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The biggest debate among theDragon Ballfans regarding the franchise has always been whetherDragon Ball GTis canon or not. The animeDragon Ball GTdebuted in 1996, a year following the conclusion of theDragon Ballmanga.
Using the same characters, the anime’s plot begins five years after the manga’s conclusion, sparking a decades-long argument between fans who believe GT to be canon and those who do not. Of the entireDragon Ballsaga, the anime is the least appreciated since it introduced new characters that were hardly noticed and drastically altered well-known characters.
SinceDragon Ball GTdid not originate from the preset manga by Toriyama, it is regarded by many in the fandom as a non-canonical title; however, Shueisha appears to disagree. There was a stir among fans when Shueisha’s timeline for the entire franchise, which was displayed at an event in 2017, included events fromDragon Ball GT,making it canonical.
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Dragon Ball GTis the Most Hated Series From The Franchise
The 1996–1997 Japanese anime television seriesDragon Ball GTwas adapted from theDragon Ballmanga by Akira Toriyama. The Toei Animation-produced series had its debut on Fuji TV in Japan and ran for 64 episodes between February 1996 and November 1997.
The animeDragon Ball GTis an anime-only continuation ofDragon Ball Z, utilizing the same characters and universe but telling a new story about Son Goku, his granddaughter Pan, and their various allies. It does not adapt to the manga by Toriyama. Many people considerDragon Ball GTto be the worst anime project ever, without any comparison.
When the anime first came out, both the plot and the animation received harsh criticism. Very few anime fans even bother to discuss the show, much less watch it, and as the events didn’t conspire with the story, the series was declared noncanonical, until much later when Shueisha cleared the doubt.
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Shueisha’s Timeline ConfirmsDragon Ball GTis Canon
An exhibit about the history ofDragon Ballwas part of the 2017 iteration ofDragon BallTenkaichi Budosai, a Japanese festival commemorating the franchise.Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, andDragon Ball GTwere all included on the OfficialDragon BallTimeline Board, which was supplied by the manga’s publisher Shueisha, and featured images of the key anime characters.
TheDragon Balltimeline states thatDragon Ball GToccurs in the years 789–889 of the calendar. A timeline confirming the events of GT as canonical was also added to the 2013 edition of Chouzenshuu 4:Dragon Ball SuperEncyclopaedia, an illustrated book guide to the series.
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All of these instances thus confirm thatDragon Ball GTis canonical, finally ending the long debate amongDragon Ballfans. Fans of Dragon Ball should regard the story ofDragon Ball GTas canon until Toriyama or Shueisha officially state otherwise, as the official timeline demonstrates.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
