After the death of manga creator Akira Toriyama, known for Dragon Ball fame, fans pay tribute to him

The production team of Akira Toriyama, the well-known manga artist best known for the classic “Dragon Ball” comics and anime, announced his death on Friday. Toriyama was 68 years old. In a statement, the official X account for the “Dragon Ball” series said that Toriyama passed away on March 1 due to problems stemming from an acute subdural hemorrhage. Toriyama’s Bird Studio expressed deep sadness for the loss and disappointment that the prolific artist had so many unfinished projects that he was deeply committed to.

Nevertheless, the statement acknowledged Toriyama’s significant contributions to the fields of manga and art, leaving a legacy of beloved creations.

The supporters haven’t been happy with this news either. Let’s examine the reactions of supporters to the heartbreaking loss.

Following Akira Toriyama’s Death, Fans React
“May the creator of the Dragon Ball series, Akira Toriyama, rest in peace,” a fan tweeted. Our childhood idol, who serves as a model for every other comic and anime.”

A sad clip from Dragon Ball, when Son Goku bids Vegeta goodbye before his death, was posted by a fan. The user captioned the video with Goku’s speech, writing, “This is too much, bro. “Akira Toriyama, thank you so much. Goodbye, my friend.”

Hollywood star Jackie Chan reportedly tweeted a Weibo post saying, “Akira Toriyama-sensei, thank you for creating so many classics, they will always be with the world, Farewell.” The message was purportedly shared by a user.

“Akira Toriyama inspired so many of us. I don’t normally do a lot of my art in color, but if I’m doing a tribute to him, it has to be special,” wrote one artist in a unique ode to the great. Many of my fans and mutuals, please continue to express your creativity, show your loved ones how much you care, and have a good day.

A other user said, “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. We never stopped loving Dragon Ball, Rest in peace, Akira sensei!”