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Episode Guide

Dragon Ball GT TV Series

Dragon Ball GT

Series Information

Original Run: 07 February 1996 – 19 November 1997 (1 year, 9 months, 2 weeks)
Corresponding: Dragon Ball GT Episodes 01 – 64 (64 episodes; 1 TV special)
Filler Content: Anime Original Series
Rating Shares: Average: 14.6%
Maximum: 19.7% (Episode 02)
Minimum: 9.6% (Episode 21)

Main Staff: Series Director — Osamu Kasai
Series Organization — Aya Matsui
Character Design — Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru
Art Design — Tadanao Tsuji & Ryūji Yoshīke
Music — Akihito Tokunaga

Following the success and popularity of the Dragon Ball Z TV series, Toei Animation decided to extend the franchise beyond just the scope of the original manga series. The new TV series was titled Dragon Ball GT, with “GT” being short for “Grand Touring”. This original series picked up right where the previous series had left off, and was initially slated to expand Toriyama’s “Dragon World” into the far reaches of the Dragon Ball universe, with Goku as a child once again. Taking over the Dragon Ball Z time slot at 7:00PM every Wednesday on Fuji TV, the first episode of Dragon Ball GT aired on 07 February 1996.

Beyond creating the title and logo of the series, providing designs for the main characters, and drawing a few promotional illustrations, original manga author Akira Toriyama had very little involvement with the series’ development and production. The main staff of the series also experienced some significant changes, with the majority leaving to pursue other endeavors or work on other Toei series. Veteran animator Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru entirely took over the role of character designer and Akihito Tokunaga was brought on as the series’ new musical composer. Numerous new producers were also brought on board from both Toei Animation and Fuji TV to help determine the series’ plot and development.

Unlike the previous two series, the TV ratings quickly dropped as the series progressed and much of the overwhelming interest once seen in the franchise began to rapidly dwindle. After only 64 episodes and one feature-length TV special, the Dragon Ball GT TV series came to an end when the final episode aired on 19 November 1997. For the first time in over a decade, there was no new episode of Dragon Ball to be seen. The franchise would go on to see considerable reruns of all three original broadcast series in Japan on various TV networks. However in early-2009, Toei Animation and Fuji TV would reunite to bring the beloved franchise back to syndicated television, creating something no one had expected — Dragon Ball Kai.

Series Story Arcs

Select a story arc to view an episode-by-episode break-down of that specific arc, with additional information pertaining to the original broadcast run, filler content, and rating shares. We’ve also included detailed pages for each individual episode, which includes screen shots from the original episodes, episode summaries, next episode information, complete opening and ending credits, and much more.

Dark Dragon Ball arc
Dark Dragon Ball arcEpisodes 01–22

Five years have passed and all is peaceful around the world as Goku and Oob finish their training in Heaven. However, this peace soon ends as Pilaf makes a terrifying wish, transforming Goku into a child. The rush is on to retrieve all seven Dark Dragon Balls from around the Universe before the Earth and it’s inhabitants are destroyed.

Air Dates: 07 February 1996 — 21 August 1996 (29 weeks)
Baby arc
Baby arcEpisodes 23–40

While searching for the Dark Dragon Balls, Goku and the others encounter Dr. Mu and his greatest project Baby. Being the lone survivor of the Tsufruian race, Baby swears revenge on all Saiyans, no matter how innocent or guilty. As friends turn to foe, Goku must fight the ones he loves to destroy Baby and return the Earth to peace.

Air Dates: 28 August 1996 — 05 March 1997 (28 weeks)
Super No. 17 arc
Super No. 17 arcEpisodes 41–47

In Hell, Dr. Gero and Dr. Mu combine forces to create the ultimate Artificial Human, Super No. 17. Goku rushes to Hell to stop the evil duo, but in his haste he is trapped with some old foes, Cell and Freeza. With Goku trapped in Hell, the Earth’s forces must deal with the Super No. 17’s assault. Goku must find a way out of Hell before all of Earth is lost.

Air Dates: 12 March 1997 — 04 June 1997 (13 weeks)
Evil Dragon arc
Evil Dragon arcEpisodes 48–64

With each wish of the Dragon Balls, a dark force has gathered within them. As a result of their misuse, the Evil Dragons are born. Feeling responsible for this new threat, Goku sets off with Pan and Giru to confront the Evil Dragons and regain the Dragon Balls. With the Universe threatened again, Goku must save it… one final time!

Air Dates: 11 June 1997 — 19 November 1997 (24 weeks)