Black Star Dragon Ball Saga

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The Black Star Dragon Ball Saga is the start of the Dragon Ball GT series, taking place 5(Daizenshū)/10(FUNimation) years after the end of Dragon Ball Z. This is also the part of the series that tried to recapture the spirit of Dragon Ball with its more comical adventurous tone rather than the serious nature of Dragon Ball Z. Due to this, many fans were disappointed, so FUNimation had cut the first 16 episodes of this saga and began Dragon Ball GT with episode 17, and a recap episode at the start. However, they have now released the first 16 episodes of this saga under the title the Lost Episodes.

1 Outline
2 DVDs
- 2.1 Episode list
  - 2.1.1 Black Star Dragon Ball Saga
  - 2.1.2 The Lost Episodes

[edit] Outline

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

The series begins with Son Gokū and Uub fighting in the depths of Kami's Lookout, though they damage it while doing so. As this is going on, three robots sneak their way into the lookout. The pilots being none other than Pilaf and his assistants, Shū and Mai, only looking much older since last seen on Dragon Ball. The three have come to the lookout to find the Black Star Dragon Balls, alternate balls that were created by Kami before he and Piccolo Daimaō separated, however hidden away.

While they're discussing the nature of the DBs, Gokū and Uub exit from the depths of the lookout, and we find out Uub's officially graduated. After the two are fully healed, Uub wishes Gokū, Dende, and Mr. Popo goodbye and leaves. Gokū grabs a bite to eat and is on the verge of following him in leaving the lookout. However, Pilaf activates the Black Star Dragon Balls, calling a red colored Shen Long for his wish. Gokū walks in on them in the middle of the summoning, to which Pilaf remembers him despite Gokū having gotten older (his hair was a give away though). He orders Mai & Shū to kill Gokū with their rockets, but Gokū easily stops them without setting them off. This causes Pilaf to get angry and rants that he wishes Gokū was still a kid. The red Shen Long hears the accidental wish and grants it, turning Gokū back into a twelve year old kid.

At first, Gokū thinks it's no big deal, despite the worries of Kaiō, Dende, and Mr. Popo, and heads back to Earth. While moving around the city, he runs into his grand-daughter, Pan, though she doesn't recognize him at first. It isn't until a visiting Muten Rōshi points him out that she realizes whom the boy is. Later Gokū breaks the news of his downsizing to his wife Chi-Chi (who of course doesn't take it so well) as well as Son Gohan and Videl, who are just as dumbfounded. However it gets worse as Kaiō brings news that when a wish is granted on the Black Star Dragon Balls, the planet that they were used on explodes within one year, due to the huge energy needed to grant the wish. Making matters more dire is that the Black Star Dragon Balls are spread across the entire galaxy rather than the planet. The only way to stop Earth from being destroyed is to find all the Black Star Dragon Balls and bring them back.

Soon, Bulma gets to work on a spaceship while Gokū, who recruits (with the help of Vegeta) Trunks and Goten to help look for the Black Star Dragon Balls, prepares for their journey.

It’s now time for the big launch. Trunks and Gokū enter the ship, but Goten receives a call from his girlfriend and he stands outside to talk on his cell phone. Videl asks Gohan where Pan is, and Gohan answers “with Bra.” But, Bra is standing next to Vegeta, and Pan is nowhere in sight. Inside the ship, Pan is waiting for Gokū and Trunks to enter. She presses the ignition switch - the ship leaps into space. Goten is left behind, to meet his date. And, a loose component falls from the ship and lands by Bulma’s feet.

From there, the trio visit one planet after another, finding the Black Star Dragon Balls while dealing with minor forces that hinder their quest. On their first stop they pick up a robot who calls himself Giru, though it wasn't by choice as the robot had swallowed their Dragon Radar and fused with it, thus becoming the group's radar for the journey. However, when the trio arrive on a planet called M2, Giru's true intentions are brought to light. Continued in the Bebi Saga.

[edit] DVDs

Lost Episodes - Reaction (1-3)
Lost Episodes - Rejection (4-6)
Lost Episodes - Ruination (7-9)
Lost Episodes - Conviction (10-12)
Lost Episodes - Activation (13-16)

[edit] Episode list

[edit] Black Star Dragon Ball Saga

Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Gokū Turns into a Child!? (February 7th, 1996)
I'm the Star! Pan Blasts Off for Outer Space!! (February 14th, 1996)
Super-Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga (February 21tst, 1996)
Wanted!! A Manhunt for Gokū!? (February 28th, 1996)
Finding a Strong Guy!! Redgic the Bodyguard (March 6th, 1996)
It's Going to Hurt a Little!? Gokū the Dentist (March 13th, 1996)
Beloved Honey!? Trunks is the Bride (March 20th, 1996)
Even Gokū Gets Whacked!! Full-Force Whisker Power (April 17th, 1996)
Oh, Crap!! Gokū Plunges into a Trap Planet!? (April 24th, 1996)
A Dancing Attack!? Bonpappaa!! (May 1st, 1996)
Lood's Curse!? Pan Turned into a Doll (May 8th, 1996)
The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Lood Maneuvers (May 15th, 1996)
This is the Boss!? The Mysterious Scientist, Myū (May 22nd, 1996)
Right on the Rhythm!? Lood Capture!! (June 5th, 1996)
Now She's Running Off!! Pan's Desertion!? (May 12th, 1996)
Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor (May 19th, 1996)
Leave it to Pan! Operation: Rescue Gokū!! (June 26th, 1996)
It's Not in the Data! Gokū's Super-Determination (July 10th, 1996)
Headed for Battle!! The Mightiest Mutant, Rilld (July 17th, 1996)
Astonishing!! A Tidal Wave of Metal Attacks Gokū (July 31st, 1996)
How the Heck!! Gokū Turned into a Metal Slab (August 14th, 1996)
A Plot Exposed!! The Evil Lifeform, Baby (August 21st, 1996)