Gogeta is a character resulting from the fusion between the two most popular heroes of the saga Dragon Ball : Vegeta and Goku. Thought to be a super-powerful entity, he has fascinated fans since his first appearance in 1995. From his place in Akira Toriyama’s work to his role in the series and the extended universe, here is a look back at 8 facts you didn’t know ( maybe) on Gogeta.
#7 Gogeta is now canon in Akira Toriyama’s saga
Gogeta is one of the possible results of the fusion between the characters of Goku and Vegeta. This character was created in 1995 by Takao Koyama for the film Dragon Ball Z : Fusions. Based on the dance of fusion called Metamol, Gogeta was initially a non-canon character, unlike Vegetto, which was designed by Akira Toriyama and appears in the manga thanks to the fusion of the Potara (magic earrings, to put it simply). Although not canon, Gogeta immediately appealed to fans, which allowed him to subsequently appear in video games and spin-off series, as Dragon Ball GT Then Super Dragon Ball Heroes. But that’s not all…
In 2018, in thearc Broly of Dragon Ball Super, Akira Toriyama rewrites Gogeta to officially introduce it into the canon of the series. In this film, Goku and Vegeta, overtaken by an uncontrollable Broly, merge to form Gogeta. In Perfect Super Saiyan Blue, he outclasses Broly even though he is at the top of his form and seals their victory. Gogeta is next definitely confirmed in canon when briefly mentioned by Goku, who tells Merus and Jaco about the events of the Broly saga.
#6 Gogeta is a being in his own right
Contrary to what one might imagine, a fusion is not limited to two beings sharing the same body.. It is a complete merging of minds, giving birth to a unique new entity, with its own personality and identity. Gogeta perfectly embodies this idea, distinguishing himself not only from Goku and Vegeta, but also from Vegetto, the other famous fusion of the two heroes. Thus, from its first appearance in Dragon Ball Z : Fusions Gogeta asserts his singularity by declaring to his opponent: “I am neither Son Goku nor Vegeta, I am the one who will defeat you!” “. This phrase illustrates his status as an individual in his own right, combining traits from both Saiyans while transcending them.
In Dragon Ball Super : BrolyAkira Toriyama establishes Gogeta’s major character traits. He shows a mixture of Goku’s serenity and Vegeta’s determination. Gogeta retains Goku’s benevolence, sparing Broly and preventing Frieza from attacking Cheelai and Lemo (two deserters from Frieza’s army), but also displays Vegeta’s relentless aggression in combat. His tactical mastery and ruthless style make him unique. He shares, however, just like Goku and Vegeta, a visible pleasure during the clashes.
#5 Gogeta has achieved Great Golden Ape form
When the end of Dragon Ball GT is announced, it seems obvious at this point that it will mark the conclusion of Goku’s saga, probably forever. The authors then imagine a narrative arc that echoes the entire history of the series. Here, many important elements at different times in the saga are be at the heart of the issues (like crystal balls), either developed or brought back to the forefront after having been put aside for a long time, like the lore of the Saiyans. So, the monkey tail and the ape-like genetic heritage of the Saiyans, voluntarily discarded by Toriyama himself, are coming back to the forefront.
In addition to witnessing the transformation of a giant ape into a Super Saiyan, we also seet the return of Son Goku’s monkey tail (thanks to the help of Kaïô Shin). Moreover, the legendary Super Saiyan 4 transformation fully highlights the primitive aspect of the Saiyans in partially covering them with fur and highlighting their monkey tail. Obviously, the expanded universe allowed itself to go even further, since in the spin-off Dragon Ball Heroes, we absolutely the opportunity to discover a Golden Gogeta Ozaru. In this transformation, Gogeta also retains his little lock of hair on his forehead, so characteristic of the character.
#4 Vekû: The failed Gogeta is a whole different character
Vekû is one of the most atypical and offbeat fusions in the universe Dragon Ball. It results from an error in the fusion between Goku and Vegeta, which was intended to create Gogeta, but due to a false movement of Vegeta (who didn’t extend his finger correctly)a Gogeta seemingly suffering from an obesity problem and above all much weaker is born. This character is then immediatelyt baptized “Vekû” by the Kaio of the South, who believes that only successful mergers deserve prestigious names like Gogeta or Vegito. Unlike Gogeta, who is the embodiment of power, Vekû falls far short of expectations.
Vekû is an awkward fighter, with limited combat potential. He does not possess any truly powerful ki techniques, his only ability to defend himself “effectively” residing in his escape speed. Thanks to its body extremely elastic, it can bounce and deform, allowing it to move unpredictably and fast. Vekû therefore manages to avoid Super Janemba’s attacks, but he cannot really retaliate. He’s not really threatening, just farting to annoy his opponents. On the other hand, this entity has a very different personality than Gogeta. He seems more into jokes and funny faces, with a brat mentality that pushes him to provoke Janemba with a proudly raised middle finger.
#3 There is endless debate about how powerful Gogeta is
Since its very first appearance and his victory over Janemba, many fans of the saga Dragon Ball began to establish a theory that Gogeta is more powerful than Vegetto. We are not necessarily going to enter into the debate here, however it is amusing to note that this “controversy” is as old as the character. Besides, it’s very simple: the debate began from the first announcement of the character’s arrival.
Indeed, when the magazine Shonen Jump announced the arrival of the film Dragon Ball Fusions, the first element put forward was not the subject of the film or the name of the new villain (the charismatic Janemba, who we talk about in detail here), but Gogeta. The article presenting the character immediately plays the game of comparison specifying that “By merging the two spirits, the Metamol fusion draws the power to its maximum. So, Gogeta should win a battle lasting less than 30 minutes, while Vegetto would win a longer battle. »
The only real element of comparison in the canon is a brief indication of the old Kaïô Shin (Rô Kaïô Shin according to the versions) who affirms that the fusion with the Potaras is more effective. However, it is difficult to establish whether he is talking about the duration, the method or the strength of the fusion. In any case, the debate will always remain endless, since Gogeta and Vegetto never faced the same opponents, and that these adversaries are often characters whose power has also been at the heart of other debates (Boo, Janemba or even Broly).
#2 Bulma allowed Gogeta to become even stronger.
In the video game Dragon Ball Fusions, a spin-off of the franchise, the story does not follow the manga or anime, but focuses on the adventures of Tekka and his friend/rival Pinich. Together, they gather the Dragon Balls, summon Shenron and wish to organize the greatest martial arts tournament. However, their wish creates a space-time rift which connects various eras and universes linked to the adventures of Son Goku. During their adventure, they encounter Bulma, who reveals to them that she invented a bracelet allowing anyone to merge with anyone they wishwithout requiring equivalent strength, Potara earrings or fusion dance.
This bracelet opens the door to improbable fusions, such as that of the entire Ginyu commando into a single character. Later, Bulma creates a new artifact, the Metamo Ring, which allows fusion without the traditional dance. Through this device, EX Gogeta is created. This EX Gogeta is a super-powered version, capable of transforming into Super Saiyan 4, Super Saiyan Blue, or even a combination of the two, making him stronger than Goku and Vegeta in Super Saiyan Blue. He also masters the Galick Kamehameha, different from regular Gogeta’s Big Bang Kamehameha.
#1 Gogeta teamed up with himself
The spin-off series Dragon Ball Heroes offers many new arcs, but absolutely not canonical to the universe as it was created by Akira Toriyama. The different stories are mostly mostly a pretext for depicting numerous fan fantasies, such as long-awaited transformations characters or totally improbable but always spectacular duels. Although the clash between Gogeta and Vegito has not yet taken placethis spin-off has already explored a much crazier alliance between two Gogetas.
So, in the episode titled La menace de Fu! The birth of the strongest miraculous suit!, during the New Space-Time War Saga arc and Gogeta and another Gogeta (Xeno Gogeta to be precise) from different dimensions join forces to face Fu, a new antagonist with a power never seen before. Free to create all possible combinations, the first Gogeta is here transformed into Super Saiyan Blue, and the other Gogeta into Super Saiyan 4 to the maximum of its power.
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