For a generation of western would-become-anime-fans Toriyama-san was the hand that guided us. Dragonball Z, especially in US, served to introduce an audience who otherwise would have never had an interest in animation to a form of entertainment we love. His sense of character design is iconic, to the point that video games and manga he was involved in are immediately recognized as his work. The worlds of Dragon Quest are every bit as culturally formative for rpg fans. His work will continue to be treasured and he will be missed. I will spend some time watching Dragonball Z with my kids this weekend and enjoy every minute of it.
