The End of Dragon Ball GT Explained

[@shinababes]

GT gave the Saiyan roots back,gave the Dragon Balls an actual role and symbolism other than to resurrect already dead people.

[@jantheking7028]

Every dragon ball series gives the dragon balls a role except for DBZ. In the original DB, they constantly searched for the dragon balls and king piccolo used it for youth. In DBS, the dragon balls were used by zamasu to wish for immortality and switch bodies with goku. Moro used them to wish for youth and break the prisioners out of jail. Granola used them to wish to be the strongest.

[@Minion_on_the_cross]

Sure, too bad it sucks tho lmao

[@JR-vt7rb]

In buu saga the elder supreme kai is shocked about learning the earth has a set of dragon balls, and he specifically said that the namekians were the only race ALLOWED to posses a set, in the first season (dragon ball) the dragon balls are introduced as one energy orb created by kami (god) but after witnessing the missuse of the db by humans, this kami (god) decided to divide this mistical orb in seven fragments, there's a lot of roots into the dragon balls lore but is buried deep within the show (db and dbz) , keep in mind that gt isnt cannon

[@kaiser6332]

@@jantheking7028 what about saiyan and freezer saga

[@jantheking7028]

@@kaiser6332 In the frieza saga they were big, but no so much the saiyan saga.

[@RahatTheKiller]

In other words, this was Goku's 'ultimate' form? Pretty poetic.

[@TokenDrew]

@BMATRIX..... But why tho

[@mglo4260]

@BMATRIX Just why?

[@tensaantares]

Probably a glitch in "The BMatrix" and is why the op was repeated backwards. I figured it out without using a mirror...the part about the reply being backwards. Edit: and upside down.

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Pretty much. That's what I always thought.

[@HR-pz7ts]

Writers: Yes that's exactly what we were thinking

[@mechajay3358]

_Goku essentially achieved a "Spiritual Enlightening." I know GT is not a perfect, but seeing explanations like this that give the show and Dragon Ball as a whole a level of depth._

[@allen62]

Factual a lot of people who didn’t have the understanding just thought it was sad and seen hate for it so they went to the “new fresh” thing that came out years after the original series called Super that series is much more kid friendly not much real tension in the series due to them being able to go back in time

[@haystackbill6187]

@@allen62 They went back in time like once, and it's not something Whis would do again for them. He essentially broke the Angel's law of non-interference and could have gotten erased just like Merus did in the recent arc within the Super manga.

[@ct-ro6kz]

@@allen62 Bingo. It's twighlight zone we live in where people (mainly new generation) are accepting Dragon Ball Super. I was able to buy an original authentic DVD series for Dragonball GT (after ending movie bonus included), but til this day I am unable to find an authentic bruce falconner/toonami version of Dragon Ball Z in U.S. I can only find clips and long scenes of Dragon Ball Z on youtube but not full unedited original episodes that aired on Toonami or cartoon network back then. Many of the DBZ clips found on youtube now are not bruce falconner/toonami, they are reedited over so to not show blood or background musics don't match the scenes and tensions of fights/showdowns. If you know what I'm talking about and if you know how/if I can get a hold of this certain full DVD series of the real Dragon Ball Z U.S version then please dear god let me know? Take care man. Thanks for your comment.

[@extreemhigh1824]

@@ct-ro6kz I think your best bet is downloading...I live in EU and I whas also lookin for the bruce falconner version. it whas from brigde entertainment if i'm not mistaking. hope this helps you in your search because this info helped me too.

[@ct-ro6kz]

@@extreemhigh1824 Thanks for this sir. Blessings to you

[@striving_servant]

There has never been a more satisfying yet unsatisfying ending. I love how planned out and mysterious the Spirit Bomb scene was.

[@razkable]

i love how the spirit bomb originally failed twice and thats how they beat buu and omega lol

[@Zarathustra_infinite]

@razkable both are legit pure evil its what the spirit bomb was made to purge I feel like it's a instant kill for villains for No redeemable qualities at all freiza only survived because of his quite ridiculous durability

[@TheOppositeOfLegend]

That definitely completes the connection Son Goku has to Sun Wukong.

[@nawab256]

but sun wukong wasnt really pure other then selfish and greedy. not traits i would categories goku in.

[@aleguitarist]

Every single time I hear Dan Dan it doesn’t matter which rendition it is, I cry instantly... DB GT musics are awesome.

[@ReeceHoward06]

GT's music fits better than the Kikuchi Z score in my opinion. It felt like an rpg, which matched the tone of the series.

[@cd2ogz1]

Very true

[@blank2736]

nostalgic ahh miss those days

[@Dante-fb9ej]

The Ending of DBGT is infinitely better than both DBZ and DBS' ending. The music, the announcer's speech, as well as the animation is peak quality.

[@unknownvariable9239]

GT’s OST is pretty legendary

[@jantheking7028]

What are you talking about, DBS hasn't even ended?

[@Johan23t]

@@jantheking7028 It has ended for the time being.

[@camdatboi]

Hey anyone knows the music in the first transition

[@gumgod3242]

Super had a fun ending z had a great ending too BUT GT had the best ending for storytelling

[@andrewcamacho3364]

I 100% agree: Despite GT's shortcomings, it has a very satisfying conclusion.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

For the longest time, THIS was the definitive ending for Dragonball.

[@xqc-5734]

Which is odd because it’s constantly debated on whether or not it’s canon

[@HT_Tony]

Ikr

[@truffle6082]

Brother all due respect its was a personal opinion it wasn't originall source material.

[@jantheking7028]

@Omen Zak No, DBGT is not canon by any standard as it is not written by the original author by any means. All Toriyama did was design a few characters, but he had no involvement in the story and plot.

[@schemar17]

@@jantheking7028 its canon to the Z anime

[@SaiyanScholar]

From one GT fan to another... THANK YOU for this video. Have a Good Day, Geekdom101!

[@JasonGuitarHand]

*GOOD DAY SCHOLAR!*

[@chaoscontroller316]

@Jeremy Grandison Well that one is easy to answer. DBGT was cancelled, leaving the team involved to rush things along so that the Shadow Dragons ended the show.

[@jantheking7028]

@Jeremy Grandison No, he is a DBGT fanboy who never likes to critsize it even though there is a lot to critisze. That is why I don't watch him anymore, he is too biased.

[@GodCentCed]

@@jantheking7028 you’re really so he’s literally made a video BASHING UUB in GT what r u smoking?

[@GodCentCed]

Slow*

[@lxxdccvii3740]

I appreciate GT alot, not because of the quality of the story telling but what the story itself means

[@meganinten0078]

DBGT has problems but left us an important message that can be summed up with the simple saying "be careful what you wish for"

[@mechajay3358]

That I can agree with.

[@lxxdccvii3740]

The Contrarian the black star dragon ball arc is just straight up bad (all though I seem to be the only person that thinks turning Goku into a kid again could have been good if not executed poorly) the baby saga was good but could have been really good, super 17 was bad, and shadow dragons is an absolutely amazing idea but was completely wasted, mediocre at best.

[@meganinten0078]

@@lxxdccvii3740 I also think the idea of turning Goku into a Kid wasn't terrible Also, the idea of returning to the Classic DB formula (adventures and fights) could have been great because I am tired of the actual formula DB has. I like the Baby saga. Baby is one of the best villains and the story was really good. SSJ4 is still one of the most epic transformations.

[@lxxdccvii3740]

MegaNinten 007 ss4 is the greatest looking transformation in my opinion, and the way its achieved is very unique and saiyan like

[@Acceler8or]

I’ve really been anticipating this one!

[@obikwabkenobi1254]

How many people cried at the GT ending when they were kids?!? ☝🏽

[@beeble7636]

Still lol

[@saltystick_99]

I was definitely one of them

[@kakaroto.42]

I'm still crying when i hear dan dan

[@dragonsmith9462]

I still cry at that ending whenever I see it, and I don't really like GT. I just like parts of it, such as the sublime ending.

[@crispysaysdow]

meeeeeeeeeeee\

[@julioalmaraz09]

The ending of GT has a special place in my heart. It always brings me to tears. The last episode, I love it more than all of super.

[@donkeylord3381]

@JACQUEZ JOHNSON no sorry mate but gt is better

[@jadenhall7938]

I don’t like gt that much even tho it unquestionably a few good things ab it like ssj4 and the ending but super is definitely better and has A LOT of potential

[@truthcrusader360]

@JACQUEZ JOHNSON Nah, DBGT is definitely better.

[@truthcrusader360]

@JACQUEZ JOHNSON It’s really not tho.

[@truthcrusader360]

@JACQUEZ JOHNSON It really and truly isn’t.

[@BudokaiMan-mr9tw]

Wait so Goku is a true immortal being?! He achieved a higher level of immortality then zamasu? Damn this version of Goku especially after training for 100 years is truly the strongest one!

[@terrencejackson2977]

Yo im telling u he has a power he doesn't recognize beyond the gods. Some kind of primordial essence that predates the angels.

[@treemane0]

Fr. For me I believe this goku to *POTENTIALLY* become the strongest goku there is. Especially since he's immortal and has the powers of the dragon balls.

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Plot Armor = Immortality,,, so yes lol

[@PlebNC]

Zamasu: *Angry deity noises*

[@fadingmindset2453]

lol at him being the strongest goku when dbs Goku let alone multiple other game versions of Goku no diff.

[@JasonGuitarHand]

That sense of Mystery was always the one thing that made the ending of GT so special for me.... Here is a quote from Robert Ebert when he reviewed the awful sequel to 2001: Space Odyssey; "I felt that the poetry of "2001" was precisely in its mystery, and that to explain everything was to ruin everything -- like the little boy who cut open his drum to see what made it bang." That's exactly what I felt like when I watch GT's ending. Not knowing where Goku went with the eternal Dragon at the end and returning after 100 years, it just made Goku go beyond legendary... something of a Myth. The little boy who went from a warrior, to a hero, from a hero, to a legend, and from a legend to somewhat of a god at the end and beyond. 100 year timeskip Goku is perhaps the most powerful being in all of Dragon Ball, if not all of Anime. Not because of his raw power.... but because of the story we grew up with... And the legend he ascended to become.

[@jantheking7028]

I hated how mysterious it was, I wanted to know what happeneed to Goku.

[@INFERNO95]

They did it cause goku is the damn character the writers care about. Goku is holding the franchise.

[@obicross]

the true god form...

[@lyonderurido1889]

When Goku rose out of that crevice holding the universal spirit bomb, it was one of the greatest moments in db.

[@dreamy8899]

GT legit has the best ending

[@makkusanzetto1988]

BMATRIX Super is doing way worst things to the Story and characters.

[@dreamy8899]

@@makkusanzetto1988 agreed especially in the manga our prime example son goku

[@INFERNO95]

@@makkusanzetto1988 Are the characters useless in super like they was in GT? Are the characters nerf in super like they was in GT? Did everyone keep getting there ass kick in super like they did in GT? Did 17 become evil just for a plot device in super like they did in GT? Did super disrespect past storyline just to make goku look good like GT? Super not perfect but it not garbage like GT is.

[@LuckiSir]

Ikr, it’s kind of a shame everything in between just completely screws it up. The goodbye scenes and even Goku Jr was alright.

[@omarireece3463]

@BMATRIX death note

[@joshualowe959]

Dragon Ball GT ended with an evil Dragon born from the Dragon Balls being the villain which was very fitting. The series is called Dragon Ball so a villain using the power of the Dragon Balls like I said is fitting. Goku defeating Omega Shenron with a Universal Spirit Bomb was epic! I hope Goku uses the spirit bomb again in the future of Dragon Ball Super

[@branco5455]

man, it would be much better if goku used a kinda of universal spirit bomb on zamasu gattai, it would to be just like gt did, the world is on the end, the last hope is on spirit bomb.

[@joshualowe959]

@@branco5455 well technically, a spirit bomb WAS used on Fusion Zamasu: Future Trunks' Spirit Bomb Sword. Unfortunately Zamasu consumed the whole future universe, killed those poor survivors and Goku had to summon Zeno to get rid of Infinite Zamasu

[@branco5455]

@@joshualowe959 by what i remember, he only killed most pf the earth livings, never was shown all the planets in the universe being destroyed, attacked or getting the population exterminated.

[@branco5455]

@@joshualowe959 also, i am talking about an spirit bomb using the entire universe energy, maybe even out of this universe, maybe all the multiverse.

[@blue-12316]

@@branco5455 this spirit bomb is larger than the one in the buu saga.

[@lololol924]

My own head canon of this event along the lines of what's explained here is the Goku essentially becomes an alternative to using the dragon balls. Since the dragon balls got corrupted from over use, Shenron wanted to create a solution to remove them....but still have a way for the Earth to be able to repair and defend itself should the need arises. That solution...is Goku. Now with an immortal body, he's essentially permanently become earths protector. If there's ever any threat the jeopardizes earth. Goku will ALWAYS be there to defend it. Almost like a guardian spirit

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Yeah, it's somethin' like that.

[@TheBlurReturns16]

I def agree with you there!!

[@cosmicspaghet415]

In support of this im pretty sure the announcer says that goku is always in the shadows waiting for the next threat to earth, and when that threat arrives he will return to defend the planet.

[@gogetathestrongestfusion]

And what if Beerus came ?

[@lololol924]

@@gogetathestrongestfusion good question. Would a post GT goku after 100 years be the same level as Beerus? I'd scale Goku to best AT least as strong as Omega Shenron at that point....so Universal level? But Beerus is even stronger than that. Super keeps scaling him up to compensate for Goku getting new forms.

[@MattyJBass]

DBGT’s ending is truly one of the most satisfying endings to any form of fiction I’ve ever seen. To this day it still hits me hard. Great video Geekdom :)

[@mythiczed_3643]

I've been explaining this to family and friends who have watched the series and for years I've struggled to prove why GT is brilliant. Even if it's not as good as the original Dragon Ball or even Z, it still dives deep into lore and it really brings a few things to light . I thank you for this video because i no longer have to look like a wanna be nerd and GT die hard in order make people see what I mean. I look forward to your next video, and take care to you and any fellow subscribers passing by my comment✌🏼

[@kakaroto.42]

I literally feel your bro 💯💯💯

[@ct-ro6kz]

Bingo. It's twighlight zone we live in where people (mainly new generation) are accepting Dragon Ball Super. I was able to buy an original authentic DVD series for Dragonball GT (after ending movie bonus included), but til this day I am unable to find an authentic bruce falconner/toonami version of Dragon Ball Z in U.S. I can only find clips and long scenes of Dragon Ball Z on youtube but not full unedited original episodes that aired on Toonami or cartoon network back then. Many of the DBZ clips found on youtube now are not bruce falconner/toonami, they are reedited over so to not show blood or background musics don't match the scenes and tensions of fights/showdowns. If you know what I'm talking about and if you know how/if I can get a hold of this certain full DVD series of the real Dragon Ball Z U.S version then please dear god let me know? Take care man. Thanks for your comment.

[@KaiserMattTygore927]

The one thing that GT does better than all the others.

[@xynn3rx116]

No offense mate but it did a lot of things better then that DBS mess.

[@gregory7320]

Can't wait for ssj4 Gogeta to come out on dokkan global 💫

[@jantheking7028]

@@xynn3rx116 Besides the ending and the powerscaling, no it didn't. DBGT had boring fights, bland and generic antagonists, horrible character representation and even more bad things.

[@xynn3rx116]

@@jantheking7028 Umm so did Super?

[@wanilimbe]

@@jantheking7028 Baby? The Dragons?

[@meganinten0078]

Anyone who hasn't cried after see the ending of GT just doesn't love the franchise

[@theallenbros0446]

Gt might to have done not everything right but in my opinion it had the best ending in dragon ball besides the cell saga

[@tokyobassist]

It's somber but it also feels unearned with DB and Z backing it. GT feels like a bunch of random garbage between your Baby's and Shadow Dragons, then boom, philosophical ending. It's execution is poor but the ideas here are pretty good.

[@Naruku2121]

Damn man I was in tears when I was a kid. I thought DB was gonna be gone forever. Fortunately it was roughly 10 years but eh.

[@meganinten0078]

@@tokyobassist I think it was a satisfying conclusion. DBGT has problems but left us an important message that can be summed up with the simple saying "be careful what you wish for". GT has epic moments like SSJ4 with its unique way to obtain that transformation, the battle against Omega Shenron and the final Genkidama. Those moments in GT are as memorable as any DB or DBZ moments. Overrall, I think GT earned its place in our childhood.

[@saiyantopics3058]

@@tokyobassist get lost! No one cares about your opinion. Gt is pretty good. If you have some patience anyone can watch it

[@zDaven]

The one thing that I’ll always give GT, is it’s soundtrack, the soundtrack for GT is absolutely phenomenal!!! It has a lot of problems, but it also has a lot of good things and the soundtrack is definitely one of them!

[@Johan23t]

I actually didn't like the ending to GT, mostly beacuse I didn't want it to end but also beacuse it didn't make any sense to me. But now when I understand what's going on, I can appreciate it a lot more.

[@attrennux0000]

Yep last time I watched gt I was around 10 literally and now im 16.

[@093_]

I’ve seen a LOT of theorys about this in my life, but yours is, BY FAR, the one that makes most sense. Nice! Ps: almost 700k subs, congrats!

[@jiro1281]

I like the Daoism idea and it does make sense in context. I've always interpreted that when Goku was killed by Omega Shenron the regular Shenron was able to manifest and give Goku extra time and his eternal power to destroy Omega once for all. But it came at a price, Shenron and the Dragon Balls would merge with Goku altogether to become the champion of the Dragon Balls and essentially the whole universe to ensure they would never be used again. He would then go to the Dragon Realm which is talked about here and there sometimes (it was discussed and shown in Toyble's AF) where he'd go on a 100 year journey to become totally and utterly immortal and invincible. During this time he can never see any of his friends or family, but after he can visit the mortal realm and Earth as much as he wants.

[@RealLifeRyan]

GT's final episode is the best final episode of DB. Always get emotional at the Goku/Krillin bit and that ending song montage

[@SkullKnightmare775]

Honestly the writing for the Last arc of GT and how they wrapped up the series is something Supers writing will never achieve. Not to mention A Hero’s Journey the GT Stand-alone is Brilliant. I do realize that there were a lot of low points in GT, but when that Series did things right my God it was on another Level entirely.

[@ReeceHoward06]

Despite Gt's flaws, it has the undisputed best finale of the Dragonball franchise.

[@spideyboigamingyt6571]

Agreed

[@HBC423]

Super isn’t over yet, so it’s the only ending to the dragon ball franchise

[@ReeceHoward06]

@@HBC423 The anime did "end", and to be honest...I actually consider that my #2 ending.

[@leifster7762]

Absolutely agree.

[@thegodhimself1018]

@@HBC423 gt is way better then super so it really doesn’t matter

[@amarie316]

This video has me appreciate the ending of GT. And I already appreciated the ending of GT so that's saying something. I can already tell that this will be one of my favorite videos that you ever made. Personally, GT's ending is pretty much the perfect ending of the story of Dragon Ball. Hopefully, DBS can do something similar in its TRUE ending in the future.

[@somemong989]

DBS is just shitty fan fiction as far as I'm concerned. This IS the real ending.

[@treemane0]

I love gt. The ending always made me, feel sad but happy whenever he, said "see you next time! " or something like that

[@tiablue9106]

Goku says “until we meet again, guys!” at the end

[@Dont_.reply.-_back_to_me]

@@tiablue9106 to bad he might never come back but it's ok, 100 year time skip goku is immortal

[@Necio7861]

Finally an explanation that actually has an answer for this. I’ll now have even more appreciation and love for this ending than I already have. Thank you Geekdom!

[@geekroomlife5850]

Man the Dan Dan song gets me, the music and lyrics are great. So much nonstalgia having free time in computer class downloading episodes with RealPlayer

[@randallj.6461]

I always needed to download real player 7 😂

[@lequory]

6 hour download times too!

[@geekroomlife5850]

@@lequory I had computer class at last period. we went in and started them in the morning cause our Teacher was a GOAT. it was Frieza saga on CN and we always pulled up Goku SS3 Transformation, Ultimate Gohan vs Buu and GT ss4 stuff. lol

[@Eduardo-gd6tc]

Any time I hear the gt music... It gets the feels going

[@bruh-tk2bo]

Summary: he ascended to a higher plain of existence, he also became one with the dragon balls

[@treemane0]

Also becomes a litteraly god

[@Waqas_Khan02]

And this happened when he swallowed the 4 star balls.

[@chloelittle7036]

I unapologetically love GT. Some of my best memories were watching this growing up

[@meganinten0078]

Satisfying ending. DBGT has problems but left us an important message that can be summed up with the simple saying "be careful what you wish for".

[@jpmchausse]

They did such a good job with these episodes. I watched them the first time in Japanese without subs because I'm that old and even not knowing what anyone was saying I felt sadness and finality just from the music and visuals. Truly moving.

[@tsuki_hellbunny2475]

GT was always my second favorite in the series I’m thankful that you made this video because when I was a child I cried a shit ton when this show ended

[@joeclaridy]

Same here. I like Z but to me its monotone and have 1 theme that is vibrant fights. To me the original series is the best because it's balanced between adventure and action/fights. GT tried to return to that format but it wasn't quite the same. Z and Super are 3rd and 4th in my book.

[@islamsoulfood]

After watching this it makes sense why Goku Jr saw Goku when he was trying to summon shenron with the 4 star ball thanks for this my guy

[@YRN_GIRTHHH]

Dragon ball as a whole has much more beneath the surface than what most people realize! I love when you do deeper dive videos like this and dig into the lore behind it all. Thank you for your work brother, awesome video 🤙🏽

[@Waqas_Khan02]

So Goku live in the alternate dimension after GT where Shenron lives.

[@untitled8415]

Though I hate GT arcs. The ending and A hero’s Legacy are TOP TIER Dragonball 👏🏼

[@zainiack2391]

baby arc was good tho 😕

[@young_shaad5227]

See i feel like heroes legacy needs more attention since its fundamentally the only db series to actually do what og db and z did which was pass the torch like roshi did with goku and tien/w co and like goku did with gohan goku jr was the new head of adventures

[@AnteUpD2]

This is by far the best explanation of the DBGT ending that I've heard. I never felt that Goku died in the end, this makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@MajinBradPrime2]

I always loved this ending, can’t believe it’s taken this long for the west to actually understand it. Thank you

[@NovaGN]

If GT was just a movie trilogy on the shadow dragon arc, it probably would have been some of the best dragonball to exist. Alas....

[@classicsagat]

The ending credits of GT with Dan Dan playing with the montage of various scenes from the series totally almost makes me cry... everytime. I have no shame in that because it's a beautiful ending.

[@tensaantares]

Goku's "immortal body" > Perfected UI

[@gintokiisthebestcharacteri7938]

Maybe, maybe not…

[@mercurius51]

I don't believe that but if ur talking about 100 years time skip Goku than definitely he is .He may have the most highest level of UI like Grand Priest

[@NeoTrggrTheGammer]

This video made me love the ending for GT even more, when I first saw the ending all those years ago...I loved it because they showed Goku reflecting on the big moments in the series but with this video made it even more impactful

[@azahroon]

Man I remember watching this as a kid and seeing gogeta defuse and them being no longer able to fuse again. we were all like "oh shit how are they gonna win". Then seeing vegeta being impaled by omega and goku using the spirit bomb was the most epic shit ever

[@TheMapleTurtle]

There are very few things this fan-base can agree on, but this being the best ending the series could have is one of them. I know if Super eventually does the skip past the end of Z, GT will slowly be invalidated more and more, but I hope we can get a definitive ending for the character of Goku, like we got here.

[@makkusanzetto1988]

I like to believe that at one point King Yenma did what he did to Oob, and that Goku jr and Vegeta Jr are actually the Reincarnation of OG Goku and OG Vegeta.

[@Sener]

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[@abrahamramirez3980]

He must have bought one of those word of the day calendars 😅

[@cesarpache8030]

I remember in the spanish dub that pan referred to goku as " my grandpa looks so beautiful he look like a god" now paired with this information, man everything about those final episodes makes a lot of sense... Great video man in a way it brings closure to a great time in childhood

[@gregory7320]

9:22 I can't be the only one that got goosebumps/shiver down my spine 🥺

[@iamtheluciddreamofficial]

I love that soundtrack it’s so sad 😞

[@deeznuts-gz5yb]

do you know what that version is called?

[@Waqas_Khan02]

This soundtrack is called "The storm is over" dbgt soundtrack it plays when Golden Oozaru Goku remembers the day he had with Pan on the beach and he transform into super saiyan 4. This also played in Goku Jr Special when Grandma Pan got recovered and she is on the plane to get Goku Jr. This is also the last soundtrack ever played in the original run of Dragon Ball Anime until the writers brought Dragon Ball Super Back.

[@234djl]

You never disappoint bro, I can finally sleep peacefully at night knowing exactly what happened, I had an idea, but “ascension in broad daylight” was new to me too and it makes perfect sense. Dam goku, you’ve reached the peak 🙏🏽

[@jetbz5439]

The moment when akira toriyama sensei died in year of the dragon. Its like theres a crossover of episode 64 into real life. The moment all dragonballs absorbed into goku's body, Is another meaning that simply tell us that we cant collect and use dragonballs in real life.

[@Black_ReaperKai]

That ending was fantastic Goku watching the next generation him looking out and seeing the 2 boys probably brought back him and Vegeta's fight this almost like fate for these 2 to meet again and fight 😭🙌

[@choueriito2548]

Whilst I like a lot of this in theory, this interpretation of what the ending meant does rely on a lot of meta-contextual information rather than what the series itself conveys to us. For instance, even though DB draws heavily from Wuxia and Eastern mythology/philosophy, those elements aren't the be all and end all of the series' world building and rules when considering things such as how its version of the afterlife is noticeably different from its Hindu/Buddhist inspirations as well as the sci-fi elements playing just as big a part in the series. In other words, things such as the Shenlong Realm described in interviews or Goku's ascension as described here could work with the right writing behind them, but the series never touched on these at all as part of their world building or power system to the point suddenly bringing them in at the end is nothing short of contrived.

[@DeuceDeadly74]

I agree with all points except for 1... Goku did die. Like truly die. His mortal body was destroyed and all was left was his shirt. Every character thought and believed it. He didn't ascend right before he got hit. He was obliterated and then reborn. It also makes more sense for him to go off to heaven as a spiritual being. He had to go. It wasn't an option since he's dead. Vegeta knew what happened which is why Goku shhh him. Beautiful ending and great recap.

[@chaoscontroller316]

So, knowing the show was cancelled and they needed to end GT properly, the writing team created an ending so deep that most outside Japan wouldn't even notice the depth until decades later?

[@KB-hh8rt]

Yeah it's a shame the series got cut short but damn that ending they gave us was a real tearjerker.

[@felipearc8277]

Gts ending always made me sad. The way the narrator gives his final speech was very fitting.

[@rickblaine9670]

One thing I recently realized, through my growing passion for the myth of King Arthur, is how much Goku's story in DBGT resembles Arthur's last years of life. The glory days of old (DBZ/the Round Table) are long gone and the last battle approaches - a battle against a very personal enemy the hero feels responsible for creating (the Shadow Dragons/Arthur's bastard son, Mordred) - so the hero is once again summoned by the magical entity that started his very first journey (the Dragon Balls/Merlin), which he must now experience once again in order to be ready for the final battle (Goku literally and symbolically relives his childhood/Arthur relives his first lessons with Merlin). Then, at the very end, the hero sacrifices himself battling the ultimate evil, but some residual form of him leaves with the promise that he will return when the time is right. I'm not saying this was all intentional - of course not, althoguh maybe some of it? Who knows... - but it's just to say how GT, with all its problems, truly elevated Goku's story to the status of a mythical tale.

[@son-kun91]

I just love the way Geekdom explains it to people so they will appreciate GT more. Also if you didn't understand the ending when you first saw it, here you go! Lol. TBH, when I see the ending of GT episode 64, I get teary eye because it shows a flash back of the series and the development of Goku over all. Now, after watching this, I can definitely say it will be that much more emotional. If I already loved GT, this made it rise that much higher and will forever (to me) be the ending of Dragon Ball.

[@Violent_Wolfen]

That explains things I asked myself and friends since 2002. Wish I knew of the philosophy sooner since one of my friends isn't alive anymore for me to tell him. Still, thanks for this.

[@Waqas_Khan02]

Thats sad

[@RobertLoyale]

It makes sense. His spiritual body went to heaven. I’m wondering if Goku Jr is his reincarnated physical body and that the reason why Goku Jr is a coward is because he’s an avatar for Goku (past life) and Goku is his spirit guide to his higher self (Goku) 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s a Buddhist concept. Somewhat Christian too depending on if you can discern Christian and the religion

[@MirageOfRuins]

I always thought the GT was a beautiful ending... always get me in the feels.

[@EchoTheWorld03]

Dragon Ball GT is my favorite DB show. I will always put it number 1 of the other 3. Such a good mix of classic DB and DBZ

[@maximilianraley2457]

Plus super Saiyan 4 is the best design in my opinion.

[@jantheking7028]

You are crazy if you like DBGT more than DBZ or the original DB. But I can respect your opinion if you think its better than DBS, although I'd disagree with you on it.

[@maximilianraley2457]

@@jantheking7028 In my opinion it goes DB, DBZ, DBGT, then Super.

[@treemane0]

@@maximilianraley2457 same for me but I love all db equally

[@EchoTheWorld03]

@@jantheking7028 I can't be crazy if I like something more than the other

[@CronosXWorld]

Maaaan the ending of GT still has me choked up. I love that ending because it’s truly peaceful

[@RahatTheKiller]

I like going into DBS Manga chapters blind so I avoid the spoiler videos. I'm glad Geekdom uploads the regular videos on weekends so I can continue supporting him!

[@WeatherxCalipha]

Why do people feel the constant need to add in "I don't like GT" in their comments before or after stating something good about it--or even if they don't?

[@tiablue9106]

ikr? I get saying that in some contexts, but ppl overdo that with GT. Like they can’t just say they like smth abt the series w/o adding “not like I like GT or anything haha that’d be ridiculous”. I mean maybe that’s exaggerating, but the way they do it feels like some annoying disclaimer

[@EsotericDragonBall]

Its because many people care too much about what others think about them and their true opinions. Even if it is random internet people. Not everyone but most seem to try and fit in with whats currently accepted by the majority and a lot of times its these very same type of people who will claim they hate DBGT without even watching it in any format.

[@hellomike7601]

Ikr lol

[@razkable]

i don't get the hate of gt after like episode 16....the first 16 episodes are mostly garbage and should be cut down to like 11 eps at most since the pacing is awful but after that outside of some bad writing execution like some of the shadow dragon designs or the logic behind super 17 at times, its a good show....i feel people who hate it just never got to baby or shen ..you know good characters for the crew to fight...those 2 make gt worthwhile...many people seem to give up before it got good which is a shame

[@hellomike7601]

@@razkable they hate it cause the internet told em to

[@louisdellalucca8969]

I interpreted it as their take on the end of Sun Wukong's story. He ascended to God Hood more or less

[@ericrodriguez2194]

I just rewatched gt n man does that ending make me cry every time. Very beautiful ending. N geekdom, great video as always! Thank you 🙏

[@obikwabkenobi1254]

One of the most REWARDING end to a saga we’ve truly grown up with

[@ghulam.idressi]

Ascension to heaven in broad daylight, that's why the sky didn't turn dark when Shenron appeared

[@marcus7984]

Thank you so much for this Bid D. I've always loved this moment, the most out of the entire franchise. My favorite moment. Been waiting a long time for something like this! This will definitely be one of my favorites from you. Thank you. I love this ending so much.

[@Eric-gp3hi]

I’ve always found the ending of Gt mysterious and sad at the same time. It was interesting to see Goku ascend to a entirely new plane of existence.

[@twin_mae2684]

Well geekdom...you did it again 🙏🏾👏🏾 it also explains how goku can disappear without slight notice to Roshi and Krillin, and can enter and exit hell to see Piccolo, thanks to the immortal body.🤷🏾‍♂️🧐🤓😂

[@MrWrightWay]

Wow this is one AMAZING VIDEO!! I didn’t even know about the dragons and heaven . I have a new appreciation for GT!! Thank you

[@lordbeebus9842]

Really bad ass video bro. I can’t stop commenting as I watch it. I’m so happy someone sheds light on GT rather than distaste.

[@taybyat]

I knew something was off about the ending. Thank you for clearing it up. I just wanna ask one quick question. In the movie with Goku Junior in it, the beginning part starts off with grandma pan and him praying in front of a headstone that was translated to Goku‘s name. Why did they make a headstone for him if he became an immortal being? Maybe I’m missing something here or they probably did that in remembrance of him since he never came back for a century

[@dtuck333]

Videos like this one really show just how much time & effort Geekdom puts in his videos! You are the GOAT of Dragonball youtubers imo Geekdom! 👍Ive been subscribed for years now & always am happy to see another upload from you

[@stuffanimalsfnaf4363]

I Loved GT it was so good to watch when I was younger. :)

[@burmese434]

The in-depth video blew my mind. I’ve watched the ending many many times and never could understand it. Keep up the great work man!

[@meganinten0078]

I know the idea of turning Goku into a kid was just a marketing decision but it is kind of poetic see "Kid Goku" being the one who defeated Omega Shenron (AKA the Dragon Balls) This long journey started with kid Goku and the Dragon Balls...

[@ElMalito187]

Fun fact: Putting aside GT's finale and The Goku Jr Special TV movie. Young Jijii and Toyble expounded/continued the storyline after the end of GT aka here comes Dragon Ball AF (After Future or After the Future) and it's very good arcs indeed. Give it a read.

[@StrictlyGaming_1]

For so long the ending never really made sense to me until today. THANK YOU Geekdom for sharing this!

[@ScatteredCollector]

In the early days of YT, I rewatched GT's ending (and listened to the song) over and over again. It really is the best and most poetic of franchise.

[@darkthunder168]

The ending of GT was imo the best ending of all of dragon ball, and sure the show didn't get good till the baby saga imo, but they wrapped up the ending amazingly.

[@sonkunvandercus889]

I still when Vegeta looks down in that crater and sees Goku with the spirit bomb slowly rising up and then the music kicks in gloriously. I still cry like a baby.

[@Marudaio]

Great analysis. I came up with a pretty similar conclusion rewatching it a few years ago being older and having read numerous Chinese novels and manuals. You can definitely see the similarities between Goku and the cultivators depicted in many of those stories with the ascension to the immortal realm/plane and returning under very rare circumstances.

[@omnijonn277]

The realm or plane that Goku resides is base on Chinese mythology.

[@kingmatt314]

One of the most revelatory breakdowns of DB I’ve seen! Thanks for sharing! You really did some research on this one! Great job sir 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@keepmovingforward261]

i like how Gt ending has secret and deep meaning end compare to simple and easy to understand endings. Omega said goku exchanged his life to reduce the explosion of the ball.

[@jdsd10]

The melodies of the opening and the ending when they are orchestrated........... Too beautiful to put in to words! That ending is powerful

[@bblanks9726]

Honestly, I wish they would do a recut of GT. Personally, I love GT as it is, but they could do a recut of GT using the Super Dragon Ball Heroes animators and create some new footage and add some more episodes to give the show some better closure, and maybe show character progression for Uub, Pan, etc. like a another Saga after Omega Shenron with a ten year time jump to show how well, or not, they can protect the Earth without Goku or the Dragon Balls to bail them out. Personally, I’d have Goten and Trunks and Vegeta die from the threat, leaving only Majuub as the only one capable to defeat the threat. That would explain why the Brief and Sons family eventually drifted apart, as Pan and Bulla never really appeared that close. The could call it Dragon Ball GT Plus. GT deserves respect.

[@IIIISai]

trust me, many new generation reboots suck, if they made dbz gt plus, it might ruin gts legacy, it's very risky

[@notsogreatsword1607]

Great video. Really insightful. Never heard this addressed anywhere else.

[@twin_mae2684]

All GT major fights were amazing and that the creators didn’t create another transformation after ssj4 unlike Z and Super. GT use ssj4 as the “okay time to end this” instead of “okay thats not working next zenki boost”

[@DSan-kl2yc]

That's very uncreative. what dragon ball did was just more creative. it's also very boring because he isn't challenged again. Back them there were plenty of stuff like that. like I love ronin warriors, and it did it better. Or tenchi muyo with the light hawk wings. I like.both. But db taking that ultimate ssj form and shitting on it was way more creative.

[@twin_mae2684]

@@DSan-kl2yc tru tru

[@FrenchToastMan585]

Damn u went REAL DEEP on this Geekdom. This version of Goku is even better than Ultra Instinct. I always feel sad when I see the GT ending.