Editing Android 16 (section)

== Personality ==
Despite his intimidating appearance, Android 16 is calm, friendly, and has a deep appreciation for nature and humanity. He displays a cold attitude only toward Goku, due to his original programming to eliminate him. Android 16 does not tolerate evil, especially towards nature and animals, which is why he views Cell as a threat. He tries to protect his friends, including Androids 17 and 18, urging them to hide from Cell, although his efforts prove futile when both are absorbed by the bio-android.

Android 16 has a brother-like bond with Android 17. His love for nature seems to have inspired 17's later decision to become a park ranger after his resurrection, where he adopts a more mature and protective persona.

16's peaceful nature leads him to form a bond with [[Gohan]], Goku's son. In "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot," he makes it clear that he only seeks Goku and not his family. While testing his newly repaired body with Gohan, 16 shows his fondness for animals, and they bond over their shared love for nature. Despite viewing himself as a failure for lacking the boldness of his human template, Gevo, 16 is encouraged by Gohan, who sees him differently. This friendship leads them to team up against poachers and deepens their connection.

During the [[Cell]] Games, Android 16’s words become a catalyst for Gohan’s transformation into Super Saiyan 2, inspiring him to unleash his full potential against Cell. This proves that, despite being programmed to kill Goku, 16 does not hate him. In "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2," he acknowledges Goku's noble nature and wishes to be free of his programming. In "Dragon Ball FighterZ," a new model of Android 16 does not retain the directive to kill Goku after [[Android 21]] transfers his memory into the new body, as noted during his confrontation with a Goku Clone.