Was GT approved by Toriyama?

Yes, Akira Toriyama approved Dragon Ball GT, but he didn't write it; he provided initial concepts, character designs (like Kid Goku, Pan, Trunks, Giru, Vegeta's mustache), the logo, and approved the general plot outlines from Toei Animation, viewing it as a "grand side story" or spin-off rather than part of his main manga continuity. He was essentially burned out after the manga ended and let the anime staff develop the story, though he did later draw his own SSJ4 Goku design for the Dragon Box, showing some positive feelings for it.
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Did Akira Toriyama approve of Dragon Ball GT?

By definition, it is not canon to the manga. However, Akira Toriyama approved of the series and even provided some designs for it.
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Did Toriyama participate in GT?

GT was the brainchild of Toei Animation and was not based on a manga by Akira Toriyama . However, Toriyama did make some contributions to the series, namely sketches of the main characters, their spaceships, etc.
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Did Akira Toriyama design GT?

Unlike the previous anime series in the Dragon Ball franchise, Dragon Ball GT does not adapt the manga series written by Akira Toriyama, but tells an original story conceived by the staff of Toei Animation using the same characters and universe from the original Dragon Ball manga and it continues the story where Dragon ...
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Who was Toriyama's least favorite character?

It is stated on Vegeta's article that In an interview featured in Daizenshuu 2, the creator notes that Vegeta is one of his least favorite Dragon Ball characters, but that "he was extremely helpful to have around."
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What did Akira Toriyama think of Dragon Ball GT?

Is Goku canonically dumb?

He was a little dim but mostly naive in DB, in Z he was rather intelligent with only a handful of dim moments played off for comic relief, and played off quite well. In super he's a straight up idiot half the time he's not fighting.
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Are there any LGBT characters in anime?

Lesbian characters are introduced halfway through the manga and series Sailor Moon, and their relationships are treated the same way as other heterosexual relationships. Haruka and Michiru, who are Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, are a couple who live with each other.
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Why is GT not as popular as DBZ?

Sadly, most Dragon Ball Z fans didn't like GT because it does not follow the manga/ it is not "Canon".
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What does Goku's name悟 mean?

Goku's kanji, 悟, pronounced Go (meaning "wisdom" or "enlightenment") is the kanji that Goku sports on both the front and back of his uniform after completing his intense gravity training on board his spaceship on his way to Namek.
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Why does GT only have 64 episodes?

Since Dragon Ball GT was not based on the manga, no filler was required. As a result, four entire sagas (the Black Star Dragon Ball Saga, the Baby Saga, the Super 17 Saga, and the Shadow Dragon Saga) were completed in only 64 episodes.
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Did Toriyama say GT is canon?

Akira Toriyama called Dragon Ball GT a "side story" and wasn't directly involved in its creation like the manga or Dragon Ball Super, but official timelines from Shueisha (the manga publisher) have included GT as part of the overall Dragon Ball universe timeline, treating it as an official, but separate, continuation after DBZ, making it canon in an "expanded universe" sense, though not the direct manga story. So, while Toriyama kept it separate from his core story, it's considered officially part of the franchise's timeline by publishers.
 
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Is Dragon Ball officially over?

No, Dragon Ball isn't officially over as a franchise, but major anime series like Dragon Ball Super have ended, and the Dragon Ball Super manga is currently on hiatus after creator Akira Toriyama's passing, with Dragon Ball Daima (2024-2025) serving as his final anime work, leaving the franchise in a temporary pause with no new anime announced, though new content (like Dragon Ball Daima) continues to be released and the franchise's future remains open, as seen with Dragon Ball Z Kai airing in late 2025. 
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What were Akira Toriyama's last words before he died?

Akira Toriyama's last public words were in a message for the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2024, where he expressed surprise and slight embarrassment about his lack of interest in anime despite his work's success, thanked fans, and noted his declining health, promising to keep creating if he could, a message revealed after his passing in early 2024. 
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Who is Snoop Dogg's favorite DBZ character?

Gogeta is Snoop Dogg's favorite Dragon Ball character (Gogeta is a G)
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Who is the strongest in GT?

Top 10 Strongest GT Characters
  • SSJ4 Gogeta -The strongest known character in the franchise.
  • Omega Shenron -The final and strongest villain in the series, only eclipsed by SSJ4 Gogeta.
  • Golden Great Ape Baby -As a Golden Great Ape, Baby is one of the leading superpowers of the Dragon Ball franchise.
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Who owns Dragon Ball right now?

Dragon Ball ownership is complex, but Shueisha (publisher of Weekly Shonen Jump) is the primary rights holder, while Akira Toriyama's Bird Studio holds creator/manga rights; Toei Animation handles anime, and Bandai Namco manages games/toys, with recent developments suggesting Capsule Corporation Tokyo (led by former producer Akiyo Iku) now manages anime/game production rights, creating potential conflicts with Shueisha over future adaptations. 
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Who is the rarest Saiyan?

The rarest Saiyan is often considered to be Future Trunks, not because of power like Broly, but because he's the only known Saiyan born with blue hair, a trait absent in all others, making him genetically unique, though Broly is famed for the extremely rare Legendary Super Saiyan transformation.
 
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What is Gojo's name in Chinese?

Gojo's name in Chinese uses the same characters as Japanese (五条), read as Wǔtiáo (五條) in Mandarin Chinese, meaning "Five Streets" or "Fifth Street," though fans often playfully refer to him as "2.5条悟" (2.5 Tiáo Wù) because the first character (五 - "five") is similar to "2.5" in sound/visuals in Chinese fandom.
 
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Why is chichi called milk?

Chi-Chi's name is a pun related to "milk" because in Japanese, chichi (乳) means milk and is also a baby word for breast, fitting her connection to her father, the Ox-King (Gyūmaō, where gyū means cow/ox). The name "Milk" (or "Mila") was used in some localized dubs (like Latin America) to avoid the slang meaning of chichi, which means "breasts" in some Spanish dialects, making the name a direct, less ambiguous translation. 
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How did Toriyama feel about GT?

Akira Toriyama viewed Dragon Ball GT as a "grand side-story," not part of his main manga canon, allowing him to enjoy it as a fan while the anime team created their own story after he finished the manga. He was involved in some design work, like Super Saiyan 4, and approved the concept but wasn't heavily involved in writing, viewing it as a separate adventure he could watch alongside fans, happy with its continuation but not as his definitive ending. 
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Who has big nipples in Dragon Ball?

Monaka, a red alien from Wagashi, has large nipples known as the 'Grand Ponta'. This term was clarified to Goku by Monaka. Despite his amateur status, Monaka is valued by Beerus as a key team member.
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Why is DBGT so hated?

Dragon Ball GT is disliked for its tonal shift away from DBZ, sidelining major characters like Gohan, inconsistent writing and plot holes (like the Black Star Dragon Balls), unappealing character designs (Kid Goku, Pan), and a perceived failure to live up to the source material's stakes, often feeling like a lesser sequel lacking Akira Toriyama's direct creative input, though some fans appreciate its darker tone or specific arcs like Baby.
 
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Which is the best R+ anime?

The "best" R-rated (or mature) anime is subjective, but top contenders often cited for their storytelling, impact, and mature themes include Devilman Crybaby, Attack on Titan, Berserk, Psycho-Pass, Perfect Blue, and Vinland Saga, alongside action-packed hits like Chainsaw Man, Goblin Slayer, and classics like Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell, focusing on intense violence, psychological depth, complex morality, or mature situations.
 
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Who is LGBTQ in JJK?

Jujutsu Kaisen features several characters with implied or confirmed LGBTQ+ identities, including Megumi Fushiguro (pansexual), Kenjaku (genderfluid), Tengen (genderfluid/non-binary), Hanami (non-binary), Uraume (genderqueer/non-binary), and Larue (gay), though some are based on creator intent/fan interpretation (like Megumi's pansexuality) and others have explicit manga/author backing, with Mai Zenin (lesbian) and Kinji Hakari (bisexual/pansexual) also cited. 
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Do Japanese accept LGBTQ?

Japan shows mixed support for LGBTQ+ rights, with growing acceptance and local initiatives like partnership certificates in major cities, yet lacking national marriage equality or comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, leaving the community vulnerable despite some legal progress and increasing visibility in media. While local governments move towards recognition, national laws lag, making it the only G7 nation without same-sex marriage or broad protections.
 
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