Gohan New Form: Everything You Need To Know

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Do you remember when Gohan once declared his desire for an extraordinary new form that no one had ever seen before? It was back in Dragon Ball Super Episode 90, where Gohan challenged his own father, Goku, to a friendly duel to gauge his strength after his battle with Super Buu. Although that new form didn’t surface during the anime, we were fortunate enough to witness it in the latest Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. In this article, we’ll delve into Gohan’s remarkable new form and explore the fascinating details surrounding it.

 

Gohan’s Potential Power

Ever since the Cell Saga, it’s been apparent that Gohan harbors immense untapped potential. We’ve glimpsed his extraordinary abilities on several occasions, but they were often overshadowed by villains’ tricks or Gohan’s own overconfidence. Despite achieving Super Saiyan 2 at a young age and defeating Cell, Gohan’s shining moments became increasingly rare as he transitioned into a regular human life. He got married and became a father, leading to a significant shift in his character.

 

Gohan’s Revival in the Dragon Ball Movie

However, with the release of the new Dragon Ball movie, it seems that Akira Toriyama, the series’ creator, recognized the untapped potential in Gohan and decided to grant him a long-awaited power-up. We won’t focus on the movie itself; our main concern here is Gohan’s intriguing new form.

 

Introducing Gohan’s New Form: Son Gohan Beast

So, what exactly is Gohan’s new form called? It goes by the name “Son Gohan Beast.”

 

Understanding Gohan’s New Form

Gohan’s new form, Son Gohan Beast, is entirely unique to him. To comprehend how he attained this distinctive form, let’s take a brief look at his journey from his Super Saiyan 2 awakening to this latest transformation.

 

Gohan’s Evolution Throughout the Series

During the Cell Games Saga, Teen Gohan’s transformation into a Super Saiyan 2 remains a fan-favorite moment in the Dragon Ball series. He emerged as the only one capable of challenging Perfect Cell, ultimately defeating him. However, Gohan’s arrogance in that moment led to Goku’s self-sacrifice and marked the first time he released his emotional restraints, setting the stage for future transformations.

The Great Saiyaman Saga saw Gohan shift his focus to studies and adopt a dual life as the Great Saiyaman to maintain a semblance of normalcy. His primary goal wasn’t continued strength, unlike other Saiyans.

The Fusion Saga revealed Gohan’s true potential as his latent power was awakened, resulting in his Ultimate Form, also known as Potential Unleashed. In this form, he dominated Super Buu, only for Buu to pull a surprising twist by absorbing Gotenks and Piccolo.

In the Golden Frieza Saga, after becoming a scholar and a father, Gohan’s lack of training left him weakened and struggling to face Frieza’s minions. He had to power up to assist Goku in saving the planet.

During the Universe Survival Saga, Gohan, motivated by his father’s disappointment and the impending universal crisis, decided to train with his mentor Piccolo. His strength increased, and he demonstrated leadership by sacrificing his own spot to eliminate a powerful opponent during the Tournament of Power.

 

Gohan’s Transformation in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Finally, after years of being sidelined, Gohan has unleashed a new form. Known as Son Gohan Beast, this form reveals the latent power that has been building within him. Akira Toriyama himself described this form as Gohan unleashing the beast within.

In this form, Gohan’s eyes turn red with black pupils, and his eyebrows and hair adopt a silvery grayish hue. His hair length falls somewhere between short and long, with a single long bang hanging down. The aura surrounding Gohan in this form consists of a bluish outer aura and a reddish-magenta inner aura with sparks, reminiscent of his Super Saiyan 2 form.

According to Toriyama, Gohan’s new form is in the same league as the strongest forms of Goku and Vegeta.

 

The Movie Origin of Gohan’s New Form

Gohan’s new form, the Beast Form, makes its debut in the Dragon Ball Super movie “Super Hero,” released in 2022.

 

Gohan’s New Form in Canon Material

Yes, Gohan’s new form will be considered canon. The announcement in V-Jump magazine from November 2022 confirms that Gohan Beast will become canon, similar to Broly after the release of the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie.

 

Gohan’s New Form in the Manga

Gohan’s new form, Gohan Beast, will also be featured in the Dragon Ball Super manga, along with Orange Piccolo. This was revealed in the November 2022 issue of V-Jump, hinting at their potential appearance in the main storyline.

 

Insight from Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball series, provided some insights into Gohan’s new form. He explained that this form is unique to Gohan and reflects his growth since childhood. Toriyama chose the name “Gohan Beast” because Gohan has embraced the beast within himself. He attempted a design with pale skin and a fearsome appearance but ultimately felt it didn’t capture Gohan’s true essence as both an individual and a Saiyan.

 

Power Level of Gohan’s New Form

While we witnessed Gohan’s new form briefly in the Dragon Ball Super movie, he displayed remarkable strength by defeating Cell Max using Piccolo’s Special Beam. Although Akira Toriyama claims that Gohan’s new form surpasses others, we must wait for more details to confirm its actual power.

 

Gohan vs. Goku: A Potential Showdown

Considering Toriyama’s words, Gohan’s new form may be on par with Goku’s strongest forms. However, Goku’s Perfected Ultra Instinct remains a formidable force. Gohan did regain his ultimate form in Dragon Ball Super but couldn’t surpass Goku’s Super Saiyan Blue with Kaio-ken x20 enhancement. Nevertheless, Gohan’s potential remains untapped, acknowledged by both his father and mentor during his teenage years.

 

Conclusion

Gohan’s character may have been overshadowed for a while, but his journey through the Dragon Ball series has been one of growth and transformation. While he evolved into a more relatable character, fans have always hoped to see him shine as the most potent Saiyan. With the introduction of Gohan’s new form, Son Gohan Beast, we may witness his resurgence and the fulfillment of his potential as the savior he once aspired to be. Let’s embrace this new chapter in Gohan’s story and hope for a brighter future in the Dragon Ball universe.

 

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