We are deeply saddened upon hearing of the passing of Akira Toriyama. We offer our sincere condolences to his family.
Within our company, we have many staff members who worked and contributed to masterpieces such as "Dr. Slump -Arale-" and the "Dragon Ball" series and who all deeply respect Toriyama-sensei. We are truly grateful for his guidance and contributions to our productions.
It was such a great honor for us to be able to adapt the works of such a beloved creator, cherished around the world.
We offer our prayers for Akira Toriyama's eternal peace. We thank him for all the joy he brought to us all.
- Toei Animation
Creators of 'ONE PIECE', Eiichiro Oda, and 'NARUTO', Masashi Kishimoto both release responses upon learning of Akira Toriyama's passing:
Oda,
"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...
May heaven be the joyous world just as you envisioned it."
Kishimoto,
"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 pray that Akira Toriyama-sensei may rest in peace."
Akira Toriyama, creator of the Dragon Ball series has passed away at the age of 68. He is a legend in anime and gaming, his work includes Dr. Slump, Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, and other classic works. https://t.co/G9wzWHWHLP
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