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Akira Toriyama’s impact on the World with Dragon Ball will never be forgotten. For the Griffin family, his creation means even more. Goku’s legendary Kamehameha was the inspiration behind naming our 4 year old daughter Gameya. It’s not just anime, it’s family.
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."
The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, has passed away at 68. He taught us that we all have a Goku in us and a Frieza to overcome. We all need a Krillin to have our back, and a Vegeta to challenge us. Rest in Peace and thank you for giving us the Greatest Anime of All Time. Say Hi to King Kai for us.
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."
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That’s how deep this man’s legacy runs. It meant something to everybody. #RIPAkiraToriyama
Akira Toriyama gave us the one on the left Toyotaro gave us the one on the right. I believe we are in good hands.
Whenever Toyo is ready. #RIPAkiraToriyama
Akira Toriyama's first editor, Kazuhiko Torishima reacts to his passing.
"The last time we worked together was on the book we published last year, 'Dr. Mashirito's Strongest Manga Technique.'
In that book, 'Torishima and Toriyama Back Then' was the last manga we made together.
45 years, thank you very much. Mr. Toriyama, you were the best manga artist I have ever known."
R.I.P AKIRA TORIYAMA😭
Hello everyone, I still can't believe what happened, I made this tribute to him, Akira Toriyama literally changed my life with Dragon Ball, I hope he lives forever in our hearts, and We never stopped loving Dragon Ball, rest in peace Akira sensei! 😢🙌
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