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*'''[[Masendan]]''': This is when Gohan puts his hands above his head for the normal Masenko, but charges it longer until it forms an energy sphere. He grabs it and throws it to his opponent, creating an incredibly large explosion. He used this attack against Frieza after barraging him with the Gekiretsu Madan in the Frieza Saga. It is seen and named in [[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]] and [[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World|Infinite World]]. |
*'''[[Masendan]]''': This is when Gohan puts his hands above his head for the normal Masenko, but charges it longer until it forms an energy sphere. He grabs it and throws it to his opponent, creating an incredibly large explosion. He used this attack against Frieza after barraging him with the Gekiretsu Madan in the Frieza Saga. It is seen and named in [[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]] and [[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World|Infinite World]]. |
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*'''[[Bakuretsu Ranma]]''': A combination of the Explosive Demon Wave and Masenko in which Gohan fires an energy beam with a large ball at the end. He used it against [[Frieza]] in the [[Frieza Saga]], but the tyrant was able to repel it. |
*'''[[Bakuretsu Ranma]]''': A combination of the Explosive Demon Wave and Masenko in which Gohan fires an energy beam with a large ball at the end. He used it against [[Frieza]] in the [[Frieza Saga]], but the tyrant was able to repel it. |
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| − | *'''[[Super Masenko]]''' (超魔閃光, ''Chou Masenko'') : This is a more powerful version of the Masenko used by Gohan against Frieza, though the tyrant was unaffected by the attack. It used by Teen Gohan in [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]] and [[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]. |
+ | *'''[[Super Masenko]]''' (超魔閃光, ''Chou Masenko'') : This is a more powerful version of the Masenko used by Gohan against Frieza, though the tyrant was unaffected by the attack. It is used by Teen Gohan in [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]] and [[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]. |
*'''[[Double Masenko]]''' : In this variation, Gohan fires two Masenko blasts out of both his hands, pointed at his left and right sides. He used this attack to kill [[Spice]] and [[Vinegar]] in the [[Garlic Jr. Saga]]. |
*'''[[Double Masenko]]''' : In this variation, Gohan fires two Masenko blasts out of both his hands, pointed at his left and right sides. He used this attack to kill [[Spice]] and [[Vinegar]] in the [[Garlic Jr. Saga]]. |
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*'''[[Combined Masenko]]''' : Gohan and [[Future Trunks]] merge their separate Masenko attacks into a large, more powerful Masenko wave. They used it against [[Broly]] to no effect in [[Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan]]. |
*'''[[Combined Masenko]]''' : Gohan and [[Future Trunks]] merge their separate Masenko attacks into a large, more powerful Masenko wave. They used it against [[Broly]] to no effect in [[Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan]]. |
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Revision as of 12:42, 8 July 2010
Directory: Techniques → Offensive Techniques → Ki Blasts
Masenko (魔閃光; ; Literally meaning "Demon Blast"; ) is an energy wave used by Gohan and Cell, but it was respectively taught by or taken from Piccolo. The attack is performed by the user placing both hands above the head with the palms facing the target and one hand in front of the other with the fingers going in opposite directions. When the user thrusts their hands forward, they call the name and fire a beam of yellow, white, or orange energy.
Gohan used this attack for the first time in response to Nappa killing Piccolo, to no avail. He then used it many times throughout the Vegeta, Namek, Captain Ginyu, and Frieza Sagas, though it was mistakenly named Kamehameha in the Ocean Dub. Piccolo also used it against Frieza to no effect in Dende's Demise. In the Garlic Jr. Saga, Gohan used Masenko beams to dispatch Garlic Jr.'s henchmen. Piccolo has supposedly used this move once before, but it could be mistaken for his Explosive Demon Wave, where he shouts, "Masenko!"
Variations
There are some variations of the Masenko.
- Gekiretsu Madan : A rapid-fired version of the Masenko used by Gohan. He used it in an enraged frenzy against Frieza after the tyrant nearly killed Krillin. It is named in the Budokai Tenkaichi series as one of Kid Gohan's Blast 2 attacks. He can also use it as Teen Gohan in his base and Super Saiyan 2 form. It reappeared in Dragon Ball: Raging Blast and is named, "Energy Blast Barrage."
- Masendan: This is when Gohan puts his hands above his head for the normal Masenko, but charges it longer until it forms an energy sphere. He grabs it and throws it to his opponent, creating an incredibly large explosion. He used this attack against Frieza after barraging him with the Gekiretsu Madan in the Frieza Saga. It is seen and named in Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and Infinite World.
- Bakuretsu Ranma: A combination of the Explosive Demon Wave and Masenko in which Gohan fires an energy beam with a large ball at the end. He used it against Frieza in the Frieza Saga, but the tyrant was able to repel it.
- Super Masenko (超魔閃光, Chou Masenko) : This is a more powerful version of the Masenko used by Gohan against Frieza, though the tyrant was unaffected by the attack. It is used by Teen Gohan in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and Dragon Ball: Raging Blast.
- Double Masenko : In this variation, Gohan fires two Masenko blasts out of both his hands, pointed at his left and right sides. He used this attack to kill Spice and Vinegar in the Garlic Jr. Saga.
- Combined Masenko : Gohan and Future Trunks merge their separate Masenko attacks into a large, more powerful Masenko wave. They used it against Broly to no effect in Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan.
- Explosive Madan (爆魔弾, Bakumadan) : Adult Gohan fires a beam-like, short-ranged version of the Masenko. This move is seen in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and is one of his Blast 2 attacks in his base and Super Saiyan forms.
- Super Explosive Madan (超爆魔弾, Chou Bakumadan) : A more powerful version of the Explosive Madan that is used by Super Saiyan 2 Adult Gohan in Budokai Tenkaichi 3. It takes on the form of a larger and more powerful Explosive Madan with a yellow-orange flame-like appearance.
- Ultimate Masenko (最高の魔閃光, Saiko no Masenko) : The most powerful version of the normal Masenko. Gohan holds his hands above his head, then fires a huge golden-yellow shockwave of energy. It appears as Kid Gohan's ultimate move in Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World.