Okay, let's talk Dragon Ball GT. Specifically, where the heck does it fit? This show is like that weird cousin nobody really talks about.
The Official Line (Or Is It?)
Officially, GT takes place five years after the end of Dragon Ball Z. Goku's off training Uub. Peace reigns... for a while.
But something feels off, right? Like, the power scaling is completely bonkers. Plus, everyone seems...different.
My Unpopular Opinion
Here's where I might lose some of you. I think Dragon Ball GT lives in its own timeline. A timeline where logic took a vacation.
Think about it. Pan is suddenly a sassy pre-teen. Gohan is a scholar, but somehow weaker? It just doesn't track perfectly.
And Goku? Back to being a kid?! It's a fun twist, but it definitely throws the established continuity for a loop. Feels like a fresh start, doesn't it?
The Evidence (Sort Of)
Let's look at the characters. Vegeta gets a mustache. That alone screams alternate timeline!
Okay, maybe that's not *real* evidence. But the tech level is all over the place too. Spaceships and Capsule Corp still exist, but it feels more advanced, somehow disconnected to the Z era.
The biggest thing? The tone. GT goes for a more adventurous, galaxy-hopping vibe. Different than the intense, world-ending battles of Z.
Why It Matters (Or Doesn't)
Does it *really* matter if GT is a separate timeline? Probably not. It's a show we can enjoy (or not) regardless of its "official" placement.
But thinking of it as its own thing makes it a lot easier to swallow. No more trying to shoehorn it into a story it clearly doesn't fit.
Timeline Shenanigans
Dragon Ball loves alternate timelines. We've got Trunks' timeline. We've got the Androids' timeline. Why not a GT timeline?
Maybe Shenron hiccuped and created a new reality where Goku is a kid again and everyone is slightly off-kilter.
Acceptance (Maybe)
Look, I'm not saying GT is *bad*. It has its moments. Super Saiyan 4 is visually awesome.
But acknowledging it as a separate entity makes it easier to appreciate. Like a fun, but non-canon, side story.
Final Thoughts
So, next time someone asks when GT takes place, just smile. Say, "Whenever it *feels* like it."
Because honestly, who are we kidding? Continuity is a suggestion in Dragon Ball anyway.
Embrace the chaos! Embrace the mustache-Vegeta! And just enjoy the ride.
