"A nostalgic journey back to space, featuring the ultimate transformation and a bittersweet farewell to Goku's long-running adventures."
Originally airing on Fuji TV, Dragon Ball GT remains a unique chapter in the franchise history. Serving as an anime-exclusive sequel to the legendary Dragon Ball Z, the series attempted to blend the adventurous spirit of the original 1986 run with the high-stakes combat of the 1990s. While Akira Toriyama provided character designs, the story was an original creation by Toei Animation. It introduced iconic concepts like Super Saiyan 4 and the Shadow Dragons, which continue to influence modern video games and merchandise. Despite polarizing fans for its tonal shifts, its contribution to the global expansion of anime culture is undeniable. The series stands as a fascinating experiment in continuing a completed story before the modern revival era began.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Mar 12, 1997 | 天下一武道会 サタンの後継者は誰 | |
| E2 | Apr 16, 1997 | 死ね悟空!! 地獄から蘇る強敵たち | |
| E3 | Apr 23, 1997 | 地獄の魔戦士! セル&フリーザ復活 | |
| E4 | Apr 30, 1997 | 究極の人造人間! 二人の17号合体 | |
| E5 | May 14, 1997 | 急げ悟空!! 地獄からの脱出大作戦 | |
| E6 | May 28, 1997 | 激突!! スーパーサイヤ人4vsスーパー17号 | |
| E7 | Jun 04, 1997 | 大逆転! 悟空と18号の二段攻撃さく裂 | |
| E8 | Jun 11, 1997 | これはビックリ! 神龍が敵に?! | |
| E9 | Jun 18, 1997 | 最強の敵?!恐怖の裏ワザを使う龍 | |
| E10 | Jun 25, 1997 | サイヤパワー玉砕!? 電気獣五星龍 | |
| E11 | Jul 02, 1997 | 六星龍!大竜巻攻撃の弱点を探せ | |
| E12 | Jul 09, 1997 | パンあぶねぇ! 七星龍のとっておき | |
| E13 | Jul 16, 1997 | パンが消滅!? 涙の10倍かめはめ波 | |
| E14 | Aug 06, 1997 | 摂氏6000度のパワー! 太陽の戦士 | |
| E15 | Aug 13, 1997 | ブルマ動く! べジータ改造計画 | |
| E16 | Aug 20, 1997 | 太陽の次は極寒! 炎と氷の兄弟龍 | |
| E17 | Sep 03, 1997 | 強さ圧倒的!! 邪悪龍を支配する龍 | |
| E18 | Sep 10, 1997 | 反撃開始! スーパーサイヤ人4を超えろ | |
| E19 | Sep 17, 1997 | 敵か味方か…大猿ベジータ大暴れ | |
| E20 | Oct 22, 1997 | フュージョン!! 究極のスーパーゴジータ | |
| E21 | Oct 29, 1997 | 絶対勝つぞ! 四星球を食った悟空 | |
| E22 | Nov 05, 1997 | 悟空を救え! 最後の味方登場 | |
| E23 | Nov 12, 1997 | 奇跡の逆転勝利!! 宇宙を救った悟空 | |
| E24 | Nov 19, 1997 | さらば悟空…また逢う日まで |
Franchise Status: While Dragon Ball GT exists outside the primary Dragon Ball Super canon, its elements like Super Saiyan 4 continue to drive massive revenue through video games and the Super Dragon Ball Heroes promotional series.
Dragon Ball GT remains a definitive pillar of Anime television, having concluded its influential run on Fuji TV. This series attempted a bold fusion of the original search-for-the-dragon-balls adventure with the high-stakes combat established in the Z era. Despite its polarizing reception regarding narrative pacing, the show introduced iconic visual concepts and a sense of finality that resonated deeply with a generation of viewers who grew up alongside Goku.
The legacy of the show is cemented by its emotional conclusion and the creative risks taken with its transformation designs. Fans frequently return to this entry for its unique atmosphere and the hauntingly beautiful musical score that differentiates it from other chapters in the franchise. As a cultural artifact, it represents a specific experimental period in animation history that continues to spark debate and nostalgia within the global community.