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ONE PIECE creator Eiichiro Oda and Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto's messages following the passing of Akira Toriyama.

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Eiichiro Oda:

It's too soon. The void left behind is too large.

The sadness overwhelms me when I realize I'll never meet you again. From my childhood, I've admired you. I remember the day I was first called by name. On the way home after the day you used the word "friends" for us, I remember the joyous moment with Kishimoto-san. I remember our last conversation.

Taking the baton from an era where reading manga was considered foolish, you helped create an era where both adults and children enjoy manga. You showed us that manga can do this, that it can take us to other worlds. It felt like watching a hero charging forward.

Not just for manga artists, but for all the creators who were children during the serialization of Dragon Ball, the excitement and inspiration remains rooted. Your presence is like a giant tree.

For manga artists of our generation who stood on the same stage, Toriyama's works became an even greater presence the closer we got. Almost scary. But meeting the laid-back you always made me happy. We love Toriyama-sensei to the core.

With respect and gratitude for Akira Toriyama-sensei's rich creative world, I sincerely pray for his peaceful rest.

May heaven be the delightful world you envisioned, Sensei.

- Eiichiro Oda

Masashi Kishimoto:

I honestly don't know what to write in such a sudden situation. But I want to convey what I've always wanted to express about Toriyama-sensei, my thoughts.

From early elementary school with Dr. Slump to later years with Dragon Ball, Sensei's manga has always been with me, becoming a part of my life. Even when things were tough, Dragon Ball every week made me forget about it. It was salvation for a rural boy like me. Because Dragon Ball was just too much fun! It was during my university days when suddenly, Dragon Ball, which had been a part of my life for so long, ended. I felt an overwhelming sense of loss and didn't know what to look forward to anymore. But at the same time, it was an opportunity to truly understand Sensei's greatness, the one who created Dragon Ball.

I want to create works like Sensei! I want to be like Sensei! Pursuing manga artist, I gradually overcame that sense of loss. Because making manga was fun. Sensei was always my guiding star. I admired him. Sensei might find it bothersome, but I'm grateful anyway. He was truly a god of salvation and manga to me.

The first time I met him, I was so nervous I couldn't speak. But after meeting him several times at the Tezuka Awards judging committee, I got used to talking to him. As Dragon Ball children, Oda-san and I talked excitedly about how fun Dragon Ball was, almost competing, and I'll never forget the slightly embarrassed smile Sensei gave us.

I've just received news of Sensei's passing. I'm overwhelmed with a sense of loss even greater than when Dragon Ball ended... I still don't know how to deal with this hole in my heart. I can't even read Dragon Ball, my beloved manga, now. I don't feel like I can write this message to Sensei properly. People around the world were still looking forward to Sensei's works. If there's one wish from Dragon Ball that could come true... I'm sorry... It may be selfish, but I'm sad, Sensei.

Thank you, Akira Toriyama-sensei, for your many enjoyable works over 45 years. And thank you very much for your hard work.

To the remaining family, you must still be deeply saddened. Please take care of yourselves. I pray for the peaceful rest of Akira Toriyama-sensei.

- Masashi Kishimoto

[Ben Schwartz @rejectedjokes]

Akira Toriyama was a legend. Chrono trigger is quite possibly my favorite video game of all time and dragon quest was one of the first RPGs I had ever played. A huge loss to gaming and anime. What an incredible and inspiring career.

[MissFushi 🍄🌸 | Retro & ASMR VTuber @MissFushiGaming]

Rest in Peace.
You left the world with so many adventures and memories.
;-;
Bless everyone.

[Anime News Network @Anime]

Your legacy will live on forever, Akira Toriyama 🐲☁️

[Dragon Ball Z]

[SUPER クロニクルス @SupaChronicles]

ONE PIECE creator Eiichiro Oda reacts to Toriyama's passing.

"It is too early.
The hole is too big. Sadness washes over me when I think that I will never see him again.

I have admired him so much since I was a child. I remember the day he called me by name for the first time, the day you used the word "friend" for me and Kishimoto, I remember being overjoyed with Kishimoto on the way back home. I also remember the last conversation we had.

He was one of those who took the baton from the days when reading manga made you a fool, and created an era when both adults and children could enjoy reading manga. He showed us the dream that manga can go global. It was like watching a hero going forward.

For not only manga artists but also the creators in various industries, the excitement and emotion of the time of Dragon Ball serialization must have taken root in their childhood.
His existence is like a big tree.

For the manga artists of our generation who stood on the same stage, the closer I got to Toriyama's works, the more I realised that they had a greater presence. Scary.
But I am just happy to see the easy-going man himself again. Because we love Toriyama-sensei on a blood level.

With respect and gratitude for the creative world he has left behind, I pray for his soulful rest in peace.
May heaven be the joyous world just as you envisioned it."

[Big Boss @LordBalvin]

Akira Toriyama forever.

[sandman @sandman_AP]

In 2009, Straw Hats voice actors from One Piece cosplayed as Goku. Sanji's VA jokingly called it Dra-Piece.

[Genki✨ @Genki_JPN]

Final Fantasy Creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi's words on the passing of Akira Toriyama

"Toriyama-san taught me what it means to be a 'professional' and what 'work' is. I deeply respected him from the bottom of my heart. I sincerely pray that his soul may rest in peace."

[Kellen Goff: CARNAGE🩸😈 @kellengoff]

God. That's a blow. I don't know what to say. Dr. Slump got me through grade school. He had more stories to tell.

My god.

Well... thank you for all you did. You made the world fun. Rest in peace.

[awesome artist @CCCCrocoCCCCat]

I'm sure King Kai is waiting for him at the end of Snake Way as we speak. Rest In Peace, Akira Toriyama. Thank you for the magical stories you've given to so many around the world.

[Colin @IntroSpecktive]

Either one of these would be a hall of fame career by itself but he did both

Manga, anime and gaming he was HIM

Culture icon

Toriyama forever

[Alejandro Saab | DEADPOOL | Marvel Rivals @KaggyFilms]

I would not be where I am without the influence of Dragon Ball

Literally me pretending to be Goku or Goten when I was a kid growing up in South America to making content on YT to now being a small part of your universe

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama. You'll be missed by so many💔

[RogersBase @RogersBase]

He was truly the grandfather of all modern shonen. None of our favorites would exist today without Toriyama's influence.

He ALSO had a MASSIVE impact in the gaming community. Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger...
So many all time classics.

May Toriyama-san rest in peace. 🩷

[SUPER クロニクルス @SupaChronicles]

NARUTO series creator Masashi Kishimoto reacts to Toriyama's passing.

"I honestly don't know what to write about this sudden event.
But for now, I would like to share my thoughts and feelings that I had hoped for one day Mr. Toriyama would ask me about it.

I grew up with his manga, Dr. Slump in the lower grades of elementary school and Dragon Ball in the upper grades, and it was natural for me to have his manga as a part of my life.
Even when I was having a bad day, the weekly Dragon Ball made me forget about it. As a country boy with nothing, that was a relief to me.
I really enjoyed Dragon Ball too much!
I was a college student. Suddenly, Dragon Ball, which had been a part of my life for so many years, came to an end.
I felt a tremendous sense of loss and didn't know what to look forward to.
But at the same time, it was an opportunity for me to truly understand the greatness of the master who created Dragon Ball.
I wanted to create a work like his!
I wanted to be just like him!
And as I followed in his footsteps to become a manga artist, I began to feel less and less lost.
It was because I enjoyed making manga.
By following him, I was able to find new enjoyment.
Sensei was always my guide.
He was my admirer.
I may be annoying to him, but I am grateful to him.
For me, he was truly the God of salvation and the God of manga.

When I first met him, I was too nervous to say a single word.
But after meeting him many times at the Tezuka Award judging, I became able to talk.
I will never forget the slightly embarrassed smile on his face when he and Mr. Oda talked excitedly about how Dragon Ball was fun, as if they were children again and were engaged in a competition.

I just received the news of Sensei's passing.
I feel a tremendous sense of loss, more than when Dragon Ball ended...
I still don't know how to deal with this hole in my heart.
I can't even read Dragon Ball, which I love.
I don't even feel like I can write this message to Sensei properly.
Everyone in the world was still looking forward to your work.
If I could really have one Dragon Ball wish come true...I'm sorry...
That may be selfish of me, but I am sad, Sensei.

Akira Toriyama-sensei, thank you for 45 years of enjoyable works.
And thank you for your hard work.

I am sure that his family members are still deeply saddened by this loss.
Please take care of yourselves.
I pray that Akira Toriyama-sensei may rest in peace."

[Jacksepticeye @Jacksepticeye]

Dragonball was the first Anime I got into as a kid. I would stay up until 2am watching it, rushing to bed when I heard my mom coming home from her late shift. Those are very good memories!
RIP to one of the best and most influential people to ever share their gift with us.

[RubberRoss @RubberNinja]

Oda on Toriyama: "May heaven be the joyous world he envisioned."

That line man, fuck.

[🍎 Ken Xyro @KenXyro]

Looking at the sheer number of people grieving over Akira Toriyama's passing shows the impact he's had on this world.

And his creations will continue to impact future generations, even after all of us are long gone.

Akira Toriyama, truly the legend among all legends.

[Colin @IntroSpecktive]

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama

The absolute truest definition of a legend

Thank you for everything you gave us

You changed culture forever

My heart is broken at this news

[CircleToonsHD @CircleToonsHD]

Rest in peace to a genre defining, generational, super artist that will live in the hearts of millions forever.

I still remember playing with DBZ action figures for hours, over 20 years ago, and practicing my kamehameha form until I had it just right.

Thank you <3