Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, has departed from this world, leaving behind a valuable legacy that has impacted many generations. His fans believe there should be a place that pays a well-deserved tribute to the creative mind and all his works. For this reason, many have called for the construction of a museum in memory of the mangaka.
To the surprise of his followers, some authorities in Japan are enthusiastic about the idea of building an Akira Toriyama museum in Aichi, the prefecture where the talented artist was born. Hideaki Omura, the governor of the area, publicly supported the fans' proposal.
Akira Toriyama Could Have a Museum in Japan
According to the newspaper The Mainichi, Hideaki Omura stated this week that he "completely agrees" with the fans who want a museum in honor of the life and work of Toriyama. Thus, the doors are open for its construction in Aichi.
"Personally, I completely agree with fans and want to see such a facility built here. I haven't heard anyone making specific talks on the issue yet, but if things get going, I'd like to hope (for it to move on)," said the governor.
Of course, his comment excited fans of the mangaka and Dragon Ball, who believe that having a place entirely dedicated to the creative mind would be great for everyone. Many would see it as a gathering point to share their passion for his work.
Takashi Matsuyama, Toriyama's former assistant, also expressed enthusiasm for the idea. "As a fan, I definitely want an Akira Toriyama Museum (in Japan). Fans all over the world think so, too," stated the artist.
Fans proposed that Shueisha, the publisher of Toriyama's manga, cooperate with Aichi Prefecture to make the project a reality. Unfortunately, an unidentified member of the government's art and culture division clarified that there is currently nothing concrete about it.
"I want somewhere to go meet all the characters and return to my childhood, even for a short time," said an excited fan about the idea of a museum in honor of Akira Toriyama.
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