Dragon Ball GT FAQs
What is ‘Dragon Ball GT’ and why does it divide fans?
‘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 in ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
The anime introduced one of the most impressive and powerful transformations up to that point with the Super Saiyan 4 level, first by Goku, with Vegeta joining him shortly after at that new level of power, creating the Gogeta Fusion.
Who created the character design for Goku Super Saiyan 4?
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, designed the initial main cast and some of the machines for ‘Dragon Ball GT’, including the Super Saiyan 4 transformation for Goku.
Did Akira Toriyama draw Goku Super Saiyan 4 in his own style?
Yes, a few years after the end of ‘Dragon Ball GT’, Toriyama shared an illustration of Goku Super Saiyan 4 in his own style, thanking the fans for supporting the series and buying the home edition.
What did Akira Toriyama say about ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
Toriyama explained that he was not directly involved in the ‘Dragon Ball GT’ series and that he left it completely up to the anime staff, stating that all he did was come up with the title, design the initial main cast and some of the machines for the series.
What similarities do fans see between ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ and ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
Next year will see the release of ‘Dragon Ball Daima’, 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 ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
Toriyama’s role was primarily to come up with the title, design the initial main cast, and some of the machines. He also shared a few images and illustrations for the series. He left the rest of the series completely up to the anime staff.
Did Akira Toriyama approve of the animator Nakatsuru-kun’s design of Super Saiyan 4?
Absolutely, Toriyama praised the animator Nakatsuru-kun for being amazingly skilled and mastering the peculiarities of Toriyama’s drawings, to the point where there were even times when Toriyama couldn’t tell whether he had drawn a certain character design, or if Nakatsuru-kun had.
What is the opinion of fans regarding ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
The opinion of fans is divided, with some enjoying it as a different way to experience the characters of their favorite series and others considering it a non-canon story that adds nothing to the main saga.
Why is ‘Dragon Ball GT’ considered non-canon?
‘Dragon Ball GT’ is considered non-canon because it was not directly based on the original manga created by Akira Toriyama, and Toriyama himself was not directly involved in the series.
Is ‘Dragon Ball GT’ considered part of the main saga?
‘Dragon Ball GT’ is not considered part of the main saga by some fans due to its non-canon status and the fact that it was not part of the original manga created by Akira Toriyama.
What new story is set to be released within the canon of the main saga?
Next year will see the release of ‘Dragon Ball Daima’, 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.
Why did Akira Toriyama share an illustration of Goku Super Saiyan 4 in his own style?
Toriyama shared the illustration to thank the fans for supporting the ‘Dragon Ball GT’ series and buying the home edition of the anime. It was his way of expressing gratitude for the fans’ continued support.
What was Toriyama’s initial involvement in ‘Dragon Ball GT’?
Toriyama’s initial involvement in ‘Dragon Ball GT’ was to come up with the title, design the initial main cast, and some of the machines for the series, as well as sharing a few images and illustrations.