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Akira Toriyama
1955 - 2024
Akira Toriyama
1955 - 2024
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BORN
1955
DIED
2024
Akira Toriyama Obituary
Akira Toriyama was a Japanese artist and character designer best known for his manga, "Dragon Ball," and its associated anime spinoffs, and for his character designs on such video games as "Chrono Trigger," "Dragon Quest," and "Blue Dragon."
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8 Entries
Naruto Uzumaki
May 13, 2025
I was made because of you, you inspired many anime that will not let your name down, Believe it!
Jodie Mosley
March 8, 2025
rip
Tony Spirito
March 1, 2025
Vibhav Kinikar
March 1, 2025
Rest in peace Akira Toriyama. Thank you for creating the wonderful series Dragon Ball
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Trunks Briefs
December 23, 2024
The Legend, the immortal, Akira Toriyama, enjoy training with Grand Kai, warrior.
Asher may
May 23, 2024
When I first watched dragon ball.
AkiraDaemon
March 11, 2024
Dragon ball Z was the first show to get 100% of my attention. I wish I had taken more lessons from it growing up.
I wish I had the time, tools, technique, and dedication along with the mental fortitude to create a work that embodies resilience. 5 years left to accomplish something.
Kevin A
March 8, 2024
Saturday mornings waking up and watching Dragonball. Going over to friends in the evenings when Dragonball Z would start so we could watch it as a group, cheering for Goku, holding the edges of our seats. Words cannot express the sadness and emptyness Toriyama-San's death leaves in our hearts. Saturday's will never be the same again. Thank you for all you've given us. Thank you for the fantasy and the dreams. Most importantly, thank you for the love.
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