NEWS
02.01.2024
Weekly ☆ Character Showcase #138: Giant!
Giant
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week.
For the 138th installment, we're bringing you one of Krillin's opponents from the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai, Giant!
Story
Giant participated in the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai.
Dressed like a wrestler in tight shorts and boots, he's so tall that you'd almost think he could touch the ceiling of the qualifying round hall!
(Tale 114)
Giant faces off against Krillin in the qualifying rounds and talks big game right from the get-go!
In response to Krillin saying, "Whenever you feel like it...make your move," Giant replies, "Well you've got a smart mouth...you baby octopus head!"
(Tale 114)
He tries to crush Krillin in the palm of his enormous hand, but the youngster grabs his index finger and throws him right out of bounds over his shoulder!
(Tale 114)
First Appearance
"Dragon Ball" 114
Tenkaichi Budokai Results
22nd Tournament: Defeated in qualifying round.
Trivia
He has a name in the anime!
Although he wasn't given a name in the original manga, he was called "Anton the Great" in the anime. According to Yamcha, he's a former pro-wrestling champion who ran out of opponents due to his immense strength and instead began rampaging through the world of underground wrestling. He's said to possess a grip strength of 400 kg and the ability to crush boulders!
("Dragon Ball" Anime Episode 85)
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