Summary
Nearly 50 talented artists recently joined together to create an amazing mural in tribute to the lateDragon Ballcreator Akira Toriyama. Earlier this month, fans of anime and gaming alike were saddened by the heartbreaking news that Toriyama had passed away from acute subdural hematoma at age 68.Dragon Ballitself has spawned countless video games, but Akira Toriyama also had a hand in creating legendary titles likeChrono Triggerand theDragon Questseries, and numerous other franchises likeSonic the Hedgehoghave drawn influence from his work.
In the weeks since Akira Toriyama’s passing, fans all around the world have shared their condolences and paid tribute to the beloved artist and writer. Yasushi Yamaguchi,character designer forSonic the Hedgehog 2, honored Toriyama by sharing stories of howDragon Ballinfluenced the relationships between Sonic and his friends. Meanwhile,Final Fantasy 14players held in-game vigils for Toriyama, and fans ofDragon Ball Xenoverse 2held their own memorial for the creator who inspired so many anime and video game stories.
NowDragon Ballfans in Peru have come together to create their own homage to the legendary Akira Toriyama in the form of a massive mural, as reported bySportskeeda. Over 45 artists worked on this commemorative painting, which is 110 meters long and 6 meters high and features a black-and-white portrait of Toriyama surrounded by over 70differentDragon Ballcharactersincluding Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, Vegeta, and countless others. Images and footage of the mural are being shared on social media outlets like Twitter and Instagram, with commenters giving thanks to Toriyama and everything that he created.
Dragon Ball Fans Honor Akira Toriyama With Beautiful Painted Murial
Akira Toriyama’s legacy is still being carried on through various projects inspired by his work.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the long-awaitednext installment of the belovedBudokai Tenkaichiseries, is set to release sometime later this year, and a recent update from Bandai Namco has some players guessing that an exact launch date could be announced soon. Meanwhile, an anime adaptation ofSand Land, a manga created by Toriyama in the 2000s, is currently streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu.
Theimpact Akira Toriyama hadon both the anime and video game industries is immeasurable, and the vast amount of tributes and kind words being shared in the wake of his passing are a testament to his legacy.
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is a franchise by Akira Toriyama which follows the adventures of Goku, a powerful warrior who protects the earth with his group of friends. A recent title from the series is Dragon Ball: The Breakers, an action style game where 7 players have to survive being hunted by the Raider.
