Dragon Ball fans in Argentina mourn death of creator Akira Toriyama

Thousands of fans of Dragon Ball gathered at the landmark Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires to mourn the passing of Japanese author Akira Toriyama and to celebrate the Japanese franchise. (AP video: Cristian Kovadloff) #dragonball #akiratoriyama #dbz #dragonballz

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[STHNicoleFan]

This is proof that Akira will never truly be gone. He’ll always be here in spirit through the people who loved him.

[ImTheOne_WhoAsked]

Thanks for creating childhood of millions of people, Akira. Rest well.

[Mista_Cassla]

That’s so cool to see 🔥 Fly High Akira 🐉

[dealpha]

Stan Lee is to the east, Akira Toriyama is to the west.... RIP

[lewislam]

Akira::: Don cry for me Argentina, , , the truth is i'll never left you, , , ,

This legend will never fade away, , , ,

[sephatu]

They're holding out their hands for the Spirit Bomb.
Argentinians are next level fans

[Hermionee-Jean-Granger]

People don't die when they're dead, people die when they're forgotten. Which means Akira will live forever. Thank you, Legend.🍁

[patrickjohn]

The only anime tht actually broke the Internet, rip goat

[ChaosUnfold]

The man who changed an entire world with the word, "Kamehameha!"

[majimanoaniki]

Soy Japones,
Gracious mi amigos Argentina!

[tonax]

Seeing all those people raising their hands as if for the Spirit Bomb was actually really touching...

[cobgab]

I just love Argentinian people, very true to their beliefs and very respectful. Love from Greece!!

RIP Toriyama you gave us so much amazing memories!!!

[Factboy]

That's an incredible tribute. I truly hope Akira Toriyama's family is watching this. I'd be more than proud.

[darrylferguson]

Seeing the crowd raising their hands to "give their energy" just warmed my heart

[notorious]

Rip legend Akira Toriyama without him our childhood would have been empty.😢💔🙏🏼🕊️

[vectoralphaSec]

RIP Akira Toriyama. You literally changed the world and global society with your stories and worlds. Dragon Ball will forever live on.

[Sagadali]

These people proves how much of being Akira Toriyama fan they are. Rest in peace, legend 🕊

[ndToNonE-]

"A man dies when he is forgotten"

[OldGodsOfKratos]

I really hope that Akira knew just how much he meant to all of us. He created our childhoods and made them better. RIP Akira 😢

[OH-TANI]

鳥山明という名前を忘れないで下さい。
平和を愛する漫画家だったのだから。