Kamehameha

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Kamehameha
Alternate names	Kamehameha Wave Turtle Destruction Wave Turtle Devastation Wave
Debut	Manga: Volume 2 Anime: Dragonball, episode 8
Inventor	Master Roshi
Users	Master Roshi Grandpa Gohan Goku Gohan Future Gohan Krillin Yamcha Tien Chiaotzu Cell Goten Majin Buu Evil Buu Super Buu Kid Buu Trunks Pan Naturon Shenron Uub Vegeta (in Shin Budokai) Vegito Gogeta Gokule Gotenks Baby (While possessing Goten and Gohan) Bardock (Shin Budokai - Another Road only) Cell Juniors
Class	Energy Beam/Wave
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Kamehameha (亀破波, かめはめは, "Turtle Devastation Wave", "Turtle Destruction Wave") is the first energy attack that is shown in the Dragon Ball series. It is first seen in Manga volume 2 and in Dragon Ball: episode 8 ("The Kamehameha wave"). The Kamehameha Wave is the most widely used finishing attack in the Dragon Ball series, and is Goku's signature attack. It is also a signature attack of the Turtle school.

Contents 1 Development 2 Usage 3 Appearance and power 4 History 5 Variations 6 Trivia

[edit] Development

After much contemplation, Toriyama could not decide on a name for his "Kame" attack, so he asked his wife. His wife came up with the name and the stances used during the attack. She also told Akira that it would be easy to remember the name of the attack if he used the name of the famous Hawaiian King named Kamehameha. Akira agreed, and the Kamehameha was born.

[edit] Usage

The Kamehameha is formed when cupped hands are drawn to the user's side and the ki is concentrated into a single point between the cupped hands. The hands are then thrust forward to shoot out a streaming, powerful beam of ki energy. The blast can also be used with just one arm. In most variants, the user utters the word "Kamehameha" as he/she charges and releases the attack.

[edit] Appearance and power

The Kamehameha has several different colors in the anime, movies, video games, and manga. The power and concentration of the different types of Kamehameha also vary greatly. Whitish-blue is its standard and original color. When Goku is in his Super Saiyan 4 transformation, his 10x Kamehameha is red-colored. In some games and episodes of Dragon Ball Z, the color of Goku's Kamehameha color is yellow instead of the primary blue color, and Super Saiyan Vegito's Final Kamehameha is yellow or golden yellow, while it remains blue when Vegito is in his base form. Majuub's Change Kamehameha has a pink color (but was blue in it's debut). Majin Buu's various forms can also use Super Kamehameha (Chou Kamehameha), that also has a pink color or the original blue color.

[edit] History

The attack was invented by Master Roshi over a fifty year period spanning pre-Dragon Ball. By drawing his latent ki into the palms of his hands, Master Roshi was able to expel an explosive beam of ki energy. It was then presumably taught to Krillin and Yamcha. Goku learned it after witnessing Master Roshi unleashing the blast to extinguish the flames at Ox-King's home. To Roshi's surprise, Goku successfully performed the technique on his first attempt (a sign of things to come), although it was only strong enough to destroy Bulma's nearby car. They in turn taught it to others, and the attack became a very popular one to use during battle. Cell is also capable of using it due to the cells of all these people within his design.

[edit] Variations

The Kamehameha has many variations, most of these were invented by Goku.

• Original Kamehameha: The first Kamehameha used in the series and the original technique developed and honed by Master Roshi, it involves wide sweeping arm movements before cupping the hands together.
  

• Maximum Power Kamehameha: The Kamehameha Wave released at full-blast by Master Roshi in his MAX Power state.
  
• Jet Kamehameha: This is usually a Kamehameha fired at the ground, propelling the user through the air in a jet-like manner in the opposite-direction. The technique is mainly used as a way to change directions quickly (in order to counter or to set-up an attack), remain airborne longer (for non-fliers), or to fly through the air quickly (again non-fliers). It is used by Goku mostly during the early Tenkaichi Budokai (mainly as a way to stay airborne due to his inability to fly and various other battles during his youth; most notably the final battle with King Piccolo). Goten also uses a modified version in the form of hand-stand during his Junior Division Finals match with Trunks.
  
• Feet Kamehameha: Simply a Kamehameha fired from the feet, so the user is able to attack with his hands. During the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai, Goku uses this attack against Piccolo Junior.
  
• Super Kamehameha: A more powerful variation of the Kamehameha.
  
• Dodohameha: Used by Tiencha in Budokai 2. It is a mix of the Kamehameha and Dodon Ray.
  
• Scatter Kamehameha: A Kamehameha Wave that disperses from a single stream into numerous blasts, scattering the ground.
  

• Kaio-ken Kamehameha (界王拳かめはめ波, Kaiô-ken Kamehameha; Literally meaning "World King's Fist Turtle Destruction Wave"): This is a Kamehameha supplemented by the Kaio-ken, making it more powerful. Its power is multiplied based on the level of Kaio-ken being used, from two to twentyfold.
  
• Multiple Kamehameha: This is when two or more fighters fire multiple Kamehamehas (one per fighter) simultaneously at a single point (usually an enemy), this usually causes their separate Kamehamehas to merge into one giant Kamehameha Wave blast. It is seen mainly in the Dragon Ball Z Movies and in Dragon Ball GT. It is used in Bio-Broly by Goten, Trunks, and Krillin to defeat Bio-Broly. (Note: This attack has several variations.)
  
• Master-Student Kamehameha: This is a "Multiple Kamehameha" attack performed by Master Roshi together with (former) pupils, Goku and Krillin. Only featured once in the feature movie "The World's Strongest".
  
• Double Kamehameha: A Kamehameha released simultaneously from both hands.
  
• Continuous Kamehameha: The Kamehameha Wave fired in rapid succession.
  
• Angry Kamehameha: A "Kamehameha" attack in name alone; Super Saiyan Goku's Ultimate Blast. Draws inspiration from the finishing blow Goku dealt to Frieza. Goku uses only one hand for the attack.
  

• Flying Kamehameha: This is when the user performs the Kamehameha while flying through the air. Used by Full-Power Super Saiyan Goku during the battle with Perfect Cell.
  
• Instant Kamehameha: A Super Kamehameha Wave released at point-blank range, after using Shunkan Idô--Instant Transmission as a feint before closing the gap between them. Also known as Warp Kamehameha or Instant Kamehameha.
  
• Standing Kamehameha: This is when the user, instead of using the hand movements, just stands powering up for the attack and then launches it. It was used by Super Saiyan 2 Gohan during his battle with Perfect Cell.
  
• Solar Kamehameha: The strongest Kamehameha Cell mustered and said to have the power to destroy the enitre solar system. Countered by Gohan's Father-Son Kamehameha.
  
• Father-Son Kamehameha (親子かめはめ波, Oyako Kamehameha; Literally meaning "Parent-Child Turtle Destructive Wave"): This is where someone who is dead assists someone alive with a Kamehameha. Goku helps out Gohan against Cell, and he also helps out Gohan and Goten against Broly in Broly: The Second Coming.
  

• Bros. Kamehameha (兄弟かめはめ波, Kyōdai Kamehameha; Literally meaning "Brothers' Turtle Destructive Wave"): Gohan and Goten combine their Kamehameha attacks into one large Kamehameha blast. The attack appeared briefly in Broly: Second Coming before being replaced by the Family Kamehameha (due to Goku returning back to life to help his sons in the Kamehameha duel against Broly).
  

• Family Kamehameha: This is a Multiple Kamehameha that is used against Broly in Broly: Second Coming by Goku, Gohan, and Goten (though it's possible Goku's help may have been an illusion created by the Dragon Balls).
  • True Family Kamehameha: This is a fan-made name for the attack used in Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road by Goku, Gohan, Bardock, Goten, and Future Gohan to defeat Kid Buu at the end of the game.
    
• Kamekameha (literally "Turtle Turtle Wave") - A mispronounced version of the attack. The attack is successful in creating a ki blast (when released it also creates a sphere around the user), but it goes anywhere because Goten was unable to control it since he hadn't yet learned how to direct an energy blast. Accidentally "invented" by Goten in battle against Trunks in the Tenkaichi Budokai's Junior Division Finals.
  
• Flashing Kamehameha: The user fires a Kamehameha that flashes a golden color. It was used by Gohan in his Super Saiyan 2 form to try and destroy Majin Buu's egg, to no effect.
  
• Ultimate Kamehameha: The user fires a Kamehameha so powerful that it changes to a golden-yellow color. It was used by Ultimate Gohan during his battle against Super Buu.
  

• Final Kamehameha: A combination of Vegeta's Final Flash and Goku's Super Kamehameha. Super Vegito uses it as an ultimate attack along with "Spirit Sword". In the video, it combines the style of Final Flash and shooting style of Super Kamehameha, but its massive power exceeds them both. In the anime, Vegito fires a powerful ball of energy that creates a large explosion upon hitting its target. Name origin: Final Flash and Super Kamehameha.
• Chocolate Kamehameha: This attack combines the power of Chocolate Beam and Kamehameha Wave. It was used by Majuub during his battle against Super Baby Vegeta.
  
• 10x Kamehameha (十倍かめはめ波, Jûbei Kamehameha; Literally meaning "10x Turtle Destruction Wave"): The name given to the amplified, red-colored Super Kamehameha used by Goku while in his Super Saiyan 4 form. Along with its astounding destructive power, the attack has a delayed effect if the initial blast should fail, wherein the target will be blasted by residual effects left over by the beam. While not as overwhelming as the initial blast, the after-effect can catch foes off guard. It is one of the strongest Kamehamehas.
  

• Big Bang Kamehameha: A combination of Vegeta's Big Bang Attack and Goku's Super Kamehameha. Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta used to try and finish Omega Shenron in Dragon Ball GT. Used while Gogeta is in Super Saiyan 4 form. Name origin: "Big Bang" and "Super Kamehameha".
  • 100x Big Bang Kamehameha. The full-powered version of the Big Bang Kamehameha introduced in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 and the Budokai Tenkaichi series as Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta's ultimate attack.
• Bluff Kamehameha: In this variation, the user fires confetti and streamers instead of an energy blast. It is used by Gogeta in his Super Saiyan 4 transformation against Omega Shenron.
  
• Evolution Kamehameha: This technique is taken from the movie Dragonball Evolution. It is quite similar to the Kamehameha used in the anime and manga, however with very few differences depending on the user: Roshi has to channel ki from his chest to his arms before he releases it through his hands while Goku has to channel ki outside of him forming an aura as he crosses his arms in an X shape while the rest of the technique is simlar to how Goku usually uses it. Also, unlike the anime, it has more uses than the typical Kamehameha, it can light torches as well as be used as a defribrilator (the latter demonstrated by Roshi saving Goku from near death after Mai shoots him.)

[edit] Trivia

• Many techniques in the other manga and anime series share similar traits with the Kamehameha, among which are the Ha-do-ken of Ryū, Ken and Sakura of Street Fighter II, the Kinkin-Keron-Pa of Keroro in Keroro Gunsō, in episode 9 of Shugo Chara!, Amu imagines Nadeshiko's father doing a Fujisaki Blast (Ka-me-ha-me-ha), the Nabe-hame-ha of Pedro in Excel Saga, the version of Satoshi "Sasshi" Imamiya in Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi , the attack of Ryo Sakazaki in Art of Fighting, the shadow ball of Mewtwo in Pokemon, the golden cannon ball of Don Kanonji in Bleach (manga), Tiger doing an energy Blast as Kamehameha in episode 18 of Saber Marionette J, the attack "Static Force" of Silphymon in Digimon Adventure 02, the attack "seven heavens" of Seraphimon in Digimon Frontier, the Athena Exclamation by three gold saints as a triple Kamehameha in Saint Seiya, the dragon slave of Lina Inverse is the magical version of Kamehameha in Slayers, in Yu Yu Hakusho episode 110 Yomi doing an energy blast as Kamehameha in his fight with Yusuke Urameshi, the Mōko Takabisha of Ranma Saotome in Ranma ½ and the version of Bobobo in Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.