La comunità dei manga, degli anime e dei videogiochi è in lutto dopo la triste notizia della scomparsa di Akira Toriyama, il leggendario autore dell’iconica serie Dragon Ball. La sua dipartita ha lasciato un profondo impatto su tutti coloro che sono cresciuti ammirando il suo lavoro e sono stati influenzati dal suo genio creativo nel corso degli anni.
Da diversi angoli del Giappone, importanti artisti di manga hanno espresso i loro sentimenti di tristezza e gratitudine nei confronti di Toriyama-sensei, condividendo messaggi di addio attraverso i social media e altri mezzi.
Street Fighter:
Thank you, Akira Toriyama.
For inspiring us with your creativity, your strength, and your legacy. pic.twitter.com/8ptEd7Obga
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) March 8, 2024
Haruka Takachiho (Studio Nue):
This is the draft I received from Akira Toriyama, his pencil drawing that was rejected by the editor. There were many of these drawings at his house, and he told me that I could take as many as I wanted, but I hesitated and only got a few of them. pic.twitter.com/HPoHjEetg1
— 高千穂遙 (@takachihoharuka) March 8, 2024
Udon Entertainment:
Toriyama-sensei, thank you for your inspiration, thank you for all the entertainment you have brought to us.
May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Spdw5uNGwJ— UDON Entertainment (@UdonEnt) March 8, 2024
Red Art Games:
Red Art Games is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary Japanese manga artist and character designer Akira Toriyama.
His work has inspired and influenced entire generations and will continue to do so for years to come.
Our condolences to his family, friends and… pic.twitter.com/oTYeaSnGHK
— RED ART GAMES (@REDARTGAMES) March 8, 2024
Toei Animation:
We are deeply saddened upon hearing of the passing of Akira Toriyama. We offer our sincere condolences to his family.
Within our company, we have many staff members who worked and contributed to masterpieces such as "Dr. Slump -Arale-" and the "Dragon Ball" series and who all… pic.twitter.com/ZyuC2ptTVM
— Toei Animation (@ToeiAnimation) March 8, 2024
Yoshinori Ono (produttore di videogiochi):
I've just received some sad news. The manga artist Akira Toriyama has passed away… I'm filled with sorrow. Your work was a beacon for my creativity. Thank you, and may you rest in peace… https://t.co/UvLJhDS4nD
— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) March 8, 2024
Matt Alt (scrittore):
I'm oldtaku enough to remember Osamu Tezuka's death in 1989. I see echoes of it in the response to Akira Toriyama's passing. Tezuka called Toriyama "almost too good," and his "heir apparent." Toriyama wrote, "without Tezuka's work, I don't think I'd have become the artist I am." pic.twitter.com/rZmUN4IRMu
— Matt Alt (@Matt_Alt) March 8, 2024
Dave Scheidt (fumettista):
Akira Toriyama was a big Star Wars fan. pic.twitter.com/NEnAZEVNB8
— 🎃 Dave Scheidt 🎃 (@DaveScheidt) March 8, 2024
Yasushi Yamaguchi (game designer):
以前のツイッターのポストでも連載コラムでも書きましたが、ソニック2でこの二人の関係性はピッコロと悟飯のイメージでキャラ作りしていたのですよ。
なのでドラゴンボールという作品がなければ今に至るこの二人の関係性も存在していなかったことになります。
鳥山先生本当にありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/tKC8yg2hdm— 斗々屋 (@judy_totoya) March 8, 2024
Raita Kazama (illustratore):
R.I.P. AKIRA TORIYAMA pic.twitter.com/G1Qq1dsvuw
— 風間雷太 RaitaKazama (@kazamaraita) March 8, 2024
Sangsoo Jeong (illustratore):
영원한 만화의 신
덕분에 즐거웠습니다R.I.P Akira Toriyama pic.twitter.com/RZ784uqEEm
— Sangsoo Jeong (@7200ss) March 8, 2024
Oscar Celestini (game designer, fumettista):
Thank you for everything master Toriyama, this is my tribute for you, using the colors you loved so much! #AkiraToriyama #akiratoriyamarip #goku #dragonball #arale #chronotrigger #oscarcelestini #tribute pic.twitter.com/H13gnuWTU8
— oscar celestini (@OscarCelestini) March 8, 2024
Emmanuel Macron:
À Akira Toriyama et ses millions de passionnés qui ont grandi avec lui.
鳥山明と何百万もの彼の愛好家へ。 pic.twitter.com/0AAvVxUuj6
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 8, 2024
Hironobu Sakaguchi (creatore di Final Fantasy):
Traduzione del post: “Toriyama-san mi ha insegnato cosa significa essere un ‘professionista’ e cosa sia il ‘lavoro’. Lo rispettavo profondamente dal profondo del mio cuore. Prego sinceramente che la sua anima possa riposare in pace”.
鳥山さんに「プロフェッショナルとは、仕事とは」と教えていただいたと思っております。心底尊敬しておりました。心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。 pic.twitter.com/BBIlln36CA
— 坂口博信 (@auuo) March 8, 2024
Matt Frank (artista):
Just heard about the passing of DRAGON BALL creator Akira Toriyama. I grew up a massive DBZ fan, and…damn. It's a lot to process. Rest in Peace, Toriyama-sensei.
I made this back in 2017 for Free Comic Book Day (made two editions) and it felt appropriate to share. pic.twitter.com/XEej9cZnH0
— Matt Frank (@spankzilla85) March 8, 2024
Playasia:
Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama thank you for all your work. Rest easy. pic.twitter.com/wMQqJA5Rqq
— Playasia (free 🌏 shipping over $99) (@playasia) March 8, 2024
Dragon Quest:
We are deeply shocked and saddened to share the news of Akira Toriyama’s passing on 1 March 2024.
We extend our deepest condolences for the passing of Mr Toriyama, as well as our heartfelt gratitude and respect for all his great works and achievements throughout his life. He…
— DRAGON QUEST (@DragonQuest) March 8, 2024
PlayStation:
Thank you, Akira Toriyama ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sdAwiqWydV
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 8, 2024
Alan (Cat Destroyer; illustratore):
Muchas gracias Toriyama por todo pic.twitter.com/oXb2zDx77n
— Alan (@CatDestroyer2) March 8, 2024
Masako Nozawa (doppiatrice di Goku nell’anime Dragon Ball):
Masako Nozawa-san has released her comment on Toriyama’s passing:
“I don't want to believe it. My head is empty because I don't want to think about it.
Even so, every time I see Goku, I remember what Toriyama Sensei said to me, 'You will take care of Goku, won't you?'
I… pic.twitter.com/Y5zEB58bVC— Hype (@DbsHype) March 8, 2024
One Piece:
— One Piece (@onepiecepanel) March 8, 2024
Ryosuke Tarou (illustratore):
— タケウチ リョースケ (@ryosuketarou) March 8, 2024
Xbox:
Thank you for everything, Akira Toriyama. Your legendary work will continue to inspire generations to come ❤️ pic.twitter.com/os1GZHZiSy
— Xbox (@Xbox) March 8, 2024
Crunchyroll:
Thank you for everything, Toriyama-sensei. 🧡https://t.co/qCevv42AvT pic.twitter.com/o4JaZm2pDw
— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) March 8, 2024
Bybierre:
Buon Viaggio Sensei. #AkiraToriyama pic.twitter.com/usUEMCKtZM
— bybierre (@bybierre) March 8, 2024
Lega Serie A:
Per chi è cresciuto con Calcio e #DragonBall ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lb587GyT5Q
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) March 8, 2024
Prime Video Italia:
Grazie per averci insegnato a credere nell’amicizia e nei sogni con la stessa forza dei tuoi personaggi. Buon viaggio, Sensei. #AkiraToriyama #DragonBall pic.twitter.com/Nt2SWO7s2p
— Prime Video Italia (@PrimeVideoIT) March 8, 2024
TG1:
È morto a 68 anni il fumettista giapponese Akira Toriyama, il papà di #DragonBall. La popolare serie manga venne lanciata nel 1984 e in poco tempo conquistò tutto il mondo. Un successo che ha generato colonne sonore, videogiochi e merchandising. #Tg1 @GianniMaritati pic.twitter.com/7QrW6KeLzJ
— Tg1 (@Tg1Rai) March 8, 2024
Immagine di anteprima: Bybierre.