This Concept From Dragon Ball GT Is Just Too Good to Keep Ignoring

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Heads up! The content ahead is packed with spoilers from Dragon Ball and its extensions, notably Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super. If you’re a die-hard fan like me who prefers to watch the story unfold naturally, you might want to tread carefully!

The animated series Dragon Ball GT remains a subject of debate within the fan base of Dragon Ball. While it holds fondness for some viewers, others have strong negative opinions about it. In fact, many consider this continuation as a storyline that doesn’t align with the main canon and isn’t worth spending time on.

It’s possible that one of the main problems with DBGT lies in its status as a sequel to Dragon Ball Z. Fans were hoping for something grand and different from the original Dragon Ball anime, which might explain some of the criticism it receives. However, despite any negative sentiment towards this series, DBGT did introduce several innovative concepts to the Dragon Ball universe.

Dragon Ball GT Doesn’t Deserve the Hate

Title Dragon Ball GT
Original run 1996–1997
Number of episodes 64

In my perspective, Dragon Ball GT might be an overlooked gem within the Dragon Ball franchise. Admittedly, it does have some questionable narrative decisions that have sparked debate among viewers. However, I firmly believe that it offers a thrilling journey that doesn’t quite match the level of criticism it has endured over time.

Often, Dragon Ball GT is casually dismissed as mere filler content and disregarded by fans, even though they often appreciate similar filler episodes from Dragon Ball Z, like the Other World Saga.

Despite individual fan preferences varying, it’s important to remember that the creation of Dragon Ball GT stemmed from concerns about wrapping up Dragon Ball. Nevertheless, this series has some truly remarkable ideas that were brought to life within its animated format.

Omega Shenron Is An Amazing Idea

The standout feature of Dragon Ball GT is the debut of Super Saiyan 4, a transformation that many fans didn’t view as canon until Dragon Ball Daimaō. This is because Akira Toriyama wasn’t heavily involved in GT’s production, and since he never used SSJ4 in any other Dragon Ball series, it was assumed he disliked the concept. However, there are several ideas from the anime that are so impressive they should be revisited in future media. One such idea is Omega Shenron, or Syn Shenron, who served as the main antagonist in the story.

Originating from one of the most selfless wishes granted via the Dragon Balls, he was born; however, his character exhibits traits starkly different: devoid of empathy and potentially more ruthless than Frieza. During the Namek Saga, Mr. Popo resurrected every being slain by Frieza on Namek using the Dragon Balls – a wish so potent that even Shenron hesitated whether he had the power to fulfill it.

This isn’t just a game, and it’s unacceptable for you to criticize something that came from your own imagination! We’re here because of the choices you made. The Shadow Dragons were born as a result of your misuse of the Dragon Balls, so you can’t deny responsibility for what happened. Your world is falling apart due to your actions, and it’s all on your conscience. You were given fair warnings about the dangers of overusing the Dragon Balls, but you ignored them. If you feel guilty about this, then maybe facing the consequences of your actions should be a lesson learned. Could you possibly consider yourself as a noble monkey, since you seem to have brought so much chaos upon yourself?

— Syn Shenron/Omega Sheron

The idea behind Omega Shenron is intriguing because it emphasizes the repercussions when the Dragon Balls are overused excessively in the story. Typically, the Z Fighters utilize the Dragon Balls to reverse the damage from each major battle. However, with Omega Shenron in existence, using the Dragon Balls always carries a risk.

Has Dragon Ball Daima Turned GT Into Canon?

In the series titled “Dragon Ball Daima,” there are numerous references to “Dragon Ball GT.” For instance, similar to the disliked concept in “DBGT,” the main characters are transformed into children. Furthermore, like before, SSJ4 form reappears. However, despite using several concepts from “GT,” the narrative is difficult to incorporate into the timeline of “Dragon Ball” through to “Dragon Ball Daima” and even “Dragon Ball Super.” Therefore, it’s likely that this story takes place in a different continuity or universe, although such a scenario isn’t entirely implausible.

More recently, Toyotaro, one of the creators of Dragon Ball Super, expressed his view that all Dragon Ball media is valid or at least significant. Akio Iyuko, producer of Dragon Ball Daima, also hinted at the possibility of multiple timelines within the Dragon Ball universe. Although these statements don’t necessarily reflect how Toriyama views the various stories stemming from his creation, they could suggest that Dragon Ball might adopt a multiverse perspective in the future, potentially featuring references to other series if Toyotaro ever resumes Dragon Ball Super. Essentially, fans may need to accept and enjoy multiple, distinct narratives expanding the universe initially created by Toriyama.

What’s Next for Dragon Ball?

After Akira Toriyama’s passing in 2024, it remains uncertain what lies ahead for Dragon Ball. There have been whispers of legal battles between Shueisha and Capsule Corporation Tokyo over ownership rights to the franchise, yet no signs of a resolution have emerged. If the ownership of Dragon Ball is still undecided, this could potentially delay the production of new anime or manga in the coming years.

Despite some uncertainty about the future, it appears Shueisha intends to carry on publishing “Dragon Ball Super”. Toyotaro finds continuing it challenging, yet not impossible. Victory Uchida from V-JUMP has stated that a return this year is unlikely, but the reason for this hiatus – whether related to legal issues or other factors – is still unclear. Meanwhile, Akio Iyuko, head of Capsule Corporation Tokyo, hinted at more Dragon Ball content in the near future; however, no specifics about new productions have been announced yet. For now, fans eagerly await further details.

Dragon Ball GT is available to watch on Crunchyroll, subbed and dubbed in English.

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2025-07-30 16:14