Goten, second son of Goku and Chi-Chi, enters the world in late Age 767 as a Saiyan-Earthling hybrid. He grows up as Gohan’s younger brother and Pan’s uncle. With Goku deceased during the Cell Games before his birth, Goten meets his father only at age seven. Chi-Chi trains him rigorously in martial arts instead of academics—a contrast to her approach with Gohan. This training culminates in Goten accidentally achieving the Super Saiyan transformation at seven during a spar with Chi-Chi, making him the youngest Saiyan to do so. Chi-Chi forbids the form, calling it monstrous until Gohan explains its nature. Goten’s childhood involves intense "fight games" with best friend Trunks, accelerating their strength development. As a child, Goten mirrors Goku’s appearance with messy hair, matching eyes, and a playful spirit. His outfit consists of an orange gi without the Kame symbol, a dark blue long-sleeved undershirt, and black training shoes. By his teens in *Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero*—set a year before *Dragon Ball Z*'s conclusion—he grows taller and adopts a new hairstyle to avoid confusion with Goku, resembling Gohan during the Cell Saga. His attire shifts to a long green buttoned shirt over a purple undershirt, black pants, and black shoes. Goten’s personality blends Goku’s fun-loving kindness with Chi-Chi’s emphasis on manners and practicality. He exhibits classic Saiyan traits: a passion for combat and a vast appetite favoring pocky sticks and strawberry daifuku while disliking vegetables. Though Trunks often pulls him into mischief, Goten frequently acts as their duo’s voice of reason. He idolizes Gohan, fiercely defending him from criticism. As a teen, he matures while retaining core kindness and competitiveness. He moonlights as street-level hero Saiyaman X-2 alongside Trunks (Saiyaman X-1), using Pilaf’s tech for covert transformations to fight petty crime—a role he once mocked Gohan for. He attends Blue Hal High School with Trunks, befriending classmates like Rulah, Kompas, Skale, Chok, and Fyler. His hybrid heritage grants immense potential. Beyond early Super Saiyan mastery, he wields superhuman strength, speed, durability, agility, and stamina. He manipulates energy for techniques like the Kamehameha (initially mispronounced as "Kamekameha") and energy-augmented strikes. After Gohan teaches him, he senses ki and flies proficiently. In combat, he displays tactical ingenuity, pacifying wild animals and coordinating with allies. During *Super Hero*, he and Trunks aid against Cell Max—their base forms surpassing Android 18. Their failed fusion creates an overweight Gotenks, which Piccolo deems effective against the threat. They also temporarily patrol Monster Island for Android 17, fending off Cell Juniors. Relationships define his journey. His bond with Trunks forms the bedrock of friendship, rivalry, and frequent Gotenks fusions. Initially shy around Goku, he grows deeply attached, sharing emotional moments like their Majin Buu saga farewell. Chi-Chi balances his upbringing, permitting martial arts while instilling discipline. Gohan serves as mentor and idol; Goten trains under him for the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, where he first encounters Goku. In *Dragon Ball GT*, he pursues typical teen interests like social life over fighting and dates a girlfriend named Valese.