Akira Toriyama influence in anime, manga and videogames is legendary. Dragonball is a huge part of Asian and Western pop culture, influencing manga, videogames, and more. In many Asian countries, Dragonball was more popular than Marvel and DC combined back in the days. Its characters have appeared in rap lyrics and streetwear. Many athletes have made references to the Kamehameha, Fusion Dance, etc. Musical artists, WWE wrestlers, and countless people have cosplayed as them. You are more likely to see Goku shirts in a gym than any other series. Dragonball has always been on a different level of mainstream than few others, even though the internet has changed things.