Dragon Ball GT: Gokuu Gaiden! Yuuki no Akashi wa Suushinchuu

As someone who didn't enjoy GT, I enjoyed this. If I were in charge of the GT project I would have done something similar to this.

This anime has a "Dragon Ball" feel to it as instead of having an extremely strong protagonist we have a child who goes on an adventure. (Just like in Dragon Ball). I found the main character to be quite likable as he reminded me of Goku, with how caring he is.

The color pallet gives the show a nice bright look, just like what you would see in GT. Which of course fits this show really well as this adventure isn't ... as serious as the Dragon Ball Z series was.

Goku.JR has the same voice actor as Goku and Gohan as kids(in the english dub). Which I honestly don't get, but I like the voice any way as I am quite used to it.

I mostly like a lot of things Dragon ball related in general but I do feel A Hero's Legacy is sort of a forgotten relative within the franchise.

I actually think this was a pretty good special that had some good aspects about it like it's story about this Goku looking child who is the grandson of Pan. Pan obtained a illness and Goku Jr has to find out about the Dragon Balls being something he remembers knowing about from his grandmother Pan. We don't know his Father/Mother all we know is that he is part of the Son Family.

I like Goku Jr a lot, He ... is a timid and shy child who doesn't want to fight most of the time and was picked on and bullied by those his age and mostly wanted no trouble.

But keep in mind that Goku Jr hardly has any Saiyan genes, and that he hasn't trained much but he still has Saiyan blood in his DNA that lies a Saiyan trait is deep within him like any other Saiyan even if he is mostly a novice when it comes to battle but that's why I found him relatable.

He starts learning things the hard way even for a small child. The special is mostly about trying to overcome personal obstacles at heart While trying to uncover a spark of bravery to live up to his Saiyan ancestor such as Son Goku as well as rising above past events, not just a typical underdog story but finding a sense of connection during tough periods of time which you see from Goku jr along with unlikely company in Puck who is another good character in this.

The villains are mostly forgetful but they do harken back to some traditional enemies we had in the past of dragon ball which in turn benefits Goku Jr's first outing into unknown horizons. Some parts are left ambiguous for the viewers while watching this since this takes place far into the future of Dragon ball GT.

The artwork is really nice and the soundtrack is great.

The Ending of this is also a really good one as well that honestly makes watching this worth it.

I think a lot of people are disappointed by this because it's not what they were expecting - a Goku clone getting physically stronger, punching up his rival, and reaching the 99th level of Super Saiyan. Yes, we could have seen this and been content with it, but it would be nothing special - perhaps even boring. It would be unnecessarily prolonging the story and rehashing the same old things we've seen before. This story is perhaps the most human and relatable story we could have gotten from the franchise. It's all about a young boy growing into a man by gaining confidence and shrugging ... off his anxieties to do the right thing in the face of danger.

Goku Jr is probably the most relatable Dragonball character. He is nothing like Goku at all with a fighting fetish. He's not aware of his hidden power; he is frightened of bullies, and he holds a lot of anxieties about living up to the Goku name. When Pan falls ill, she gives him a life lesson: strength isn't about having power, but the ability to do the right thing in the face of fear. Goku Jr reacts to this by running off crying, but is inspired when he is alone and depressed and sees pictures of Pan and remembers her stories about Goku. He goes through a little change and gathers up strength to find the Dragonball (he thinks you only need the 4-Star ball) to save Pan.

His newfound mission earns the respect of his bullies, and he goes on a journey with one of them to Mount Paozu, facing several adversaries such as thieves and monsters. There's a wonderful scene where Goku Jr sees his friend fall off a cliff because the young Saiyan was too afraid to act - a consequence of his fear preventing him to do the right thing. Again, he is alone and depressed, but ends up protecting a bear by standing strong in the face of fear, channeling his inner strength, and putting faith in his abilities.

The ending is a great touch too he finds out he can't make the wish because he only has one Dragonball and we see all the built up frustration burst out, but a familiar face comes around and gives him some reassurance, which is a very tear-jerking scene.

Dragon Ball GT Special Goku Jr is for some reason advertised or sold as a movie in some countries. It's a story taking place 100 years in the future after Baby's defeat and focuses on Pan's grandson Goku Jr. A timid boy who gets bullied at school and can't defend himself for shit.
One day Pan gets ill to a dangerous degree and is hospitalized to the point he builds up courage to hunt for a Dragon Ball which suppose to be on Mount Paozu.
On his way he and one of his bullies have to overcome challenges such escaping from witch.

It is very adventure focused ... and about learning independently. Goku Jr has not only learn to overcome his fears but also stop believing everyone.

Puck may be an interesting character for the story but not someone who would want to see when you watch Dragon Ball. While he is Goku Jr's bully, he admires Pan. When he saw Goku Jr overcome his fear in one scene, he felt like helping him out with life advices. Those making him more than just a kid who uses his power to get what he wants.

The enemies aren't very striking and more comic relief. Mamba is a crafty witch. Her henchmen have personality but are rather forgettable since they don't do much.

During the special, Goku also awakens some weird power from time to time like any hybrid Saiyan. There is a certain mystery around it that may let you guess what is going on and at some point it seems like he is a completely different person. Depending on how you take it, it can ruin you the experience or not.
While the final fight isn't anything impressive after what we have seen so far, it has some satisfaction.

Animation and music is great. The quality does fit the movie standard and I did enjoy quiet a bit of it.

Criticism is probably for people who this movie isn't for. This isn't your average Dragon Ball Special with a slice of life story or action packed continuation with people fighting using planet scattering punches. Especially since the final bad guy can be held at bay by an adult bear. Even compared to someone like Tao Pai Pai they don't feel like a threat.
While there is comedy, it isn't the type of humor you are used to from Dragon Ball, Z or GT. And if so, they aren't funny to the level you would look back at the jokes with Master Roshi or Oolong. Nor are the characters as oblivious nor live under a rock like Goku at the start of the franchise.
And the final antagonist is some generic badguy that appears out of nowhere as a final boss taking away from the challenge to beat Mamba and her goons.
Lastly the ending is kinda making this adventure feel pointless, unless you see it as a reward for Goku Jr overcoming his fear and the mystical things happening when he finds the 4-Star Dragon Ball.

Overall, it is a good movie for what it is. But if you want high stake fights and clashes that blow up the environment, or the clash between ideas of characters... probably skip this.

Now, i know alot of people dont like GT or how it ended, but this movie did GT alot of justice. This ending is THE BEST anime ending i think i have ever seen, its a cute story with Goku Jr. and his pal adventuring around. It has ALOT of emotion and feels almost too satisfying with how this movie ended compared to the GT series. The thing that makes this so good is that the MC isnt overpowered and has to overcome many things, it almost has an OG dragon ball feel to it.

I believe that if you are a Dragon ball fan, this ... is a must watch, i and i can guarantee you wont regret it.