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The Original Kamehameha (元祖かめはめ波 Ganso Kamehameha, lit. "Original Kamehame Wave")[1][2][3][4] is the original Kamehameha technique created over fifty years by Master Roshi.
Overview[]
The technique involves wide sweeping arm movements and cupping the hands together before bringing them forward to fire a blue wave of energy.
Usage[]
Roshi uses this attack as Jackie Chun during his match against Goku in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.[5]
Roshi against Master Shen when the latter threatens Chiaotzu during the finals of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament.[6]
Film Appearances[]
Master Roshi fires The Original Kamehameha in The World's Strongest
In Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Master Roshi uses it against Dr. Kochin's Bio-Warriors when fighting them inside Dr. Wheelo's Fortress.
Variations[]
- MAX Power Kamehameha - A variation used by Master Roshi in his Max Power form.
Video Game Appearances[]
- Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi
- Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
- Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
- Dragon Ball Heroes
In the Budokai Tenkaichi series, it is named The Original Kamehameha where it is one of Master Roshi's Blast 2 in his base and Max Power forms.
In Dragon Ball Heroes, it is named The Original Kamehameha.
Trivia[]
- In "The Fire-Eater", Goku prepares a Kamehameha in a manner similar to how Roshi sometimes prepares his Kamehameha, using the sweeping arm movements. Goku uses it to blow a hole in the mountain to escape through.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, 2005
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, 2006
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, 2007
- ↑ Dragon Ball Heroes, 2010
- ↑ Dragon Ball episode 26, "The Grand Finals"
- ↑ Dragon Ball episode 99, "Tien's Insurrection"