The manga and anime communities are mourning the loss of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, whose influence has been profound across generations of artists and fans worldwide. In response to Toriyama's passing, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has announced a three-week hiatus from his work. Oda, expressing his need for time to grieve and reflect, reassured fans that he is "not unwell". This period of mourning reflects the deep impact Toriyama had on the industry, with his work being celebrated for its optimism, colorful worlds, and lasting legacy in Japan's pop culture.
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My tribute to one of the most optimistic and colorful worlds I know. Akira Toryama has shaped a world that offers infinity and all the freedom of dreams. https://t.co/aL3mFvMj9p
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Toriyama Akira's impact on generations of artists ensures him a place in the pantheon of Japan’s pop-culture greats. https://t.co/k7ucwfv9RQ
Toriyama Akira's impact on generations of artists ensure him a place in the pantheon of Japan’s pop-culture greats. https://t.co/k7ucwfv9RQ
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda will be taking a three-week break to give himself time to grieve the loss of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, but reassures fans that he's "not unwell". Read the full translation of his announcement here: https://t.co/in133RHfEx https://t.co/9ccir399K0
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda takes a 3-week break, says "I am not unwell" but "it's about time I start figuring out what the One Piece actually is" https://t.co/ga24YSCay5
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