We are deeply saddened upon hearing of the passing of Akira Toriyama. We offer our sincere condolences to his family. Within our company, we have many staff members who worked and contributed to masterpieces such as "Dr. Slump -Arale-" and the "Dragon Ball" series and who all deeply respect Toriyama-sensei. We are truly grateful for his guidance and contributions to our productions. It was such a great honor for us to be able to adapt the works of such a beloved creator, cherished around the world. We offer our prayers for Akira Toriyama's eternal peace. We thank him for all the joy he brought to us all. - Toei Animation