Remembering Akira Toriyama Through Dragon Ball Z Kai
The anime world is still mourning the death of Akira Toriyama, the famed creator of Dragon Ball, who died of an abrupt subdural hemorrhage. As fans throughout the world mourn Toriyama’s death, Toonami has announced a unique homage to his legacy. In a sympathetic gesture, Toonami will air a marathon of Dragon Ball Z Kai episodes, allowing fans to rediscover one of Toriyama’s most famous works and commemorate his lasting impact on the world of animation.
To honor the late Akira Toriyama, Toonami has scheduled a special marathon of Dragon Ball Z Kai episodes. The first eight episodes of Dragon Ball Z Kai will be aired consecutively for a four-hour tribute. This marathon, scheduled to air on Saturday, March 16 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/PT), is Toonami’s tribute to Toriyama’s contributions to the world of anime and manga.
A Remastered Classic
Dragon Ball Z Kai, which was published in 2009, is a remastered version of the legendary Dragon Ball Z series. Dragon Ball Z Kai is known for its shorter action scenes and lack of filler information, delivering the heart of the Dragon Ball Z plot in a condensed style. Dragon Ball Z Kai, one of Toriyama’s most beloved works, is an excellent choice for a tribute marathon, allowing fans to relive the epic story of Goku and his pals.
Following Akira Toriyama’s death, the anime world banded together to grieve the loss of a great visionary. From poignant social media postings to homage illustrations, fans and creators alike have honored Toriyama’s legacy. Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, sent an emotional parting message, reflecting on Toriyama’s impact on the world of manga and animation and thanking him for his achievements.
Beyond Dragon Ball
While Akira Toriyama is most known for his contributions to Dragon Ball, his influence stretches well beyond the famous series. Toriyama’s contributions to the Dragon Quest video game franchise, as well as the sci-fi manga Dr. Slump, have left an everlasting influence on popular culture. As fans watch the Kai marathon, they may honor Toriyama’s wide body of work and the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
As fans prepare to join Toonami in paying tribute to Akira Toriyama, his work’s effect continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Toriyama’s storytelling prowess and creative vision will be recognized and appreciated by anime and manga fans all across the world, beginning with Dragon Ball Kai.
