As we all know, famed Manga artist Akira Tokiyama has passed away. We all recognize for creating a little franchise known throughout the world as DragonBall Z. I was not really a fan (as I found it mostly people screaming and explosions going off every five minutes) but it still inspired legions of fans as well as inspire other great manga like Bleach, Naruto, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, and One Piece. He was also the creator of the video game Chrono Trigger, one of my favorite games from my childhood.

DragonBall's themes of always training to meet future perils and the power of friendship and teamwork especially with former enemies still resonate within to this day. And with a franchise that's still growing strong, we all owe this man for his great work. So thank you, Akira, for being part of our childhood and giving us something to love and enjoy.

Akira Tokiyama
April 5, 1955 - March 1st, 2024