Gohan is one of the key characters in the Dragon Ball franchise, with potential surpassing that of his father, Goku. From the moment the timid boy Gohan was thrust into danger during the Raditz Saga in 1989, his relationship with his unlikely Namekian mentor Piccolo began to take shape.

Piccolo had an interesting background arc in Dragon Ball. He showcased unique abilities, succeeded the Demon King Piccolo, and fought at the frontlines beside Goku and the Z fighters for a long time.

But when he couldn’t scale in power and match the likes of Goku and Vegeta, Piccolo fell to the backlines and started to focus on the things he could do—mentoring the next generation. This included the young Gohan.

The Piccolo–Gohan bond has been strengthened through the years

Goku and Gohan have starkly different personalities, although they are both optimistic, Goku embraces every challenge head‑on, being the dense Saiyan he is.