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Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama are the two biggest legends in the world of anime and manga industry. Their creations,One Piece, andDragon Ballhave not only broken many records, but they have also set the path for other anime and manga series to reach a global audience as they were the first to do so.
However, recently Toriyama, the creator ofDragon Ballpassed away at the age of 68 because of acute subdural hematoma and it has shocked the entire world. Toriyama’s contribution to the Japanese anime industry cannot be measured and he has inspired many other manga creators for their work too.
Although Oda was also the one who was inspired by Toriyama, the two manga creators shared a great bond. Since they have been so close, Oda and Toriyama have even conducted interviews in which Oda expressed his admiration for Toriyama’s writing. And recently, a 22-year-old rare image of the two working onDragon Ballanimation surfaced on the internet, making fans emotional.
The Bond Between Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama
Toriyama influenced people all around the world, but he also had a significant impact on the emerging shonen mangaka, particularlyEiichiro Oda. Oda has many happy recollections of Toriyama, and he, like everyone else, was deeply grieved to learn of his death. Toriyama is considered an untouchable divinity by Oda.
Oda firmly feels that Toriyama’s outstanding work is largely responsible for who he is now.Dragon Ballgave Oda the idea to write his manga, and if it weren’t for this great writer, maybe readers would never have heard ofOne Piece. Oda believed that Toriyama changed the course of the manga and the anime industry for the better.
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When word of Toriyama’s demise was eventually made public, Oda, like many other mangaka, shared hisown messageregarding the passing of the iconic mangaka. In it, he expressed his respect for the artist and how he had inspired him since he was a young kid.
22 Years Old Rare Image of Akira Toriyama and Eiichiro Oda Surfaces on Internet
As the entire world is saddened by the death ofAkira Toriyama, fans have shared their emotions and tributes to the legendary mangaka. People who didn’t even know about the anime industry were acquainted withDragon Ball.This in itself speaks for the legacy that the legendary mangaka has left behind.
In regards to all this, a rare picture of Toriyama and Oda has surfaced on the internet from 2002 where they are seen working on the animation forDragon Ball. The image was shared by@onepieceuniversityon Instagram and while their faces can’t be seen properly, the character on whom they are working is probably Goku.
Also Read:Akira Toriyama, Creator of Dragon Ball and Godfather of Anime, Passes Away at 68 – Cause of Death Revealed
Seeing Oda and Toriyama together is an emotional moment forOne PieceandDragon Ballfans. Their creationsDragon BallandOne Piecealso collaborated in 2013 when Luffy, Goku, and Toriko fromTorikocame together for a special episode, the first part of which aired as an episode for Toriko and the second part aired as episode 590 forOne Piece.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
