Was Gohan supposed to become main character?

Originally, Toriyama planned Gohan as the main protagonist of the story. However, he realized that it wouldn’t work out. He said that Gohan, compared to Goku, was ultimately not suited to become the hero of the “Dragon Ball” series.

Is Goku or Gohan the main character?

Most people would agree that Goku is the main character of DBZ, but I personally believe Gohan is the main character. During the fight with Raditz, Gohan had an important role, slightly less important than Goku and Piccolo, but was still a key part of the battle.

Does Goku ever die permanently?

Goku manages to save everyone, but dies in the explosion. He does not come back until several years later, thanks to Old Kai. The third time Goku dies he is not resurrected. This happens during the Future Trunks timelines.

Why did DBZ make Gohan weak?

Gohan even had trouble getting into Super Saiyan. But happened between Z and Super to Gohan, and why is Gohan so weak? Gohan is weak because he stopped training. As a result, he lost his high power level and his ability to easily transform into Super Saiyan and his ultimate form.

Is Goku in real life?

Son Goku is a fictional character and the star of the Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama. Due to the series’ international popularity, Goku has become one of the most recognizable and iconic characters in the world.

Did yamcha retire?

Yamcha never quite recovers after dying during the Saiyan arc, with his impalement at the hands of Dr. Gero forcing an early retirement. Yamcha’s still present for the Cell arc and the second act of the Buu arc, but he never fights again following the Android invasion.

Does Goku die in Dragon Ball Z?

Goku is infamously killed at the start of the Saiyan arc, giving his life in the fight against Raditz. For many western audiences, Goku’s death was what kicked off Dragon Ball Z’s epic narrative. In-universe, Goku dies on November 28 and is revived on November 3 of the next year in order to fight Nappa and Vegeta.

Should Gohan take over from Goku in Dragon Ball Super?

So far, Dragon Ball Super has carried on this tradition, and the adventures of Goku and Vegeta seem to take precedence over anyone else’s. One reason as to why Gohan should take over is merely due to the fact that Goku and Vegeta have just been the focus of the series for decades now.

Why didn’t Toriyama make Gohan defend the planet after Cell Saga?

After the Cell Saga, the opening was there; Goku had been killed, leaving Gohan to defend the planet in his place. While this definitely would’ve made for a drastically different series, Toriyama decided against it, under the impression that Gohan wouldn’t be the hero that the story needed.

What happened to Goku’s grandfather?

Goku’s quick to mention his grandfather in passing, and the fact that he’s since passed away, but no one questions Goku on what happened. Until the end of the arc where Goku reveals that a monster killed his grandfather on a full moon. Bulma and co. suspect this might be Goku, but they brush it off.