When I first heard about Akira Toriyama's death, I was stunned. I didn't even know what to say. I'm still at a loss of words. His work inspired so many in life and will continue to do so for the rest of eternity. I saw several social media posts about his work, life, and asking for fans' favorite scenes from any of his work.

I always liked the Android saga in Dragon Ball Z, namely when 16 was introduced. I remember feeling so much tension before 16 was activated. I kept wondering how much power he'd reveal in the series. What took me by surprise was his love of nature and life. Despite the reason of being built to kill Goku and even when he was badly beaten, he would take time to enjoy nature as well as life around him.

I read that Akira Toriyama also designed Android 21 in Dragon Ball Fighter Z. I remember another favorite scene with her when she was talking to Piccolo about appreciating everyone's friendship with Goku. Piccolo responds that everyone wasn't friends with Goku. They're enemies who just don't want to kill each other right now. That scene reminded me how nearly everyone Goku met and became his friend was once an enemy. Going as far back as the first Dragonball series, nearly everyone who became Goku's friend tried to kill him at least once. I remember my reaction and realization after watching that scene.

I read Akira Toriyama had many works in progress before his death. I know that he was working on a new Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball Daima. They revealed one trailer, and I assume that this will likely be his last finished work. I was surprised when I thought he'd focus making movies for the Dragon Ball franchise.

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama

Your spirit will always live on.