YouTube streamer Darren "IShowSpeed" is deeply passionate about anime and has previously expressed his love for One Piece. Consequently, upon learning about the tragic passing of Akira Toriyama, he was understandably upset. For those unfamiliar, Akira was the esteemed creator of Dragon Ball Z, one of the best-selling Japanese comics of all time.
IShowSpeed delivered a brief tribute to Akira, expressing that he holds Dragon Ball Z dear to his heart as it was a cherished part of his childhood anime experience. He said:
IShowSpeed shared a heartfelt tribute to the legendary manga creator Akira Toriyama, who tragically suffered from an acute subdural hematoma, a form of bleeding near the brain. As a mark of respect, Darren said:
IShowSpeed added:
Following the tragic passing of anime creator Akira, UK-based YouTuber and Boxer JJ "KSI" also shared a poignant message in a tribute:
Another content creator, Tectone, shared a similar post in which he stated that Akira's works shaped him as a person:
The news of Akira Toriyama's passing has reverberated across the internet, reaching diverse corners of the online world. Even renowned Italian football club AC Milan paid tribute by posting a picture of two players celebrating with Dragon Ball Z's iconic fusion dance in the wake of the tragic news.
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