Son Goten
Young Saiyan warrior
Goku's second son and close friend Trunks, a half-Saiyan half-Earthling boy warrior. Awakens as a Super Saiyan from early childhood and fully demonstrates his talents.
Quotes
- With me here, it'll be fine!
- Trunks, I won't lose this time!
- Big brother, I'll get strong too!
- I have power that won't lose to anyone!
- Let's try Fusion!
Trivia
- Youngest character to awaken as Super Saiyan in childhood.
- Initially mispronounced Kamehameha as 'Kamekameha'.
- Hair styled almost exactly like Goku's from debut in anime.
- One half of the fusion character Gotenks.
- Masako Nozawa performs with a different wildness from Goku.
- Often skips training to prioritize dates.
Alternate names
Gotenks
Mighty Mask
Saiyaman X2
Profile
- Species
- Saiyan and Earthling half
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- unknown
- Birth year
- Age 767
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has a face identical to his father Goku, especially similar during his boyhood. In his youth, he changes his hairstyle to distinguish himself. His gi has a design similar to Goku's but differs in details such as longer sleeves.
- Height
- Childhood approx. 123cm
- Weight
- Childhood approx. 26kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Identical to Goku in childhood
- Distinguished by hairstyle in youth
- Iconic items
-
- Turtle School gi (long sleeve version)
- Mighty Mask costume
- Sunglasses (as Saiyaman X2)
- Hood (during fusion)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Innocent
- Detailed personality
- Pure-hearted and innocently curious, spoiled and reckless. Best friends with Trunks, growing through battles as playmates. In combat, he has great innate talent despite his youth, but also shows a casual attitude toward training.
- Keywords
-
- Innocent
- Curious
- Spoiled
- Brave
- Reckless
- Cheerful
- Loyal to best friends
- Motto
- If it's not fun, it's not a fight
- Talents
-
- Super Saiyan awakening
- Ki manipulation
- Fusion
- High combat sense
- Instant attack judgment
- Skills
-
- Kamehameha
- Bukujutsu
- Goten Attack
- Fusion into combined warrior
- Cooperative combat
- Motivation
- To grow as a warrior and defeat powerful enemies together with Trunks
- Habits
- No specific catchphrase, but switches between 'boku' and 'ore' depending on age. Playful and prone to mischief.
- Favorite foods
- Pocky, Strawberry daifuku
- Hobbies
- Pretend fights, Bug catching
- Favorite places
- Earth, Capsule Corporation
- Favorite colors
- Orange (gi)
History
- Backstory
- Born as the second son of Son Goku and Earthling Chi-Chi. Raised after his father Goku departed just before the Cell Games, grew up alongside his brother Gohan and Trunks. Awakens as a Super Saiyan from early childhood, a boy warrior with exceptional talent. Active in the World Martial Arts Tournament and Majin Buu saga, becomes Gotenks through fusion with Trunks. In Dragon Ball Super, shown prioritizing studies and a normal life over training as he matures.
- Debut date
- September 11, 1990
- Work title
- Dragon Ball Z
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 201 'Great Saiyaman Arrives! Love and Justice'
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- Debuted in Dragon Ball Z anime episode 201.
World Martial Arts Tournament entry
- Significant event
- World Martial Arts Tournament entry
- Description
- Runner-up in the junior division of the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, entered the adult division as Mighty Mask.
Active in Majin Buu saga
- Significant event
- Active in Majin Buu saga
- Description
- Fused with Trunks to become Gotenks and battled Majin Buu.
Appearance in Dragon Ball Super
- Significant event
- Appearance in Dragon Ball Super
- Description
- Depicted as a boy prioritizing studies over training, becomes a non-participant in the Tournament of Power.
Theatrical film appearances
- Significant event
- Theatrical film appearances
- Description
- Appears in multiple Dragon Ball theatrical films and participates in battles.
Relationships
Son Goku
Father
Father. Inherits talent as a warrior.
Chi-Chi
Mother
Mother. Strict yet deeply loving.
Son Gohan
Sibling
Older brother. Admires him and influenced by him in battle.
Pan
Cousin
Niece. Close as a family member.
Bardock
Grandparent
Paternal grandfather. Legendary Saiyan warrior.
Ox-King
Grandparent
Maternal grandfather.
Trunks
Best friend
Lifelong best friend from childhood, comrade facing enemies together.
Piccolo
Mentor
Received guidance during Gotenks' training and fights alongside him.
Z Fighters
Z Fighters: supporting
Mighty Mask
Mighty Mask: mascot
Media appearances
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Supporting
1990 TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Supporting
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV series
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical film 13th installment
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical film
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden 3
Game / Supporting
Game debut
Voice cast and creators
Masako Nozawa
- Voice actor
- Masako Nozawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- All series
- Notes
- Primary voice actress
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation Studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Son Goten figure
- Item name
- Son Goten figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Gotenks transformation costume
- Item name
- Gotenks transformation costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Dragon Ball Super action figure
- Item name
- Dragon Ball Super action figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular