Shadow Dragon Saga

The fourth and final chapter of Dragon Ball GT not only ends the series, but also brings a conclusion to everything in the Dragon Ball series. The Shadow Dragon Saga, which spans episodes 48 to 64, is the final decisive battle for Earth and brings the series full-circle after 508 episodes detailing the lengthy saga of Goku and his friends.

This saga aired in Japan from June to November 1997 and the US from September 2004 to January 2005. This is part of US Season Two of the Dragon Ball GT Remastered Box Set.

Episode 048 – June 11, 1997 / September 4, 2004

これはビックリ!神龍が敵に!?; Kore wa Bikkuri! Shenron ga Teki ni!?; This is a Surprise! Shenlong Becomes an Enemy?!

THE SHADOW DRAGONS

When an evil Dragon emerges from the cracked Dragon Balls it seems like the world has become cracked as well. After stealing the Dragon Balls, he spawns seven more evil Dragons that disappear across the horizon like wild jackals in the night! What horrors are in store for Mother Earth and her people?

Episode 049 – June 18, 1997 / September 11, 2004

最強の敵!?恐怖の裏ワザを使う龍; Saikyou no Teki!? Kyoufu no Urawaza o Tsukau Ryuu; The Strongest Enemy?! The Fearsome Dragon who Uses Dirty Tricks

THE TWO-STAR DRAGON

Haze Shenron, the dragon of pollution has begun to contaminate everything in his path by emanating a toxic mist that poisons everyone and everything who breathes it. Goku and Pan soon find themselves overcome by the noxious fumes. With the Saiyans choking on the foul air, help must come from an unexpected source.

Episode 050 – June 25, 1997 / October 23, 2004

サイヤパワー玉砕!?電気獣五星龍; Saiya Pawaa Gyokusai!? Denkijuu Uushinron; Saiyan Power Bested?! The Electrical Beast, Uu Shinron

THE FIVE-STAR DRAGON

During Goku and Pan's continuing quest for the dragon balls, they stumble upon an abandoned city. They are warned away by a couple that blames the mass exodus on a slime that absorbs electricity. After resolving to stay and complete their task, they find Rage Shenron, the 5-star dragon! And they quickly realize that this electric slime has a bigger and much deadlier purpose!

Episode 051 – July 2, 1997 / October 30, 2004

六星龍!大竜巻攻撃の弱点を探せ; Ryuushinron! Daitatsumaki Kougeki no Jakuten o Sagase; Ryuu Shinron! Find the Weakness of the Great Waterspout Attack

THE SIX-STAR DRAGON

What was once a peaceful seaside village becomes a battleground as Goku and Pan square off against Oceanus Shenron, the 6-star dragon. Goku is soon caught in the fury of the dragon's assault and unable to break through Oceanus Shenron's powerful defense. The situation becomes more dire with every passing moment...until Pan is forced to take action!

Episode 052 – July 9, 1997 / November 6, 2004

パンあぶねぇ!七星龍のとっておき; Pan Abunee! Chiishinron no Totte Oki; Look Out, Pan! Chii Shinron's Backup Plan

THE SEVEN-STAR DRAGON

After stumbling upon Naturon Shenron as he burrowed through the ground, Goku and Pan have to save an entire city from the earthquakes caused by this dragon's digging. But when the dragon takes a fall a little too soon, all may not be what it seems, and Pan may be in for far more than she bargained for.

Episode 053 – July 16, 1997 / November 13, 2004

パンが消滅!?涙の10倍かめはめ波; Pan ga Shoumetsu!? Namida no Juubai Kamehameha; Pan is Destroyed?! A Tearful 10x Kamehameha

SAYING GOODBYE

Naturon Shenron's secret has come out; The dragon can posses another body and take on the powers of whomever he possesses! After the dragon takes control of Pan, Goku is forced to make the most heart wrenching decision of his life! The shot to possess the dragon ball lies directly through his granddaughter!

(No Episode Aired – July 23, 1997; Rurouni Kenshin Special)

No Episode Aired – July 30, 1997

DBZ 危険なふたり!超戦士はねむれない; Kiken na Futari! Suupaa Senshi wa Nemurenai; The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can't Rest

BROLY: SECOND COMING

Episode 054 – August 6, 1997 / November 20, 2004

摂氏6000度のパワー!太陽の戦士; Sesshi Rokusendo no Pawaa! Taiyou no Senshi; Power of 6000 Degrees Celsius! The Warrior of the Sun

THE FOUR-STAR DRAGON

With four dragon balls safely in their possession, Goku and Pan set off in search of the fifth. But standing in their way is the incredible Nuova Shenron, the Dragon of Fire! With Pan succumbing to Nuova's sweltering power, the battle for the 4-star ball is about to boil over!

Episode 055 – August 13, 1997 / November 27, 2004

ブルマ動く!ベジータ改造計画; Buruma Ugoku! Bejiita Kaizou Keikaku; Bulma Makes her Move! The Plan to Remodel Vegeta

THE HEART OF THE PRINCE

Through the years Vegeta, Prince of Saiyans, was forced to bear the burden of being second best to his greatest adversary, Goku battling both on the side of Earth's greatest hero and against him, Vegeta comes to a shocking conclusion and makes an even more shocking admission!

Episode 056 – August 20, 1997 / December 4, 2004

太陽の次は極寒!炎と氷の兄弟龍; Taiyou no Tsugi wa Gokkan! Honoo to Koori no Kyoudai Ryuu; After the Sun, Comes Extreme Cold! The Sibling Dragons of Fire and Ice

THE THREE-STAR DRAGON

With Goku winning his battle against Nuova Shenron, he spares the dragon's life in exchange for not killing Pan when he had the chance. But things get complicated when Eis Shenron shows up to reveal a shocking secret that no one saw coming. With the odds stacked against him, Goku fights for his life against the terrible twosome.

(No Episode Aired – August 27, 1997; Nighttime game (baseball))

Episode 057 – September 3, 1997 / December 11, 2004

強さ圧倒的!!邪悪龍を支配する龍; Tsuyosa Attouteki!! Jaaku Ryuu o Shihai Suru Ryuu; Overwhelming Strength!! The Dragon that Rules the Evil Dragons

THE ONE-STAR DRAGON

In the wake of intense fighting between Goku and Nuova Shenron, the devious Three Star Dragon, Eis, steps in and freezes Goku solid. As the sibling rivalry boils over between Eis and Nuova, Goku fights back when Eis uses Pan as a human shield! But there's another fighter resting in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to enter the fray.

Episode 058 – September 10, 1997 / December 18, 2004

反撃開始!!スーパーサイヤ人4を超えろ; Hangeki Kaishi!! Suupaa Saiyajin Foo o Koero; The Counterattack Begins!! Surpass Super Saiyan 4

SHADOW DRAGONS UNITE

After a panicked call for help from Pan, the Z Fighters descend on the battleground in a frenzy, saving Goku at the last minute! While the brutal Syn Shenron continues his assault, Goku works up a long shot of a plan. It's going to take everyone's cooperation to pull this one off, and, in the end, even that might not be enough!

Episode 059 – September 17, 1997 / December 25, 2004

敵か味方か…大猿ベジータ大暴れ; Teki ka Mikata ka... Oozaru Bejiita Ooabare; Friend or Foe... Oozaru Vegeta's Great Rampage

SUPER SAIYAN 4 VEGETA

After ingesting the Dragon Balls, the ultimate evil dragon, Omega Shenron was born. With Goku blind and battle weary, is there any way he can stand against the might of all 7 dragons?! But Vegeta just might have a trick up his sleeve!

No Episode Aired – September 24, 1997

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

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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

No Episode Aired – October 1, 1997

DBZ 地球まるごと超決戦; Chikyuu Marugoto Choukessen; A Super Decisive Battle for Earth

THE TREE OF MIGHT

(No Episode Aired – October 8, 1997; Dorifu Roar of Laughter '97)

(No Episode Aired – October 15, 1997; Historical special)

Episode 060 – October 22, 1997 / January 1, 2005

フュージョン!!究極のスーパーゴジータ; Fyuujon!! Kyuukyoku no Suupaa Gojiita; Fusion!! The Ultimate Super Gogeta

SUPER SAIYAN 4 FUSION

Even with two Super Saiyan 4's on hand, Omega Shenron is still vastly superior in speed and strength. But when Goku and Vegeta do Fusion, the tables are turned. Gogeta takes total control of the battlefield, but does he have what it takes to finish the job? The mischievous Super Giant of power seems more interested in having fun than saving the Earth!

Episode 061 – October 29, 1997 / January 8, 2005

絶対勝つぞ!四星球を食った悟空; Zettai Katsu zo! Suushinchuu o Kutta Gokuu; I Will Win! Goku Swallows the Four-Star-Ball

THE LIMITS OF POWER

Goku and Vegeta try to regain their winning form by doing Fusion again, and Omega Shenron tries to regain his by ingesting the Four Star Ball! It.s a crazy defensive struggle as each side tries to prevent the other from gaining supremacy and sealing the victory once and for all!

Episode 062 – November 5, 1997 / January 15, 2005

悟空を救え!最後の味方登場; Gokuu o Sukue! Saigo no Mikata Toujou; Rescue Goku! The Final Ally Appears

RESCUE GOKU

Now that Goku and Vegeta are unable to fuse, is there anyone who can stop the evil Omega Shenron? With a new ally appearing from a most unlikely place, Goku's forehead. Will the combined forces of Goku, Vegeta, and the revived Nuova Shenron be what it takes to bring down the ultimate Shadow Dragon?

Episode 063 – November 12, 1997 / January 22, 2005

奇跡の逆転勝利!!宇宙を救った悟空; Kiseki no Gyakuten Shouri!! Uchuu o Sukutta Gokuu; The Miraculous Turnaround Victory!! Goku Saves the Galaxy

UNIVERSAL ALLIES

It's the final battle for Goku, as he continues his struggle with Omega Shenron! This time though, Goku needs more help than his fellow Z-Fighters can offer. He enlists the help of King Kai, who helps coordinate the largest attack of all time!

Episode 064 – November 19, 1997 / January 29, 2005

さらば悟空…また逢う日まで; Saraba Gokuu... Mata Au Hi made; Goodbye, Goku... Until the Day We Meet Again

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...

On the final episode of Dragon Ball GT, The Eternal Dragon appears in the sky without being summoned and explains why the dragon balls cracked under the pressure of the minus energy. The unfortunate truth about what he must do next is revealed, and a glimpse into the future shows the power behind Shenron's final words.