Rodolfo Saavedra

[Anime Corner @animecorner_ac]

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

[Big O 🦍 @__BigO__]

I be jealous of y’all gym fits, I be in the gym like Adam Sandler 😭

[⋆ @lowkeyalbert]

Accept the situation and move on.

[bhavjot ✨(puv-jo-th) @LightofEmotion]

People treat you based on how they feel about themselves and I think someone out there really needed to hear that.

[feyisayo 💸 @feyiszn]

I’m a communicator, if we don’t talk about it we can’t move forward. This is for any relationship I participate in (friendships & family included) …I’ve never been the person to sweep things under the rug I just don’t operate that way

[〽️onty @itsmontyj]

if someone I care about asks me for reassurance, I will never put them in a position where they think it’s a burden each time they ask, or feel as though they need to apologize for asking for it. that is the bare minimum I can do

[〽️onty @itsmontyj]

You want a relationship to work but you have to be willing to learn how a person needs to be loved. You need to know why they are the way they are... the history not just the easy stuff but the hard things also.

[notes 📝 @n0tesforyou]

one of my favorite things in the world is how we pick up little habits, phrases, and mannerisms from the people we love. i still say that one phrase my friend used to say a few years ago. i cook something the way my cousin taught or showed me. i discovered some of my favorite songs from someone i don't even talk to anymore. you collect so many pieces as you go about life. you are a mosaic of everyone you've ever loved, even for a heartbeat.

[elly @ourselenasg]

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[feyisayo 💸 @feyiszn]

My intuition never lies. I know when someone’s not feeling me anymore & they don’t wanna say it. I know when I’m in danger. I know when another person has interest in the same person I do. I know when someone’s gonna call in lol. I just know these things, It’s weird

[feyisayo 💸 @feyiszn]

I don't know who needs to hear this but, having those uncomfortable conversations will save your relationships.

[〽️onty @itsmontyj]

my relationship will always be private but I’ll never keep my partner a secret. there’s a huge difference between privacy and secrecy.

[𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙮 ✨️ @_Pammy_DS_]

Relationships are so beautiful when you and your partner are actually good friends. You show up together, share inside jokes, talk openly, have fun, and totally vibe like besties. They shouldn’t replace your actual friends but it’s so amazing when the dynamic isn't just romantic.

[feyisayo 💸 @feyiszn]

I really want to experience traveling with someone I’m in love with.

[JayJay ᥫ᭡ @Jameca2011]

Y’all don’t know how bad y’all really be breaking people, when you force them to give up on you & they REALLY LOVED YOU, that means at some point in time you crossed a line that made me have to sit down in tears and really EVALUATE, really PRAY, really sit in silence, probably

[Inspirational Quotes @SeffSaid]

Do you agree?

[notes 📝 @n0tesforyou]

for me, consideration is the purest kind of love. when someone considers how something would make you feel. when they pays attention even to small details. considers you when making decisions that may effect you.

[feyisayo 💸 @feyiszn]

Honestly nobody’s easy to date. Everyone has their insecurities, flaws, & certain ways of doing things that make us who we are. Perfect pple & relationships only exist on tv. The most important thing is finding someone who loves u on ur worst days & will fight thru the hard times

[𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙮 ✨️ @_Pammy_DS_]

Most relationships taught me the more chances you give ppl, the less they value you. They aren't scared to lose you bcoz they know no matter what, you won't walk away. Never let anybody get too comfortable with disrespecting you. Love yourself and choose distance over disrespect.