May 9 has been consolidated globally as the Goku Daya celebration that honors the iconic character of dragon ball, Goku, created by Akira Toriyama. This date It was made official in 2015 by the Japan Anniversary Association, responding to numerous requests from fans and TOEI Animation, the company behind the anime. The choice of this date, written in Japan as 5/9plays cleverly with the phonetics of the numbers “Go” (5) and “Ku” (9)making a perfect play on words that evokes the name of the Saiyan.
First time without Toriyama
Fans from all over the world use this day to participate in events, share content on social networks and reconnect with the episodes and movies where Goku is the protagonist. Although this year will have a sadder touch since it is the first time that this day is celebrated without Akira Toriyama, who died last March and left an impressive legacy as the creator of dragon ball. Toriyama not only designed a world that fascinates millions of people, but he also created characters that offer life lessons through his adventures and challenges. His contribution to the world of manga and anime is immeasurable, and his memory lives on in every celebration of “Goku Day.”
Piccolo’s Day
However, Goku is not the only character in dragon ball with a day dedicated in his honor; curiously, the Piccolo Day It is also celebrated on May 9 in some countries. This coincidence comes from uAn episode in which King Piccolo declares his dominion over Earth precisely that day. However, variations in dubbing and translations have led to some places celebrate May 13, thus generating an interesting debate among fans about which is the correct date. These festivities includen episode marathons, special events, and exclusive merch releases related to the franchise.
