I’m still processing this information of the sad news I’ve been hit with today. There was a large thunderstorm in my area that lasted for many hours, I didn’t think much of the odd feeling during that period but as of now, it hit harder.
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragonball and character designer of Dragonquest has passed away at the age of 68 on March 1st.
I remember training in WTF Tae Kwon Do and watch Dragonball after coming back home. Pokémon, Dragonball and Yu Yu Hakusho is what started my journey into Manga and Anime.
Akira Toriyama is a legendary figure in the manga and anime community whose works have captivated, united and inspired those who read or watch his works from around the globe. This is truly an end of an era but true death is when people forget who you are.
Akira Toriyama, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
May the flying nimbus guide you to the Otherworld as you find rest in your new adventure.