In Ep. 594, PalpaKelli and I discuss and celebrate Akira Toriyama, his eternal impact on anime, our first exposure to the world of Dragon Ball, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introduction to Akira Toriyama 0:00:42 Toriyama's Life and Achievements 0:02:35 Early Life and Influences 0:02:49 Creation of Dragon Ball 0:03:20 Later Projects and Return to Dragon Ball 0:03:26 Personal Life and Hobbies 0:04:06 Toriyama's Passing and Legacy 0:04:30 Early Exposure to Dragon Ball 0:05:33 Childhood Memories and Character Preferences 0:07:05 Different Experiences with Dragon Ball 0:08:05 From Frieza Saga Onwards 0:11:32 The Impact of Majin Vegeta 0:15:02 Toriyama's Creative Process and Influence 0:17:32 Evolution of Vegeta's Character 0:18:41 Vegeta's Character Development 0:20:06 Vegeta and Bulma's Relationship 0:20:56 Comparisons to Other Artists 0:21:47 Dragon Ball as an Entry Point to Anime 0:32:31 The Legacy of Vegeta 0:34:26 Cell: The Hilarious Villain 0:35:34 Vegeta's Growth and Indoctrination 0:37:39 The Evolution of Broly in the Franchise 0:42:01 The Future of Dragon Ball Post-Toriyama 0:45:31 A Thank You to Akira Toriyama 0:47:37 Global Impact of Dragon Ball Tribute As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question on SpeakPipe. Thank you for your continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2022 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site FOLLOW US: - X | @ReasonsImBroke and @TRIBPod - Instagram - Pinterest - Threads - Tumblr - Discord Lounge - YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / iHeartRadio / TuneIn / Overcast SUPPORT THE POD: Are you getting $1's worth of entertainment and information each month? Please support us on Patreon! SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Each one helps new Brokettes discover the podcast. Contribute to the Hero Initiative to offer assistance to comic creators facing difficulties. Show your support for the AFSP's efforts by donating to the Autumn Snyder Tribute Fund. CREDITS: Opening/Closing Jingles - Alex Scott Show Logo By - Opanaldiova