Since the death of the acclaimed Manga creator Akira Toriyama, fans have been paying tribute around the world. Toriyama had a profound impact on the lives of millions through Dragon Ball and his contribution to video games. It has been no surprise that other Manga creators spoke in his memory citing Dragon Ball as a major influence on their work.
As many of us grew up watchingDragon Ball Zand its various iterations, the broadcaster Toonami will be showing a mini-marathon ofDragon Ball Z Kaion 16 March in tribute to Toriyama.
The Dragon Ball series has continued to expand in the world of video games
In a Facebook postToonami said, “As a tribute to anime legend Akira Toriyama (1955-2024), we’re celebrating his legacy Saturday night with aDBZ Kaimarathon from 2 AM to 6 AM, may he rest in Super Saiyan power."
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Dragon Ball Z Kai, while not the most familiar format, is the best-dubbed version of theDragon Ball Zseries. This is a re-cut version of the original show, featuring crisper animation and fully re-recorded dialogue. The episodes that will air contain the first death of Goku, the arrival of his brother Raditz, the introduction of Vegeta plus Goku’s training under King Kai.
Akira Toriyama wasn’t only known for the long-running Dragon Ball series, he also supplied art direction and character designs for several video games includingChrono Trigger,Dragon Quest, andBlue Dragon. His unique style is instantly recognisable, and his characters will always hold a special place among players.
Topics:Anime,TV And Film
