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Dragon Ball GT (1997)

Dragon Ball GT is the third series in Akira Toriyama's most famous anime franchise. However, it is the first one not to adapt a manga storyline. Set after the events of the Buu Saga, Dragon Ball GT sees Goku and the Z-Warriors battle powerful villains such as Baby, Super 17, and the Shadow Dragons. 18 years after the 64-episode show was met with a lukewarm reception, Dragon Ball Super replaced it in the anime's official continuity.

Dragon Ball GT TV Poster
Dragon Ball GT
Adventure

Cast
Masako Nozawa , Yûko Minaguchi
Release Date
March 26, 1997
Seasons
3
Franchise(s)
Dragon Ball
Writers
Akira Toriyama
Showrunner
Akira Toriyama
Story By
akira toriyama

Summary

Dragon Ball GT is the third series in Akira Toriyama's most famous anime franchise. However, it is the first one not to adapt a manga storyline. Set after the events of the Buu Saga, Dragon Ball GT sees Goku and the Z-Warriors battle powerful villains such as Baby, Super 17, and the Shadow Dragons. 18 years after the 64-episode show was met with a lukewarm reception, Dragon Ball Super replaced it in the anime's official continuity.

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