2024 marks the 40th anniversary of “dragonball“, which is told soon but happens much more slowly. Of all the franchise has had, what clearly stands out from the rest is “Dragon Ball Z“. The ‘adult stage’ of Goku and company has raised the parameters of power and battles to virtually unimaginable levels, and these have given him success like few others. However, even with the success of this stage many have become lost over time, to the point of not knowing what comes after “Dragon Ball Z”.
Is Dragon Ball GT the sequel to Dragon Ball Z?
This topic is quite interesting, and the one that I think is most relevant is the following must be taken into account:
- In purely chronological terms: yes, Dragon Ball GT is the sequel to Dragon Ball Z.
- But, Is Dragon Ball GT the OFFICIAL sequel to Dragon Ball Z? This is where things change.
- To understand the position of Dragon Ball GT a little more, the truth is that you have to watch Dragon Ball Super. Because if we have been attentive to the current Dragon Ball saga, we will have realized it anime and manga sometimes have some differences. And that’s what’s happening with GT.
- If we talk about manga, the reality is that Dragon Ball GT Not Only Loses Canon Status, But Also Doesn’t Directly Exist. Indeed, this saga of Goku and company was created solely and solely as an anime.
- On the other hand, we have to Toei-Animationthe one in charge of shaping all Dragon Ball anime, has already said on one occasion that yes, Dragon Ball GT is the official sequel to the anime Dragon Ball Z. But again, emphasizing the term “anime”..
- If anyone is interested in my opinion, Personally, I see Dragon Ball GT as a spin-off or alternate timeline for what follows Dragon Ball Z.. In the end, despite all the criticism, the saga established itself as an official product of the franchise (just see the video games and the figurines), so to dismiss it as if it never existed does not really seem to me viable.
Is Dragon Ball Super a sequel to Dragon Ball Z?
- I don’t know how many times I’ve commented on this, but I think this is something to always remember: Dragon Ball Super is NOT a sequel to Dragon Ball Z..
- As surprising as it may seem to more than one, Dragon Ball Super Happens Before The Ending Of Dragon Ball Z Arrives. More specifically, this manga and anime saga is set in the time jump that takes place between the conclusion of the Majin Buu arc and the actual end of ‘Z’, in which we can find Goku training with Uub, the resurrection by Majin Buu. .
- The second major difference between Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT, beyond the chronology of each saga, is that Dragon Ball Super is a material that has its sleeve. That is to say, unlike ‘GT’, there is no place for this consideration which I presented as a spin-off. It is purely a key saga and 100% canon for the universe created by Akira Toriyama.
The uncertain future after Dragon Ball Z
- Since Dragon Ball GT does not have its basis as a manga, it was inevitable for years to ask the following question: Is Akira Toriyama going to come up with something that goes beyond the Dragon Ball Z timeline and actually represents a sequel without any spin-off consideration?
- the final, unless Dragon Ball definitely ends once the Dragon Ball Super story is overthe truth is that all that remains is to look beyond those years of peace that followed Buu’s defeat.
- Since Dragon Ball Super has yet to announce an imminent end, it seems clear that we are far from seeing this matter resolved. However, it seems inevitable to propose a future in which the veracity of Dragon Ball GT is more uncertain than ever.
Even today, the question of what comes after “Dragon Ball Z” still comes up quite a bit in “Dragon Ball” discussions, especially since “Dragon Ball Super” has never become so popular. than in the golden age of the franchise. In all cases, now it’s just a case of continuing to be a spectator of Akira Toriyama and Toyotaro’s plans, because personally, the post-Z future is something that has been knocking on the door of my curiosity for a long time.
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