Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1, leaving an immense void in the world of manga and anime. The news of his death shocked fans around the world, who recognize his invaluable contribution to the industry. The great manga artists of the world did not take long to pay tribute to the legacy of the Japanese, whose work, Dragon Ball, transcended borders and conquered the hearts of millions.
The creators of Naruto and One Piece, two of the most emblematic anime of the last two decades, published an emotional message in the famous magazine “Shonen Jump”, the same place where Akira Toriyama debuted in 1978.
SEE YOU ALWAYS, AKIRA TORIYAMA!
The Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, author of the ‘Dragon Ball’ series, died on March 1 at the age of 68 due to an acute stroke. This was announced by his studio Bird Studio.
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Masashi Kishimoto and Eiichiro Oda move with emotional message for Akira Toriyama
Eiichiro Oda was the first of the two famous mangakas to honor his legacy, as he dedicated an emotional and extensive message to what, in his own words, was his inspiration as a manga artist.
“The thought of never seeing you again fills me with sadness. I have admired you a lot and I even remember the day you called me by my name for the first time. I hope heaven is a pleasant world just as you imagined.”
“I was able to find new fun following my teacher. My teacher has always been my guide. I admired him and I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to express my gratitude to the professor. For me, he was the god of salvation.”
Also Toriyama’s famous apprentice, Toyotaro, who since 2015 has been cheering on the return of Dragon Ball side by side with Toriyama, was not far behind and published an emotional message for his former teacher, as well as a peculiar illustration between Toriyama and Kaio. Sama: “I drew manga because I wanted Toriyama-sensei to praise me. “It was everything for me.”
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2024-03-09 18:48:43
