Gohan's best arc

MysticVegeta · Post by **MysticVegeta** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:45 pm

Since there was one for Goku and Vegeta, I thought a Gohan one was in order.

I'm constantly fighting with myself: Mystic, SSJ2 Teen or Future Gohan? Which be-th thy best?

I'd say the Cell arc is his best, seeing as it was the only time somebody apart from Goku got the spotlight.

But badassery is another story.

Mystic Gohan >>> SSJ2 Teen Gohan bassassery wise.

Insertclevername · Post by **Insertclevername** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:46 pm

The Boo arc because he became a really interesting and fun character.

MysticVegeta · Post by **MysticVegeta** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:49 pm

Now that I think about it, I completely forgot about the early part of the Boo arc.

I'd say the Great Saiyaman saga was great.

thatdbzguy · Post by **thatdbzguy** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:53 pm

Freeza arc.

All he did was cry for most of the Saiyan arc, he was one of the worst written characters of all time in the Cell arc, and his entire reason of existence (taking the role as the new main hero from Goku) was shat upon in the Buu saga.

Wibbs · Post by **Wibbs** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:57 pm

thatdbzguy wrote:Freeza arc.

All he did was cry for most of the Saiyan arc, he was one of the worst written characters of all time in the Cell arc, and his entire reason of existence (taking the role as the new main hero from Goku) was shat upon in the Buu saga.

I don't think the concept of Gohan being the hero was "shat upon", I'm pretty sure he was fully intended to be the hero when he faced of against Super Buu, but as circumstances would have it most people would prefer to see Goku be the hero. I can't say for sure though, after all I didn't write it.

DonZ · Post by **DonZ** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:57 pm

Cell .. duhh?!!
and Mystic Gohan was pretty badass too. but he ended up getting his ass beaten for Goku to steal the spot from him >_>

B · Post by B » Sat Jan 18, 2014 2:36 pm

For pure cool factor; it would really have to be the Cell Games. He's really stupid here and that could annoy someone, but I'm just caught off guard that he's getting shit done and isn't crying(the entire time).

As a character, it's gotta be the Buu arc for me. He's older, and after fighting Cell he knows the importance of fighting to protect people. We get to meet Great Saiyaman, a testament to the Gohan I've always known him to be: a doofy nerd. This is taken further in the fight with Buu; he's built up as this great warrior who will save the universe... and falls flat on his face! Can you believe the author of a shonen manga actually did this? A lot of people see this as "disrespecting" Gohan or "getting the shaft," and I couldn't disagree more. You can't shaft someone from something that they were never meant to do. Gohan is true to himself with very little pretense and I love it.

Mystic Buu · Post by **Mystic Buu** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 2:40 pm

Buu saga.Mystic Gohan was badass.

GsTvo · Post by **GsTvo** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 2:49 pm

Cell's arc!
It's time to another character, someone other than the heroic Goku or the angry Vegeta, someone who doesn't like fight but whose fury can destroy anyone, someone who don't wanna be a hero because wants a regular life... That's Gohan on Cell's arc.

For me he was very annoying in Saiyajin's arc and at the end of Freeza's arc. In Boo's Arc Mystic Gohan was pretty cool but nothing like the SSJ2 transformation!

baneofdemon22 · Post by **baneofdemon22** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:17 pm

The Boo arc. I want an entire Great Saiyaman series. I loved him getting accustomed to city life and being naive to a lot of society's customs. His relationship with Videl was fantastic, and I especially loved how he reacted during her beat down in the tournament. I loved everything about his character throughout the entire Boo arc. I always liked him, but wasn't a fan of his character until this arc.

RandomGuy96 · Post by **RandomGuy96** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:19 pm

Buu Saga. Despite his last minute humiliation (which I don't mind, as it made Super Buu a much better villain) and the spotlight being stolen by Goku (which I do mind, as this segment was poorly written), the Buu Saga is the only place where he really gets a fleshed out personality. Also, Ultimate Gohan was badass while it lasted.

thatdbzguy · Post by **thatdbzguy** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:21 pm

B wrote: You can't shaft someone from something that they were never meant to do.

Except that was what Gohan was meant to do. Toriyama made him to be the next hero after Goku.

Mr. Piccolo · Post by **Mr. Piccolo** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:28 pm

I was leaning toward the Cell arc, but after some thought I would have to say the Freeza arc since I think that is where Gohan really first matured as a fighter. It was also a lot of fun to see him and Kuririn together fighting as underdogs against pretty much everybody all while making friends with Dende and trying to keep Freeza and Vegeta from the Namekian Dragon Balls. Great stuff.

Gyt Kaliba · Post by **Gyt Kaliba** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:30 pm

Saiyaman/early Boo-arc, easily. A Gohan that's finally not whiny is awesome stuff.

SingleFringe&Sparks · Post by **SingleFringe&Sparks** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:50 pm

Future Gohan to me was the only respectable version of Gohan.
He was the perfect product of what I'd expect him to be, he has Goku's heart, image and morality in greatest respect to him. While he has Piccolo's ethics, wisdom, selflessness and decipline. That is what I should expect out of a fusion of the successor. He also didn't have that hidden power appropriation BS that kid Gohan had. He foght with his own strength and actual skill... which main timeline gohan lacks.

The RoST arc for Gohan was probably the only time I had utmost respect for main timeline Gohan. He wanted to be productive and was actually willing to work to keep up and not rely on his hidden power. He wanted to train and support his friends who needed him... though its debatable if it contradicted his characterization, he at least shown that he knew he needed to get serious for a greater purpose.

Though I do like Gohan in the Babidi Arc. I like him because I pity him. He was cocky only trying to keep his dad from realizing that he got weaker but in the end it caught up to him. He struggled to tap into even a fraction of his Cell-Arc power and he knew this. Though his self-esteem was withering he still tried but failed even harder. Then seeing how even he realizes that his neglect of training cost him more than he thought it would... but the fact that it was only because he chose to pursue his own life made it even more sad. With great power really did come with Great responsibility for him...
By the ultimate Gohan arc I lost all respect for him. He did nothing but repeat the same mistakes he made with Cell and learned nothing.

Saiga · Post by **Saiga** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:47 am

I really love the early parts of the Boo arc for him... before it's actually the Boo arc. The High School stuff I've always enjoyed, and it's great, really fleshing out his character. The Boo arc is what made me a fan of him.

On the other hand, looking back at the Namek arc I've really appreciated his role a lot more. He shows some real guts here, despite being outmatched, and goes through hell for the sake of bringing Piccolo back.

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