The Black Star Dragon Ball Saga is the start of the Dragon Ball GT series, taking place 5 (if counted FUNimation, 10) 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.
In Japan, it aired beginning February 1996. This saga in the US is part of Season One.
Episode 001 – February 7, 1996 / February 5, 2005
謎のＤＢ出現！！悟空が子供に！？; Nazo no Doragon Booru Shutsugen!! Gokuu ga Kodomo ni!?; The Mysterious Dragonballs Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child!?
A DEVASTATING WISH
After decades of persistence, Emperor Pilaf finally steals the dragon balls and summons Shenron! But Pilaf slips up yet again and wishes Goku back to childhood size! As Goku tries to present his new self to his family, King Kai reveals alarming news. If the balls aren't returned to Earth within one year, the entire planet will explode!
Episode 002 – February 14, 1996 / February 12, 2005
主役は私！パン宇宙に飛び立つ！！; Shuyaku wa Watashi! Pan Uchuu ni Tobitatsu!!; I'm the Leader! Pan Blasts Off into Space!!
PAN BLASTS OFF
While Bulma, Videl, and Gohan prepare a ship that will be used to gather the Black Star Dragon Balls from space, Pan becomes upset at how the others view her as a child. In the meantime, Goku is kidnapped by two men seeking to gain a ransom from a not-so-worried Bulma and Vegeta.
Episode 003 – February 21, 1996 / February 19, 2005
超ガメツイ！！商人の惑星イメッガ; Chougametsui!! Shounin no Wakusei Imegga; Super Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga
TERROR ON IMECKA
After suffering damage to their spaceship, Goku, Trunks, and Pan are forced to crash land on Planet Imecka. The festive atmosphere of the city enamors the trio until they realize that the Imeckians are money-hungry swindlers. The voyagers first try to escape with their wallets, but it soon becomes clear that they?ll be lucky to escape with their lives!
Episode 004 – February 28, 1996 / February 26, 2005
ウォンテッド！！悟空が指名手配！？; Uonteddo!! Gokuu ga Shimei Tehai!?; Wanted!! Goku is a Criminal!?
THE MOST WANTED LIST
After finding themselves as public enemy number one on the merchant planet, Imecka, Goku, Pan, and Trunks attempt a daring rescue mission to salvage their ship. Without it they may be stuck on the planet forever! Casting all fear aside, the Saiyans try a direct approach...and find Don Kee?s army locked and loaded!
Episode 005 – March 6, 1996 / March 5, 2005
強いヤツ見っけ！！用心棒レジック; Tsuyoi Yatsu Mikke!! Youjinbou Rejikku; Finding a Strong Guy!! The Bodyguard Redgic
GOKU VS. LEDGIC
While hiding from the authorities, Goku, Pan, and Trunks become moved by the injustices that the Imeckians suffer under the oppressive Don Kee. They decide to confront The Don, and head straight for a showdown at the Royal Palace. It seems like an easy victory until Ledgic appears from the shadows!
Episode 006 – March 13, 1996 / March 12, 2005
ちょっとイテえぞ！？悟空の歯医者; Chotto Itee zo!? Gokuu no Haisha; It's Going to Hurt!? Goku the Dentist
LIKE PULLING TEETH
Barely escaping Imecka with their lives, Goku, Trunks, and Pan land on a planet where everything is larger than life. As they near the dragon ball their good fortune takes a turn for the worse as a giant nearly consumes the ball and dooms Earth forever! Goku must make a quick decision before having to charge into the belly of the beast...literally!
Episode 007 – March 20, 1996 / March 19, 2005
愛しのハニー！？花嫁はトランクス; Itoshi no Hanii!? Hanayome wa Torankusu; Beloved Honey!? Trunks is Betrothed
TRUNKS, THE BRIDE
The Saiyans arrive on a peaceful planet with one very large problem. The monster Zoonama has the incredible ability to produce earthquakes by merely shaking his gigantic whiskers! Now the monster is demanding a bride. If the villagers don?t comply their very survival cannot be guaranteed!
No Episode Aired – March 27, 1996
ＤＢＺ 龍拳爆発！！悟空がやらねば誰がやる; Ryuu-Ken Bakuhatsu!! Gokuu ga Yaraneba Dare ga Yaru; Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will
WRATH OF THE DRAGON
- AND -
ＤＢＺ とびっきりの最強対最強; Tobikkiri no Saikyou tai Saikyou; The Incredible Strongest vs Strongest
COOLER'S REVENGE
(No Episode Aired - April 3, 1996; TV Special Program - The world after death)
(No Episode Aired - April 10, 1996; Nighttime game (baseball))
Episode 008 – April 17, 1996 / March 19, 2005
悟空もドッカン！！おひげパワー全開; Gokuu mo Dokkan!! Ohige Pawaa Zenkai; Even Goku Gets Hit!! Full-Force Whisker Power
WHISKER POWER
Not bowing to the demands of the wicked Zoonama, Trunks reluctantly poses as Zoonama's "bride" in an attempt to sneak deep into the monster's lair under a volcano and free the people of the village forever. But things get hot as Zoonama reveals a secret and the volcano prepares to blow!
Episode 009 – April 24, 1996 / March 26, 2005
シマッタ！！悟空飛び込む罠の星！？; Shimatta!! Gokuu Tobikomu Wana no Hoshi!?; Oh, Crap!! Goku Plunges into a Trap Planet!?
LORD LUUD
After seemingly securing a dragon ball, three mysterious strangers steal what the Saiyans worked so hard to attain. In their haste to track down the thieves, Goku, Pan, and Trunks find themselves tricked into touching down on a dangerous asteroid. Meanwhile the three strangers present the spoils to their bizarre leader! Just who is this mystery man?and what makes him so dangerous?
Episode 010 – May 1, 1996 / March 26, 2005
踊ってアタック！？ボンパッパー！！; Odotte Atakku!? Bonpappaa!!; Dance Attack!? Bon-Papa!!
DANCE AND ATTACK
Finding themselves on the cave-ridden planet of Beehey, Goku, Trunks and Pan have run straight into a pack of Mouma, a giant wormlike species with a taste for humans! Hiding in the shadows are the Para Para Brothers, planning out the perfect time to attack with their ?unique? style of dancing.
Episode 011 – May 8, 1996 / April 2, 2005
ルードの呪い！？人形にされたパン; Ruudo no Noroi!?; Ningyou ni Sareta Pan; Luud's Curse!? Pan Turned into a Doll
LORD LUUD'S CURSE
Pan and Giru are stuck on the Para Para Brothers spaceship heading straight for Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy and his demented regime. Meanwhile, Goku and Trunks pursue Pan to the planet. Can anything prepare them for the shock that is to come?
Episode 012 – May 15, 1996 / April 2, 2005
神のお告げは超迷惑！！ルード起動; Kami no Otsuge wa Choumeiwaku!! Ruudo Kidou; The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Luud Moves
THE LAST ORACLE OF LUUD
While Pan is under the control of the psychotic Master Dolltaki, Goku and Trunks battle with the vengeful Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy, who can manipulate inanimate objects to attack at will! Meanwhile, Dolltaki has big plans for his faithful believers, as the mighty Lord Luud moves one step closer to being resurrected.
Episode 013 – May 22, 1996 / April 9, 2005
こいつが親玉！？謎の科学者ミュー; Koitsu ga Oyadama!? Nazo no Kagakusha Myuu; This Guy's in Charge!? The Riddle of Scientist Myuu
THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Goku and Trunks have defeated Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy, and now stand before the awakening Luud. When Dolltaki refuses to give up Pan to the ever-growing monster, Dr. Myuu feeds both Pan and Dolltaki to Luud! This sacrifice brings the machine-mutant so close to full operating power that Goku and Trunks alone will be no match for it!
(No Episode Aired - May 29, 1996; Nighttime game (baseball))
Episode 014 – June 5, 1996 / April 9, 2005
リズムはバッチリ！？ルード攻略！！; Rizumu wa Batchiri!? Ruudo Kouryaku!!; Get the Rhythm Perfect!? Capture Luud!!
THE BATTLE WITHIN
Determined not to just sit around inside the Luud monster, Pan and the Para Para Brothers force Dolltaki to reveal the secret to escaping their mechanical prison. Meanwhile, Goku does his best to fend off the ever growing monster. There just might be a way to free the imprisoned innocents, but is there enough time?
Episode 015 – June 12, 1996 / April 9, 2005
もうグレてやる！！パンの家出！？; Mou Gurete Yaru!! Pan no Iede!?; Now She's Running Off!! Pan's Desertion!?
BEGINNING OF THE END
Trunks and Goku consider returning to Earth so that Pan can be placed out of harms way and Goten can continue the journey as originally planned. But Giru discovers a dragon ball and leads the group to a desert planet where they must ward off menacing monsters and scour the vast sand dunes for the hidden dragon ball. Will they succeed, or will they become nothing but scattered feed for giant centipedes?
Episode 016 – June 19, 1996 / November 14, 2003
マシン惑星Ｍ２…裏切りのギル！？; Mashin Wakusei Emu Tsuu...; Uragiri no Giru!?; Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor!?
GIRU'S CHECKERED PAST
Giru convinces the Z Warriors to land on Planet M2, his home planet. It is a trap though and Giru is greeted by General Rilldo and is told he has done a good job of luring the humans to the planet. At the end of the episode the Z Warriors meet up with a group of strong robots who call themselves "M2's commandos". After a short fight the robots capture Trunks and Goku and take them away.