Is ‘Dragon Ball GT’ considered canon?
‘Dragon Ball GT’ continues to divide ‘Dragon Ball’ fans nearly thirty years after its original release. For some, it is a different way to enjoy the characters of their favorite series; for others, it is a non-canon story that adds nothing to the main saga.
What is the Super Saiyan 4 level?
‘Dragon Ball GT’ introduced the impressive and powerful Super Saiyan 4 level, first by Goku, with Vegeta joining him shortly after at that new level of power, creating the Gogeta Fusion. This transformation remains one of the most notable in the series.
Who created the design for Goku Super Saiyan 4?
Goku Super Saiyan 4 was designed by Akira Toriyama himself. Toriyama shared his own vision of the character made by another designer for ‘Dragon Ball GT’, and even provided an illustration of Goku Super Saiyan 4 in his own style.
How did Toriyama contribute to ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
For ‘Dragon Ball GT’, Toriyama came up with the title, designed the initial main cast and some of the machines, and also did a few images. However, he left the anime completely up to the anime staff in terms of the story and other details.
Is ‘Dragon Ball GT’ part of the main saga?
‘Dragon Ball GT’ is not considered part of the main saga by some fans, as it was created without direct involvement from Akira Toriyama, the original creator of the Dragon Ball series.
What is the major similarity between ‘Dragon Ball GT’ and ‘Dragon Ball Daima’?
The major similarity between ‘Dragon Ball GT’ and ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ is the rejuvenation of not only Goku, but all the main characters of the series.
What did Toriyama say about the anime on its DVD release?
Toriyama thanked the fans for supporting the series and buying the home edition release of ‘Dragon Ball GT’. He also provided a small illustration of Goku Super Saiyan 4 in his own style and explained his level of involvement in the creation of the anime.
Who is Nakatsuru-kun?
Nakatsuru-kun is an animator who worked on ‘Dragon Ball GT’ and is praised by Toriyama for his amazing skill in mastering the peculiarities of Toriyama’s drawings.
What is ‘Dragon Ball Daima’?
‘Dragon Ball Daima’ is a new story within the canon of the main saga that has a small major similarity to “Dragon Ball GT”: the rejuvenation of not only Goku, but all the main characters of the series.
What was Toriyama’s role in the creation of Goku Super Saiyan 4?
Toriyama designed and provided an illustration of Goku Super Saiyan 4 in his own style for ‘Dragon Ball GT’, showcasing his involvement in the creation of this character.
How did fans receive ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
‘Dragon Ball GT’ has divided fans over the years, with some enjoying it as a different way to experience the series, while others view it as a non-canon story that adds nothing to the main saga.
What is the ‘Gogeta’ Fusion?
The ‘Gogeta’ Fusion is the result of both Goku and Vegeta using the Fusion Dance to merge into a single, extremely powerful warrior. This fusion occurred at the Super Saiyan 4 level in ‘Dragon Ball GT’.
What did Toriyama leave up to the anime staff for ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
For ‘Dragon Ball GT’, Toriyama left the entire story and all creative decisions up to the anime staff, as he felt the need to step away from the series after finishing the original manga serialization.
What did Toriyama think of Nakatsuru-kun’s designs?
Toriyama expressed his amazement and praise for Nakatsuru-kun’s skill in mastering the peculiarities of his drawings, to the point where there were times when he couldn’t tell whether he had drawn a certain character design, or if Nakatsuru-kun had.
How did Toriyama feel after finishing the serialization of ‘Dragon Ball’?
Toriyama explained that he was absurdly happy when he managed to safely finish up Dragon Ball’s serialization, and finally be released from Deadline Hell. He also admitted that, being a lazy bum by nature, he was unable to continue the TV anime despite the desires of the TV anime people.