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Argentina pays tribute to ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Toriyama

Mar 13, 2024 | Local News

March 13, 2024

In Argentina, tens of thousands of “Dragon Ball” fans paid tribute to its creator, Toriyama Akira, who passed away at 68. Gathering around an obelisk in Buenos Aires, they sang the anime’s theme song and mimicked the iconic “Spirit Bomb” pose. The manga’s popularity in Central and South America led to memorial events across the region. Prominent soccer teams and players expressed gratitude online. Attendees spoke of their lifelong passion for “Dragon Ball” and how it taught them values like friendship and perseverance.

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