Why is Dragon Ball GT not canon?

Given the series wasn't written by Akira Toriyama and therefore is not a part of his original story, Dragon Ball GT isn't considered canon to the franchise's manga.
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Why does no one like Dragon Ball GT?

Most people dislike GT for a couple of resaons: The plot-holes, the characters being watered down, not acting like themselves, the Black Star Dragon Ball Saga, Kid Goku, Pan, fight scenes being lackluster, characters randomly getting there clothes back, Super Saiyan 4 being black and pink even though Super Oozaru and ...
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Is Dragon Ball GT A Hero's Legacy canon?

Dragon Ball GT is non-canon, when you say Goku died is because he turn the guardian of the Dragon Balls (you can watch Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy to see that is true), but it doesn't matter because is not official, the official series is Dragon Ball Super.
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When did Dragon Ball GT stop being canon?

Since it aired in Japan for 64 episodes and a television special from 1996 to 1997, the series' status as being canon has been an ongoing debate among fans even before Super was announced as it is the only series lacking direct involvement from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, who only gave the project his blessing ...
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Why did Dragon Ball GT fail?

Specifically by the original creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama who walked away from the project insisting he didn't want to work on Dragon Ball anymore. This resulted in the series essentially being filler as it had no previous source material and was just a studio made product.
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Will Super Saiyan 4 Be canon?

Despite its immense popularity among fans, Super Saiyan 4 isn't actually canon. Dragon Ball Super made that fact clear by featuring events that directly conflicted with Dragon Ball GT's continuity, such as Frieza's resurrection.
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Who created Baby DBGT?

Super Baby Vegeta 2. The King of the Tuffles created Baby to get revenge on the Saiyans and try to repopulate the extinct Tuffle race by force. This programming had the Tuffles become no better than the Saiyans under King Vegeta and thus became the very thing that they hated.
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Is DBGT a filler?

Dragon Ball GT is a non-canon installment in the Dragon Ball universe that is not based on Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. The entire 64-episode series is filler, and as it is unrelated to the main plot, you can skip it entirely.
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Is DBGT after super?

Dragon Ball Super is the official sequel to Dragon Ball Z, supplanting Dragon Ball GT and placing it out of continuity. The anime aired from 2015 to 2018, though the manga that it's based on continues to this day.
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What does GT stand for in DBGT?

Toriyama did, however, come up with the Dragon Ball GT name, which stands for "Grand Tour", in reference to the series having the characters travel through the universe, and designed the appearances of the main cast.
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Is Dragon Ball GT before or after super?

In terms of the timeline, however, Dragon Ball Super takes place before the era of GT, meaning both could technically still exist within the same canon. Even though Dragon Ball GT hasn't completely been overwritten, so much of Dragon Ball Super retcons the previous sequel.
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Is UUB a canon?

Oob has been mentioned briefly in Super, but it's still to early for him to actually appear in the story. I would not assume anything from the manga is "retconned" or "no longer canon" until something in Super actually invalidates it.
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Is Android 21 a canon?

Toriyama took the suggestions about Android 21 into account and finalized her design, but was not involved in any direct input into her story. The game itself was noted by Toriyama to be an official part of the overall Dragon Ball canon.
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Is DBZ Super canon?

For Dragon Ball Super, the manga and anime are both considered canon by fans because of its input by Toriyama.
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Why is Dragon Ball GT controversial?

One of the most controversial decisions that Dragon Ball GT makes is that the show turns Goku back into a child and tries to reclaim some of the magic of the original Dragon Ball series.
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Is Dragon Ball GT worth watching?

It's definitely worth your time. Dragon Ball fans aren't exactly swimming in new content, so you should definitely go back and watch everything you haven't already seen. Keep an open mind and just enjoy it for what it is. Don't try to squeeze it into the main continuity and it can be quite enjoyable.
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How old is Goku in GT?

1 Goku: 152 Years Old

Goku was born in Age 737, meaning that by GT's finale in Age 889, he'd be just a little over 150 years old. Physically, however, Goku resembled his young adult self from the beginning of Dragon Ball GT, which is fairly notable, as he had last appeared de-aged to childhood.
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Is ssj4 stronger than SSB?

Super Saiyan Blue, however, is a stage beyond. It stands to reason, then, that Super Saiyan Blue as a form is significantly stronger than Super Saiyan 4. It would be like comparing Goku's base form to his first Super Saiyan form in terms of power.
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How old is Bulla in GT?

The Daizenshuu lists her as born in Age 778, meaning she is 12 at the end of GT, while the Dragon Ball GT Perfect Files list her as born in Age 780, meaning according to that date, she is only 10 at the end of GT.
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Is Dragon Ball Kai canon?

The Dragon Ball anime, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Dragon Ball Super anime all adapt content from their respective manga series. As a result, the adapt and depict canon content. However, they also depict original content that falls outside the preview of canon (i.e., the Garlic Junior Arc).
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Can I skip Dragon Ball Z Kai?

So you don't need DBZ to watch DBZ Kai. However, watching the original Dragon Ball (when Goku is a kid) is always good to do since it allows you to make connections, as there are times in Kai where they think back to the good old days. Plus, it's a really fun show, and it shows how everyone came together.
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Can I skip Dragon Ball Super?

You could skip DBZ entirely and jump to Super or GT. But I certainly wouldn't recommend it. Generally speaking, stories are best experienced from start to finish.
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Who killed Dr. Myuu?

Dr. Myuu killed by Super 17 In anger at Android 18's apparent influence, Dr.
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Who is the main villain in Dragon Ball GT?

Baby. A machine Mutant Tuffle who was the main antagonist of Dragon Ball GT. He can take control of peoples minds and bodies by entering his victims bodies. He holds a deep grudge against the saiyan race for destroying the Tuffles.
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How old do Saiyans live to be?

Saiyans can live up to 200 years and 1/2 to 1/4 Saiyans are truly much better fighters than pure blooded ones. questions and critics are encouraged.
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