Takeshi "Gigante" Goda, nicknamed Gian, balances aggressive dominance with fleeting vulnerability. His burly frame, tan skin, and commanding aura solidify his role as an intimidating force among peers, regularly "borrowing" their belongings and coercing them into activities like his perennially losing neighborhood baseball team, where he captains despite blaming defeats on teammates such as Nobita. Overconfidence defines his self-perception, particularly regarding his off-key singing and disastrous cooking, which he insists others endure while dismissing criticism. Beneath his bullying exterior lies fierce loyalty to his younger sister Jaiko, supporting her creative projects—albeit clumsily—and a cautious deference to his mother, whose authority he avoids provoking, a weakness peers sometimes exploit. Gian’s interactions with Nobita teeter between hostility and uneasy alliance, oscillating from physical taunts justified as "disciplinary measures" to reluctant teamwork against shared rivals or during crises. Moments of hidden concern emerge when he rescues Nobita from danger or tends to him during illness, revealing a layered, contentious bond. His dynamic with Suneo hinges on hierarchy: Suneo typically submits as a sycophantic aide yet occasionally gains brief upper hand through gadget-driven schemes. Episodes of introspection, like a thwarted birthday party prompting temporary self-improvement efforts—often undone by pride or ridicule—hint at dormant growth. Extended narratives, especially films, showcase unanticipated valor, as he sacrifices personal gain to aid group survival or confront external threats. A defining clash occurs when Nobita’s relentless defiance during a challenge forces Gian to retreat, subtly recalibrating their relationship. Future depictions as a conscientious father contrast his childhood impulsivity, underscoring incremental maturity. While his domineering core persists, sporadic empathy and heroic acts pierce his abrasive facade, painting a figure of contradictions—equal parts tyrant and unexpected guardian.