TheTony316
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Legend
RIP.
RIP.
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Hudo
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Ngl, I still think that DBZ has the coolest fucking fighting scenes in all of Anime. I also always liked Toryiama's mechanical designs. Bikes, cars and the likeHard death to take db, Dbz were significant shows during many folks childhoods, his work will always be admired.
These are accomplishments in art and digital media, very well done.
I think anyone who watched Dragon Ball, Z or Super know that Toriyama was on top of his game every episode.
peish
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RIP, while i grew distanced on DBZ, it was part of my childhood in the 90s too. My time did not have the anime but through old school comics
It was not years later i knew of the anime, and how popular DBZ worldwide, the tributes i see today, cements Toriyama as some pioneer! Back in the 90s, we do not have fast internet or message boards, GAF wasnt even born yet i think. And yet, DBZ managed to be part of many people childhood! Respkt!
Coincidentally, i have been browsing Super content this year! I think it has been a great nostalgic ride and way better than what little i seen of GT!
It was not years later i knew of the anime, and how popular DBZ worldwide, the tributes i see today, cements Toriyama as some pioneer! Back in the 90s, we do not have fast internet or message boards, GAF wasnt even born yet i think. And yet, DBZ managed to be part of many people childhood! Respkt!
Coincidentally, i have been browsing Super content this year! I think it has been a great nostalgic ride and way better than what little i seen of GT!
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WitchHunter
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King of over the top has passed away.
Kamehameha!
Kamehameha!
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Agent_4Seven
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RIP Toriyama-san
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Looks like he had a head injury that ultimately became fatal.
How ironic...
Went out the same way Goku came in.
How ironic...
Went out the same way Goku came in.
Muffdraul
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RIP to a legend. One of my favorite memories is the first time I went to Yaohan mall in LA's Little Tokyo and there was a toy store upstairs. Probably 1992. They had these little die cast metal action figures of the coolest little pissed off looking dudes with spiky hair. "DRAGON BALL Z." Hmm, I wonder what that means? That was my introduction to Akira Toriyama's iconic style, and from then on I kept noticing more and more of his designs popping up all over the place.
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Monkfish877
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Certified legend. DBZ was a massive part of my childhood in the late 90s early 2000s, I was completely obsessed with it. Watching Goku turn super Saiyan is probably the greatest moment I've had in front of a TV, thank you Akira, you will be missed.
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ZoukGalaxy
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Oh shit 
, that's too young. RIP legendary man 
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That must be a bad trip dream, right ?
, that's too young. RIP legendary man ️That must be a bad trip dream, right ?
darth.shrimp
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Only thing I can think of now is this song...
Krathoon
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Nah. It would be like Final Fantasy. The art style changes all the time on that series and it does not kill it.
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Morrie’s wig shop
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Damn, that one’s a gut punch.
My condolences to his family.
My condolences to his family.
Musashipan
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They will meet again!
AREYOUOKAY?
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I'm sure there's many more of his influence found in games.
saintjules
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saintjules
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Let's not forget his work with Tobal No. 1
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they can deny it all they want but Man of Steel was straight up live action DBZ fights
SiahWester
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Damn this hits hard. RIP 
Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest are both a huge deal for me since childhood. What will become of them now I wonder?
Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest are both a huge deal for me since childhood. What will become of them now I wonder?
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this art is so good wow!!!!
ManaByte
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It's AI
ANIMAL1975
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[Information ; Dear Friends and Partners] | DRAGON BALL OFFICIAL SITE
<div><div class="row js-setGallery rel-base c-gallery" baserel="531hdaqmpdg"> <den.dragon-ball-official.com
I'm posting it here, since he was the character designer for Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest series (and the creator of Dragon Ball, of course)
Nooooo
ANIMAL1975
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DragonBall and Toriyama are Universal for many generations like mine and my son after me.... and now eternal
RIP Toriyama San
Mr Hyde
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Very sad news. I wasn't much of a fan of Dragon Ball (never read it actually) but I did love his input in Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger. He had a very unique style and gave life to his characters in a way that can't really be described. He just had that gift and I don't think it can be replicated, so his passing will definitely be felt in the industry.
First time I ever heard of him was with Chrono Trigger. I remember reading a lot of magazines saying his involvement was a huge deal, being part of that "dream team" with Sakaguchi and Horii, and him being so famous for Dragon Ball. And he really did deliver in Chrono Trigger. I think his artwork really flourished in that game, the characters were so memorable and unique, you could tell they had that distinct Toriyama feel to them. I think it's a big reason that game is so universally liked, even today.
First time I ever heard of him was with Chrono Trigger. I remember reading a lot of magazines saying his involvement was a huge deal, being part of that "dream team" with Sakaguchi and Horii, and him being so famous for Dragon Ball. And he really did deliver in Chrono Trigger. I think his artwork really flourished in that game, the characters were so memorable and unique, you could tell they had that distinct Toriyama feel to them. I think it's a big reason that game is so universally liked, even today.
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I legit cant think of another show, anime or not - Show, period. That has as much impact and influence on a generation WORLDWIDE.
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darth.shrimp
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These fusions ain't going to end well...
marquimvfs
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As a Brazilian, the death or Ayrton Senna had great impact when I was very young. Most people around 30 will remember that the same way. But I get what you're saying.
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Toriyama also missed Sena, he was a great fan. Now they met again. Rest in peace.
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marquimvfs
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Doube post, sorry.
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stickkidsam
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My first memories of Dragon Ball were watching Cooler’s Revenge on a VHS tape from Blockbuster. That shit was so god damn cool! Stuff like that fueled my love for animation and I can’t thank Toriyama enough for that.
Rest in peace ya goofy ass procurer of panties.
Rest in peace ya goofy ass procurer of panties.
Hudo
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I mean, I would copy from the best as well.they can deny it all they want but Man of Steel was straight up live action DBZ fights
Puscifer
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This is from Mexico, isn't it?
BouncyFrag
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Amazing thread. So much respect.
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Anyone else here read the manga every month?
I wonder how Toyotaro will continue the story moving forward?
We are probably only a few chapters away from the EOZ timeline.
The fandom has been waiting literally decades to see what comes after EOZ.
I hope Akira at least gave him an outline of where he wanted the story to go after the Black Frieza arc.
I wonder how Toyotaro will continue the story moving forward?
We are probably only a few chapters away from the EOZ timeline.
The fandom has been waiting literally decades to see what comes after EOZ.
I hope Akira at least gave him an outline of where he wanted the story to go after the Black Frieza arc.
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RCU005
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I believe Toyotaro does know how to move the story forward. Dragon Ball Super is as his, as it was Toriyama's.
I'm wondering about Dragon Quest XII. Did he get to finish all of his work there?
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