Rest well, big guy..
Funny, I had planned to draw broly and cheelai for the next post. I already made a sketch last night, broly crying over his dead goldfish and cheelai comforting him.
Then this morning I woke up to the terrible news of Toriyama's death..
I wish him well. I wouldn't be drawing here today if i hadn't crazed on drawing goku when i was young. Heck, even my slightly healthy lifestyle, I owe to dragonball.
Thanks Toriyama, you've been the biggest inspiration. Rest easy.
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It is honestly some of the worst news all year, he inspired so many people to get into animation, drawing, and to overall be better people.
I’d give up my HETAP for him to come back.
It was crushing news. Dragon Ball was my childhood. He really was the greatest. The entire world owes him a debt of gratitude.
Toriyama marcó la infancia de muchos de nosotros, gracias por todo, descansa es poder.
DBZ was my childhood. It's so sad the big ones are passing away. 😭
I've been mourning him all evening. This doesn't even feel real. I'm looking forward to seeing his last few projects finished.
I remember my cousin introducing DBZ to me through the VHS collection, almost helped me connect with a childhood friend. Rest in peace.
Rest in peace! You made all our childhoods Toriyama
This kind of thing always makes the years weigh heavy on you. I'm old enough to remember his pre-Draginball series Dr. Slump.
He inspired at least 4 generation of kids that screaming makes you stronger.
The man who pioneered anime to the west. If not for DB and Sailor Moon - would anyone be watching anime?? Talk about a legend. Maybe next picture you can recreate Louis and Clark’s journey with Toriyama, Goku, and Bulma?
Amazing work as always, Rest easy.
You will be missed toriyama
Rip legend
The man who inspired a whole generation
Mexico was going through an immense economic crisis during the 90s, since Japanese media such as DBZ were more affordable to import even during that time, it was one of the biggest successes and influence. The big 3’s creators - Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece all stated Akira’s work greatly influenced and inspired them. He alone set the tone for future Shonen mangas
May he rest in peace, truly the goat