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"The news of the passing of Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama (1955–2024)
saddened his fans. Details of his death have not been disclosed, but some of
his acquaintances say he was due to undergo surgery for a brain tumour in
February this year.
What surprised me was the reaction of my European friends. While none of them
had contacted me after the Noto earthquake on the 1st of January, my Whatsapp
and messengers were filled with condolences as soon as the news of Akira
Toriyama's death was announced. Apparently, his death shook them more strongly
than any natural disaster in Japan. Why?
Because Akira Toriyama's work was an integral part of their childhood, a great
source of inspiration, and one of the elements that make 'who they are' today.
In fact, many friends who sent me messages are now designers, artists, or other
creative professionals. Akira Toriyama's works have had an influence on them
that goes beyond nostalgia for their childhood.
What about myself as a Japanese person? How have Akira Toriyama's works
influenced Japanese society? I would like to write about a few of such impacts.
I will not use Akira Toriyama's portrait in this article. This is the least
respect I can pay to this master who disliked being seen by the media and
preferred a quiet environment to continue his creative work. He would prefer to
be remembered for his creations rather than his face."
RIP,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
