Nonno Gohan is the adoptive grandfather of Son Goku in the live-action film Dragonball Evolution. He is a wise and kindly martial arts master who discovered Goku as an infant and raised him in seclusion, training him in the ways of combat and instilling in him a strong sense of right and wrong. His background as a former student of the Turtle School under Master Roshi gives him proficiency in self-defense and ki control, though in this adaptation his abilities are presented more as practical martial arts skill rather than overt supernatural power. Nonno Gohan’s primary motivation is to protect Goku and keep the Four-Star Dragon Ball safe, as he understands the danger posed by the demon lord Piccolo. He is deeply loving and paternal toward Goku, acting as his sole guardian and teacher, and he carries a quiet gravity that comes from knowing the true stakes of the conflict. In the story, he serves as the catalyst for Goku’s journey: on Goku’s eighteenth birthday, he gives him the Four-Star Ball as a gift, but moments later Piccolo attacks their home in search of the ball. Nonno Gohan is mortally wounded in the assault, and with his final breaths he urges Goku to seek out Master Roshi, warning him about the coming eclipse and the threat of Piccolo. His death sets Goku on the path of the hero’s quest. His key relationships are with Goku, whom he raised and loves as a grandson, and indirectly with Master Roshi, his own former master, to whom he directs Goku. He has no further development after his death, as he appears only in the opening act, but his influence shapes Goku’s character and mission throughout the film. His death is a critical emotional turning point, providing Goku with both a personal loss and a clear goal. In terms of notable abilities, Nonno Gohan is shown to be a capable fighter, though the film does not elaborate on any unique techniques beyond general martial arts competence. He is portrayed as a figure of wisdom and sacrifice rather than as a combat powerhouse.