Dragon Ball GT

About Dragon Ball GT

Dragon Ball GT (ドラゴンボールGT) blends action, adventure and comedy by Toei Animation (1996). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Emperor Pilaf finally has his hands on the Black Star Dragon Balls after years of searching, which are said to be twice as powerful as Earth's normal ones. Pilaf is about to make his wish for realm domination when he is interrupted by Gokuu Son.

Further in, as a result, Pilaf flubs his wish and accidentally turns Gokuu back into a child. After the wish is granted, the Black Star Dragon Balls scatter across the galaxy. However, Gokuu discovers that they will cause the Earth to explode unless they are all brought back within a year.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Gokuu Son (Masako Nozawa) and Pu'ar (Naoko Watanabe) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 64 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Dragon Ball GT looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Masako Nozawa as Gokuu Son, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1996, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.