In Italy, the series famously aired on with the iconic opening theme performed by Giorgio Vanni. The episode introduces the "Black Star Dragon Ball Saga" (Saga della Ricerca nello Spazio), which marks a shift toward the adventure-heavy tone seen in the original Dragon Ball series.
: The elderly Emperor Pilaf sneaks into the Lookout and finds the Black Star Dragon Balls , a powerful set created by the original Nameless Namekian. Stai guardando DragonBallGT Ep 01 ITA
: While trying to summon the dragon to wish for world domination, Pilaf is startled by Goku's sudden appearance. Flustered, he accidentally wishes that Goku were a child again so he could be easily defeated. In Italy, the series famously aired on with
: Goku is shown completing his intensive training with Uub at Dende’s Lookout. : While trying to summon the dragon to
In the first episode of , titled " Almighty Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child?! " (Italian: Scompaiono le Sfere del Drago ), the story begins several years after the conclusion of Dragon Ball Z . Plot Summary
: King Kai warns Goku that if these specific Dragon Balls are not returned to Earth within one year , the planet will explode. Italian Context
: The dragon grants the wish, turning Goku back into a small child. The Black Star Dragon Balls then scatter throughout the entire universe rather than just Earth.