Goh

The future is in my hands!

The other protagonist of the 7th series of the ''Pokémon'' TV anime. A 10-year-old boy and original anime character who adventures alongside Ash.

Quotes

  • The future is in my hands!
  • (sentence ending) ssho
  • GO!
  • Why does catching all Pokémon lead to Mew?
  • Catching is knowing

Trivia

  • Left-handed and uses chopsticks and pens with his left hand.
  • Called 'Gravel Boy No. 2' by Team Rocket.
  • As a child, was eloquent which made it hard to make friends, but improved after meeting Ash and Pokémon.
  • Member of Project Mew.
  • Has an episode where he meets his self from another world.

Alternate names

Goh ゴー 고우

Tags

Pokémon Original anime character Pokémon Trainer Research Fellow Vermilion City native 10-year-old boy Mew Project Mew Cinderace Inteleon

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A boy with tanned skin, blue eyes, and long eyelashes as distinguishing features. Wears a black short-sleeved shirt and black long pants. Left-handed.
Height
Same as Ash
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Tanned skin
  • Blue eyes
  • Long eyelashes
Iconic items
  • Rotom Phone
  • Black short-sleeved shirt
  • PC (installed in his room)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Rational
Detailed personality
Highly knowledgeable and rational with a calm personality, but also has a passionate side. Excels in analysis and information gathering, serving as the straight man to the airheaded Ash. However, immature with some ditzy aspects, occasionally showing a natural side. Family-oriented and a hardworking friend who cares deeply for others.
Keywords
  • Knowledgeable
  • Rational
  • Passionate
  • Inquisitive
  • Family-oriented
  • Loyal to friends
  • Sentimental
  • Hardworking
  • Ditzy
Motto
The future is in my hands!
Talents
  • Pokémon knowledge
  • Analytical ability
  • Information gathering skills
  • Researcher-level observation
Skills
  • Poké Ball throwing
  • Pokémon capture techniques
  • Report writing
  • Battle tactics learning
  • Communication
Motivation
To catch all Pokémon and reach Mew
Habits
Catchphrase is 'The future is in my hands!' and sentence-ending particles 'っしょ' or 'GO!'
Favorite foods
Pork bun, Sweets
Hobbies
Pokémon catching, Reading, Information gathering
Favorite colors
Blue (TV subtitle color)

History

Backstory
Native of Vermilion City. As a child, during Professor Oak's camp with Chloe, witnessed Mew and became fascinated. Became a Pokémon Trainer at age 10. Met Ash in the TV anime 7th series and adventures together as friends. Received an invitation from Professor Cerise to become a Research Fellow and began living and working at the laboratory. Participates in Project Mew, capturing various Pokémon and continuing to grow.
Debut date
November 17, 2019
Work title
Pokémon (2019 anime)
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV anime 7th series episode 1 'Pikachu's Birth!'

Encounter with Lugia and meeting Ash

Significant event
Encounter with Lugia and meeting Ash
Description
Clung to a flying Lugia, met Ash for the first time, and became friends.

Appointed Research Fellow

Significant event
Appointed Research Fellow
Description
Appointed as Research Fellow at the laboratory by Professor Cerise and began activities.

Encounter and capture of Scorbunny

Significant event
Encounter and capture of Scorbunny
Description
Met Scorbunny in the Galar region, nurtured a friendship, and captured it.

Joins Project Mew

Significant event
Joins Project Mew
Description
Decided to join upon Professor Oak's recommendation and passed the entry mission.

Encounter with alternate-world Goh

Significant event
Encounter with alternate-world Goh
Description
Passed through a gate of light and encountered his self from another world.

Relationships

Kurune

Mother

Goh's mother. Worried about Goh, who had few friends since childhood.

Ikio

Father

Goh's father. Runs a systems company and is busy.

Tome

Grandparent

Goh's grandmother. Always warmly watching over him.

Ash

Best friend

Recognized as friends during the Lugia encounter in episode 2.

Chloe

ChildhoodFriend

Childhood friend with whom he frequently interacts and supports each other.

Gary

Mentor

Creates the opportunity for Goh to join Project Mew.

Sakuragi Laboratory

Sakuragi Laboratory: research-fellow

Project Mew

Project Mew: member

Media appearances

Pokémon (2019 anime)

Anime / Protagonist

TV anime 7th series

Voice cast and creators

Daiki Yamashita

Voice actor
Daiki Yamashita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 7th series
Notes
current

Kei Shindō

Voice actor
Kei Shindō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
childhood

Game Freak

Creator name
Game Freak
Role
Original author

OLM

Creator name
OLM
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Goh Figure

Item name
Goh Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Goh Plush

Item name
Goh Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
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