Takeshi Gôda, nicknamed "Gegant," emerges as a central figure defined by a volatile blend of aggressive dominance and sporadic vulnerability. His imposing stature, broad frame, and sun-tanned skin reinforce his role as a neighborhood enforcer who dominates through intimidation, habitually "borrowing" possessions from Nobita and others under the guise of temporary loans he never repays. This reflects his self-centered mantra: "What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is mine." Despite his bullying persona, Gegant paradoxically relies on Nobita, pressuring him into joining activities like baseball matches where his team, The Giants, consistently falters due to Nobita’s athletic shortcomings. Defeats often provoke violent outbursts against teammates, underscoring his obsession with victory. His leadership combines stubborn determination with flawed tactics, prioritizing control over coherent strategy. Family influences deeply shape his actions. Gegant fears his strict mother, a grocery store owner who disciplines him harshly for misbehavior, yet he fiercely protects his younger sister, Jaiko, encouraging her comic-writing ambitions—even leveraging Doraemon’s gadgets to aid her. This protectiveness turns volatile when others mock Jaiko, prompting Gegant to resort to aggression against anyone mocking Jaiko, even Nobita. His peer relationships remain equally fraught. Suneo oscillates between accomplice and rival, their alliance crumbling whenever Suneo resists or taunts him. Gegant’s dynamic with Doraemon shifts between cooperation and conflict based on his goals, though crises—like rescuing Nobita from danger or aiding Doraemon during a lethal malfunction—reveal unexpected flashes of empathy beneath his rough exterior. Story arcs occasionally subvert Gegant’s traits. Episodes like *Truthful Robot* unveil fleeting yearnings for friendship with Nobita, though ridicule swiftly stifrates these hints of vulnerability. Films such as *Nobita’s South Sea Adventure* and *The Day Doraemon is Reborn* portray him endangering himself to protect others, signaling an unexpected capacity for altruism. Yet these acts remain exceptions, as he habitually reverts to intimidation tactics. Gegant’s obliviousness extends to hobbies like off-key singing and disastrous cooking, pursued with unshakable confidence despite universal disdain. These comedic flaws highlight his lack of self-awareness, while his hostility toward animals—seen in attempts to harm rabbits or tanukis—further illustrates his cruelty, though Doraemon’s interventions usually avert lasting harm. His complexity lies in the clash between antagonism and fleeting loyalty, painting a multifaceted portrait driven by insecurities and a craving for control. While incremental growth surfaces in moments—like post-birthday mishaps prompting brief self-reflection on his unpopularity—these glimmers of potential remain unrealized, leaving his abrasive persona largely intact.