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|'''Names'''
|'''Gotenks''' (ゴテンクス ''Gotenkusu''), Trunkten
The Hero of Justice
Mack Daddy of Justice
Grim Reaper of Justice
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|'''Gender'''
|Male
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|'''Race'''
|Saiyan/Saiyajin Human Hybrid
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|'''Occupation'''
|Martial Artist
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|'''Origin'''
|Dragon Ball Chapter 480 (DBZ 286) "'''The Fusion Succeeds...?!'''" (ついにできたフュージョン！！ ''Tsui ni Dekita Fyūjon!!'', lit. "The Fusion is Completed at Last!!") July 26, 1994 (Weekly Shōnen Jump 1994 #34)
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|'''Alignment'''
|Hero
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|'''Age'''
|Up to 30 minutes
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|'''Created By'''
|Akira Toriyama
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'''Gotenks''' (ゴテンクス, Gotenkusu) is the Metamoran fusion of [[Goten]] and [[Trunks]], characterized by a blend of their unique traits and enhanced power.

==Appearance==
Gotenks wears the standard dark blue (black in the manga) and yellow Metamoran vest, a signature feature of all Fusion Dance characters. He pairs this with a teal sash, white silky pants, dark shoes with teal wraps, and black wristbands. His hairstyle is a striking blend of his fusees’ features, resembling [[Vegeta|Vegeta's]] spiky hair with a mix of Goten's black hair and Trunks' lavender highlights. His widow's peak further emphasizes this resemblance. As a Saiyan/Human hybrid, Gotenks has the ability to transform into a Super Saiyan, where his hair style closely mirrors Goten's Super Saiyan form. Despite his young age, Gotenks' body is notably muscular and toned.

In ''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'', Gotenks appears in his fat, failed fusion form. However, his outfit differs, featuring a green vest with yellow padding, a teal belt, and black wristbands.

==Personality==
Gotenks’ personality is a unique amalgamation of Goten and Trunks’ traits. He inherits Trunks' cockiness, arrogance, and mischievous nature, combined with Goten's playfulness and occasional whininess. He is an immature and conceited fighter who often underestimates opponents, fueled by the significant power boost he gains from fusion. His dramatic tendencies are evident in his flamboyant naming of techniques and exaggerated battle antics, akin to [[Mr. Satan]]—though, unlike the latter, Gotenks possesses the power to justify his confidence.

Gotenks sees himself as a hero fighting for justice, but his arrogance and tendency to show off often hinder his effectiveness. A notable example of this is during his battle with [[Majin Buu|Super Buu]], where he pretends to run out of techniques to build tension before revealing his Super Saiyan 3 form. This delay leads [[Piccolo]] to trap them in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Super Buu then escapes by breaking the dimensional barrier, consuming everyone on The Lookout except Dende. This tragic turn might have been avoided had Gotenks taken the fight seriously from the start. Several characters, including Piccolo, have remarked on Gotenks’ refusal to listen to others, a trait reminiscent of Vegeta.

As an adult, Gotenks demonstrates greater maturity, taking battles more seriously. This shift likely reflects the development of his fusees, Goten and Trunks, who have outgrown the childishness of their youth and now approach fighting with more focus and responsibility. This evolution aligns Gotenks’ personality closer to that of [[Gogeta (Dragon Ball GT)|Gogeta]], his "fusion father."

==Biography==

===''Dragon Ball Z''===

====Majin Buu Saga====
Gotenks first appears during the Majin Buu Saga, created as a desperate measure to counter the overwhelming power of Majin Buu, who had already defeated Earth's strongest fighters, including [[Gohan]] and Vegeta, and wiped out a significant portion of the planet's population. To prepare for this challenge, Goten and Trunks—Gotenks’ fusion counterparts—were trained in the Fusion Dance by [[Goku]], who had learned the technique in the Other World. After Goku's time on Earth expired, Piccolo took over their training, ensuring they mastered the intricate steps needed to execute a successful fusion.

Initially, Goten and Trunks struggled with the Fusion Dance, failing twice due to minor errors in their movements. These mistakes resulted in grotesque versions of Gotenks: one emaciated and another morbidly obese. Because each fusion lasts only 30 minutes, an hour was lost correcting these errors. Eventually, the two successfully performed the Fusion Dance, giving rise to Gotenks.

Upon his creation, Gotenks displayed remarkable power, leading Piccolo and others to recognize his potential. However, his arrogance overshadowed his judgment. Despite Piccolo's advice to wait 30 minutes to fuse again as Super Saiyans, Gotenks insisted he was already strong enough to defeat Majin Buu. Ignoring Piccolo's warnings, Gotenks flew off to confront Buu.

During their encounter, Gotenks mocked Majin Buu, calling him "fat" and provoking him into a fight. However, Buu easily overpowered the overconfident fusion, defeating him effortlessly. Gotenks was forced to retreat, realizing his strength was insufficient to challenge Buu. Upon his return, Piccolo reprimanded him for his recklessness and emphasized the need for additional training before attempting to face Buu again the following day.

Trunks and Goten transformed into Super Saiyans to prepare for the Fusion Dance, but because the technique requires both participants to have nearly identical power levels, Trunks had to lower his energy to match Goten's slightly lower power, as Trunks was a year older and stronger. Successfully fused, they became Super Saiyan Gotenks, a new and powerful warrior eager to test his abilities.

To showcase his newfound speed and strength, Gotenks raced around the world dozens of times in an instant, with Piccolo struggling to keep up. Observing Gotenks’ incredible speed and playful antics, Piccolo analyzed his power and noted that his transformation was highly impressive. Confident in his abilities, Gotenks declared himself ready to face Majin Buu. However, his fusion time ran out after he took a nap following his worldwide laps, defusing back into Goten and Trunks before Majin Buu even realized what was happening. Piccolo insisted that the boys rest and recover their energy after the demanding process of fusion.

Meanwhile, Majin Buu underwent a dramatic transformation. Following a brief clash with his evil counterpart, Evil Buu, Majin Buu was absorbed, creating the more sinister and powerful Super Buu. During Super Saiyan 3 Goku's fight with Majin Buu, Goku promised him the appearance of another powerful warrior. Although Buu was initially skeptical, he agreed to wait for this new challenger.

Now, as Super Buu, he gained the ability to sense ki and immediately located The Lookout, where Goten, Trunks, Piccolo, and the rest of the group were hiding. The Z Fighters were horrified by Super Buu’s overwhelming power and his arrival at The Lookout. With Goku’s time on Earth expired, Vegeta having sacrificed himself in a failed attempt to destroy Majin Buu, and Gohan thought dead but actually training on the Sacred World of the Kai to unlock his latent potential, Gotenks became the group’s last hope to face the newly evolved Super Buu.

After arriving at The Lookout, Super Buu demanded the promised fighter. With Goten and Trunks still resting, Piccolo was left to confront the monstrous foe. To buy time, Piccolo promised Super Buu that the fighter would be ready in one hour. However, Super Buu's impatience got the better of him. To pass the time, he wiped out nearly all of Earth's remaining population by sensing their energy and launching countless energy blasts. Only a select few, such as [[Tien]], [[Chiaotzu]], and Mr. Satan (along with his dog Bee), managed to survive.

Despite the devastation, Super Buu’s impatience continued to grow. Before half an hour had passed, he demanded to see his opponent. Piccolo, knowing that Gotenks was not yet ready, devised a stalling tactic by leading Buu on a lengthy path to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. This bought Goten and Trunks precious time to rest and train. Since time flows differently in the chamber, the minute-long delay in the outside world provided them with roughly six hours to prepare. Super Buu eventually grew suspicious of the delay and threatened to kill everyone at The Lookout unless taken to his opponent immediately. With no other option, Piccolo led him to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

Inside the chamber, Super Buu encountered Goten and Trunks and mistook the two for his opponent. As they prepared to fuse, Super Buu abruptly attacked Trunks, knocking him down. Trunks, undeterred, demanded that Buu wait and watch their fusion. Intrigued by their theatrics, Super Buu allowed the two to perform the Fusion Dance, creating Gotenks. However, upon seeing the young warrior, Super Buu mocked him and invited him to attack.

Gotenks charged at Super Buu with confidence but was swiftly overpowered, repeatedly knocked down with little effort. Refusing to give up, Gotenks continued his assault, trying an array of peculiar and humorously ineffective attacks. Super Buu easily dodged or deflected each move and ultimately struck Gotenks into a wall, declaring his disappointment in the so-called "fighter." Undeterred, Gotenks decided to take things seriously and transformed into a Super Saiyan, reigniting the battle with renewed power.

Piccolo was relieved when Gotenks finally transformed into a Super Saiyan, as he previously couldn't achieve the form outside of fusion. Confident in his newfound strength, Gotenks decided to try another bizarre attack. He created a glowing energy ring, naming it the Galactic Donut, and encircled Super Buu with it. The ring tightened, intending to suffocate the opponent. While Super Buu initially appeared to struggle, he effortlessly broke free with a blast of energy, leaving Gotenks stunned. Undeterred, Gotenks launched himself at Super Buu, managing to land some blows, including a playful headbutt, though most of the damage Buu took seemed incidental and superficial.

Super Buu, growing tired of the antics, retaliated with his superior speed, knocking Gotenks to the ground with a powerful kick. The two briefly exchanged blows, but Super Buu quickly gained the upper hand, swiping Gotenks with his head tentacle. Piccolo watched anxiously as even in Super Saiyan form, Gotenks struggled to keep up with Buu’s overwhelming power. Realizing he needed a new strategy, Gotenks devised one of his strangest attacks yet.

Summoning his energy, Gotenks began to spit out ghostly versions of himself, much to the confusion of both Super Buu and Piccolo. Introducing this peculiar technique as the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, Gotenks sent the first ghost charging at Buu. When Buu punched it, the ghost detonated on contact, causing significant damage. Super Buu screamed in pain, seemingly injured, but quickly regenerated his body back to perfect condition, shocking both Gotenks and Piccolo.

Refusing to give up, Gotenks summoned ten more ghosts, arranging them in a line. While he chatted animatedly with his ghostly duplicates, Piccolo noticed that Super Buu had grown bored and was casually lounging, sipping on a can of soda while waiting for Gotenks to act. Furious at Buu's nonchalant attitude, Gotenks ordered all his ghosts to attack at once. However, Super Buu had figured out their weakness and began skillfully evading them, easily destroying two ghosts without making contact. This infuriated Gotenks, but he prepared to escalate the battle further.

Gotenks devises a clever strategy to trick Super Buu, knowing his insatiable hunger. He instructs his ghosts to act as though they’ve found food, pointing at the ground and murmuring about its odd appearance. Intrigued, Super Buu asks if he can eat it and curiously approaches the spot. The ghosts seize the opportunity and detonate, blowing Buu to pieces. Gotenks and Piccolo celebrate, believing they’ve finally defeated him, and burn the remaining fragments of Buu. However, to their dismay, Super Buu regenerates once again.

Gotenks dramatically pretends to be at a loss, feigning despair despite knowing he has a hidden technique yet to be revealed. Piccolo, believing they are out of options, destroys the entrance and exit of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, seemingly trapping them all inside forever. Gotenks teases Piccolo by revealing he still has energy, prompting a heated exchange of insults. Meanwhile, Super Buu, upon realizing he may never eat sweets again, becomes furious. His anger reaches a breaking point, and with an intense scream, he tears a dimensional rift, creating an escape route out of the Chamber.

Super Buu escapes and emerges outside, leaving Gotenks and Piccolo trapped. He quickly gains the upper hand, having the remaining Z Warriors at his mercy. Krillin bravely confronts Buu but is swiftly defeated and turned into chocolate. Buu then uses his Antenna Beam to transform everyone on the Lookout into candy, consuming them all.

Inside the Chamber, Gotenks and Piccolo are left bewildered at how Super Buu managed to escape. They attempt to replicate his method, screaming and powering up, but fail repeatedly. Eventually, Gotenks decides to reveal his "secret ability." As he powers up, his hair grows longer, his eyebrows vanish, and lightning crackles around him. In a dazzling display of energy, Gotenks ascends beyond Super Saiyan 2, unveiling his transformation into a Super Saiyan 3, an incredible leap in power.

Piccolo is awestruck by Gotenks' transformation into Super Saiyan 3, crediting Goku’s influence for helping Gotenks achieve such power. Gotenks quickly gets to work, attempting to replicate Super Buu's dimensional tear. With his newfound strength, he successfully creates a hole and escapes, urging Piccolo to follow before the exit closes permanently. Snapping out of his shock, Piccolo complies, and both escape the Hyperbolic Time Chamber just in time.

Once outside, they are horrified by the devastation Super Buu has caused. The villain reveals that he has consumed everyone using his beam, leaving Kami’s Lookout cracked and crumbling. When Gotenks demands to know what happened to everyone, Super Buu coldly responds that they are all inside his stomach. Overcome with fury at the fate of his loved ones, particularly his thoughts of [[Bulma]] and [[Chi-Chi]], Gotenks charges at Super Buu, determined to avenge them.

Gotenks initially gains the upper hand, using his Super Saiyan 3 strength to overwhelm Super Buu with a series of rapid punches. His speed proves superior at first, and he lands several successful hits. However, Super Buu soon begins to counter Gotenks' attacks by exploiting the elasticity of his body, twisting into loops and dodging most of Gotenks’ strikes. The battle intensifies as the two exchange blows, with Gotenks momentarily regaining control by using his ''Brain Crush Hammer'' to blow Super Buu apart.

Gotenks celebrates prematurely, but Super Buu quickly reforms. This time, he uses a cunning strategy: spinning his disassembled pieces rapidly and trapping Gotenks. Super Buu’s lower body wraps tightly around Gotenks, immobilizing him, while his upper body looms menacingly behind. Super Buu laughs as he begins to squeeze Gotenks relentlessly, ignoring his demands to stop. The relentless grip causes Gotenks visible pain as Super Buu tightens his hold.

Still gripping Gotenks, Super Buu takes off, flying a considerable distance before arriving at a mountain. With a malicious grin, he suddenly releases Gotenks from his crushing hold, flinging him with immense force. Gotenks crashes violently into the mountain, creating a massive crater and leaving Piccolo anxiously watching from the sidelines.

Gotenks, determined to overpower Super Buu, unleashes a new technique, the ''Balloon Flash Bomber''. He creates 14 powerful ghosts, each capable of causing immense damage. Super Buu skillfully dodges and eliminates most of the ghosts, but one manages to catch him off guard and explodes on contact, leaving him momentarily vulnerable. Gotenks capitalizes on the opportunity, attacking and tearing Super Buu to pieces. However, as expected, Super Buu regenerates completely, showing no signs of slowing down.

The battle becomes intense as Gotenks, despite his Super Saiyan 3 power, struggles with Super Buu's endless regeneration. Even though Gotenks delivers devastating attacks, such as slicing Super Buu in half and firing relentless energy beams, his energy begins to drain rapidly. Super Buu acknowledges Gotenks' newfound strength with a sinister smile, surprising even Piccolo, who feels a mix of pride and concern as he watches the ferocious fight unfold.

Super Buu takes the offensive, contorting his body into a ball-like form and using it to wreak havoc. His agility and speed in this form overwhelm Gotenks temporarily, creating massive destruction in the surrounding area. However, Gotenks counters with another creative move, the ''Charging Ultra Buu Buu Volleyball''. Using energy rings, Gotenks traps Super Buu in his ball form. In a comedic moment, Gotenks spikes the "Super Buu Ball" into the ground with Piccolo's help, leaving Super Buu seemingly defeated.

Super Buu, however, breaks free by generating a powerful blast from within the energy rings, re-emerging unscathed. Gotenks and Super Buu resume their battle, with Gotenks launching his ''Continuous Die Die Missile'' attack, temporarily gaining an edge. The two clash fiercely, their fight extending beyond Kami’s Lookout into nearby cities and mountains. Despite Gotenks’ relentless attacks and clever techniques, Super Buu remains resilient, occasionally exploiting Gotenks’ momentary lapses to land painful counterattacks.

Both fighters push each other to their limits, their energy shaking the environment and escalating the stakes of the battle. Piccolo observes anxiously, recognizing that Gotenks’ time in his Super Saiyan 3 form is running out, while Super Buu shows no signs of tiring. The outcome remains uncertain as their battle intensifies.

The battle between Super Buu and Gotenks reaches its peak as Super Buu unleashes a powerful energy wave from his mouth, critically injuring Gotenks. In response, Gotenks mirrors the attack and deals significant damage to Super Buu, though the pink monster regenerates as always. The two exchange blows in a fierce battle, with neither gaining a definitive upper hand. Piccolo notices that Super Buu is starting to take real damage and praises Gotenks for his progress.

As the fight progresses, Gotenks begins to exhaust both his power and the limited time left in his Super Saiyan 3 transformation. Determined to finish the fight, he lands a barrage of attacks on Super Buu, seemingly gaining the upper hand. However, just as Gotenks prepares to deliver a finishing blow, his Super Saiyan 3 form dissipates due to energy depletion, reverting him to his base form. Attempting to bluff Super Buu, Gotenks pretends to power up into an even stronger form and summons ghosts, but they are far weaker and ineffective. Super Buu easily destroys the ghosts and turns his attention back to Gotenks.

Super Buu charges at the weakened Gotenks and dominates him until the fusion timer runs out, causing Gotenks to split back into Trunks and Goten. With Gotenks no longer a threat, Piccolo steps forward for one last stand, only to be interrupted by the arrival of Gohan. Having had his potential unlocked by the Old Kai on the Sacred World of the Kais, Gohan arrives with immense power and effortlessly overpowers Super Buu.

Super Buu, recognizing his disadvantage, detonates himself to avoid defeat. He returns an hour later, knowing Goten and Trunks need more time to attempt fusion again. After they transform back into Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks, Super Buu ambushes them by releasing two blobs from his back, which absorb Gotenks and Piccolo into his body. The battle shifts focus as Gohan, Goku, and Vegeta face evil versions of the absorbed warriors inside Super Buu’s mind. Eventually, Gotenks' role ends when Goten and Trunks are freed from Super Buu, and the battle transitions to the Supreme Kai's planet after Earth’s destruction.

Gotenks makes a playful reappearance after Buu's defeat in the episode ''Celebrations with Majin Buu''. While bathing with Goku, Goten and Trunks fuse into Gotenks and engage in a playful fight in a hot tub. Goku humorously overpowers them as a Super Saiyan and jokes that staying fused might spare them from a double scolding from Chi-Chi.

===The Return of Son Goku and Friends!===
Two years after Kid Buu's defeat, Goten and Trunks attend a banquet hosted by Mr. Satan in celebration of the victory. During the event, Vegeta's brother, [[Tarble]], arrives with his wife, explaining that their planet is being threatened by [[Abo]] and [[Kado]], two remnants of the [[Frieza]] Force. Goten and Trunks initially challenge the duo but are overpowered individually. They then fuse into Gotenks, quickly overpowering the merged fighter [[Aka (Fusion)|Aka]].

Gotenks uses a mix of techniques, including [[Yamcha|Yamcha's]] Wolf Fang Fist and Tien Shinhan's Volleyball Attack, to defeat Aka. However, Aka retaliates with his own destructive technique, the Super Wahaha no Ha, which causes the hotel to be destroyed. Gotenks protects Tarble and his wife from the blast, and shortly afterward, Goku finishes Aka off with a Kamehameha. With the threat eliminated, they return to their celebration at the banquet.

===Fusion Reborn===
after sensing their fathers, Goku and Vegeta, fuse to become Gogeta to battle [[Janemba]] in Hell, Goten and Trunks decide to fuse as well. They become Super Saiyan Gotenks and face off against The Dictator and his forces. Gotenks creates an army of ghosts that wreak havoc on the enemy army, showcasing his powers in a fun and creative way.

===Wrath of the Dragon===
Goten and Trunks fuse once more to fight against [[Hirudegarn]]. They use their powerful Continuous Die Die Missiles to attack the monster, but Hirudegarn undergoes a transformation and gains a new, stronger form. He defeats Gotenks with a single powerful punch, causing the fusion to wear off when Gotenks falls headfirst into the ground.

===Dragon Ball Super===

====God of Destruction Beerus Saga====
Gotenks challenges [[Beerus]] after the latter's victory over Good Buu. In the manga, Gotenks takes on his Super Saiyan 3 form and mocks Beerus for getting upset over pudding. Infuriated, Beerus slaps Gotenks on the arm, and in the manga, the slap sends Gotenks into the ocean where he defuses. In the anime, the slap causes Gotenks' arm to swell, forcing him to defuse.

====Golden Frieza Saga====
Gotenks is formed to battle [[Tagoma]] when Frieza is revived on Earth. However, upon seeing his friends enjoying themselves at Capsule Corporation, Gotenks realizes he should not be interfering with Frieza and decides to set his sights on him, only to defuse shortly afterward.

====Copy-Vegeta Saga====
On Planet Potaufeu, Goten and Trunks fuse into Gotenks again to face [[Copy-Vegeta]]. Despite using his Miracle Punch, Miracle Kick, and transforming into Super Saiyan 3, none of his attacks are effective. Gotenks tries several other powerful moves, including the Grand Special Rolling Kick, Super Special Crash Hammer, and Finish Special Flash Strong Bomber, but they all fail. After being pummeled by Copy-Vegeta, Gotenks finally defuses back into Goten and Trunks.

====Super Hero Saga====
several years later, Goten and Trunks attempt the fusion dance once again to face the threat of [[Cell Max]]. However, due to rust from not using the technique in years, they end up producing a fat Gotenks, much weaker than usual. Unable to even transform into Super Saiyan, fat Gotenks charges at Cell Max but is easily swatted aside. Despite this, he manages to help by putting a crack in Cell Max's forehead after [[Android 18]] strikes him. Later, when Goten and Trunks try the fusion again during their battle with Ultimate Gohan, they once again fail to perform the dance correctly, resulting in fat Gotenks being defeated with a single kick.

==Powers and Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''4-B''', '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan | At least '''4-B''' '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan | At least '''4-B''' | '''2-C'''

'''Key:''' '''Pre-Room of Spirit and Time Training''' | '''Post-Room of Spirit and Time Training''' | '''Super Saiyan 3''' | '''Super Hero Arc'''

'''Powers and Abilities:'''<tabber>
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{{!}}-{{!}}Abilities=

*'''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]'''
**'''Limited [[Longevity]]''' (Known intergalactically as the "warrior race of the universe", Saiyans have evolved to remain in their physical prime for a long period of time. [https://imgur.com/a/WUko487 Their bodies remain child-like for several years before rapidly growing into their adult bodies],<ref name="Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 11, Page 9">Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 11, Page 9</ref> and [https://imgur.com/nOI9Vdw they age slowly after reaching their prime]<ref name="''Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special, Part 2'' — Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume">[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-character-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ ''Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special, Part 2''] — Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume, Chapter 11, Page 9</ref> in order to [https://imgur.com/dKSkY7O remain young and battle-ready for decades];<ref name="Daizenshuu 4: World Guide — Racial Groups (Characteristics)">Daizenshuu 4: World Guide — Racial Groups (Characteristics)</ref> after reaching a certain age, however, they rapidly grow frail. Additionally, Saiyans have [https://imgur.com/bvNHHOb a longer lifespan]<ref name="''Akira Toriyama-sensei Super Q&A!!''">[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/episode-bardock-akira-toriyama-super-qa/ ''Akira Toriyama-sensei Super Q&A!!'']</ref> than humans)
**'''[[Enhanced Senses]]''' ('''Vision''' & '''Smell'''; Saiyans have exceptional senses, [https://i.imgur.com/sxXkbMV.jpg allowing them to locate small, distant objects]<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 29 — Find the Stone!</ref> by [https://i.imgur.com/Kxu1Tgv.jpg tracking their smell]<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 29 — Find the Stone!</ref> and [[Media:Imagen 2023-09-25 122540731.png|see clearly over long distances]]<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 3 — Sea Monkeys!</ref>)
**'''[[Transformation]]''' (Can transform into a Super Saiyan, increasing his capabilities drastically)
*'''[[Martial Arts|Master Martial Artist]]'''
**'''[[Acrobatics]]'''
*'''[[Chi Manipulation|Ki Manipulation]]''' ('''Master Level''')
**'''[[Flight]]'''
**'''[[Vibration Manipulation|Shockwave Generation]]'''
**'''[[Extrasensory Perception|Ki Sensing]]''' (Can locate others by reading their ki)
**'''[[Dimensional Travel]]''', '''[[Sound Manipulation]]''', '''[[Spatial Manipulation|Space-]][[Time Manipulation]]''' & '''[[Portal Creation]]''' (At Buu saga levels of power, he can [https://imgur.com/R2HKChO create dimensional rifts and destroy space-time and pocket dimensions] with his [[Media:imagen_2023-09-19_172449784.png|energy]])
**'''Limited [[Creation]]''' (Can [[Status Effect Inducement|bind]] opponents by creating energy rings with the '''Super Donut Chain'''. Can create autonomous Ghost clones capable of [[Self-Destruction|self-destruction]] through '''Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack''')
***'''[[Explosion Manipulation]]''' (Via '''Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack''')
*'''[[Power Mimicry]]'''
*'''[[Accelerated Development]]''' ('''Battle''', '''Physical Stats''' & '''Abilities'''; As a Saiyan, Gotenks grows stronger every time he fights and can become stronger in the midst of combat, vastly increasing in strength whenever he is mortally injured)

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'''[[Resistance]]''' to:

*'''[[Disease Manipulation]]''' (Saiyans are [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/v-jump-december-2013-akira-toriyama/#:~:text=Even%20though%20they%E2%80%99re%20called%20the%20Galactic%20Patrol%2C%20they%20only%20stand%20a%20chance%20against%20Saiyans%20when%20they%27re%20children%2C%20and%20the%20Extinction%20Bomb%20doesn%27t%20work%20on%20them immune]<ref>V-Jump December 2013 Issue (21 October 2013) — “Tera-P” & “V-Jump Cartoonists’ Collection</ref> to the [https://imgur.com/a/g7hEIsu Extinction Bomb],<ref>Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 11 — Mission Accomplished!</ref> which [https://imgur.com/a/FLpZcpr releases a planet-wide supervirus aimed at extinguishing the targeted population]<ref>Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 1 — Goes To Earth</ref> and [https://imgur.com/a/tJHWqFf has been stated to work on other alien planets in the past]<ref>Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 2 — The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery</ref>)
*'''[[Temperature Manipulation|Harsh Temperatures]]''' ([https://imgur.com/a/B18jbij Can fight in the upper atmosphere where the temperature is very cold]. [https://imgur.com/a/AFHzpK5 Survived and trained extensively for two weeks within the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, which has temperatures that range from -40°F to 248°F])
*'''[[Radiation Manipulation]]''' (Should be capable of absorbing over 17 Million Blutz Waves to transform into a '''Great Ape''' without ill effects.<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 232 — The “Moon“</ref> [https://imgur.com/a/B18jbij Can fight in the upper atmosphere where radiation levels are exceedingly high]<ref>Dragon Ball Super — “Broly“ (23:50-24:05)</ref>)}}

|-|Super Hero Arc=All previous abilities massively enhanced, plus:

*'''Further [[Enhanced Senses]]''' ('''Extra Senses'''; '''Super Saiyan''' [https://ibb.co.com/ysTqnsj allows the user]<ref name="DBS80">Dragon Ball Super - Episode 80</ref> [https://ibb.co.com/0Fdr4qd to determine how the opponent will move by bouncing their own energy off of the opponent in a manner similar to an active radar],<ref name="DBS80">Dragon Ball Super - Episode 80</ref> even when [https://ibb.co.com/4S71zMw the main senses can no longer be used],<ref name="DBS80">Dragon Ball Super - Episode 80</ref> and the [https://ibb.co.com/mBQDy9J presence of the opponent cannot be sensed]<ref name="DBS79">Dragon Ball Super - Episode 79</ref> [https://ibb.co.com/HTcXmS2 through conventional means]<ref name="DBS80">Dragon Ball Super - Episode 80</ref>)
</tabber>'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Solar System level''' (Both he and [[Krillin]] [https://imgur.com/a/bSO7PsU believed that he could beat] [[Majin Buu|Innocent Buu]] despite knowing [[Vegeta|Majin Vegeta]] couldn't,<ref name="Chapter 480">Dragon ball Chapter 480</ref> [https://imgur.com/a/e2KjfGl survived a beating from Majin Buu and managed to escape but almost died]<ref name="Chapter 480" /><ref name=":1" group="Statistics Values">1.053 KiloFoe</ref>), '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan (Was stated and implied several different times to have power surpassing that of [[Majin Buu|Innocent Buu]], which was ultimately confirmed by the narrator. He is even stronger than Super Saiyan 3 Goku<ref name=":2" group="Statistics Values">52.65 KiloFoe</ref>) | At least '''Solar System level''' (His base form surpassed his previous Super Saiyan form as [https://imgur.com/a/zXmIhAD Piccolo thought he only stood a chance in Super Saiyan], [https://imgur.com/a/fE3Z2Lk but after seeing his new base power, believed he could beat Innocent Buu without transforming into a Super Saiyan]<ref>Dragon ball Chapter 489</ref><ref name=":3" group="Statistics Values">>52.65 KiloFoe</ref>), '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan (Upon transforming into a Super Saiyan, he powered up even further and [https://imgur.com/a/3tZgiTY managed to do lots of damage to Buu with the Super Kamikaze Ghost Attack]<ref>Dragon ball Chapter 491</ref><ref name=":5" group="Statistics Values">>2.6325 MegaFoe</ref>) | At least '''Solar System level''' (Fought on par with Super Buu, and probably even surpassed him. Was about to kill Super Buu before the time limit of his Fusion ran out<ref name=":6" group="Statistics Values">>21.06 MegaFoe</ref>) | '''Low Multiverse level''' ([https://imgur.com/gallery/W4FK2Bo Was capable of cracking] [[Cell Max]]'s weak spot)

'''[[Speed]]:''' '''Massively Hypersonic+''' flight speed (Could fly this fast around the Earth multiple times), '''Massively FTL+''' combat speed (As a Metamoran fusion of both [[Goten]] and [[Trunks]], Gotenks is far superior to them both) | At least '''Massively Hypersonic+''' flight speed (Faster than before), '''Massively FTL+''' combat speed (Faster than [[Majin Buu|Innocent Buu]] but slower than Super Buu) | At least '''Massively Hypersonic+''' flight speed (Faster than before), '''Massively FTL+''' combat speed (Can keep up with [[Majin Buu|Super Buu]]) | '''Massively FTL+''' (At least 118.25 sextillion c, likely far higher. Avoided [[Cell Max|Cell Max's]] melee attacks and energy waves)

'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Unknown''' | At least '''Class T''' (Stronger than Goten, Trunks and Base Tournament of Power [[Goku]], who endured Pretty Black Hole's gravitational pull<ref group="Statistics Values">>1.55339 Trillion Metric Tons</ref>)

'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Solar System level''',<ref name=":1" group="Statistics Values" /> '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan<ref name=":2" group="Statistics Values" /> | At least '''Solar System level''',<ref name=":3" group="Statistics Values" /> '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan<ref name=":5" group="Statistics Values" /> | At least '''Solar System level'''<ref name=":6" group="Statistics Values" /> | '''Low Multiverse level''' (Cracked and damaged [[Cell Max]]'s weakpoint)

'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Solar System level''' (Survived a violent beatdown at the hands of Innocent Buu<ref name=":1" group="Statistics Values" />),''' far higher''' as a Super Saiyan<ref name=":2" group="Statistics Values" /> | At least '''Solar System level''',<ref name=":3" group="Statistics Values" /> '''far higher''' as a Super Saiyan<ref name=":5" group="Statistics Values" /> | At least''' Solar System level'''<ref name=":6" group="Statistics Values" /> | '''Low Multiverse level''' (Took and survived multiple blows from [[Cell Max]])

'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Superhuman''' (As a Saiyan, Gotenks can fight for long periods of time without tiring, keeping up an extended battle against Super Buu, but due to his nature as a Metamoran Fusion he can only fight for at most 30 minutes at a time, making his stamina somewhat irrelevant. The increased energy consumption of Super Saiyan 3 reduces this period to only 5 minutes)

'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee Range'''; '''Stellar''' to '''Interplanetary''' with ki blasts and attacks | '''Standard Melee Range'''; '''Interplanetary''' with ki blasts and attacks | '''Standard Melee Range'''; '''Interplanetary''' with ki blasts and attacks; '''Low Multiversal''' with Vice Shout (By screaming, Gotenks can open up holes in dimensions and escape isolated space-time continuums) | '''Standard Melee Range''', '''Low Multiversal''' with ki blasts and attacks

'''[[Standard Equipment]]:''' None notable

'''[[Intelligence]]:''' While Gotenks has the combined knowledge of Goten and Trunks and is thus a competent martial artist, his immaturity makes for an arrogant and naive fighter who often toys around with his opponents for no reason other than dramatic effect.

'''Weaknesses:''' Gotenks is very cocky and likes to toy with his opponents simply to inflate his own ego. Super Ghosts can be easily destroyed from a distance with Ki blasts. The fusion only lasts for 30 minutes and using Super Saiyan 3 reduces this time to 5 minutes. Goten and Trunks must wait a full hour before fusing again.

==Notes/Explanations==
{{Scroll box|content=<references group="Statistics Values"/>}}{{Scroll box|content='''Note:''' This profile strictly uses the original manga for scaling the characters. Please don't try to use feats or statements from Dragon Ball Kai to upgrade them, as Kai contains contradictions to the source material.
*It should also be noted that the difference between the lowest and highest bounds of Solar System level is roughly a trillion times, making it incredibly inconsistent for even the strongest Buu Saga characters to be listed as anything more than '''4-B'''.}}

===Attacks and Techniques===

*'''Continuous Die Die Missile''': A more powerful version of the Continuous Energy Bullet, known for its rapid fire and high potency, making it hard to miss.
*'''Kamehameha''': Gotenks uses this iconic technique in various games like ''Butōden'', ''Budokai'', ''Taiketsu'', and ''Dragon Ball Heroes''. It's also called "Clean Slate" in ''Ultimate Battle 22''.
*'''Kamehameha Cannon''': A variant used in ''Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden''.
*'''Brain Crush Hammer''': Gotenks forms a large energy sphere and fires it down, splitting the opponent in half with the energy wave.
*'''Finish Flash''': A powerful ki-based technique that burns up opponents with a large amount of energy.
*'''I'll Make Short Work of You!''': A multi-step attack starting with a punch to the stomach and ending with a massive energy sphere fired at the opponent.
*'''Ta-Da!''': A quick pose that summons a yellow aura around Gotenks.
*'''Vice Shout''': A high-pitched scream that rips apart dimensions, creating a rift in the universe.
*'''Galactic Donut''': Gotenks creates a yellow ring of energy to trap his opponent, similar to the ''Destructo Disc'' but in a circular form.
*'''Super Donut Chain''': Multiple Galactic Donuts fired at once to trap the opponent.
*'''Charging Ultra Buu Buu Volleyball''': An attack where Gotenks, Piccolo, and he work together to spike a volleyball-like energy sphere to create a crater.
*'''Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack''': Gotenks creates ghost-like beings from his ki, which explode on contact with anything, including each other.
*'''Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack 4''': A version using four ghosts, used in ''Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors''.
*'''Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack 10 Ghost Finish''': A version that uses 10 ghosts, used against Super Buu in ''Fusion Reborn''.
*'''DUAL Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack''': A team attack with another fighter, creating 10 ghosts to bombard the opponent.
*'''Balloon Flash Bomber''': A simplified version of the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, where Gotenks blows out a golden balloon that bursts into a cluster of Kamikaze Ghosts.
*'''Revenge Cannon''': A yellow energy sphere fired as a jagged energy wave, causing significant damage.
*'''Headbutt''': A forceful thrust with Gotenks' head into an opponent.
*'''Wolf Fang Fist''': A combination of clawing, punching, and finishing with a double palm strike.
*'''Volleyball Attack''': Gotenks uses his opponent as a volleyball, slamming them into the ground after several hits.
*'''Jury's Verdict''': A triple fireball technique used in the ''Butōden'' series.
*'''Super Brilliant Kick''': A jumping turn-around kick in the ''Butōden'' series.
*'''You're Dead Kick''': A dashing slide kick used in the ''Butōden'' series.
*'''Super Saiyan 3 Meteo Missile''': Gotenks’ Meteor Attack in ''Ultimate Battle 22'', where he transforms into Super Saiyan 3 and uses physical and energy attacks.
*'''Prodigal Super Punch''': A five-hit punch attack in ''Ultimate Battle 22''.
*'''Double Buster''': A fusion-based attack used in ''Budokai Tenkaichi'', ''Raging Blast'', and ''Xenoverse 2''.
*'''Final Cannon''': A powerful attack in the ''Budokai'' and ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series.
*'''Afterimage Technique''': A technique used by Gotenks in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series.
*'''False Courage''': A special Blast 1 attack in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series.
*'''Hi-Tension''': A powerful Blast 1 in Super Saiyan Gotenks' form in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series.
*'''Finish Sign''': A powerful Blast 1 used by Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series.
*'''Special Super-Painful Massage Punch''': A humorous attack used in ''Shin Budokai'' against Gogeta.
*'''Bam! Bam! Bam!''': A signature attack in the ''Raging Blast'' series.
*'''Hyper Tornado''': A team attack with Pikkon in ''Dragon Ball Heroes'', where Gotenks is launched at the enemy.
*'''Burning Kamehameha''': A super attack used by both Adult Gotenks and Super Saiyan 3 Kid Gotenks in ''Dragon Ball Heroes'' and ''World Mission''.
*'''Big Tree Cannon''': An attack used in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series and ''Battle of Z''.
*'''Magnum Finger''': A Super Attack in ''Battle of Z''.
*'''God Breaker''': An attack from ''Battle of Z''.
*'''Baked Sphere''': A technique used in ''Xenoverse''.

*'''Daikaiten Kick''': Gotenks spins through the air like a top, using centrifugal force to land a powerful kick on his opponent.
*'''Dynamite Kick''': Gotenks' version of this kick causes the opponent to explode a second after impact.
*'''Great Kick Special''': A powerful dropkick delivered with intense force.
*'''Boar Attack''': Gotenks surrounds himself with explosive ki, charges at the opponent like a boar, and head-butts them with full force.
*'''Miracle Super Punch''': Despite its grand name, this punch is relatively basic, just a simple punch with an emphasis on its special treatment.
*'''Nuclear Kick''': Gotenks flies above the opponent, shouts the name of the attack, and delivers a roundhouse kick to the neck.
*'''Power Tackle''': Gotenks dashes forward and tackles his opponent with full force, inflicting significant damage.
*'''Rolling Thunder Punch''': While spinning his arm around, Gotenks strikes his opponent with a strong punch.
*'''Hyper Plasma Shortcake (Flying Blue Jay Assault in English Dub)''': Gotenks kicks the opponent into the air, and the attack’s effects are shown in the manga and ''Budokai'' series, though not in the anime.
*'''Ultra Missile Parfait (Split Apple Combo in English Dub)''': Gotenks kicks the opponent into the air, then kicks and punches them down with rapid attacks. This is shown in the anime and used in the ''Budokai'' series.
*'''Great Special Rolling Kick''': Gotenks spins at high speed and lands a kick on the opponent, though it fails to cause damage in some contexts, like against Duplicate Vegeta.
*'''Super Special Crush Hammer''': Gotenks flies into the air, claps his hands together, and strikes the opponent with a two-handed fist attack. This technique, used against Duplicate Vegeta, fails to inflict any damage.
*'''Finish Special Flash Strong Bomber''': A combination of Final Flash and another technique, used in an attempt to defeat Duplicate Vegeta but deemed childish by the character himself.

==Trivia==

*'''Chinese Name Format''': According to the Chinese name format rule, Gotenks can also be written as "Wutianks" or "Wutienks."
*'''Videl's Comment''': When Gotenks first fuses correctly, Videl comments that he has Goten's hair. However, his hairstyle looks different from Goten's, though she may have been referring to Gotenks' Super Saiyan hairstyle, which Goten had used in battle before.
*'''Pronouns Used by Gotenks''': Gotenks frequently switches between using "we" and "our," referring to the two fusees. However, sometimes he switches to "I" or "me" when speaking, showing his internal confusion over the fusion.
*'''Defusing in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber''': Before Gotenks transforms into Super Saiyan 3, when Piccolo hits him over the head in response to one of Gotenks' remarks, Gotenks briefly defuses for a split second.
*'''Breaking the Fourth Wall''': In the '''Budokai Tenkaichi''' and '''Raging Blast''' video games, if Gotenks defeats characters like Vegeta or Goku, he breaks the fourth wall by saying, "Check out who just became the main character!"
*'''Xenoverse 2 Trivia''': In the '''Conton City Tournament''' online event in ''Xenoverse 2'', Gotenks, along with Goku, Videl, and Adult Gohan, serves as a Patroller Academy instructor. If Gotenks is selected, the Future Warrior will fight Kefla in the Quarterfinals instead of the usual instructors. This is because Gotenks’ fusees, Trunks and Goten, were eliminated earlier in the tournament.
*'''Special Dialogue with Chronoa''': In a fight with '''Chronoa''', she mentions that she won't go easy on Gotenks just because he's a child. Gotenks responds with, "I don't mind fighting you, but don't blame me for what happens," indicating his playful confidence.

==Theme==
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