“What if we end up destroying the whole place”: Goku’s Voice Actor Had the Sweetest Tribute For Akira Toriyama After His Death
A leading comic book author and manga series creator Akira Toriyama’s recent death has left fans in disbelief that their favorite Dragon Ball maker passed away at 68.
Toriyama’s work in megahit and fan-favorite Dragon Ball series inspired other creations like Dr. Slump and Sand Land. The Japanese manga artist received worldwide success with his famous and intriguing characters like Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, and the list won’t end.
Following Akira Toriyama’s passing on March 1, 2024, Kakarot/Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa ensured the sweetest and most memorable tribute by shooting the iconic Kamehameha! Nozawa and the entire world expressed grief and pain after losing one of the most cherished figures in the anime and manga world.
Goku Voice Artist Masako Nozawa’s Unforgettable Tribute To Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama
On March 8, 2024, Akira Toriyama‘s manga and design production company confirmed his demise through an X (earlier Twitter) post, that the innovative and globally renowned artist is no more. Following Toriyama’s death, fans continued expressing the shock and pain of losing the creator who elevated the standards of anime and manga.
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Not only comic book lovers and Dragon Ball enthusiasts around the globe waving a tribute to Akira Toriyama but also actors and other famous figures like Goku voice artist Masako Nozawa, making the most respectful and deserving tribute to the manga series maker.
#AkiraToriyama, thank you for giving me one of my most cherished childhood memories, running from school just to catch the 2nd part of the original #DragonBall and Goku riding the waves on kintoun (筋斗雲). 💔🌊 pic.twitter.com/nsVI36XlHA
— MarcyMultiVersus (@hisdarkmateria) March 8, 2024
Nozawa-san gave life to fan-favorite Goku in 1986, the year Dragon Ball debuted. Since then she has been voicing the titular character making each fan fall in love with the Kakarot. According to an X (earlier Twitter) post, during the Fuji TV Anime Lineup 2024, fans were asked to shoot the symbolic Kamehameha, to which Nozawa-san humorously replied:
“Right now? But what if we end up destroying the whole place.”
Following the Goku voice artist’s words, the crowd cheered up, releasing the iconic Kamehameha in memory of Toriyama-san. Another post shared by Hype on X revealed that Nozawa-san is left grief-stricken after the demise of the legendary figure. According to the official statement, the cause of Akira Toriyama’s death was an acute subdural hematoma, a condition in which blood collects between the skull and brain.
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The world commends Akira Toriyama and his contribution to anime, leaving behind his legacy and unparalleled work. Acclaimed actor and martial artist Jackie Chan also posted about the artist, expressing gratitude for making some of the best manga and anime series.
“Akira Toriyama-sensei, thank you for creating so many classic works, they will last forever. Farewell”
Another surprising mourning came from the President of France, Emmanuel Macron on X, with a picture of the personal illustration gifted by the Dragon Ball creator. The president and his nation paid tribute to Akira Toriyama and acknowledged his legacy.
