Dragon Ball AF (After Future) is one of the most iconic internet myths in anime history, originating in the late 1990s as a series of fan-made sketches and hoaxes, most notably the silver-haired Super Saiyan 5 illustration. For years, rumors circulated on early internet forums that a secret sequel to Dragon Ball GT existed, fueling a massive culture of fan fiction and 'leaked' sprites. Dragon Ball Hoshi followed as another high-quality fan project often mistaken for official content. Today, these memes are used to evoke 2000s nostalgia, joke about absurdly high power levels, and celebrate the work of Toyotaro, who famously transitioned from drawing AF fan manga to becoming the official artist for Dragon Ball Super.