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25.08.2026
Weekly ☆ Character Showcase #270: Tenshinhan From the Majin Buu Arc!
Tenshinhan - Majin Buu Arc -
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week. This week we're taking a closer look at the underdog with a heart of gold, Tenshinhan from the Majin Buu arc!
Story
Tenshinhan is a former student of the Tsuru School. After fighting alongside Goku and his friends during the Cell Games, Tenshinhan leaves to train with his fellow Tsuru School student, Chaozu.
After Majin Buu absorbs Super Gotenks and Piccolo, Gohan finds himself in a precarious situation as he faces the seemingly unstoppable Buu.
(Tale 501)
Just as Dende is about to meet his end at the hands of Buu, Tenshinhan suddenly appears and evaporates Buu's Energy Wave with a Kikoho.
(Tale 501)
While he is happy to see how much Gohan has grown, Tenshinhan quickly realizes he is out of his league as Buu prepares to launch an apocalyptic attack. All Tenshinhan can do is stand by and lament, "This is beyond me!!"
(Tale 501)
With a well-timed teleport Goku manages to briefly save Tenshinhan, only for him to go down a second time thanks to a kick from Buu.
(Tale 502)
First Appearance
"Dragon Ball" Tale 113
Trivia
Goku was very close to doing a Potara Fusion with Tenshinhan!
Goku wanted to perform a Potara Fusion with Gohan but gave up when Gohan was absorbed by Buu. Tenshinhan was still around, but sadly he was knocked out and unable to fuse.
(Tale 502)
→Preview: Next week, it's the character that Tenshinhan risked his life to take on!
*All images are from the Japanese version.
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