A really surprising turn of unfortunate events that happens so sudden. Normally Realm of Darkness won't have these kind of post but given the Individual's tremendous contribution in Japanese Pop Culture and Shonen genre, One ought to pay the due respect for the Living Legend. This morning on 8th March, Akira Toriyama-sensei's studio had officially announce the passing of the legendary Mangaka on 1st March due to illness. This is truly a big loss for Japan Pop Culture industry especially the Shonen genre because one cannot overstate the contribution of Akira Toriyama-sensei toward the industry as a whole as he is essentially one of the Top Pillars that allowed Shonen genre to thrive until this day. His work of Dragon Ball series easily remain the most popular Shonen work in many countries up until now and easily some of the best Money maker for Bandai.
While I am not exactly the biggest fan of Toriyama-Sensei's work as I gravitate toward mecha genre. I did grew up reading Dragon Ball and thankful for the fond memories. I found that the Capsule Mechanical designs that were featured extensively during the early parts of Dragon Ball are quite ahead of its time and I do still appreciate this particular aspect at very least. As a way to pay homage to Toriyama-sensei's passing I am considering to do another Dragon Ball manga marathon soon and put Dragon Quest series marathon on my bucket list.
With Akira Toriyama-sensei's passing one would be reminded to be concerned with other fellow Popular Shonen Mangaka that still has their works unfinished in particular Hunter X Hunter and Detective Conan which does not exactly have the best health situation and One just hope that they will given the necessary time to finish their works. It is very depressing, but after Kentaro Miura and Akira Toriyama sensei passing this won't be the last of the sad news as some of the best Mangaka who have given some of the best entertainments for multiple generations whether Millenials like me or the older or younger generation. But best wishes for these great Mangakas for those who have still unfinished business to be given the necessary time and opportunity to complete their works.
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