Starting with the original manga series in 1984, the Dragon Ball The franchise has been going strong for over 40 years, becoming a global phenomenon and showing no signs of ever slowing down. From hit anime series and video games to collectible card games and merchandise galore, even after the death of creator Akira Toriyama in March 2024, the fandom isn't starved of fresh content. Many of these releases have been met with glowing reviews and considerable fanfare, but one unique anime series was quickly dubbed “Black Sheep French”. While the scenes in Dragon Ball GT Having evolved over the decades since its release, it has never wavered Its negative reputation.
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It began its run on Japanese television on February 7, 1996, Dragon Ball GT This year marks its 30th anniversary, but it's unlikely to see much in the way of a proper celebration. The series is still criticized three decades later for its dull plot and silly character designs, and many have chosen to leave it in the past. However, there are some gems in the rough for those wanting to rewatch the 64-episode series, and some longtime fans are finally admitting that certain bits and pieces. GT It wasn't so bad after all.
Dragon Ball GT remains the most controversial series in the long-running franchise.
Given the popularity of Toriyama's manga series, this was no surprise Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z The anime adaptation was a phenomenal success. With so much money coming in, publishers Shueisha and Toei Animation were reluctant to end it, so that's why Dragon Ball GT. Under great pressure, Toriyama agreed to its production, but the series is not an adaptation of his manga series. Instead, it is an anime-exclusive sequel Dragon Ball ZSomething that immediately rubbed fans the wrong way.
The series follows Goku being accidentally turned into a child by Ultimate Shenron, who was summoned by his former enemy, Emperor Pilaf. He is then forced to travel the universe with Trunks and his granddaughter Pan to track down the Black Star Dragon Balls, as failure to do so within a year will result in the destruction of Earth. While the first two arc Dragon Ball GT Lambasted is agreed to be the best the series has to offer, with viewers agreeing that the show follows suit with the Super Android 17 Saga and Shadow Dragon Saga arcs. Many were disappointed by the series' focus on Goku, which didn't give any of the other characters a chance to shine.
fans of Dragon Ball When the series began in 1996, there was excitement for more content, but it quickly became apparent. Dragon Ball GT Most of those who supported Toriyama's work had no interest in watching. The original author was largely uninvolved GTand fans quickly pointed out the missing spark that was present in the earlier anime adaptations. The jokes don't land, many plot points seem forced, and both Pan and his robot friend Giru are dubbed as the most annoying characters. Dragon Ball suffrage It was a losing battle from the start, and fans of today have long wondered what it would have taken. GT A welcome entry in the series. (Incorporating more into Toria seems the easiest answer.)
This concept from Dragon Ball GT is too good to ignore
Dragon Ball GT may be hated by many, but it actually introduced great concepts that the series can still benefit from.
This is not to say Dragon Ball GT It was a total flop at the time of release. It inspired a stage show in Japan in 1997, several art books, a 2013 manga adaptation, and several video games. Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout For the PlayStation and 2005 Game Boy Advance titles Dragon Ball GT: Transformationwhich was only released in North America. eagerly, GT It was more popular overseas than in Japan, though it's hard to find much love online.
Despite the backlash, Dragon Ball GT has plenty of redeeming qualities
There has been a lot of debate over the past three decades Dragon Ball GT You did it right. Even those who haven't dipped their toes into the series have seen the Super Saiyan 4 transformation, which was introduced in the 34th episode of GT and remains one of the most beloved forms in the entire franchise. An advanced version of the Super Saiyan and Golden Great Ape forms, it is devastatingly powerful, with its updated avatar in a recent new anime series, On Dragon Ball Day. It has been well received, as it was a favorite part of many fans GTChange is getting some upgrades to keep it fresh and interesting for modern audiences.
one Dragon Ball GTThe audience also applauded the powerful main villain. In the distant past, the Tuffle race, once the natural inhabitants of the planet Plant, were wiped out by the Saiyans under the rule of King Vegeta. in GTBaby, the sole survivor of this fallen race, returns to exact his revenge on the Saiyans, boasting unique technology and considerable power. He also has Vegeta, which starts another fight between the Saiyan prince and his rival. It was a highlight for many, as Baby was anything but one-dimensional. His ability to lay eggs on the people he's with, enabling him to turn his former hosts into loyal minions, also adds a little extra fear to his arc.
How happy the veggie fans were too Dragon Ball GT handled the development of his character. throughout Dragon Ball ZThe Saiyan prince begins to show more affection for his family and planet Earth, with his transformation peaking during his sacrifice in the Buu Saga. in GTHe has truly evolved into a family man, putting aside his eternal rivalry with Goku and obsession with becoming stronger and choosing to focus on his wife and children.
After 30 years, many fans have warmed to Dragon Ball GT—at least, a little
While Dragon Ball GT While there were some good ideas, fans agree that these were ineffective due to poor writing and poor execution. The Baby Saga, in particular, introduced many interesting ideas from the possibility of Super Saiyan 4 to the inclusion of Majin Buu and Uub. Black Star Dragon Balls also faced an interesting question for fans Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z: What if the Dragon Balls were corrupted through overuse earlier in the Kenan series?
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While it remains divisive 30 years after its debut, Dragon Ball GT Still managed to make an impact on the entire franchise. currently, GTThe legacy lives on On Dragon Ball DaySuper Saiyan 4 is making a comeback in the 18th episode of the series. While the design is largely the same, the trigger for the change has been changed to make sense in the show's story. Dragon Ball GT It has also seen a lot of representation in video games, including the recent Dragon Ball Dragon Ball Sparking Void. It remains to be seen if there are any other aspects GT Will appear in future Dragon Ball content.
The Dragon Ball The franchise will turn 40 in total in 2026, and fittingly, some exciting news was just announced. new anime, Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrolwhere will continue Dragon Ball Super dropped, and a new video game, Dragon Ball: Age 1000is on the way. Although little is known about the latter, Toryama is confirmed to have been involved in its construction. More information will be revealed during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour in Los Angeles in April.
- Release date
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1997 – 1997-00-00
- network
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Fuji TV
- showrunner
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Akira Toriyama
- directors
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Minoru Okazaki, Mitsuo Hashimoto, Yoshihiro Ueda, Takahiro Imamura, Hidehiko Kadota, Osamu Kasai, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- The authors
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Akira Toriyama
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Masako Nozawa
ob (voice)
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Yuko Minaguchi
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