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Dr. Maki Gero, also known as Android 20, is a character who appears in Dragon Ball GT following his previous role as a central villain in Dragon Ball Z. He is a brilliant but sinister scientist who was the head of the Red Ribbon Army's engineering division, responsible for creating a vast array of androids and bio-androids. After the original Red Ribbon Army was dismantled by Son Goku, Gero became obsessed with revenge. To achieve immortality and the power to carry out his vendetta, he converted his own body into a cyborg, transferring his brain into a powerful mechanical form equipped with various weapons. This version of himself is designated as Android 20.
In Dragon Ball GT, Dr. Gero's role is intertwined with his actions in the afterlife. Following his death on Earth at the hands of his own creation, Android 17, Gero’s soul is condemned to Hell. There, he encounters Dr. Myuu, the creator of the parasitic alien known as Baby. The two mad scientists share a common desire for revenge against Goku and his allies. Recognizing the potential of working together, they form an alliance and combine their scientific expertise to create a new, ultimate android. Their plan involves building a second Android 17 in Hell and then devising a scheme to release it onto Earth, where it can fuse with the original Android 17, who is living a peaceful life on the surface.
Dr. Gero's personality remains consistent with his depiction in Dragon Ball Z, marked by a cold, merciless, and arrogant nature. He holds a deep-seated grudge against Goku and possesses absolute confidence in his own intellect and technological creations. This arrogance, however, is often a fatal flaw. His primary motivation throughout his existence is revenge, a goal that overshadows all reason. In GT, this drive leads him to collaborate with Dr. Myuu, a partnership born of mutual hatred for the Saiyan hero rather than any sense of loyalty. A key aspect of his character is his complex history with his own creations. While he builds them to serve his purposes, he has frequently been betrayed by them, as seen with Androids 17 and 18 in Dragon Ball Z. This pattern tragically repeats itself in the Super 17 Saga of GT. A more sentimental side of Gero is revealed through his backstory; he modeled Android 16 after his deceased son, Gevo, and his human wife, Vomi, served as the basis for Android 21, though this information provides context for his motivations from other series.
Dr. Gero's primary role in the Dragon Ball GT story is as a co-architect of the Super 17 Saga. He and Dr. Myuu are the masterminds behind the creation of the villain Super 17. Together, they succeed in opening a portal between Hell and Earth, trapping Goku in Hell while they execute their plan. Upon reaching Earth, they locate the original Android 17 and force him to fuse with the duplicate they created, resulting in the immensely powerful Super 17. Dr. Gero believes he will finally achieve victory by controlling this ultimate weapon. His key relationships in this saga are with his partner, Dr. Myuu, and with his creation, Super 17. His alliance with Dr. Myuu is one of convenience, driven by their shared goal.
The character development of Dr. Gero in GT is limited, as he is already a fully-formed villain. Instead, the narrative highlights his inability to learn from past mistakes. Despite being betrayed and killed by Androids 17 and 18 in the past, he once again places his faith in a creation that ultimately turns against him. In a final act of betrayal, Super 17, who only follows Dr. Myuu's commands, kills Dr. Gero, proving that Gero’s arrogance and desire for revenge have once again sealed his own fate. His arc serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the folly of underestimating one's own creations.
As an android, Dr. Gero possesses several notable abilities. He has a device embedded in the palms of his hands that allows him to absorb the energy of his opponents, converting their ki into power for himself. His mechanical body grants him superhuman strength, speed, and durability. He is also equipped with eye lasers, which he can fire from his eyes to cause significant destruction. Furthermore, his brain, which is visible under a protective dome on his head, retains his immense scientific genius, allowing him to design and construct new technologies even from the depths of Hell.
In Dragon Ball GT, Dr. Gero's role is intertwined with his actions in the afterlife. Following his death on Earth at the hands of his own creation, Android 17, Gero’s soul is condemned to Hell. There, he encounters Dr. Myuu, the creator of the parasitic alien known as Baby. The two mad scientists share a common desire for revenge against Goku and his allies. Recognizing the potential of working together, they form an alliance and combine their scientific expertise to create a new, ultimate android. Their plan involves building a second Android 17 in Hell and then devising a scheme to release it onto Earth, where it can fuse with the original Android 17, who is living a peaceful life on the surface.
Dr. Gero's personality remains consistent with his depiction in Dragon Ball Z, marked by a cold, merciless, and arrogant nature. He holds a deep-seated grudge against Goku and possesses absolute confidence in his own intellect and technological creations. This arrogance, however, is often a fatal flaw. His primary motivation throughout his existence is revenge, a goal that overshadows all reason. In GT, this drive leads him to collaborate with Dr. Myuu, a partnership born of mutual hatred for the Saiyan hero rather than any sense of loyalty. A key aspect of his character is his complex history with his own creations. While he builds them to serve his purposes, he has frequently been betrayed by them, as seen with Androids 17 and 18 in Dragon Ball Z. This pattern tragically repeats itself in the Super 17 Saga of GT. A more sentimental side of Gero is revealed through his backstory; he modeled Android 16 after his deceased son, Gevo, and his human wife, Vomi, served as the basis for Android 21, though this information provides context for his motivations from other series.
Dr. Gero's primary role in the Dragon Ball GT story is as a co-architect of the Super 17 Saga. He and Dr. Myuu are the masterminds behind the creation of the villain Super 17. Together, they succeed in opening a portal between Hell and Earth, trapping Goku in Hell while they execute their plan. Upon reaching Earth, they locate the original Android 17 and force him to fuse with the duplicate they created, resulting in the immensely powerful Super 17. Dr. Gero believes he will finally achieve victory by controlling this ultimate weapon. His key relationships in this saga are with his partner, Dr. Myuu, and with his creation, Super 17. His alliance with Dr. Myuu is one of convenience, driven by their shared goal.
The character development of Dr. Gero in GT is limited, as he is already a fully-formed villain. Instead, the narrative highlights his inability to learn from past mistakes. Despite being betrayed and killed by Androids 17 and 18 in the past, he once again places his faith in a creation that ultimately turns against him. In a final act of betrayal, Super 17, who only follows Dr. Myuu's commands, kills Dr. Gero, proving that Gero’s arrogance and desire for revenge have once again sealed his own fate. His arc serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the folly of underestimating one's own creations.
As an android, Dr. Gero possesses several notable abilities. He has a device embedded in the palms of his hands that allows him to absorb the energy of his opponents, converting their ki into power for himself. His mechanical body grants him superhuman strength, speed, and durability. He is also equipped with eye lasers, which he can fire from his eyes to cause significant destruction. Furthermore, his brain, which is visible under a protective dome on his head, retains his immense scientific genius, allowing him to design and construct new technologies even from the depths of Hell.