Kapanlagi.com - Akira Toriyama passed away at the age of 68 on Friday (8/1/2024) due to acute subdural hematoma and his funeral was held privately with the presence of family and close relatives. He is one of the legendary manga creators. Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump are some of his famous works.
One of those who mourn the departure of Akira Toriyama is Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto. Masashi also gave his statement regarding Akira's departure.
"Honestly, I don't know what to write and how to write about something that happened suddenly. However, for now, I will show my thoughts and feelings to Toriyama-sensei, something that I wish he would ask me one day.
I grew up with Dr. Slump in the early years of elementary school and Dragon Ball in the higher grades. Naturally, I made his manga a part of my life. Even though I had bad experiences, watching Dragon Ball every week made me forget about all of that and it became a relief for me, a village child who had nothing.
When I became a college student, suddenly Dragon Ball, which had become a big part of my life, ended. I feel a great loss and don't know what to wait for. But in the moments we were together, it was also an opportunity for me to understand the greatness of a teacher who created Dragon Ball. I also want to create works like you. I want to be like a teacher.
Following in the footsteps of the teacher and aspiring to be a manga artist, the feeling of loss begins to disappear because making comics is fun. I can find joy by following the teacher. My teacher is always a guide. I admire him. I apologize for the trouble, but I will express my gratitude to the teacher. For me, he is the god of salvation and the god of manga.
When we first met, I was so nervous that I couldn't say anything. But after meeting several times in the Tezuka Prize screening committee, we could talk. As a child who grew up with Dragon Ball, Mr. Oda and I felt like children again, and we talked passionately about how great Dragon Ball is, as if we were competing with each other. I forgot how he looked a little shy and smiled at me. I can't bear it.
I just received the news of the teacher's death. I feel more lost than when Dragon Ball ended. I still don't know how to make peace with the hole in my heart. Now I can't even read Dragon Ball that I like. I feel like I can't even write this sentence correctly, what I want to convey to the teacher. Everyone in the world is still waiting for your work. If one Dragon Ball wish really comes true. I apologize. Maybe that's selfish, but sad.
Thank you Akira Toriyama-sensei, for all the enjoyable works for 45 years. And thank you for your hard work. We believe that the family left behind is truly hurt."
(kpl/pit)
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