Master Roshi
The world's greatest martial arts master and wielder of the Kamehameha
Master of Goku and the Turtle School disciples, wielder of the Kamehameha. A pervert and a passionate, highly respected god of martial arts.
Quotes
- Nice weather today too
- Do you understand why I'm called Master Roshi?
- Move well, learn well, play well, eat well, rest well. Live life vigorously and enjoyably
- Those who treat life carelessly, your master 'washi' won't forgive!
- You're still too young for that...
Trivia
- The Kamehameha is a technique he himself developed over 50 years.
- Jackie Chun is his own disguise character and won the World Martial Arts Tournament.
- Together with his late master Mutaito, attempted to seal Piccolo Daimao with the Evil Containment Wave.
- His older sister is Fortune Teller Baba, with an age difference of over 180 years.
- His perverted nature is his greatest weakness, and he attempted to overcome it through special training with Puar disguised as a beautiful woman.
- Lives with a sea turtle at Kame House, but lived with Krillin's family for a time.
Alternate names
Mutten Roshi
Jackie Chun
Master Roshi
Profile
- Species
- Earthling
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- Every day is his birthday
- Birth year
- Born in Age 430 (319 years old at debut)
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Bald-headed elderly man wearing sunglasses, with a long white chin beard and carrying a large turtle shell on his back. Usually wears an aloha shirt.
- Height
- Approximately 165cm
- Weight
- 44kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Bald head
- Long white chin beard
- Carries a large turtle shell on his back
- Always wears sunglasses
- Iconic items
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- Turtle shell
- Staff (unnamed)
- Sunglasses
- Orange Turtle School gi
- Jackie Chun's wig and outfit
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Lecherous
- Detailed personality
- Extremely perverted and fond of women, but serious about martial arts and a caring master to his disciples. His motto is to live life fun and enjoyably, possessing humor and deep respect.
- Keywords
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- Pervert
- Lecher
- Master
- Martial artist
- Humorous
- Highly respected
- Wise person
- Observant
- Motto
- Move well, learn well, play well, eat well, and rest well. Live life vigorously and enjoyably.
- Talents
-
- Inventor of the Kamehameha
- Master of ki techniques
- Telepathy
- Hypnosis
- Extraordinary physical training ability
- Praised as the god of martial arts
- Skills
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- Martial arts instruction
- Afterimage Fist
- Drunken Fist
- Evil Containment Wave
- Dizzy Fist
- World-Shaking Palm
- Paralysis Technique
- Motivation
- Growth of his disciples and passing down martial arts. Enjoying life.
- Habits
- Constant sexual harassment toward beautiful women, with his perverted nature being his greatest weakness. Refers to himself as 'washi.' Prone to motion sickness.
- Favorite foods
- Delivery pizza
- Hobbies
- Reading, Watching TV, Internet (mainly adult videos), Video games, Napping
- Favorite places
- Kame House, isolated island in the southern sea, Korin Tower
- Favorite colors
- Golden yellow (Turtle School gi color)
- Disliked people
- Men (especially dislikes)
History
- Backstory
- Master Roshi is an immortal praised as the god of martial arts who developed the Kamehameha over 50 years. Originally a disciple of Mutaito, he has been active over many years as the foster parent of Son Goku, Krillin, and others.
- Debut date
- circa 1985
- Work title
- Dragon Ball
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 3 'Goku Runs to the Sea'
Participation in the 21st and 22nd World Martial Arts Tournaments disguised as Jackie Chun
- Significant event
- Participation in the 21st and 22nd World Martial Arts Tournaments disguised as Jackie Chun
- Description
- Disguised himself and participated to prevent his disciples' complacency, winning the tournaments. Acknowledged his disciples' strength through the battle with Tien.
Battle with Piccolo Daimao
- Significant event
- Battle with Piccolo Daimao
- Description
- Attempted to seal the Great Demon King with the Evil Containment Wave at the risk of his life but failed and died temporarily, later revived by the Dragon Balls.
Participation in Universe Survival Saga
- Significant event
- Participation in Universe Survival Saga
- Description
- Participated as a member of Universe 7 in the Tournament of Power, performing actively with diverse tactics and techniques but eventually eliminated due to his limits.
Continued appearances in Dragon Ball Super series
- Significant event
- Continued appearances in Dragon Ball Super series
- Description
- Appears in events like Bulma's parties, oversees the training of the young ones while also participating in battles.
Relationships
Fortune Teller Baba
Sister
Older sister. Age difference of over 180 years, often exasperated by him.
Son Goku
Mentor
Goku's foster parent and first master. Watches over Goku's growth.
Krillin
Mentor
Trained together as master and disciple, building a relationship of mutual trust.
Yamcha
Mentor
Recognized as a disciple but often causes him trouble.
Tien Shinhan
Rival
Acknowledged each other as worthy opponents at the World Martial Arts Tournament.
Turtle School
Turtle School: leader
Media appearances
Dragon Ball
Anime / Protagonist
First appearance in 1986 TV series
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Supporting
1989 TV series
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV series
Dragon Ball Kai
Anime / Supporting
2009 remake TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Supporting
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong
Movie / Supporting
1986 theatrical debut
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Movie / Supporting
2015 theatrical
Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi series
Game / Supporting
Appears in various titles
Voice cast and creators
Kōhei Miyauchi
- Voice actor
- Kōhei Miyauchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime (original) ~ Episode 260
- Notes
- Original voice actor, until his death
Hiroshi Masuoka
- Voice actor
- Hiroshi Masuoka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Z onward (Episode 288~), GT
- Notes
- Successor to Kōhei Miyauchi
Kin'ya Aikawa
- Voice actor
- Kin'ya Aikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movie 'Path to the Strongest'
Masaharu Satō
- Voice actor
- Masaharu Satō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Kai onward, movies, etc.
Tatsuyuki Ishimori
- Voice actor
- Tatsuyuki Ishimori
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Games
Tsutomu Ishibashi
- Voice actor
- Tsutomu Ishibashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action movie dubbing 'DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION'
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Master Roshi figure
- Item name
- Master Roshi figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Master Roshi plush
- Item name
- Master Roshi plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Master Roshi gi set
- Item name
- Master Roshi gi set
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular