The incredible mural in honor of Akira Toriyama with more than 382 ft and 45 participating artists

It has only been a little over two weeks since we learned of a great loss in the world of manga and anime. Akira Toriyama, author of Dr. Slump, Dragon Ball, Sand Land, and creator of video games such as Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, and Blue Dragon, died at the age of 68. Since then, signs of affection and tributes have continued to surprise us, appearing in different parts of the world. The latest one appeared this weekend on the streets of Peru.

The Giant Mural Tribute to Toriyama in Peru

On March 24, a 382-ft (117-meter) mural was unveiled on the Paseo de la Republica Avenue in Lima, Peru. This mural, located in front of Lima’s National Stadium, completely changed the previous work to pay tribute to Toriyama and his most important work, Dragon Ball (as well as a small appearance by Arale).

The previous images of Peru’s national heroes were transformed in a week to show different points in the history of Toriyama’s most famous work, from Goku as a child in Dragon Ball to his latest transformations in Dragon Ball Super, while also featuring legendary characters such as Tao Pai Pai, or the World Tournament Announcer.

Ahead of the unveiling, José Lévano, one of the artists responsible for the Dragon Ball mural, commented on the work that took place last week on the mural in the La Victoria neighborhood. “We are currently doing the mural to commemorate the death of master Akira Toriyama, who through his work, Dragon Ball, has been able to touch many generations, many childhoods,” the artist commented to RPP.

“We were responsible for the mural of the heroes for the bicentennial, some neighbors did not agree with this change, but it should be noted that the mural was deteriorating and crime was returning to the area. People are throwing away trash, the walls were peeling, people were coming here to live in squalor and we had to renovate,” he added.