12 Things From Dragon Ball GT That Should Still Be Canon
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Gogeta
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationSince the beginning of DBZ, Goku and Vegeta's relationship has fluctuated wildly. Sometimes, they're fierce rivals, while in other arcs, they're close friends.
Their unstable connection is what makes Gogeta, who appears when the two heroes fuse together, such a cool idea. The duo's opposing personalities merge into a single consciousness, and their fighting prowess combines to create one of the franchise's most formidable warriors.
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Vegeta's Relationship With His Daughter
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationWith his surly, standoffish attitude, it's hard to imagine Vegeta as a doting father, but he's actually really kind to his daughter, Bra. In Super and DBZ, viewers get to see how he parents a little girl, but in GT, he has to contend with a teenager.
It's hilarious to see the proud Saiyan prince buying his little girl hundreds of dollars worth of clothes at the mall, and shaving off his mustache after she said it made him look like a geek. GT examines a new side of Vegeta's personality, and it makes his character feel more realistic and interesting.
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The Super Saiyan 4 Transformation
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationThe Super Saiyan 4 transformation can only be achieved by changing into a Golden Great Ape, then maintaining conscious control of that form.
When someone achieves Super Saiyan 4, they are utilizing their full physical and mental potential, as they're absurdly strong yet completely calm.
This awesome form gives characters access to great power, and also brings about some seriously attractive physical changes. Eye candy isn't the point of the series, but it sure doesn't hurt anything.
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Goku Is Recognized As A Hero
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationGoku has repeatedly saved the planet, but for much of the Dragon Ball timeline, no one seems to know who he is, so he rarely gets the credit he deserves. In Dragon Ball GT, things finally start to change, as a statue is built in Goku's honor. While it's never specified who erected the statue, some fans speculate it was Mr. Satan.
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Uub's Training
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationWhile Uub, the reincarnation of Kid Buu, appears in both DBZ and Super, the results of his training are only ever made evident in GT. Ubb starts off as a sensitive, anxious boy, but after working with Goku, he becomes a confident warrior.
It's immensely satisfying to see Goku's training methods pan out, and it's hard not to feel inspired by Uub's personal growth.
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Gohan's Interest In Fighting
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationGohan changes a lot over the course of the Dragon Ball timeline. In the early days of DBZ, he's a weak little boy, but as the series progresses, he becomes a strong man who can hold his own in battle.
In GT, he backs off from fighting in favor of becoming a father, husband, and scholar, but he's always ready to participate in battle if necessary. By the time Super rolls around, all that development seems to have been erased, since he appears far too infrequently to be seriously involved in the show's conflicts.
GT's version of Gohan is a more fully developed character, and it's a shame to see all the progress he made go to waste.
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Goten As A Young Adult
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationOne of the funniest parts of GT is seeing Goten in his 20s. He may be related to one of the universe's greatest heroes (and a decent fighter in his own right), but he's also a relatively normal young adult who prioritizes living his life over maxing out his power level.
While Goten maintains his father's easygoing nature, his mother is as high-strung as ever, leading to some hilarious situations. Humor aside, watching Chi-Chi overreact to her adult son doing things like going on dates gives viewers an important look at both characters' personalities.
While Dragon Ball Super features a 17-year-old Goten, it's interesting to see him in his 20s, as he has additional responsibilities, and more freedom to navigate the world.
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The Cool Cameos
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationAfter the gates to Hell are left open, formerly defeated villains from Dragon Ball Z reappear in GT, including Cooler, Dr. Gero, Nappa, Raditz, Babidi, Android 19, and the Saibamen.
This blast of nostalgia includes many fan-favorite villains from DBZ, and it's so much fun to watch them interact in the same place. There's no reason why something like this couldn't happen again in Super, especially since not every villain from the franchise is included in the first escape.
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The Shadow Dragon Saga
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationThe Shadow Dragon Saga complicates the concept of making wishes by collecting Dragon Balls. According to the arc, overusing the Dragon Balls results in a concentration of negative energy. When their powers are called forth sparingly, the negative energy has a chance to dissipate, but if they're used multiple times in succession, the darkness begins to amass, and eventually breeds a horrifying dragon.
This concept changes how the heroes interact with the Dragon Balls, and fixes one of the franchise's biggest issues. When the Dragon Balls are repeatedly used to bring back the dead without consequence, deaths have little emotional impact.
Tons of characters die in every DBZ arc, but they're almost always resurrected at the end of each saga (as of 2018, Krillin has died five times, yet his bald head never fails to return to the world of the living).
If excessive Dragon Ball usage had negative repercussions, there would be a lot more drama, and a greater need to let characters stay dead.
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The Baby Saga
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationWhile the opening saga of Dragon Ball GT is somewhat tedious, The Baby Saga (the second arc in the series) delivers tons of heart-pounding action. The arc features a parasitic Tuffle named Baby who jumps from body to body, controlling his host until they're no longer useful, at which point he destroys them.
Baby wants to revive the Tuffle race and destroy the few remaining Saiyans. He'll do anything to achieve his goal, and shows no empathy for the people he hurts. The saga is loaded with suspense and drama, so it's a shame to see Baby generally excluded from the franchise canon.
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Pan As A Lead Character
Photo: Dragon Ball GT / Toei AnimationDragon Ball has no shortage of strong female characters, but Goku's granddaughter Pan is unique, as she can actually hold her own in battle. Up until GT, most of the female fighters were side characters, not protagonists, so it's nice to see a lady at the center of the action for a change.
Pan's not the most powerful Saiyan fighter, but she's pretty talented (especially since she's only 1/4 Saiyan). She dreams of becoming as strong as her grandfather, and if the franchise's writers gave her a chance, she totally could be.
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The Para Para Dance
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While it fails to garner the level of recognition enjoyed by more popular anime dances, the Para Para dance still pretty darn catchy. Most viewers probably danced along to this number the first time they saw the episode, and not just because it brainwashes people into participating. This dance is too good to be GT only.
