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Goodbye and thank you, Mr. Toriyama...
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R.I.P. Akira Toriyama
Thank you for bringing to life one of the greatest anime/manga series in the world.
We'll miss you. 🌹
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I am about to cry.
Rest in peace. Oh my gosh. What a legend. He will be missed for generations.
He's been gone for that long??? I literally went a week thinking about his works randomly in passing and he was gone?
I would never claim to have a vested interest in Akira Toriyama because its not true and him passing doesn't change that. He was however, the creator of a series that brought decades of bonding with my brothers. He was the creator of the series that inspired and continues to inspire manga authors, animators and comic creator's worldwide. Even as I read the author notes in my Naruto or Fairy Tail volumes, the name Akira Toriyama was always brought up by them at least once. In reference to the inspiration he was for all the mangaka that went on to contribute to the Shonen genre.
He was also the creator of the series that made me appreciate animation, and helped me discover that I had potential as an artist even at just 11 years old. As a child living with my 5 siblings, 4 which were my brothers, Dragon Ball Z was practically on 24/7. Did I know enough about the world outside the screen to recognize the name of Akira Toriyama at the time? No I definitely didn't. But I still was motivated to learn the style even just a little. And I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't a fan of dragon ball. I'd be lying if I said I was a casual fan. Saying I'm a semi casual fan of Dragon Ball Z is more closer to the truth. The series is and always has been with me whether I acknowledge it or not. I love Dragon Ball Z much like all my fellow manga/anime fans.
There was a silly game my brothers and me were playing where whoever drew Gohan the best, won the Hero Factory build contest (it was a tie or something so the following art contest was the tie breaker) Well, I drew Gohan in his Piccolo Gi from the Cell Games from memory, cape and all. My siblings practically said I won as a unanimous vote. Sadly, I misplaced that drawing the very night I drew it and I remember being so devastated to have lost it. Clearly because I remember vividly enough to ramble about it now. The point is, winning that silly contest and drawing Son Gohan from memory was what I believe motivated me to pursue art even a little more than before.
So yes, I think I can thank Akira Toriyama for that. Funny the things you realize when you lose something important.
So all this to say, I am extremely saddened and honestly shocked that Akira Toriyama is no longer on Earth with us. Its surreal in a way I wasn't prepared for. He was even younger than Stan Lee and I remember being just as effected by his passing. Its interesting how a societal figure you always knew and could check in on or hear news about for most of your life, suddenly isn't there anymore.
Its silly. I was just thinking a few hours ago about what the difference in my interests and personal pursuits were if I didn't watch TV with my brothers as a little girl. Would I have discovered Sailor Moon on my own? Would I have delved into magical girls before 2022? Would I even know or like anime??? Would I watch avatar??? And then one of the key figures from that world I grew up with my brothers in turns out to have passed away a mere week before I think like this.
Anyway, these are my immediate thoughts from this news. I'm grateful to Akira Toriyama, I only wish I took the time know him and his story better while he was with us.
Rest in peace sensei, you've earned it.
Akira Toriyama 1955-2024
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Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, Dragon Quest passed away
I can't fucking believe it, even though I wasn't a Dragon Ball fan, Akira's work inspire and had a huge impact in pop culture
RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you for everything
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I’m back ig (Why is the quality so bad😭)
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Ayeeee Happy Birthday Baby!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYUNOSUKE AKUTAGAWA!!!
You’ll always be our favorite goth boi 🖤🖤
( even without eyebrows)
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