"AKIRA TORIYAMA, CREATOR OF DRAGON BALL, DIES, BUT LEAVES AN INDESTRUCTIBLE MARK ON US"

Today is one of those days when it seems like the entire universe makes a pause, a moment for reflect and thank, but also for feel the loss. The news of the death of Akira Toriyama has sent shock waves through the world of manga, of the anime, and beyond, touching those who, like me, grew up with the epic adventures of "Dragon Ball«.

Akira Toriyama It wasn't just a mangaka. It was a pioneer, a visionary, the guy who introduced us to a world where the willpower, the friendship and the hard training could take you to overcome any limit. «Dragon Ball» it wasn't just a program to watch after school; it was a appointment with the imagination, a ritual that many of us were looking forward to.

Memory vividly the mornings stuck to the TV, marveling at the fights that challenged the logic, the vibrant characters and the plot twists that left me with the open mouth. Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and everyone else felt like childhood friends, teaching us important values like the perseverance, the loyalty and the courage.

But Toriyama gave us much more than "Dragon Ball". His construction site covers a vast range of creations, from the retrofuturistic charm of "Dr. Slump» until the character designs for iconic video games that were shaping the industry. His unique style, often imitated but never equaled, influenced generations of artists and creators, leaving one indelible mark in the pop culture.

For many of us, Toriyama It was a hero behind the scenes, a creator whose imagination seemed to have no boundariesHe taught us that with a little bit of wit and a lot determination, you can create entire universes that can mark many people.

In this moment of farewell, I can't help but feel a deep gratitude for everything that Akira Toriyama has given us. His legacy It is not measured only in the pages of their sleeves or in the episodes of their series; is measured in the hearts and minds of all those who found in their stories a place to dream, for escape, and, above all, for grow.

Today, while the world yields tribute to this creative giant, I join the chorus of grateful voices by the magic that Toriyama brought to our lives. «Dragon Ball» and everything that Akira Toriyama created will continue living, not only in the shelves and in the screens, but in the adventurous spirit of each one of us who dares to imagine already dream big.

Thank you, Akira Toriyama, by all. You legacy will endure in the future generations, inspiring many more to follow your passions already believe in the impossible. Rest in peace, teacher.