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NARUTO series creator Masashi Kishimoto reacts to Toriyama's passing. "I honestly don't know what to write about this sudden event. But for now, I would like to share my thoughts and feelings that I had hoped for one day Mr. Toriyama would ask me about it. I grew up with his manga, Dr. Slump in the lower grades of elementary school and Dragon Ball in the upper grades, and it was natural for me to have his manga as a part of my life. Even when I was having a bad day, the weekly Dragon Ball made me forget about it. As a country boy with nothing, that was a relief to me. I really enjoyed Dragon Ball too much! I was a college student. Suddenly, Dragon Ball, which had been a part of my life for so many years, came to an end. I felt a tremendous sense of loss and didn't know what to look forward to. But at the same time, it was an opportunity for me to truly understand the greatness of the master who created Dragon Ball. I wanted to create a work like his! I wanted to be just like him! And as I followed in his footsteps to become a manga artist, I began to feel less and less lost. It was because I enjoyed making manga. By following him, I was able to find new enjoyment. Sensei was always my guide. He was my admirer. I may be annoying to him, but I am grateful to him. For me, he was truly the God of salvation and the God of manga. When I first met him, I was too nervous to say a single word. But after meeting him many times at the Tezuka Award judging, I became able to talk. I will never forget the slightly embarrassed smile on his face when he and Mr. Oda talked excitedly about how Dragon Ball was fun, as if they were children again and were engaged in a competition. I just received the news of Sensei's passing. I feel a tremendous sense of loss, more than when Dragon Ball ended... I still don't know how to deal with this hole in my heart. I can't even read Dragon Ball, which I love. I don't even feel like I can write this message to Sensei properly. Everyone in the world was still looking forward to your work. If I could really have one Dragon Ball wish come true...I'm sorry... That may be selfish of me, but I am sad, Sensei. Akira Toriyama-sensei, thank you for 45 years of enjoyable works. And thank you for your hard work. I am sure that his family members are still deeply saddened by this loss. Please take care of yourselves. I pray that Akira Toriyama-sensei may rest in peace."

Like many of you, our hearts are heavy today with the news that Akira Toriyama-sensei has passed away. We treasure the many beloved stories and characters he gave to us. May his legacy live on through our shared memories and future inspiration.

Rest in peace to Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball series Our childhood hero and an inspiration to all other anime/manga R.I.P Akira Toriyama

Damn near every kid I knew after school tuned into Cartoon Network just to see DragonBall Z 🥲🥲🥺🕊️ Rest In Power!!! RIP the GOAT!!!

Rest in peace to Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball series Our childhood hero and an inspiration to all other anime/manga Rest in Power Akira Toriyama

Rest in Power to Akira Toriyama.. King Kai! His creative mind touched many people, many generations through out the world including me! Dragon Ball Z transcends beyond any age or culture limit for the past +30 yrs.. I’m unabashed to say I’m proudly raised as a Dragon Ball Z’er!!!

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