Passage of dragon ball Manga/anime creator and legend Akira Toriyama at the age of 68 has shocked fans around the world.
From colleagues and associates to the millions of people who enjoyed his work, his death has led to an outpouring of tributes online.
Below, we’ll collect the praises posted by figures from the manga, animation, and video game industries — and beyond — as fans and friends of the flamboyant character artist share their thoughts.
We’ll be adding tributes to this article throughout the day as people process the news and reflect on a man whose art influenced video games and modern popular culture in ways that are hard to quantify.
Feel free to share your thoughts below.
