Following her passing, Akira Toriyama’s touching farewell remarks to Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, were made public.
One of the most well-known figures in the manga industry is Akira Toriyama, who developed the groundbreaking Dragon Ball franchise. The renowned mangaka passed away on March 1, 2024, devastating thousands of fans worldwide. Numerous honors have been bestowed upon him and his contributions ever since.
A number of other mangakas honored the deceased artist as well, praising him and his creations as an inspiration. The loss of Toriyama really touched One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda. As a shonen mangaka, Oda has never shied away from expressing his admiration for Toriyama and how Dragon Ball influenced him.
Fans always found their friendship to be endearing. However, the public’s perception of Toriyama and Eiichiro Oda is enhanced by the disclosure of his final remarks to Oda.
When Toriyama and Oda last had an interview, Toriyama addressed Oda as “Oda-kun.” I have nothing further to say! My own child is an avid reader of One Piece as well. I therefore read it as well. and I could see why One Piece was so popular with everyone! So, from now on, just keep doing your hardest!
Given that a month has elapsed since the author’s passing, Toriyama’s final remarks to Oda still have a powerful effect. Since he took a three-week absence after the tragic incident, it is evident how deeply Oda has been touched by Toriyama’s passing. Additionally, Oda explained to the fans how Toriyama’s passing affected him and motivated him to prioritize his health.
Oda praised Toriyama often over his career at numerous gatherings and interviews. The author of Dragon Ball has always recognized Oda’s talent as a writer and the influence that One Piece has had on the manga community and business. The mutual respect between Luffy and Goku was evident in their works as well when they first crossed paths in a special crossover episode.
Akira Toriyama’s birthday is today, April 5, and fans are using this occasion to honor the renowned manga writer and his touching farewell remarks to Eiichiro Oda.
