In 2003, Toonami UK aired the Blue Water dub of GT but heavily rearranged the episode order, recapping the Lost Episodes (Black Star Dragon Ball Saga) after the Baby Saga. This created a confusing narrative that haunts British fans to this day.
Unlike the Funimation dub, which was the primary version in the United States, the Blue Water dub covered the entirety of both series with unique episode titles and scripts. Dragon Ball (153 Episodes): Dragon Ball Episodes -Blue Water Dub-
Ask a UK fan who grew up watching Dragon Ball on (later Toonami) in 2003, and they will swear by the Blue Water dub. For them, Zoe Slusar is Goku. Ask a Canadian who watched GT on YTV, and they will tell you that the Blue Water theme song ("Dan Dan Kokoro") is superior to Funimation’s rap. In 2003, Toonami UK aired the Blue Water
Despite these flaws, the Blue Water dub of the original Dragon Ball holds a nostalgic place for many Canadians and international viewers. For a generation that didn't have cable or access to Toonami, this was the only way they experienced the Red Dragon Ball (153 Episodes): Ask a UK fan
This article serves as the ultimate guide to the , exploring why they exist, how they differ from the Funimation dub, where to find them, and why they matter to the franchise's history.