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Even though Dragon Ball is over, its legacy will live on for generations to come

3 min readMar 8, 2024

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I woke up to the shocking news of Akira Toriyama’s passing this morning.

I couldn’t believe it. It felt like a personal loss, even though I had never met the man.

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Akira Toriyama in 1982. The “Dragon Ball” creator died on March 1.Credit…Jiji Press/Agence France-Presse — Getty Image

I still remember the first time I saw Dragon Ball. I was just a kid, and I was instantly hooked. The characters were amazing, the story was exciting, and the art was simply incredible.

I quickly became a die-hard fan, and I would spend hours reading and rereading my favorite Dragon Ball manga. I even started collecting the action figures and playing the video games.

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Akira Toriyama’s work was a huge part of my childhood, and it helped to shape the person I am today.

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His stories taught me about the importance of friendship, courage, and perseverance.

They also showed me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

My favorite Dragon Ball character was always Vegeta. Even though he started out as a villain, it was clear he had a good heart deep down.

Seeing Vegeta’s journey of redemption showed me that even if you made mistakes, it was never too late to change.

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I’m not the only one who was inspired by Toriyama’s work. Millions of people around the world have been touched by his stories, and his legacy will continue to live on for generations to come.

I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to experience Toriyama’s work. It made my childhood infinitely more enjoyable, and it taught me valuable lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Thank you, Akira Toriyama, for everything.

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Written by Wayne Shi

[⭐️Editor of Follower Booster Hub⭐️] tech guy as a senior cloud systems engineer. I also enjoy sharing what I have learned and experienced with others.