Goten Son

Goten is the youngest son of Goku and Chi-Chi, a kind-hearted Saiyan-Human hybrid known for his playful nature and close friendship with Trunks. Despite his immense power, he enjoys a more carefree life, balancing his training with typical teenage interests.

Quick Facts

  • What is Goten's race?

    Half-Saiyan, half-Human

  • Who are Goten's parents?

    Goku and Chi-Chi

  • What is Goten's personality like as a child?

    Fun-loving, kind-hearted, mischievous, but also well-mannered

  • What is Goten's favorite food?

    Pocky sticks and strawberry daifuku

  • Who is Goten's best friend?

    Trunks

  • What is Goten's relationship with his brother Gohan?

    He admires and looks up to his older brother.

  • What is Goten's occupation?

    Martial artist, part-time park ranger, martial arts teacher (in Dragon Ball Online)

Description

Personality

Goten is portrayed as a fun-loving, kind-hearted child, inheriting his father Goku's playful nature. However, his upbringing under his mother Chi-Chi's influence instilled in him a greater sense of common sense and manners than his father displayed at a young age. While still academically driven, he enjoys play-fighting and exploring his interests more freely than his older brother Gohan. He's also shown to be somewhat mischievous, often participating in antics with his best friend Trunks, though he frequently acts as the voice of reason between them. Goten deeply admires his brother Gohan and displays a strong loyalty towards him. As he matures, Goten retains his kind and considerate nature but demonstrates increased maturity. His love for animals, a trait shared with his father, remains prominent. He also shares the Saiyan family's voracious appetite, though he dislikes vegetables. In his teenage and adult years, his focus shifts from intense training to more typical teenage pursuits. His personality reflects a blend of his parents' traits, resulting in a unique character who is both playful and responsible.

Abilities

Goten possesses the standard abilities of a Saiyan, enhanced by his human heritage. His abilities include: * **Superhuman Strength, Speed, and Durability:** Goten possesses immense physical capabilities far exceeding those of ordinary humans. His strength allows him to lift and throw incredibly heavy objects, his speed enables him to move at blurs, and his durability allows him to withstand significant physical trauma. These abilities increase significantly with his transformations. * **Ki Manipulation:** Goten can manipulate his ki for various purposes, including flight, energy blasts (like ki blasts and Kamehameha), and sensing the ki of others. His ki control improves over time. * **Super Saiyan Transformations:** Goten can transform into a Super Saiyan, significantly amplifying his power, speed, and strength. He can also achieve Super Saiyan 2, further increasing his power. * **Fusion (with Trunks):** Goten can perform the Fusion Dance with Trunks to become Gotenks, a significantly more powerful warrior with unique abilities and techniques. Gotenks can also achieve Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 3 transformations. * **Flight:** Goten can fly using ki manipulation. * **Martial Arts Prowess:** Goten is a skilled martial artist, having been trained by his father, Goku, and others. He possesses a wide range of fighting techniques. While Goten's power level isn't explicitly stated numerically in the same way as some other characters, it's clear he's a powerful warrior, especially when considering his fusion with Trunks. His power grows significantly throughout the series, particularly during his training and transformations. He doesn't display the same level of raw power as his father or brother, Gohan, but his potential is considerable.