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|debut=Manga: "[[The Martial Artist Hunters]]"<br>Anime: "[[Terrible Tambourine]]"
 
|debut=Manga: "[[The Martial Artist Hunters]]"<br>Anime: "[[Terrible Tambourine]]"
 
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|user='''[[Master Roshi]]<br>[[Master Shen]]<br>[[Tien Shinhan]]<br>[[Chiaotzu]]<br>[[Korin]]<ref name="Daiz7"/><br>[[King Piccolo]]<br>[[Piccolo]]<br>[[King Kai]]/[[Future King Kai]]<br>[[Goku]]<br>[[Vegeta]]<br>[[Grand Elder Guru]]<br>[[Meta-Cooler Core]]<br>[[Shin]]<br>[[Babidi]]/[[Future Babidi]]<br>[[Kibito Kai]]<br>[[Hearts]]<br>[[Bon Para]]<br>[[Don Para]]<br>[[Son Para]]<br>[[Dr. Gero]]<br>[[Dr. Myuu]]<br>[[Pan]]<br>[[Belmod]]<br>[[Heles]]<br>[[Mule]]<br>[[Lord Slug]]<br>[[Cooler]]<br>[[Mira]]'''
|user=''[[#Users|See below]]''
 
 
|class=Psychic
 
|class=Psychic
 
|similar='''[[Brain Drain]]<br>[[Far-Seeing Arts]]'''
 
|similar='''[[Brain Drain]]<br>[[Far-Seeing Arts]]'''
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Telepathy was first used in the series when [[Master Roshi]] reads the mind of [[Nam]] during the 21st [[World Martial Arts Tournament]], thus learning of Nam's desperate search for water.
 
Telepathy was first used in the series when [[Master Roshi]] reads the mind of [[Nam]] during the 21st [[World Martial Arts Tournament]], thus learning of Nam's desperate search for water.
   
It is used by members of [[Master Shen]]'s [[Crane School]] to communicate with each other during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, and then by [[King Piccolo]] to communicate with [[Mutated Namek|his offspring]].
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It is used by members of [[Master Shen]]'s [[Crane School]] to communicate with each other during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, and then by [[King Piccolo]] to communicate with [[Namekian (Demon Clan)|his offspring]].
   
[[File:Guru Telepatically Talking To King Kai.JPG|thumb|Grand Elder Guru telepathically talking to King Kai]]
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[[File:Guru Telepatically Talking To King Kai.JPG|thumb|left|Grand Elder Guru telepathically talking to King Kai]]
[[King Kai]] is possibly one of the most famous users of this technique, as he is able to speak with people all across the [[Universe 7|universe]] and countless people at one time, something the Supreme Kais thought was impossible. It can be assumed that he taught it to [[Goku]] while he trained with him in [[Other World]], as Goku uses this to stop [[Krillin]] from finishing [[Vegeta]] after their battle on [[Earth]].
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[[King Kai]] is possibly one of the most famous users of this technique, as he is able to speak with people all across the [[Universe 7|universe]] and countless people at one time, something the Supreme Kais thought was impossible. It can be assumed that he taught it to [[Goku]] while he trained with him in [[Other World]], as Goku uses this to stop [[Krillin]] from finishing [[Vegeta]] after their battle on [[Earth]]. Goku also uses telepathy in order to read Krillin's mind to catch up on their experiences on [[Planet Namek]].
   
 
[[Piccolo]] uses telepathy several times to communicate with [[Gohan]]. He also used to communicate Goten and Trunks, who were in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber during the Fusion Saga.
 
[[Piccolo]] uses telepathy several times to communicate with [[Gohan]]. He also used to communicate Goten and Trunks, who were in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber during the Fusion Saga.
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It was also used by [[Shin]] to read the mind of Piccolo while the two were facing each other at the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament.
 
It was also used by [[Shin]] to read the mind of Piccolo while the two were facing each other at the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament.
   
 
During the [[Tournament of Power]], [[Belmod]] uses it to communicate with [[Jiren]] to attack Goku. [[Heles]] uses it to communicate with [[Ribrianne]] and [[Roasie]]. Through his robot suit, [[Mule]] uses it to communicate through [[Paparoni]]'s [[Paparoni's cane|cane]] to instruct [[Team Universe 3]] to attack [[Team Universe 7]].
==Users==
 
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*'''[[Master Roshi]]''' – First person to use the technique in the series, with his ability rivaling even that of Master Shen's. Admitted to using it on [[Nam]] to read his mind and discover his village's predicament during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.
 
 
The [[Para Brothers]] used it to communicate [[Luud]]'s weakness to Goku, and coordinate a synchronized assault against the machine mutants.
*'''[[Master Shen]]''' – Uses it to talk to Tien and Chiaotzu during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament and to telepathically taunt Tien during the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament.
 
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*'''[[Tien Shinhan]]''' – Used to talk to Master Shen and Chiaotzu during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament.
 
 
[[Dr. Gero]] and [[Dr. Myuu]] used it to brainwash [[Android 17]].
*'''[[Chiaotzu]]''' – Used to talk to Tien and Master Shen during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament.
 
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*'''[[Korin]]''' – Uses Mind Reading (''Heart the Read'')<ref name="Daiz7"/> to read Goku's mind when Goku first reaches the top of [[Korin Tower]].
 
 
Pan used it to communicate with Goku underwater during their fight with [[Haze Shenron]].
*'''[[King Piccolo]]''' – Uses it to contact [[Tambourine]] and [[Cymbal]].
 
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*'''[[Piccolo]]''' – Talks to Gohan several times. Most famously when he was attacked by [[Android 20]], and when he was about to sacrifice himself to save the [[Earth]] in ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', Piccolo uses it to read Bulma's mind from afar to learn about the situation while recovering aboard her ship being saved by Goku and Krillin. Krillin attributes his skill with the technique due to his fusion with Kami, stating that Kami was an old hat when it came to reading minds.<ref name="FighterZ">''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', [[Krillin]]: "''Y'see, Piccolo used to be Kami. Reading minds is just old hat to him.''"</ref>
 
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In the [[Super Dragon Ball Heroes (anime)|Super Dragon Ball Heroes anime]], [[Hearts]] uses his ability to read hearts on [[Hit]] to find out who the strongest in all 12 universes is. Hit is shocked when Hearts correctly guesses that [[Jiren]] is the strongest, and questions if Hearts read his mind. In the manga version he can also use his ability to give him an advantage on his opponents by reading their minds to foresee their attacks, this allowed him to easely counter Hit's use of timeskip. However this technique is not infallible as Hit was later able to counter it by thinking of an attack before switching to another one while skipping time.
*'''[[King Kai]]''' – Uses it to talk to Goku and his friends, to warn them about trouble. People can also touch his back and communicate with any desired person.
 
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[[File:Goku reading krillins mind.jpeg|thumb|Goku reads Krillin's mind]]
 
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==Film Appearances==
*'''[[Goku]]''' – Uses it to command [[Gohan]] bounce back the [[Spirit Bomb]] back at Vegeta after he dodged it. He also used it to tell Gohan to look at the [[Power Ball]] to turn into a [[Great Ape]] to stop Vegeta. He used a third time to stop Krillin from killing Vegeta as he is about to escape. Goku also uses his ability to read Krillin's mind when he arrives on [[Namek]]. During his fight with Frieza, Goku's used to speak directly to [[Dende]] when Porunga was summoned. He also contacted Dende again when [[Bulma]] summoned Shenron to inform him of the situation. When Goku clashed with [[Frieza]] in his [[Golden form]] right before the [[Tournament of Power]] they had a brief conversation using only their minds.
 
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'', [[Lord Slug]] uses it on [[Bulma]] to find out more about the [[Dragon Ball (object)|Dragon Balls]].
*'''[[Vegeta]]''' – Uses it to communicate orders to [[Nappa]] while visiting [[Arlia]], to read [[Good Buu]]'s memories while inside [[Super Buu]]'s head, and later to stop Goku from using a [[Self Destruction]] technique on Omega Shenron. He also used it as a Great Ape before transforming into a [[Super Saiyan 4]].
 
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*'''[[Grand Elder Guru]]''' – Uses Mind Reading to read Krillin's mind.
 
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler]]'', Cooler's surviving head used it to communicate with Goku and Vegeta after they were brought to him inside the [[Big Gete Star]] following their defeat by his [[Meta-Cooler]]s. He speaks normally when assuming his battle form, however.
[[File:Slug reads bulma's mind.jpg|thumb|Lord Slug using telepathy to read Bulma's mind]]
 
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*'''[[Lord Slug]]''' Used it on [[Bulma]] to find out more about the [[Dragon Ball (object)|Dragon Balls]].
 
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It is implied that Goku was using telepathy to communicate with the other Z-Fighters when planning to have them donate their energy to Goku to empower him enough to stop the Legendary Super Saiyan Broly in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan]]'', as he was communicating with them despite being far away from them, and in one scene, Goku's voice is heard with an echo effect. Unlike other instances, however, the characters lips move during these instances.
*'''[[Cooler]]''' - Used by Cooler's surviving head to communicate with Goku and Vegeta after they were brought to him inside the [[Big Gete Star]] following their defeat by his [[Meta-Cooler]]s in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler]]''. He speaks normally when assuming his battle form, however.
 
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*'''[[Shin]]''' – Used it to read the mind of Piccolo while they were facing each other at the 25th World Tournament.
 
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==Video Game Appearances==
**'''[[Kibito Kai]]''' - Used it to inform [[King Kai]] and the other [[Kai]]s of [[Beerus]]' awakening and to tell King Kai to keep Goku and Beerus from learning of one another after learning that Goku was currently training at [[King Kai's Planet]]. Used in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''.
 
*'''[[Babidi]]''' Uses Telepathy to communicate with the Earth's populace regarding the location of [[Goten]], [[Trunks]] and [[Piccolo]].
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', Mira used it to communicate with [[Towa]] after he is reduced to just his core after the [[Future Warrior]] destroys his body with a [[Buster Cannon]].
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**'''[[Future Babidi]]''' – Used several times in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]''.
 
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', Piccolo uses it to read Bulma's mind from afar to learn about the situation while recovering aboard her ship being saved by Goku and Krillin. Krillin attributes his skill with the technique due to his fusion with Kami, stating that Kami was an old hat when it came to reading minds.<ref name="FighterZ">''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', [[Krillin]]: "''Y'see, Piccolo used to be Kami. Reading minds is just old hat to him.''"</ref>
*'''[[Mira]]''' - Uses Telepathy to communicate with [[Towa]] after he is reduced to just his core after the [[Future Warrior]] destroys his body with a [[Buster Cannon]] in ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]''.
 
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*'''[[Bon Para]], [[Don Para]], and [[Son Para]]''' – The three brothers use Telepathy to communicate [[Luud]]'s weakness to Goku, and coordinate a synchronized assault against the machine mutants.
 
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'', at certain points in the main story and during Intermissions, King Kai will at times contact the Dragon Team via telepathy and comment on what they are currently doing. Activities that can trigger his telepathic messages include Z Orb collection, collecting minerals from Mineral Deposits or the environment, collecting fruit, hunting wolves, hunting deer, and catching fish. At times his messages may even feature his habit for making bad puns and jokes usually related to the activity in question. Receiving 20 telepathic messages rewards the ''Who Needs a Phone?'' Achievement/Trophy (depending on their gaming system).
*'''[[Dr. Gero]] and [[Dr. Myuu]]''' They brainwash [[Android 17]] telepathically.
 
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*'''[[Pan]]''' She uses this to communicate with Goku underwater during their fight with [[Haze Shenron]].
 
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He also contacts them the first time a Super Villainous enemy appears after all Villainous Enemies in an area are defeated. He notes their power is unworldly and that they are dangerous. His fears are well founded as the Super Villainous enemies are under the influence of the Demon Scientist Towa as part of her plan to acquire enough energy to create a body for Mira's core. Like in ''Xenoverse'', Mira's core uses telepathy to tell his enemies to be patient as he plans to show them ultimate power once his body is completed.
*'''[[Belmod]]''' - He uses this to communicate with [[Jiren]] during the [[Tournament of Power]].
 
*'''[[Heles]]''' - She uses this to communicate with [[Brianne de Chateau|Ribrianne]] and [[Su Roas|Rozie]] during the Tournament of Power.
 
*'''[[Mule]]''' - Through his robot suit Mosco, he uses this to communicate through [[Paparoni]]'s [[Paparoni's cane|cane]] to instruct [[Team Universe 3]] to attack [[Team Universe 7]] during the Tournament of Power.
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery captionalign="center">
 
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Guru communicates with Nail.png|Guru communicates with Nail telepathically.
 
Guru communicates with Nail.png|Guru communicates with Nail telepathically.
 
Goku reading krillins mind.jpeg|Goku reads Krillin's mind
 
Old Slug.jpg|Slug about to read Bulma's mind
 
Old Slug.jpg|Slug about to read Bulma's mind
 
Slug going to read Bulma's mind.jpg|Bulma struggling against Slug's mind reading
 
Slug going to read Bulma's mind.jpg|Bulma struggling against Slug's mind reading
 
Screenshotsdbzmovie4 242.jpg|Lord Slug sees the Dragon Balls in Bulma's mind
 
Screenshotsdbzmovie4 242.jpg|Lord Slug sees the Dragon Balls in Bulma's mind
 
Slug reads bulma's mind.jpg|Lord Slug sees Shenron in Bulma's mind
 
Final1(ISGD).png|Goku uses King Kai's telepathy in ''Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu''
 
Final1(ISGD).png|Goku uses King Kai's telepathy in ''Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu''
 
</gallery>
 
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Revision as of 02:27, 28 March 2020

Directory: TechniquesSupportive Techniques


Telepathy (テレパシー Terepashī[1]) is a technique used by several characters throughout the Dragon Ball series.

Overview

It is a way to communicate with others using one's mind. Users can also read the minds of the ones they communicate with, similar to telepathic eavesdropping.

The ability to communicate telepathically does not seem to be hindered by time dilation, as Piccolo is able to talk to Goten and Trunks while they are in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber during the Fusion Saga, despite him being outside of it.

When Slug used it on Bulma, she seemed to become dazed and confused while he was searching her memories.

Mind reading notably has some difficulty being effectively used against people who have low intelligence. This is best demonstrated when Korin attempted to use his telepathy to read Maron's next moves in a Poker game, only to fail as "[Korin] has seen party balloons with more on their mind [than with Maron]."

Usage

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King Piccolo using telepathy

Telepathy was first used in the series when Master Roshi reads the mind of Nam during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, thus learning of Nam's desperate search for water.

It is used by members of Master Shen's Crane School to communicate with each other during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, and then by King Piccolo to communicate with his offspring.

Guru Telepatically Talking To King Kai

Grand Elder Guru telepathically talking to King Kai

King Kai is possibly one of the most famous users of this technique, as he is able to speak with people all across the universe and countless people at one time, something the Supreme Kais thought was impossible. It can be assumed that he taught it to Goku while he trained with him in Other World, as Goku uses this to stop Krillin from finishing Vegeta after their battle on Earth. Goku also uses telepathy in order to read Krillin's mind to catch up on their experiences on Planet Namek.

Piccolo uses telepathy several times to communicate with Gohan. He also used to communicate Goten and Trunks, who were in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber during the Fusion Saga.

It was also used by Shin to read the mind of Piccolo while the two were facing each other at the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament.

During the Tournament of Power, Belmod uses it to communicate with Jiren to attack Goku. Heles uses it to communicate with Ribrianne and Roasie. Through his robot suit, Mule uses it to communicate through Paparoni's cane to instruct Team Universe 3 to attack Team Universe 7.

The Para Brothers used it to communicate Luud's weakness to Goku, and coordinate a synchronized assault against the machine mutants.

Dr. Gero and Dr. Myuu used it to brainwash Android 17.

Pan used it to communicate with Goku underwater during their fight with Haze Shenron.

In the Super Dragon Ball Heroes anime, Hearts uses his ability to read hearts on Hit to find out who the strongest in all 12 universes is. Hit is shocked when Hearts correctly guesses that Jiren is the strongest, and questions if Hearts read his mind. In the manga version he can also use his ability to give him an advantage on his opponents by reading their minds to foresee their attacks, this allowed him to easely counter Hit's use of timeskip. However this technique is not infallible as Hit was later able to counter it by thinking of an attack before switching to another one while skipping time.

Film Appearances

In Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, Lord Slug uses it on Bulma to find out more about the Dragon Balls.

In Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, Cooler's surviving head used it to communicate with Goku and Vegeta after they were brought to him inside the Big Gete Star following their defeat by his Meta-Coolers. He speaks normally when assuming his battle form, however.

It is implied that Goku was using telepathy to communicate with the other Z-Fighters when planning to have them donate their energy to Goku to empower him enough to stop the Legendary Super Saiyan Broly in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan, as he was communicating with them despite being far away from them, and in one scene, Goku's voice is heard with an echo effect. Unlike other instances, however, the characters lips move during these instances.

Video Game Appearances

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Mira used it to communicate with Towa after he is reduced to just his core after the Future Warrior destroys his body with a Buster Cannon.

In Dragon Ball FighterZ, Piccolo uses it to read Bulma's mind from afar to learn about the situation while recovering aboard her ship being saved by Goku and Krillin. Krillin attributes his skill with the technique due to his fusion with Kami, stating that Kami was an old hat when it came to reading minds.[2]

In Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, at certain points in the main story and during Intermissions, King Kai will at times contact the Dragon Team via telepathy and comment on what they are currently doing. Activities that can trigger his telepathic messages include Z Orb collection, collecting minerals from Mineral Deposits or the environment, collecting fruit, hunting wolves, hunting deer, and catching fish. At times his messages may even feature his habit for making bad puns and jokes usually related to the activity in question. Receiving 20 telepathic messages rewards the Who Needs a Phone? Achievement/Trophy (depending on their gaming system).

He also contacts them the first time a Super Villainous enemy appears after all Villainous Enemies in an area are defeated. He notes their power is unworldly and that they are dangerous. His fears are well founded as the Super Villainous enemies are under the influence of the Demon Scientist Towa as part of her plan to acquire enough energy to create a body for Mira's core. Like in Xenoverse, Mira's core uses telepathy to tell his enemies to be patient as he plans to show them ultimate power once his body is completed.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Daizenshuu 7, 1996
  2. Dragon Ball FighterZ, Krillin: "Y'see, Piccolo used to be Kami. Reading minds is just old hat to him."