After the sad passing of Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) on March 8, fans around the world started petitions asking for the date to be officially recognized as “Dragon Ball Day”, in memory of the deceased author.
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It's important to note that March 8th coincides with International Women's Day, which adds another layer to the campaign. However, it's important to emphasize that these petitions don't guarantee official change, as many of them often fail to yield tangible results.
The legendary "Dragon Ball" saga, conceived by Akira Toriyama, left a lasting mark on pop culture, particularly in Latin America. Since its debut in the 1980s, the epic stories of Goku and his companions have garnered millions of followers globally.
About Dragon Ball creator Toriyama:
Akira Toriyama began his creative journey in 1978 with the captivating story of Wonder Island, which came to life in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump.
However, it was with Dr. Slump, published weekly in Shonen Jump from 1980 to 1984, that he won the hearts of the public , generating 18 bound volumes and becoming the basis of the first anime inspired by a work by Toriyama.
Finally, the legend Akira Toriyama shone even brighter with the iconic Dragon Ball series. Recognized as one of the pillars of the "Golden Age of Jump," Dragon Ball became a global phenomenon, leading Toriyama to dedicate himself intensely to the series from 1984 to 1995. During those eleven years, he produced 42 volumes, totaling nearly 10,000 pages of thrilling adventures. Furthermore, Dragon Ball's success spawned an anime series, feature-length films, video games, and countless merchandise.
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Source: Change.Org
