may get. As my character in Xenoverse 2 stand at the podium, doing the Spirit Bomb enote, I can't help but cry. But while I feel an immense sense of loss, I feel thankful. Thankful for all the lessons, and the joy that Toriyama gave us. Thankful for the tears, laughs, and smiles his stories gave us. Thankful for everything. I'll miss him, so so much. Goodbye, Akira Toriyama. ❤

[@jonwall7270]

Rest in peace Toriyama. He passed on my birthday and in a very strange way it almost makes me feel like I will always have that small connection now. Much like you Masako, Dragonball was my very first true introduction to anime and it was what opened the doors to so much more. I’m grateful that there are those as passionate as you are Masako. To keep carrying the torch for all of us dreamers that wondered all of the what if’s. You’ve literally created so many questions I’ve asked, and made beautiful stories that keep it going. I’ve followed you since the team four star days and I feel like I can speak for all of your fans, thank you for your addition to this amazing community. It’s so great to have someone like yourself keep the dream alive. So as much as it pains me for such a great loss of a legend, it’s also heartening and encouraging to have people like Masako and all of the other creators that push the dream forward. Keep it up. You’ve put it into better words than I can, and you will be part of why it lives on.

[@AceMan325]

RIP Akira Toriyama. Thank you for the fun memories.😢

[@blakesamson6820]

We lived… in the age of legends where they stay & go… we truly are in a golden age… thank you sensei Toriyama… Fly High.

[@Anne_Archer]

At first I cried, I cried all day but then I felt happy not because he's gone but because he was here, because he in a way was the best author ever because he used his imagination and impulse dictate the most popular, influential and world renowned anime of all time and sure it didn't always work smoothly there were plot holes and mistakes but all that just served to deepen our connection with him, it made him feel less like an author and more like we were sitting down listening to a man's ideas run wild and it was fun and it still is, he will live on maybe not in our world but in our hearts and in our minds the most we can do now is introduce the younger generations to the joy, the love and the excitement that is dragon ball the journey that will never end

[@markeyiszra]

When you deliver the line for Goku in Cooler Movie, "You were taken before your time" to a bird that named Toriyama is really sums up of how we feel of Toriyama death,and 68 feels like still young. How alot of project he anticipate like Daima,Sand Land and some other project that he agree to work on with full of joy and heart to his fan,didn't let him see the results with such an unexpected ill that he felt. Farewell Toriyama,your work change and inspire alot of People to do different and change and keep strong as Goku and his Z Fighter. Your work will and always be Ageless and Timeless. Don't care if you too old or the manga is so yesterday,so the next generation and further can experience the action pack of DBZ and bring inspiration.

[@Marvelousgamer7697]

This news has absolutely shattered my heart. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama.💙 His work and creations have shaped my life and especially my childhood. His inspiring stories through Dragon Ball all the way to Dragon Ball Super have shaped the person I am today. Thank you, Akira Toriyama. 💔

[@MoriShep]

Akira Toriyama was a national treasure of Japan. The world made better by his presence, and its now lesser with his absence.

[@ScarletFang423]

Akira Toriyama will always be remembered as the man who broughts dreams to us all. If it wasn't for Toriyama we wouldn't have Final Fantasy. If it wasn't for Toriyama we wouldn't have iconic designs from Dragon Quest. He has such a HUGE Impact on the entertainment Industry.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Thanks For this Masako. Makes processing this much easier. His legacy will live on forever. And we have Daima to look forward too

[@wadedewell]

I hope he left behind notes for how he wants the series to go. Like frank Herbert who left a creative outline how he wants to end the seres of dune. I love akiras creativity, I will miss him and his fun ideas.

[@PrinceFloof]

​@@wadedewellI was wondering how it was going to continue? I assumed he had a successor to rely on

[@wadedewell]

@@PrinceFloof toyotaro is his chosen I believe.

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@shanematthews1985]

Gone but never forgotten, his legacy has and will continue to touch lives for a long time to come