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'''Gozu''' (Japanese: '''ゴズ''' ''Gozu'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a member of [[Team Rocket]], being part of the elite unit known as the Matori Matrix. | '''Gozu''' (Japanese: '''ゴズ''' ''Gozu'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a member of [[Team Rocket]], being part of the elite unit known as the [[Matori Matrix]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Gozu Key Stone.png|thumb|left|250px|Gozu's Key Stone]] | [[File:Gozu Key Stone.png|thumb|left|250px|Gozu's Key Stone]] | ||
Gozu first appeared in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', where he and the rest of the Matori Matrix were sent to the [[Alola]] [[region]] by {{an|Giovanni}}. He was first seen aboard a helicopter alongside [[Matori]] as it approached Alola. At that moment, Giovanni contacted them for a briefing on their progress. After Matori completed the call, she asked Gozu if they would arrive in Alola soon, and when he confirmed that they would, she had him give the order to activate their craft's cloaking device. | Gozu first appeared in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', where he and the rest of the [[Matori Matrix]] were sent to the [[Alola]] [[region]] by {{an|Giovanni}}. He was first seen aboard a helicopter alongside [[Matori]] as it approached Alola. At that moment, Giovanni contacted them for a briefing on their progress. After Matori completed the call, she asked Gozu if they would arrive in Alola soon, and when he confirmed that they would, she had him give the order to activate their craft's cloaking device. | ||
In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', the Matori Matrix arrived in Alola, but were left lethargic due to {{ | In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', the Matori Matrix arrived in Alola, but were left lethargic due to {{an|Necrozma}} draining [[Z-Power|Ultra Aura]] from the adults around the region. Despite this, when they encountered Necrozma in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} form, they managed to trap it inside an electrified net before it shortly broke out. The unit briefly retreated, only to return and attack {{an|Lunala}} and {{DL|Nebby|In the anime|Nebby}} using laser cannons on their aircraft while the pair recuperated on the beach of [[Melemele Island]]. They ensnared Lunala and Nebby in another electrified net, but it was soon destroyed by [[Gladion's Silvally]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Nebby retaliated by hitting the aircraft with {{m|Flash Cannon}}, forcing them to retreat again. Later, after Necrozma possessed Nebby, turned into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}, and fled through an [[Ultra Wormhole]], Gozu and the rest of the unit were rejuvenated and continued their mission. | ||
In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Gozu and the rest of the Matori Matrix witnessed the [[Ultra Guardians]] and Lunala head inside an Ultra Wormhole and attempted to pursue them, only to be stopped by {{an|Professor Kukui}} and | In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Gozu and the rest of the Matori Matrix witnessed the [[Ultra Guardians]] and Lunala head inside an Ultra Wormhole and attempted to pursue them, only to be stopped by {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Faba}}. Gozu, along with several {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s, headed down to [[Ten Carat Hill]] to face the duo. There, Gozu used his {{me|Aggron}} to easily defeat Kukui's {{p|Braviary}} and Faba's {{p|Hypno}} and {{p|Alakazam}}. | ||
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Professor Kukui was able to defeat Gozu's Aggron with {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Upon learning that repairs to the aircraft were complete, he returned there and had it head into the Ultra Wormhole. However, the aircraft was attacked by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, forcing the Matori Matrix to retreat. | In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Professor Kukui was able to defeat Gozu's Aggron with {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Upon learning that repairs to the aircraft were complete, he returned there and had it head into the Ultra Wormhole. However, the aircraft was attacked by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, forcing the Matori Matrix to retreat. | ||
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
Gozu | Gozu is a very serious and competent person. However, he tends to wear an eyepatch over his right eye, despite the fact that there is nothing physically wrong with said eye. Gozu also has a very close bond with his {{p|Aggron}}, allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. In addition, he has a rational mindset; in ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', he knew better than to pursue the [[Ultra Guardians]] through the [[Ultra Wormhole]] after the airship had been damaged. | ||
==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|nick=Aggron | |nick=Aggron [[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|20px|link=Mega Evolution]] | ||
|type1=Steel | |type1=Steel | ||
|type2=Rock | |type2=Rock | ||
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|epname=The Prism Between Light and Darkness! | |epname=The Prism Between Light and Darkness! | ||
|vaen=Carter Cathcart | |vaen=Carter Cathcart | ||
|desc={{p|Aggron}} is Gozu's only known Pokémon. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega Aggron with its [[Aggronite]]. It was first seen when Gozu sent it out to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}} and | |desc={{p|Aggron}} is Gozu's only known Pokémon. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega Aggron with its [[Aggronite]]. It was first seen when Gozu sent it out to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Faba}}, during which it easily defeated their Pokémon with a single {{m|Heavy Slam}}. It reappeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where it was defeated by Kukui's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. | ||
Aggron's known moves are {{m|Heavy Slam}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}} | Aggron's known moves are {{m|Heavy Slam}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}} | ||
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|ja=酒井敬幸 ''[[Keikou Sakai]]'' | |ja=酒井敬幸 ''[[Keikou Sakai]]'' | ||
|en=[[Pete Zarustica]] | |en=[[Pete Zarustica]] | ||
|fr_eu=Frédéric Clou | |||
|es_eu=Miguel Ángel Muro | |es_eu=Miguel Ángel Muro | ||
|pl=Maciej Więckowski | |pl=Maciej Więckowski | ||
}} | |pt_br=Jorge Vasconcellos}} | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
{| class="roundy" style=" | {| class="roundy" style="background:#666; border:3px solid #C00" | ||
|- style="color:#fff;" | |||
! Language | ! Language | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
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| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| ゴズ ''Gozu'' | | ゴズ ''Gozu'' | ||
| From 牛頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Gozu}}'', a guardian of {{wp|Naraka (Buddhism)|Hell}} in Japanese mythology | | From 牛頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Gozu}}'', a guardian of {{wp|Naraka (Buddhism)|Hell}} in Japanese mythology. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| English, Italian, Spanish | | English, French, Italian, Spanish | ||
| Gozu | | Gozu | ||
| Same as his Japanese name | | Same as his Japanese name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}}) | ||
| 葛茲 ''Gézī'' | | 葛茲 ''Gézī'' | ||
| Transliteration of his Japanese name | | Transliteration of his Japanese name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Korean | | Korean | ||
| 고즈 ''Gojeu'' | | 고즈 ''Gojeu'' | ||
| Same as his Japanese name | | Same as his Japanese name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Brazilian Portuguese | | Brazilian Portuguese | ||
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| From 馬頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Mezu}}'', a guardian of Hell in Japanese mythology usually depicted alongside Gozu | | From 馬頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Mezu}}'', a guardian of Hell in Japanese mythology usually depicted alongside Gozu | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Team Rocket}} | ==See also== | ||
{{Animecharacters|black}} | {{Team Rocket anime}} | ||
{{Animecharacters|black|grey}} | |||
{{Project Anime notice|no}} | {{Project Anime notice|no}} | ||
[[Category:Members of Team Rocket]] | [[Category:Members of Team Rocket]] | ||
[[Category:Male characters]] | [[Category:Male characters]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Animation characters]] | ||
[[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]] | [[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]] | ||
Revision as of 02:51, 15 September 2024
Gozu ゴズ Gozu | |
![]() Gozu | |
Gender | Male |
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Hometown | Unknown |
Region | Unknown |
Member of | Team Rocket |
Rank | Elite Officer |
Animated debut | Filling the Light with Darkness! |
English voice actor | Pete Zarustica |
Japanese voice actor | Keikou Sakai |
Gozu (Japanese: ゴズ Gozu) is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokémon anime. He is a member of Team Rocket, being part of the elite unit known as the Matori Matrix.
History

Gozu first appeared in Filling the Light with Darkness!, where he and the rest of the Matori Matrix were sent to the Alola region by Giovanni. He was first seen aboard a helicopter alongside Matori as it approached Alola. At that moment, Giovanni contacted them for a briefing on their progress. After Matori completed the call, she asked Gozu if they would arrive in Alola soon, and when he confirmed that they would, she had him give the order to activate their craft's cloaking device.
In Full Moon and Many Arms!, the Matori Matrix arrived in Alola, but were left lethargic due to Necrozma draining Ultra Aura from the adults around the region. Despite this, when they encountered Necrozma in its Dawn Wings form, they managed to trap it inside an electrified net before it shortly broke out. The unit briefly retreated, only to return and attack Lunala and Nebby using laser cannons on their aircraft while the pair recuperated on the beach of Melemele Island. They ensnared Lunala and Nebby in another electrified net, but it was soon destroyed by Gladion's Silvally and Ash's Pikachu. Nebby retaliated by hitting the aircraft with Flash Cannon, forcing them to retreat again. Later, after Necrozma possessed Nebby, turned into Dusk Mane Necrozma, and fled through an Ultra Wormhole, Gozu and the rest of the unit were rejuvenated and continued their mission.
In The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, Gozu and the rest of the Matori Matrix witnessed the Ultra Guardians and Lunala head inside an Ultra Wormhole and attempted to pursue them, only to be stopped by Professor Kukui and Faba. Gozu, along with several Team Rocket Grunts, headed down to Ten Carat Hill to face the duo. There, Gozu used his Mega Aggron to easily defeat Kukui's Braviary and Faba's Hypno and Alakazam.
In Securing the Future!, Professor Kukui was able to defeat Gozu's Aggron with Incineroar. Upon learning that repairs to the aircraft were complete, he returned there and had it head into the Ultra Wormhole. However, the aircraft was attacked by Tapu Koko, forcing the Matori Matrix to retreat.
Character
Gozu is a very serious and competent person. However, he tends to wear an eyepatch over his right eye, despite the fact that there is nothing physically wrong with said eye. Gozu also has a very close bond with his Aggron, allowing it to Mega Evolve. In addition, he has a rational mindset; in The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, he knew better than to pursue the Ultra Guardians through the Ultra Wormhole after the airship had been damaged.
Pokémon
Debut | The Prism Between Light and Darkness! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | |
English | Carter Cathcart |
Aggron is Gozu's only known Pokémon. It can Mega Evolve into a Mega Aggron with its Aggronite. It was first seen when Gozu sent it out to battle Professor Kukui and Faba, during which it easily defeated their Pokémon with a single Heavy Slam. It reappeared in Securing the Future!, where it was defeated by Kukui's Incineroar.
Aggron's known moves are Heavy Slam and Flash Cannon.
Voice actors
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Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ゴズ Gozu | From 牛頭 Gozu, a guardian of Hell in Japanese mythology. |
English, French, Italian, Spanish | Gozu | Same as his Japanese name. |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 葛茲 Gézī | Transliteration of his Japanese name. |
Korean | 고즈 Gojeu | Same as his Japanese name. |
Brazilian Portuguese | Mezu | From 馬頭 Mezu, a guardian of Hell in Japanese mythology usually depicted alongside Gozu |
See also
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