With a pencil and a pen Akira Toriyama changed the lives of millions. His stories are not only fun, but also inspire people to do things. To draw, write, make friends, train, fight, discuss. He is a legend and I will forever remember him for all the great things Dragon Ball did to me...

Man..... I'm 47, THIS Man has been in my life since 1987💪🏿 Love & Respect To Toriyama!

He’s been a huge part of our lives. DBS will not be the same. Thank you for your heartfelt message - well said ❤

I lived for 37 years before shedding tears over the passing of a person I never met. I am so incredibly sad. RIP.

Countless days playing outside, pretending to power up to super saiyan. Countless school lunchroom debates about who’s the strongest. Sleepovers watching the movies and the animes. This man has given me and my friends so much fun, comforting times during the good times and bad. RIP Akira. You will always be the GOAT.

The crazy part is he died the year of the Dragon, it doesn’t get more symbolic than that.. lost my Grandma 2 weeks ago and now this.. 2024 is pretty rough so far but I’m keeping my head up. I am thankful that he graced us with such amazing projects that made my childhood awesome. R.I.p. King

He was already having these health issues awhile back, he was preparing his crew on how lead Dragon Ball in the right direction for the future.

I lost my grand grandpa at 101 before 3 weeks, and now i lost man who's worked shaped who i am right now... We will all miss him.

Meeting Akira Toriyama was on my bucket list. 😢

No one was ready for this. And Toriyama was my whole childhood too. This one definitely hurt me more than losing Stan Lee, as I wasn't a comic fan until my 20s.

Rip Toriyama. He was my literal childhood. Geekdom, your words spoke volumes to me about how DBZ brought all races,cultures and backgrounds together. As a white guy, I grew up close to the Mexico border and all of my friends were Mexican and barely spoke English. We would watch the dbz Spanish dub every day while playing with our figures. You would have never known there was a language barrier and dbz brought us together.

It’s crazy to think that the voice actress for Goku has outlived the one who created Goku for her to voice in the first place.

(Daniel here) RIP. He made all of our lives so much better. He will NEVER be forgotten

lowkey if it wasn’t for akira i wouldn’t even be alive today, his series got me through so much as a kid, truly an amazing person

I honestly can't stop crying. RIP Toriyama. Someone who I've never met brought so much joy in my life.

I'm 43 now and have been watching DB for over 25 years. Rest In Peace Toriyama. The universe that you created touched many hearts and entertained us for decades. I hope they do the IP justice and continue on. I've always enjoyed your content Geekdom101. Keep up the great work!

Akira Toriyama: The Greatest Warrior.

This passing actually hurts beyond belief, my friend told me and I didn't wanna believe him. I checked google and there it was, the official db twitter, posted about his death. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama, may he fly high.

toriyama wasnt just a "celebrity", he was the architect of the imaginations of people the world over. this loss shakes to the very core.

As someone who got sent away from their family to live with complete strangers, I can without question say Akira Toriyama indirectly saved me with Dragon Ball. The times were i was really really down and trauma set in, i knew if i picked up one of his mangas, I'd feel better. I'd have this "lifeline" i could use to chase away thoughts that, if I were to act on, would no doubt lead to me not being here today. This man is a hero and an iconic legend and I love him to death.

This death has shown to send a ripple effect to all walks of lives. Akira Toriyama has been one of the most influential figures of our time. Dragon Ball has bonded so many people and inspired millions of lives. He paved the way for many artists and set the standards for everyone else to follow. Without Akira Toriyama then anime and manga may have not ceased to reach its global outreach. In honor of Akira Toriyama let’s all raise our hands to the sky like a Spirit Bomb for Goku and remember this living legend for his contribution to the world.

Rip Akira Toriyama He was a whole Legend Thank you for everything Mr Akira Toriyama. 🕊️

I admit i cried. We may not seen or known him. But his soul was in Dragon Ball and touched us all.

My dad introduced me to Dragon ball as early as 3. He had all the vcr cassettes and helped us bond. It got me through so much hardship as a child. I use to play dragon ball z with my friends in the neighborhood and had our own storylines. I watched the show with my girlfriend 2 years ago and she loved. Now we have a 15 month old and I'm waiting for when he's older so I can share what I love with him. Art is meant to be shared and I'm glad this man shared his ideas with us. Truly has changed the world

Dragonball has been a part of my daily life since i was a little kid. Im now a 27 year old man. I used to wonder how people would be so impacted by celebrity deaths, but this one hit hard when I woke up this morning

he left us without our permission just like stanlee what a legend

I'm 40 now, I became a fan my Junior year of High School. I still love it to this day! The GOAT is gone but is legacy lives on!

I’m in school and I was trying so hard not to cry 😭. Rest in peace Toriyama 🕊️

I'm still in shock. My day has been very difficult. I started watching this show since I was 7 years old and I have had a lot of tough times through school to even today being at university. His work meant a lot to me and if it wasn't for his work I don't feel I would be here it's a big loss and I don't know what to do or say. His inspiration will live on.

Usually celebrity deaths dont hit me that hard but I started tearing up when I heard the news about Toriyama

On March 1, 2024, we lost one of the few remaining legendary comic book/cartoonist creators (Manga ka). Thank you for bringing happiness to millions of people through your artistry and captivating stories. This man left an indelible imprint in my childhood that will forever stay with me as one of the happiest momentos of my life. Words are not enough to describe the immense positive influence his creations had in my life. The lessons, the laughs, the emotions, the memories, the friendships and bonds we built while enjoying the same passion for the stories that brought us together in a way that today's entertainment media can never reach. I strongly believe that good men keep their inner child alive throughout their lives. This single perspective is only possible due in grand part to Akira Toriyama Sensei and his creations. To be able to influence my life in such a way is remarkable. To think he was able to do the same for millions of people across the world is truly astounding. Akira Toriyama Sensei, may you rest in peace. Your legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of the millions of people your stories touched across the expanse of the globe as well as multiple generations. The world is a sadder place with your departure. "Always work hard, study well, eat and sleep plenty that is The Turtle Hermit's way. We must master the art of peace in addition to the art of war" - Master Roshi - DB/DBZ/DBS.

First time I cried for a celebrity and at work while driving... his inspiration, his work, his creativity and mindset was so unique and amazing! Rest in Paradise Toriyama!

He shaped us all. Dragon Ball goes beyond any manga or anime, his creation has influenced us all and inspired us to better ourselves. Thank you Toriyama sensei.

Toriyama got me started in the gym and helped build my confidence when I was 10 years old based off Vegeta struggles on Namek. My favorite fictional character will always be Vegeta. Thank you Toriyama for writing an incredible show that I have been watching since I was 8 years old and in 3rd grade. You know how to get a non-anime fan to be an anime fan. RIP to you Toriyama

Much love for akira toriyama he made my life so much more beautiful. when I heard the news my world crumbled. I watched dragonball from a early age. RIP the GOAT!!

On behalf of the billions who love you, i will simply say. Thank you for sharing your energy with us Akira \o/ R.I.P ❤

I’ve never been much affected by a celebrity or the like passing. I of course didn’t know Toriyama personally. But him being gone… It’s kind of like the sky has changed colour, permanently. It’s just…strange, and melancholy. He was an absolute treasure and may he rest in peace.

😢 we lost a good one y'all. RIP Toriyama-sama.

Of all the celebrity deaths I experienced over the years as a 35+ man, this death hit me the hardest and I legit cried today after processing the initial shock. RIP Great Sensei Toriyama, may the Great One recognize your profound contribution to the lives of so many men and women.

I will still be grieving over the loss of Akira Toriyama tomorrow and for probably a long time after that, but we should try not to be sad that he's gone, but glad that he lived, thankful that we had him at all. Akira Toriyama was a teacher to millions across the world, and what he taught will live on... Legends never die.

I'm 36 now & I've been watching dragonball since I was 11. This hurts. Rest in peace, Mr Akira Toriyama. 😢😇

I honestly bursted into tears after hearing that he passed away. I can’t believe he left us! He had so much more to give! I can’t recall the amount of times I fell into dark moments in my school years only to turn to Dragon Ball Z for motivation. Even now, it still has a major influence in my life. I honestly feel like a part of me died with him. Honestly it doesn't even feel real to me. I had to sit and think about it for awhile. Dragon Ball Z is what made anime cool in the west! Had it not been for it, many of the anime that currently exist would have never happened. A lot of them took inspiration from it and created their own fictional worlds to tell their own stories. I'm sure there are so many forms of music, anime, and just entertainment in general around the world that probably wouldn't even exist if it wasn't for his work to inspire and influence so many people. So many Athletes, creators, and many more that were moved in some way, shape, or form by his works. It hurts to type all of this, real heavy knot in my stomach right now. The gravity of this is slowly setting in. I never really stopped to consider that Akira Toriyama was behind all of those moments and many more. There was so much emotional weight in that anime, and ultimately in that man. RIP to the Godfather of all manga writers and drawers. He was the goat manga creator of them all!!

The amount of influence Akira had on my life is surreal. The world of Dragon Ball has been a part of my life since I was 4 years old... He taught little me how to be strong in the midst of adversity. Relationships and experiences have been cultivated that I cherish deeply, all because of the work and dedication of one man who had a vision. I am saddened by his passing, but I know his work will live on and continue to impact all of us. It is crazy to me how much impact someone can have on so many people's lives without ever having met them or having a personal connection with them. I feel like I lost a piece of me... May Akira Toriyama's work continue to bring us joy, motivation, and strength. RIP to a legend 🙏

He made a huge impact in my life as well. I started off with Dragonball when I was about 10 years old before I ever knew what anime was. It was my very first anime. My brother and I got extremely close through anime and Dragonball. We watched all of DB/z/GT/Super/movies/Budokiai games/Budokiai Tenkaichi games. I am going to be 36 this year. Thank you for 26 wonderful years Akira Toriyama senpei. This hurts a lot more so for me because my brother passed away last June and losing Toriyama in less than a year really hurts. He would've been 69 April 5th...R.I.P to the ultimate Legend!! I'll see you you and my brother when it's my turn to go to Other World.❤🙌 🙏

"Tackle life with as much energy as Goku! I'll try to do the same!"- Akira Toriyama. This man has had the biggest impact on my life, and the man ive became, ill be forever thankful for him, his talent, and for all of you in this community, were like a huge family right now. thanks for the years of hard work and motivation to help us all be good to eachother, and to ourselves.

R.I.P. Akira Toriyama. Thank you for putting so much joy into all of our childhoods by creating Dragon Ball.

Dragon ball helped me to go through the losses of loved once when I was a kid. It has many themes about loss and acceptance that were very comforting. Kid Goku sparring with grandpa Gohan was a big one. Goku not wishing his parents back and live his own life was another big one.

RIP Toriyama-Sensei Dragonball was the first manga I collected, and it's what started a lifelong love of anime and manga. I've read all of Toriyama's work and it remains my favorite of all time. DBZ was what first got me friends in elementary school, and what got my parents to get cable for the first time in my life after the first 10 years. I was even willing to give away my PS2 if I wasn't able to get DBZ Budokai 1, after it was announced. That's how invested I was in the franchise. Without Toriyama's work, I wouldn't know what anime was, nor would I have such a passion for it today. It's so shocking to hear this news, and all I can do now is to enjoy all the Dragonball content I can in remembrance of this great man

R.I.P Toriyama 🙏 Im fr crying. Dragonball introduced me to anime and will ALWAYS be my favorite anime. I still remember going to Sam Goodie with my dad as a kid and picking up the VHS DBZ tapes when the Majin Buu saga was still being released in america. Toriyama has left such a huge impact on me and really feels like part of my childhood has died. Thank you for everything Toriyama!! 🙏❤️

Watching DB together would be a great way to honor him

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama. Thank you for making one of the best animes with just a single pencil. ❤️

Despite the fact that I only heard the word “manga” for the first time when I was like 12 years despite me primarily loving comics my entire life, Toriyama’s passing hurts me like hell. Dragon Ball was my first manga and will always be my favourite. I went from only barely knowing anything about Goku to now where I can tell you his freaking height. And in only a few years Goku became one of my absolute favourite characters period. He’s in my top 10 with Luke Skywalker. Thank you Toriyama Sensei, I am forever grateful for what you’ve given us. You left us too young, but I’m sure King Kai will be more than happy to let you stay at his place. RIP.

I will just say this Akira Toriyama sensei passing away was not on anybody's mind. The fact that he passed away this young while giving us so many master pieces is truly tragic. But thanks to those master pieces and especially "Dragon Ball" he will forever be remembered. And thank you Toriyama for giving us such a great childhood and so many memories . Rest In Peace.

The man defined an entire generation. I hope he got a chance to discuss the Chrono Trigger remake, but it won't be the same without him helping development.

Toriyama stands on a pillar with Hironobu Sakaguchi as the two most formative creatives that influenced me in my life. I will never forget finally getting Cartoon Network at the age of 11 and coming home from school and seeing Goku and Captain Ginyu fighting and just being absolutely enthralled. I've never put down Dragonball since and, though I don't watch the show as much as I used to, his work will never be forgotten or stop having an influence on my imagination.

A man who put his love of fun and adventure into every pen and ink illustration spoke volumes. He was easily our modern day Charles Schultz&Stan Lee...yet will always be The Legend!😢❤

He passed so soon. 68 is young as hell man. This is the craziest thing that I was not expecting this morning. Obviously Im early and I haven’t finished this video yet but Im sure this will be a great and relateable watch

I may have not been exposed to dragon ball as a child. It was the first thing I picked up when I started using the internet back in 2013. Star Wars and then Dragon Ball..I loved it..Going to school and drawing Goku on the board..Listening to the mysic, watching the shows, singing along.. Powering up, spending entire nights during the summer looking at the sky and thinking about dragon ball. Talking about it with friends, waiting every sunday for the Tournament of Power and it's climax, crying at Goku's victory and the salvation of the dragon ball cosmos. An entire decade of fun memories, my comfort, thank you Toriyama. It was your series that led me to the rest of my favourite ones like Bleach. I'll always remember your work and will enjoy your world for the years to come. The more this sinks in, the more I get emotional thinking how much of my fun and happiness came from looking these guys fight, talk, transform.. Wishing you a safe journey to your final resting place..Till we meet again

Geekdom, it’s thanks to Toriyama that I met the most reliable Dragon Ball KZfaqr I could find. And thanks to you, I got to experience the Original Dragon Ball as it was meant to be. I realized how much I was missing out. Thank you Akira Toriyama. May you rest in peace.

Back in Middle School, I was very shy and didn’t have friends. Watching DBZK on Nicktoons Network really kept me preoccupied and helped build my self confidence over the years. Thank you for drawing me to this magical experience of Dragon Ball Toriyama. ❤

I know how much this means to you. I’m 33 and have kind of moved on to the next stage of my life, but the Dragon Ball series got me through some of the worst times of my life in my teens and 20s. I have watched the whole series multiple times and for the longest time I had the picture of Vegeta’s sacrifice on my Home Screen to remind me how much my family and friends mean to me, and that even the worst people can be redeemed and forgiven. Also your deep dive videos got me through a lot as well and I’ve enjoyed your devotion to getting it right. RIP Akira Toriyama thank you for everything.

Single-handedly the reason why I have a love for manga and anime. This man quite literally changed my life and I hope him and his family find peace. RIP Akira Toriyama, this is definitely a moment where even grown men cry

Wow Geekdom101 my father passed at 70 also… it is a sad day but let us remember him and all he did for us. We will have dragon ball forever. He’s joined the realm of the gods. I actually had a dream of my grandparents and father dying last night, reliving the memories and waking up this morning feeling that pain even more. Thank you A T for all you’ve done for all of us. Truly grateful for all you’ve taught and inspired in us.

He showed us no matter how many times you fall you can always come back stronger RIP sensei Toriyama

Akira Toriyama filled milions of hearts! He will be cherished, appriciated and honored for a long long time. The Legend! The Inventor of Super Sayin. What a inspiration. What a great embodiment of spiritual awakening.

This man made life infinitely better... RIP Toriyama-Sensei thanks for giving us an amazing protagonist and wonderful stories

His ambitions sculpted multiple generations, and created a whole culture. God bless his spirit.

Rest in peace Toriyama san. Thank you for all the work you've done and for all the people and stories you inspired. You will be missed.

The very first thing you mentioned was how it helped us make friends back in school and some of these friends that I still have today. I am very close to your age and I can totally relate. RIP to someone never knew but created something that became a huge part of my life

not to have a pity party but i was an ill child. i have IBS and spent years in and out of hospital and found i have one of the rarest musculaar dystrophies in the uk called bethlem miopathy. i had a life changing injury to my knee in the 2nd year of high school. all these times of being in n out of hospital and having therapy and even doin the therapy at home i always looked foward to dragonball z. i was just in my teenage years as it come out in the UK on toonami. luckily the show taught me to fight on. to get stronger. dont limit your challenges but to challenge your limits. it inspired me to push n push n push. being told i cant keep playing football or rugby or cricket but did goku ever listen to what he cant do? yeah neither did i n i showed them i could do it. akira showed us that no matter who you are, where you come from, no matter your background you can work hard and achieve greatness. hell at one point i was in training to be the first UK wrestler to have a muscular distriphy and my boss had the legendary kendo nagasaki on the phone to teach me the nerve pinches etc to not show my limitations on being able lift people etc. akira give me hope. he give me something to look foward to. im forever grateful for him. il never forget a single lesson learned from his writigs ever. he is the GOAT. rest in peace and power. may shenron protect you forevermore

Damn bro that’s sad to hear about how much loss you’ve experienced at a still relatively young age. Just know you’ve got a lot of love and support here dude! RIP Toriyama The world is a less joyful place without him.

this man had more impact on my life than my own dad. he is the reason i became an artist. it really feels like a part of me died today, i've been cryin for the last 3 hours since reading about his death. this is the first time the death of a puplic person actually made me cry. A dark day. thank you for the impact on my life, thank you for Dragon Ball, thank you for your great inspiration. Now, time to dig up my Dragon Ball Manga collection and reread every volume. The cover picture and title of volume 42 hits like truck now. You and Goku will live on in my heart forever. Goodbye, Sensei.

It’s sad to see Toriyama go,he has made such a big impact on many,including myself.May he rest in peace now.

Thank you for everything, Akira Toriyama. 🙇‍♀️

I am the Man I am today because of this legend. The characters that he has created, especially Goku and Vegeta... They were like my father figures. They taught me morals, courage, strength and to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. I too am in shock. I too am in tears. Thank you for sharing this news with us and for your beautiful words of remembrance. This will be a sad time for many of us but, we will never forget and will be forever grateful for the blessings we received through Toryama and his work. Rest in peace. 🕊️

I wouldn't have ever gone through my self-improvement journey if Akira Toriyama never existed. I am grateful for his work's influence that made me the man who I am today

Extremely sad. He passed way way too soon. My heart is broken and my soul is in shambles. Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for everything.

I've had distant relatives pass away and not have this much of an effect on me. Toriyama was such a massive part of so many of our lives. This is heartbreaking. One of the hardest parts is struggling with the selfish feeling that a lot of the pain comes from knowing the story of Dragon Ball will never be finished by the original creator.

This hits so hard, man. Akira Toriyama is a childhood hero.

I came to the Dragon Ball fandom much later than most. I was in my 30's when I got more interested in anime and Dragon Ball in particular. Your channel really got me into Dragon Ball and gave me a great appreciation for Toriyama and his art. Thank you for that. RIP Akira Toriyama.

Just read your community post, and that was a beautiful read, Geekdom. I hope he sees the love we all have for him and the work he's done. Dragon Ball was a major part of my childhood with me going with my grandmother to the Swampmeet to buy the bootleg Spanish DVDs of DBZ and GT, then watching Kai and GT on Nicktoons. Not just that, a lot of my investments in drawing came from drawing the Dragon Ball style going back to when I was around 9-10. Outside of wwe, when it came to that "cool, brawling, let's go," type of vibe, it was Dragon Ball that really made most of my childhood when it came to those type of shows because it kinda got you away from reality you know what I mean? Hell, it even motivates me to stay in the gym longer sometimes And It's crazy how, as you said, that we didn't know him, yet his work alone brought so much joy and gratitude in our own lives. It shows how creativity is the driving force of influence and how powerful one's mind and work bring everyone together. Stuff like that inspires me to continue practicing design and such. Art is an amazing thing we have. But yeah, the only thing we, as well as the people who have worked with him, honor his legacy, as well as showing love for the creative mind he had. Had to write a long message because rarely do I express gratitude like this, but Dragon Ball got me through the good times and bad times like no other. From all the crying, pain, heartbreak, mental health, the pandemic, and being sick over the years, the characters and themes of the show were what helped me through the toughest times, even in boredom lol. Not that I'm crying per say, but this one got me really damn emotional. Thank you, Geekdom, as well as all the Dragon Ball creators, for providing us this content. You guys are amazing, and you do a good job of honoring his work. Toriyama is a legend in my book. Bless his soul for the all hard work he's done to entertain us. RIP 🙏 ❤️

RIP Akira Toyriama! I just found this out now! I am in shock and upset too! He was the greatest manga wittier the world has known! He has been a huge part of all us Dragon Ball fans!

He's the reason why I'm into anime and fitness, how I bonded with my friends and my brothers, my own art style EVERYTHING. DragonBall is my favorite animation anything. GOKU is my favorite anime character EVER! shaped such a big part of my life that I never thought about till today...RIP to the 🐐

He had the biggest impact on our lives we took him for granted. RIP to the GOAT 😢

We truly lost another one of the greats. Stan Lee, Kentaro Miura, George Perez and now Akira Toriyama. I have fond memories reading and watching everything Toriyama created through the years and was never disappointed. Rest in peace sir.

Dragon ball kept my mind pre-occupied during 2019 when my dad passed away It also helped me before and still does to this day. It’s like the one of the few things that make me happy in life ever since I was a kid. I wish I could thank him. May his soul find eternal peace. 🕊️ Thank you Toriyama sensei.

Thanks for offering this reflection, Geekdom. Listening to this helped me process some of my feelings and finally let out a good cry.

Condolences to the family of Toryama-sama, my you live on i our hearts and your legacy live on. My introduction to dragonball was in 1998 watching The Worlds strongest. I wasn't a fan at first but that scene where Goku was frozen in ice and went Kai-oh-ken to break out of it grabbed me and has made me a fan ever since. To say this man will be missed is A gross understatement. As the fandom mourns together, let us remember him as the man that gave us so many great memories in our childhood to adult lives. RIP Toryama-sama, we❤you.

RIP, Akira. He's the first reason why I ever trained.

Rest in Peace Toriyama. Thank you for giving the world a few new worlds to get lost in and enjoy. Your work has made so many people better than they ever thought they would be. Just Goku striving to get stronger made me want to go further beyond and try and make myself into something. Still trying, but I won’t give up and many others won’t either, because of the gifts you gave us. So thank you Mr. Toriyama. And thank you Danny, for giving his works so much love and passion. It is nice to have someone so appreciative of Toriyama’s work. So thank you.

I'm still shaking and crying i just can't believe it this man's work pulled me trough the toughest of times, i was and am in a bad spot yet again i could not use this he made my childhood my teen years and even now my adulthood he made it ❤ im lost for words honestlt just tears all day long

He was like the Japanese Stan Lee

It just fuckin hurts man. I'm still crying. Thank you Toriyama-sensei for everything you've given us. All of the laughs, the life lessons, the encouragement, the ability to find who we are thru growing up with your works...everything..

I've just wanted to cry all morning. This really hurts. Thank you Geekdom for covering everything DragonBall....you've been my go-to for about 8 years now. RIP Akira Toriyama. THE GOAT OF ANIME

This was beautifully put and felt truly genuine. And you are right, we have to be more understanding of one another and give eachother more chances. RIP to one of the most impactful artists of our era and thank you Master Akira Toriyama.

Thank you Akira Toriyama for my childhood. For teaching me soooo many great lessons and helping shape me into the person I am today. Thank you for helping motivate me to become a US Strongman athlete and chase a professional strongman dream. Thank you for helping me through so many rough times in my life because watching dragon ball brought me back to a safe place in my mind. Thank you for the bonds I have created with friends over your work. And last and not least, thank you for creating one of the most influential, impactful and beautiful stories and franchises of all time. From the bottom of not only mine, but the millions upon millions of fans world wide hearts, thank you for everything you have done. May you travel safely along Snake Way ❤

I owe Toriyama so much… In his creation of Vegeta, he created a character who’s journey to prove his greatness to himself & overcome his own toxic demons & extreme pride along the way is easily one of the most inspirational pieces in fiction. I’ve trained, I’ve dieted, I’ve meditated, I’ve done so many healthy things for myself & during great deal of it, at times of wanting of give up & retire to being tired, I’ve had Vegeta’s drive in the back of my mind. Thank you Toriyama for pouring your soul into your work & even through a character you didn’t even like personally, you still created something that touched tons of ppl deeply. That’s how great he was… R.I.P Akira Toriyama 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Toriyama was a big influence on my work as an artist, a big influence on the choice of my career and where I'm at today as a professional and as an artist. Always looked up to him since I was a child, since the first time I watched Dragon Ball. It was the episode of Jackie Chun Vs Goku in the tournament final. What a great introduction to the series, I was hooked! Can't tank him enough for being my huge inspiration, not only in art but also in my personal life and growing up.

I put this comment in many videos but I feel the need to let it out to as many people as possible, I don’t know how else I can handle this I may have hated on him for coming up with Super, but he still created the legendary show that was my childhood Dragonball was part of my life since i was 4, coming up with Super won't make me forget that, it was the reason both my mind and body are healthier. He was an amazing artist, despite him joking about being lazy all the times. A lot of the plot in the manga happened because he kept trying to find ways to save on linework, just for his art to become more and more detailed every arc. Drawing Dragon Ball in middle school was the start of my decision in becoming an art student in college, and Its also the reason i work out to stay healthy. If it wasn't for him, I would probably never grew an interest for drawing and art as a whole. He, and his work, introduced me to this field; it saved me from a rough place back in middle school... now I've built my whole life around studio arts because of him. Even if i don't make it in the field with how brutal the industry is, i don't regret my choice. I learned so many wonderful things in college, and finally found a direction for the future. This man literally changed my life with his one work. I feel devastated, i slandered him so much for making Super, but I wouldn't be here if my younger self didn't just randomly decided to sketch Goku that one day in middle school. I know know how to make art in multiple mediums, from painting to sculpting. Even if i don't make it in the field i don't regret learning all these wonderful things. Rest in peace king, and thank you for everything. Akira Toriyama, you were the champion. You were number one.

He is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of THE greatest artists in art and entertainment; leaving a powerful impact on my life and millions worldwide. 🙏🏾🐉 Sending all my energy and condolences to the friends and family of Akira Toriyama who are grieving at this time. 🙌🏾