Gohan's Rage Boost

[Lord Beerus]

Over the years many fans have believed that the whole "rage boost" characteristic has been exclusive to Gohan and that no other character has that trait. Honestly, that's never been the case to me. It was only until BOG, when Vegeta displayed a similar rage boost characteristic to what Gohan had, that fans were up in arms about how Vegeta had "stolen" Gohan's gimmick. And, yes, Gohan was the first character to display the unique characteristic of having his power level spike when angered or overly emotional, but he wasn't the only one to do so in the manga.

Case in point with Goku, who's power level soared to great heights after feeling overwhelming anger at the death of his best friend, Krillin:

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Then with Trunks who's strength spiked after becoming enraged at the fact his father was being beaten to death.

And finally with Oob, who's power spikes when angered at Goku's insults in regard to him.

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What are your thoughts on the whole "rage boost" debate?

[Marco Polo]

I thought it was well agreed that rage boost is a fan term? It's like God ki, i.e. a term which is not officially used.

[One_Instance]

I think anyone can get stronger from sheer rage. Anger drives people to do a lot of things they normally wouldn't, and can make them do whatever they need to get that accomplished. I could see lots of characters drawing on hidden power that they'd never been able to access before if something drastic were to happen.

[Truhan]

In Gohan's case, rage allowed him to access his hidden potential. Once it was unlocked, there was no need for him to do that again. Since Vegeta was the only other Saiyan that lagged behind (not if we consider Goten and Trunks as Gotenks), a rage boost was in need to allow his best look with more power, and for comedic effect as well. It doesn't matter now that he has SSJG SSJ.

[Lord Beerus]

I thought it was well agreed that rage boost is a fan term? It's like God ki, i.e. a term which is not officially used.

I know rage boost is fan term, but it's thrown around so much that people believe it to be some sort of special ability that Gohan only has access to, when that's not the case. I explained that in my OP.

[Hitiro]

I thought it was well agreed that rage boost is a fan term? It's like God ki, i.e. a term which is not officially used.

I know rage boost is fan term, but it's thrown around so much that people believe it to be some sort of special ability that Gohan only has access to, when that's not the case. I explained that in my OP.

Your explanation is lacking really. The only examples of their power increasing to which you've provided is when they were undergoing transformations. That is pretty different from Gohan who has a maximum power but exceeds it by huge amounts without transforming. Frankly, getting stronger through transformations is an obvious thing. Even if those transformations were brought about by anger.

[sintzu]

What are your thoughts on the whole "rage boost" debate?

My thoughts are the same for every debate regarding Gohan : They're unnecessary.

In terms of why this debate is,it's because it was never said anywhere in the manga that other characters can't have them so why is his fan base acting like it was said they're exclusive to him ?

[Lord Beerus]

I thought it was well agreed that rage boost is a fan term? It's like God ki, i.e. a term which is not officially used.

I know rage boost is fan term, but it's thrown around so much that people believe it to be some sort of special ability that Gohan only has access to, when that's not the case. I explained that in my OP.

Your explanation is lacking really. The only examples of their power increasing to which you've provided is when they were undergoing transformations. That is pretty different from Gohan who has a maximum power but exceeds it by huge amounts without transforming. Frankly, getting stronger through transformations is an obvious thing. Even if those transformations were brought about by anger.

Oob was not a case of undergoing a transformation though. He was legitimately pissed at Goku for insulting him and treating him like an idiot. Next thing you know, his power level spikes and he's giving EOZ Base Goku a tough time. It's in the OP.

[Hitiro]

Oob was not a case of undergoing a transformation though. He was legitimately pissed at Goku for insulting him and treating him like an idiot. Next thing you know, his power level spikes and he's giving EOZ Base Goku a tough time. It's in the OP.

Oob is another character like Gohan that has oodles of hidden power though. So it is understandable.

[Truhan]

I think I need an avatar...

Uub was just the case of being Kid Buu reincarnated, but Kid Buu was only ever holding back against SSJ3 Goku, because he wasn't tapping onto South Kaioshin's power inside of Fat Buu, before he was spit out. It makes you wonder if his Human form suppressed his power even further.

[Lord Beerus]

Oob was not a case of undergoing a transformation though. He was legitimately pissed at Goku for insulting him and treating him like an idiot. Next thing you know, his power level spikes and he's giving EOZ Base Goku a tough time. It's in the OP.

Oob is another character like Gohan that has oodles of hidden power though. So it is understandable.

And that goes back to my original point: the whole "rage boost" characteristic isn't exclusive to Gohan in the manga or series, like fans seem to believe it is.

[DBZGTKOSDH]

Gohan & Oob had the ability to draw power from their dormant powers by getting angry, because the one was a Saiyan/Earthling Halfling, and the other was the reincarnation of Majin Boo.

Vegeta got stronger by getting angry in BoG because he wanted to protect Bulma (according to Watanabe). Watanabe said that this was a silly scene, so I think this was supposed to be a gag scene.

Goku & Trunks never got rage boosts. Goku's anger just triggered the first Super Saiyan transformation (which is something that needs to happen for every Saiyan in order to transform), and Trunks was just angry. None of them got any extra power-up through their anger.

[DBZAOTA482]

Gohan & Oob had the ability to draw power from their dormant powers by getting angry, because the one was a Saiyan/Earthling Halfling, and the other was the reincarnation of Majin Boo.

Vegeta got stronger by getting angry in BoG because he wanted to protect Bulma (according to Watanabe). Watanabe said that this was a silly scene, so I think this was supposed to be a gag scene.

Goku & Trunks never got rage boosts. Goku's anger just triggered the first Super Saiyan transformation (which is something that needs to happen for every Saiyan in order to transform), and Trunks was just angry. None of them got any extra power-up through their anger.

I'm pretty sure it's cuz they're otherwise docile people. Goten nor Trunks have displayed that trait once.

[DBZGTKOSDH]

I'm pretty sure it's cuz they're otherwise docile people. Goten nor Trunks have displayed that trait once.

They haven't. It is stated in the Daizenshuu that this is the reason that Gohan has this ability, but that doesn't mean that all of the Saiyan Halflings have this ability. Goten & Trunks were born without tails, and with the ability to easily transform & master Super Saiyan, but Gohan didn't have these. The traits of the Saiyan Halflings aren't consistent.

[Truhan]

It makes sense that a character who can't tap onto his power due to his personality would need somekind of trigger. Goten was so relaxed and cool that he didn't need it, while Trunks had someone to spar with.

[DBZAOTA482]

I'm pretty sure it's cuz they're otherwise docile people. Goten nor Trunks have displayed that trait once.

They haven't. It is stated in the Daizenshuu that this is the reason that Gohan has this ability, but that doesn't mean that all of the Saiyan Halflings have this ability. Goten & Trunks were born without tails, and with the ability to easily transform & master Super Saiyan, but Gohan didn't have these. The traits of the Saiyan Halflings aren't consistent.

But I don't give a fuck about what the Daizenshuu says. Gohan and Oob set off like that cuz they're soft is what I'd say.

[dbzfan7]

It's a Gohan and Oob thing...not surprising with Oob considering he starts off as a Gohan clone. Same rules apply to both of them for the same reasons. Everyone else does not have that hidden potential shtick. Though Goku and Vegeta apparently have unlimited potential now or something like that....so yeah that beats out both Gohan and Oob.

[fadeddreams5]

None of the examples you provided are the same as what Gohan displayed throughout the series. Even as an untrained little boy, when he became angry, his strength spiked to the level of a villain stronger than his father, who had trained all his life. Other characters, such as Vegeta in the Cell saga and Goku in the Namek saga, also became angry, but their power did not skyrocket to the point where they closed the gap with their opponent and curb-stomped them for a few seconds.

The SSJ transformation is a separate hereditary evolution that's, presumably, available to every saiyan when they reach a certain power level and reach a point where it becomes a necessity. Goten and Trunks are the only special cases.

Uub, as the reincarnation of Kid Buu, was tapping into his untapped reserves of strength, which are finite and should equal the power of Kid Buu.

[Rocketman]

And that goes back to my original point: the whole "rage boost" characteristic isn't exclusive to Gohan in the manga or series, like fans seem to believe it is.

It's not EXCLUSIVE to Gohan, but it is SIGNATURE to him. So when it gets removed from him and some random dude who has never shown the same power suddenly gets it, and gets it even more bettar than, it's kinda crappy.

I mean, regeneration isn't exclusive to Piccolo, but you'd see the same reaction if Vegeta had suddenly grown an arm back.


Though it's honestly worse, since by now Gohan has absolutely nothing unique to him anymore.

[Lord Beerus]

The SSJ transformation is a separate hereditary evolution that's, presumably, available to every saiyan when they reach a certain power level and reach a point where it becomes a necessity. Goten and Trunks are the only special cases.

Are we just gonna ignore that Future Trunks became a SSJ for unknown reasons in the manga?

Uub, as the reincarnation of Kid Buu, was tapping into his untapped reserves of strength, which are finite and should equal the power of Kid Buu.

It doesn't matter. Many characters on the show were shown to have near finite amounts of hidden power, Oob is no exception. When he gets angry, his power level spikes, just like Gohan.