Takeshi Goda

I am Gian-sama!

Classmate of Nobita who appears in 'Doraemon'. Hot-tempered but has a strong sense of friendship. Nicknamed Gian.

Quotes

  • What's yours is mine, and what's mine is also mine.
  • Friend of my heart!
  • I am Gian-sama!
  • I'll sing! Gian Recital!
  • I will definitely become a singer!

Trivia

  • Gian's singing voice is destructive and depicted as pollution-level tone-deafness.
  • Sister Jaiko's real name is unknown due to the author's consideration.
  • Can't stand up to his mother, considered Gian's scariest existence.
  • Family runs a general store called 'Goda Shoten'.
  • Dreams of becoming the owner of a large department store chain 'Gian Department Store'.
  • Gian Stew is famous as the worst-tasting dish in the series.

Alternate names

Gian Takeshi Big G

Tags

Doraemon Gian Neighborhood bully Tone-deaf Friendship Takeshi Goda Roughneck Elementary school student Sister-loving

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 15

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and sturdy build among children. Lopsided eyes with the right eye larger and the left smaller, and a snub nose. Basic outfit is a brown sweater and black long pants. Skin color is tanned (anime version).
Height
Approximately 140cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Lopsided eyes
  • Snub nose
  • Tanned skin
Iconic items
  • Bat
  • Homemade tickets (for recitals)
  • Teddy bear
  • Gian Recital signboard
  • Rounded forelock (1979-1985)
  • Sharp forelock (1986 onwards)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Short-tempered
Detailed personality
Short-tempered and quick to fight, self-centered, but also loyal and sentimental. Frequently bullies and uses violence against classmates, but helps friends in trouble and shows tears. Dreams of becoming a singer but is terribly tone-deaf. Dotes on his sister Jaiko and is kind to her. Afraid of his mother and can't stand up to her. Has dictatorial attitudes and stealing habits, but at heart is thoughtful towards friends.
Keywords
  • Quick to fight
  • Short-tempered
  • Deeply friendly
  • Dictatorial
  • Destructive singing voice
  • Loyal
  • Sister-loving
  • Tone-deaf
  • Self-centered
Motto
What's yours is mine, and what's mine is also mine
Talents
  • High athletic ability
  • Passion for singing despite being tone-deaf
  • Good intuition
  • Big eater
Skills
  • Grass baseball pitcher and cleanup hitter
  • Mimics judo 10th dan moves
  • Knowledge of karate
  • Basics of stick fighting
  • Experience in martial arts
  • Drawing (improved in later periods)
Motivation
To become a singer, to become the owner of a large department store chain with branches worldwide
Habits
Often holds Gian Recitals and forces classmates to participate. Sometimes speaks in a feminine tone when drinking alcohol.
Favorite foods
Beans, Taiyaki, Manju, Ramen, Katsudon, Hiyashi chuka, Green peppers
Hobbies
Singing, Drawing, Playing house, Watching pro baseball, Roller skating
Person
Miyamoto Musashi, Judo practitioner uncle, Shinichi Chiba, Sumire Hoshino, Yukari Aozora, Kawai Kawai, Tsubasa Ito, Kiyoshi Hikawa
Favorite colors
unknown
Favorite places
Hot springs
Disliked situations
Mother's scolding, Defying elders
Disliked insects
Afraid of aunt (mother's younger sister)

History

Backstory
Known by the nickname 'Gian', he is Nobita's classmate. Rough and short-tempered personality, but also loyal and sentimental. His family runs a general store called Goda Shoten, and he fears his mother. Dreams of becoming a singer, often acts self-centeredly, but helps close friends. Captain of the school grass baseball team 'Jaians'. Dotes on his younger sister Jaiko and dreams of becoming a large department store owner in the future.
Debut date
Early 1970s
Work title
Doraemon
Media type
Manga

Official name setting

Significant event
Official name setting
Description
Initially had no name, but was named 'Takeshi' due to reader inquiries.

Gian Recital

Significant event
Gian Recital
Description
Loves singing despite being tone-deaf, forces classmates to participate and troubles them.

Gian Stew

Significant event
Gian Stew
Description
Makes a disastrously bad-tasting dish and troubles those around.

Future dreams

Significant event
Future dreams
Description
Aims to be a singer, supermarket owner, or department store chain president.

Relationships

Takeshi's Mama

Mother

Strict with her son but pours deep love. The person Gian fears the most.

Takeshi's Dad

Father

Appears rarely but is somewhat lenient with his son.

Jaiko

Sibling

Gentle and kind younger sister. Gian dotes on her and is strict with those who hurt her.

Yasashi Goda

Child

Anime original. Gentle son.

Muku

Pet

Beloved dog who is actually timid. Spoiled by Gian but handled roughly.

Nobita Nobi

Best friend

Friends who help each other in trouble and show tears.

Suneo Honekawa

Teammate

Usually bullies Nobita together, but cooperates often.

Shizuka Minamoto

Friend

Sometimes shows slight affection romantically, but doesn't get rough.

Eisai Dekisugi

Rival

Holds respect and sometimes consults personally.

Jaians

Jaians: leader

Media appearances

Doraemon

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in early 1970s

Doraemon (1979 version)

Anime / Protagonist

1979 TV series started

Doraemon (2005 version)

Anime / Protagonist

2005 TV series started

Doraemon movie series

Movie / Protagonist

Appears in numerous theatrical releases

Toyota ReBORN CM

Commercial / Protagonist

Aired from 2011

Suntory 'Let's Become a Wonderful Past' CM

Commercial / Protagonist

Campaign from 2021

Voice cast and creators

Kaneta Kimotsuki

Voice actor
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 1st series
Notes
First Gian voice actor

Kazuya Tatekabe

Voice actor
Kazuya Tatekabe
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series 1st period
Notes
Second Gian voice actor

Subaru Kimura

Voice actor
Subaru Kimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series 2nd period onwards
Notes
Third Gian voice actor, also good at rap

Fujiko F. Fujio

Creator name
Fujiko F. Fujio
Role
Original author

Fujiko F. Fujio

Creator name
Fujiko F. Fujio
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Gian figures (including cute Gian)

Item name
Gian figures (including cute Gian)
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Gian Stew (Fujiko F. Fujio Museum limited menu)

Item name
Gian Stew (Fujiko F. Fujio Museum limited menu)
Category
Food
Availability
Regular

Gian Recital related goods

Item name
Gian Recital related goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited