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| ドラゴンボール GT (Doragonbōru Jī Tī) |
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| Genre | Shonen Action / Adventure |
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| Directed by | Daisuke Nishio Osamu Kasai |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Network | Fuji TV |
| Original run | February 7, 1996 – November 19, 1997 |
| No. of episodes | 64 |
Dragon Ball GT (Japanese: ドラゴンボール GT Doragon Bōru Jī Tī) is the sequel to the anime Dragon Ball Z, but is the only series that is not based on a manga by Akira Toriyama. It is said to stand for Grand Tour in the American adaptation by FUNimation, but may also be interpreted as Galaxy Touring, Great Touring, or Gran Turismo, depending on the Japanese source. This is because the anime was originally envisioned as a "road trip" of sorts, with the main characters off in space.
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Series History
Dragon Ball GT began on Fuji TV at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February 7, 1996, exactly one week after the final episode of Dragon Ball Z. It ran for 64 episodes, the last of which aired on November 19, 1997. Unlike Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, it is not based on the Dragon Ball manga. Akira Toriyama had only minor involvement in the show's early stages, setting forth the initial premise of the series, as well as designs for most of the main characters, including newcomer Giru. Early episodes are much more comedic in tone, reminiscent of early Dragon Ball. The latter episodes, however, are action-packed and feature the same sort of dramatic tone that existed in Dragon Ball Z. However, the series was ended after less than two years on the air, a move many believe to be the result of waning popularity. There are no subsequent Dragon Ball anime or manga (rumors of new series, such as Dragon Ball AF, have existed since the end of Dragon Ball GT in 1997 and are untrue).
There are two companion books to the series, called the Dragon Ball GT Perfect Files, released in May and December 1997 by Shueisha's Jump Comics Selection imprint. They include series information, illustration galleries, behind-the-scenes information, and more. They are now out of print.
On June 15, 2005, Toei Animation (in conjunction with distributor Pony Canyon) released the entire series (including the Goku Junior TV special) in a limited-edition DVD boxed set, along with a Dragon Radar remote control and an exclusive booklet. While the set features remastered audio and video, there are no subtitles, English or otherwise.
English Adaptations
American (FUNimation) Version
The English adaptation of Dragon Ball GT ran on Cartoon Network between 2003 and 2004, but the version by FUNimation had a major alteration: the first 16 episodes of the series, known to most fans as the "Black Star Dragon Balls" arc, were cut and replaced by a single US-only "recap" episode which became the new series premiere. This edit was implemented by the producers of the English dub to prevent viewers from possibly being put off by the differently toned early episodes. The missing episodes have since been released as the "Lost Episodes", and many fans who had been following the situation now believe that the initial absence of the first 16 episodes was actually a carefully-orchestrated publicity stunt, using the technique of Succès de scandale to ensure that there was demand for the episodes when they were finally released.
International (Blue Water) Version
Outside of the United States, a different English dub of the series was aired, featuring the voice talent of Canadian voice acting group Blue Water Studios. While the voices are different from both the American and International English dubs of Dragon Ball Z, the original background music was kept, the episodes were aired in their proper order, and the scripts were kept much closer to the original Japanese version.
Plot Summary
The story picks up a number of years (Daizenshuu says 5 years and FUNimation says 10 years) after the end of Dragon Ball Z. Son Goku is wished back into a child again with the Black Star Dragonballs and they must be gathered within a year or the Earth will be destroyed, thus causing Goku, his granddaughter Pan, and Trunks to embark into space and find them. However, the three travelers quickly become entangled in a plot by the last surviving Tsufuruan, Dr. Mu, to have his revenge on the Saiyans. The fruit of his labor, Baby, is soon discovered to be the one in control of the situation, and after killing Dr. Mu, sets out for Earth after the heroes. He soon gains control over the planet by possessing a number of characters (mainly Vegeta), and eventually most of the Earth's population. The original Planet Tsufuru (before the interference of the Saiyans) is wished back using the Black Star Dragon Balls, but before Baby (now completely subsuming Vegeta's identity) can fully execute his plan, Goku finally manages to kill him after attaining a new level of Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 4. Unfortunately, the Earth's fate is now sealed, and the entire population of Earth is moved to New Planet Tsufuru before the Earth's destruction. Piccolo, however, chooses to stay behind and die in the explosion. The Earth is eventually restored.
A brief period of peace follows, and a new Tenka-ichi Budōkai is held. However, this does not last for long, as Dr. Mu (now in Hell) joins forces with Dr. Gero to create a new Android 17, under their complete control. This new #17 returns to Earth, and merges with the original #17 forming Super 17. This new being subsequently kills Kuririn, and tries to make Android 18 join him, though he is unable to kill her when she refuses. Goku is ultimately able to defeat Super 17 with the aid of #18, but not before Dr. Gero and Dr. Mu are killed by their rebellious creation.
When the Dragon Shenlong is summoned to revive those killed by Super 17, the Dragon Balls crack, and a different, cigar-smoking Dragon appears in its place. This "Black Smoke Dragon" promptly splits into seven evil Dragons, each with a cracked Dragon Ball in its forehead. Goku and his companions fight valiantly to defeat these new Dragons. However, after six of the seven are defeated, the One Star Dragon, Yi Xinglong, absorbs the other Dragon Balls into himself, forming Super Yi Xinglong. Goku defeats him after the most difficult battle of his life, including a fusion that does not succeed in putting the One Star Dragon down permanently. Afterwards, the real Shenlong appears once again, saying that no more wishes will be granted for a long time. Goku, in exchange for one more wish, decides to accompany the Dragon. As Goku flies away, the seven Dragon Balls are absorbed into his body, and he vanishes.
A century later, an aged Pan sits in the stands of the Tenka-ichi Budōkai to cheer on her great-great-grandson, Goku Junior. As the young boy enters the ring, his opponent appears: it is a distant descendant of Vegeta's, Vegeta Junior. The two fight, and quickly astonish each other by becoming Super Saiyans. As Pan watches, she catches a glimpse of a familiar face in the stands: her grandfather, Son Goku. When she tries to follow him, however, he disappears. The series ends with a montage of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT, giving the franchise a proper send-off.
Main Characters
- Son Goku
- Trunks
- Pan
- Giru - A small little robot that ate the Z Fighters dragon radar. Eventually, they found out that the radar could be used from the robot, which means they must keep it. They then named him Giru because it seemed to be his favorite word. The robot is numbered DB4649T006RS.
Villains
- Emperor Pilaf
- Doctor Myuu
- Baby
- Super 17
- Black Smoke Shenron
- Yi Xinglong/Syn Shenron/Super Yi Xinglong/Omega Shenron
- Liang Xinglong/Haze Shenron
- San Xinglong/Eis Shenron
- Si Xinglong/Nouva Shenron
- Wu Xinglong/Rage Shenron
- Liu Xinglong/Oceanus Shenron
- Qi Xinglong/Naturon Shenron
Supporting Characters
- Android 18
- Bra Briefs (Bulla in the FUNimation dub)
- Bulma Briefs
- Kibitoshin
- Kuririn (Krillin in the FUNimation dub)
- Majin Buu
- Marron
- Muten-Rôshi (Master Roshi in the FUNimation dub)
- Dende
- Paris (Valese in the FUNimation dub)
- Piccolo
- Mr. Popo
- Mr. Satan (Hercule in the edited FUNimation dub)
- Son Gohan
- Son Goten
- Uub
- Vegeta
- Videl
Cast List
See also
External links
Official Sites
Japanese
English
Fansites
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