Gotenks
Cocky Fusion Warrior
The overconfident fusion warrior created by the fusion of Son Goten and Trunks. Can transform up to Super Saiyan 3 but tends to get carried away due to lack of experience.
Quotes
- I'll take care of you quick and easy!
- I am the strongest Super Saiyan... Lord Gotenks!
- Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, 100 ghosts all at once!
- Ultra Buu Buu Volleyball Clash!
- I'm particular about winning coolly!
Trivia
- Chi-Chi suggested 'Tranten' as a name candidate, but he named himself 'Gotenks'.
- In the anime, expressed through the simultaneous voicing of Masako Nozawa (Goten role) and Takeshi Kusao (Trunks role).
- Can transform into Super Saiyan 3, but the duration is short, about 5 minutes.
- He's the only one consistently named 'Gotenks' even during failed fusions.
- Akira Toriyama's favorite techniques are 'Ultra Buu Buu Volleyball Clash' and 'Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack'.
- Ranked 4th in Weekly Shonen Jump popularity poll.
Alternate names
Gotenks
Tranten
Fusion Superhuman
Profile
- Species
- Saiyan Fusion
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Petite yet muscular build, wearing the Metamoran ethnic costume. Hair features Goten's black hair in the center mixed with Trunks' purple hair on the sides, forming a distinctive spiked hairstyle.
- Height
- 約140cm
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Spiked hairstyle
- Muscular petite build
- Iconic items
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- Metamoran ethnic costume
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Overconfident
- Detailed personality
- An arrogant and haughty personality that draws out only the bad sides of Goten and Trunks. Tends to get carried away, obsessed with looking cool, with prominent childish immaturity.
- Keywords
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- Arrogant
- Overconfident
- Haughty
- Gets carried away easily
- Childish
- Immature
- Talents
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- Super Saiyan transformation ability
- Combat power as a Fusion Warrior
- Super Saiyan 3 transformation
- Skills
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- Varied ki techniques
- Aerial combat ability
- High-power continuous attacks
- Motivation
- To defeat Majin Buu and become a strong warrior. Places emphasis on winning coolly.
- Habits
- Fights flashily while shouting technique names. Creates openings when getting cocky.
- Favorite foods
- Snacks
History
- Backstory
- The fusion warrior born from Goten and Trunks using Fusion to subjugate Majin Buu. Initially repeated fusion failures but achieved completion through training. Despite great strength, often struggles in battles due to lack of experience.
- Debut date
- October 9, 1994
- Work title
- Dragon Ball Z
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 251 'Birth of the Fusion Superhuman!! His Name is Gotenks'
Participation in the Majin Buu battle
- Significant event
- Participation in the Majin Buu battle
- Description
- Transformed into Super Saiyan 3 and challenged Majin Buu but struggled due to inexperience and cockiness. Ultimately got absorbed.
Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Significant event
- Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Description
- Trained in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber under Piccolo's guidance and became able to transform into Super Saiyan 3.
Appearance in theatrical films
- Significant event
- Appearance in theatrical films
- Description
- Appeared in multiple theatrical films, showcasing the Super Saiyan 3 form. Participated in annihilating the dictator army and battling Hirudegarn.
Appearance in Dragon Ball Super
- Significant event
- Appearance in Dragon Ball Super
- Description
- Fused again to stop the rampaging God of Destruction Beerus but was defeated. Showcased Super Saiyan 3 in the manga version.
Relationships
Son Goten
Child
One half of the fusion. Childhood friends and best buddies.
Trunks
Child
The other half of the fusion. Good friends with Goten, sometimes quarrel.
Son Goku
Mentor
Learned Fusion from Goku on the eve of the Majin Buu battle.
Piccolo
Mentor
Guided training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and provided tactical advice.
Krillin
Friend
Pointed out flaws in battle and urged for guidance.
Z Fighters
Z Fighters: unknown
Media appearances
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Protagonist
1994 TV series
Dragon Ball Kai
Anime / Protagonist
2009 TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Protagonist
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical 15th film
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical 16th film
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical 18th film
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical 20th film
Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Battle 22
Game / Protagonist
PS version debut
Dragon Ball Z 2
Game / Protagonist
Numerous games on PS2 and later
Dragon Ball: Yo! Come Back, Son Goku and Friends!!
Anime / Protagonist
Jump Super Anime Tour 08
Voice cast and creators
Masako Nozawa & Takeshi Kusao
- Voice actor
- Masako Nozawa & Takeshi Kusao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Goten and Trunks' voices voiced simultaneously
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Gotenks Figure
- Item name
- Gotenks Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Gotenks Plush
- Item name
- Gotenks Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular