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Takeshi Gouda

剛田 武

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Takeshi, usually known by the nickname "Gian" (ジャイアン, Jaian) from English word "giant," is the big, strong, and quick-tempered local bully. He is known for his confidence in his terrible singing voice, though he considers himself a great singer. He regularly subjects the neighborhood children to horrendous singing recitals, which is sometimes combined with his equally bad homemade dinner and his atrocious fashion sense. He also frequently steals other children's toys and books under the pretext of "borrowing" them, unless the toy is damaged. This is how most fans considered Gian to be the antagonist of this show. However, he does not hesitate to help Nobita and his friends when they are in real trouble, which often occurs in the movies. Several of the stories revolve around Nobita and his friends' efforts to avoid Gian's concerts, and several chapters summarize his friends efforts to avoid visiting Gian's house on his birthday because of his selfish nature. After reflecting on one event about his birthday, Gian thought of himself why he wasn't popular among his peers. After getting a lecture from Doraemon to see what an unruly character he is, Gian realize that he should have been a better person and he begs Doraemon to give him another chance. However, things didn't go exactly as planned when his friends at school or at the streets mock him to see how weird Gian was acting and get kicked by Suneo after learning his attempt to become gentle to his peers. This led him to lose control of his temper and start attacking his friends again. Although he bullies the other children (mostly Nobita), he is terrified of his mother, who runs the local grocery store, a fact Nobita and Doraemon sometimes use in their favor. He founded his own baseball team named after himself. Although Nobita is often blamed for the losses against the baseball team's rival, the "Tyranos," Gian and Suneo still force Nobita to play because they do not have enough players. Gian also has a younger sister named Jaiko, whom he adores. (Source: Wikipedia)

Anime Appearances

Anime image Doraemon

Doraemon

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 26: Nobita no Kyouryuu 2006

Doraemon Movie 26: Nobita no Kyouryuu 2006

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 24: Nobita to Fushigi Kaze Tsukai

Doraemon Movie 24: Nobita to Fushigi Kaze Tsukai

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Anime image Doraemon (1979)

Doraemon (1979)

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Anime image The☆Doraemons: Mushimushi Pyonpyon Daisakusen!

The☆Doraemons: Mushimushi Pyonpyon Daisakusen!

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Anime image Doraemon and Itchy the Stray

Doraemon and Itchy the Stray

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Anime image Doraemon Meets Hattori the Ninja

Doraemon Meets Hattori the Ninja

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Anime image Doraemon: Kaette Kita Doraemon

Doraemon: Kaette Kita Doraemon

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Anime image Dorami & Doraemons: Robot Gakkou Nanafushigi!?

Dorami & Doraemons: Robot Gakkou Nanafushigi!?

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Anime image Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!!!

Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!!!

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Anime image Doraemon: 2112-nen Doraemon Tanjou

Doraemon: 2112-nen Doraemon Tanjou

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Anime image Doraemon: Obaachan no Omoide

Doraemon: Obaachan no Omoide

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Anime image Doraemon Movie: Boku, Momotarou no Nanna no Sa

Doraemon Movie: Boku, Momotarou no Nanna no Sa

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Anime image Doraemon: Kaette Kita Doraemon (Movie)

Doraemon: Kaette Kita Doraemon (Movie)

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Anime image Doraemon: The Day When I Was Born

Doraemon: The Day When I Was Born

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Anime image Doraemon: Ganbare! Gian!!

Doraemon: Ganbare! Gian!!

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 22: Nobita to Tsubasa no Yuusha-tachi

Doraemon Movie 22: Nobita to Tsubasa no Yuusha-tachi

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 23: Nobita to Robot Kingdom

Doraemon Movie 23: Nobita to Robot Kingdom

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 25: Nobita no Wan Nyan Jikuuden

Doraemon Movie 25: Nobita no Wan Nyan Jikuuden

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 08: Nobita to Ryuu no Kishi

Doraemon Movie 08: Nobita to Ryuu no Kishi

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 09: Nobita no Parallel Saiyuuki

Doraemon Movie 09: Nobita no Parallel Saiyuuki

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 14: Nobita to Buriki no Labyrinth

Doraemon Movie 14: Nobita to Buriki no Labyrinth

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Anime image Doraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding

Doraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 13: Nobita to Kumo no Oukoku

Doraemon Movie 13: Nobita to Kumo no Oukoku

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 02: Nobita no Uchuu Kaitakushi

Doraemon Movie 02: Nobita no Uchuu Kaitakushi

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 19: Nobita no Nankai Daibouken

Doraemon Movie 19: Nobita no Nankai Daibouken

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 07: Nobita to Tetsujin Heidan

Doraemon Movie 07: Nobita to Tetsujin Heidan

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 10: Nobita no Nippon Tanjou

Doraemon Movie 10: Nobita no Nippon Tanjou

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 04: Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjou

Doraemon Movie 04: Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjou

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 20: Nobita no Uchuu Hyouryuuki

Doraemon Movie 20: Nobita no Uchuu Hyouryuuki

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 06: Nobita no Little Star Wars

Doraemon Movie 06: Nobita no Little Star Wars

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 12: Nobita no Dorabian Nights

Doraemon Movie 12: Nobita no Dorabian Nights

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 03: Nobita no Daimakyou

Doraemon Movie 03: Nobita no Daimakyou

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 05: Nobita no Makai Daibouken

Doraemon Movie 05: Nobita no Makai Daibouken

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 27: Nobita no Shin Makai Daibouken - 7-nin no Mahoutsukai

Doraemon Movie 27: Nobita no Shin Makai Daibouken - 7-nin no Mahoutsukai

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 16: Nobita no Sousei Nikki

Doraemon Movie 16: Nobita no Sousei Nikki

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 17: Nobita to Ginga Express

Doraemon Movie 17: Nobita to Ginga Express

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 15: Nobita to Mugen Sankenshi

Doraemon Movie 15: Nobita to Mugen Sankenshi

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 11: Nobita to Animal Planet

Doraemon Movie 11: Nobita to Animal Planet

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 18: Nobita no Nejimaki City Boukenki

Doraemon Movie 18: Nobita no Nejimaki City Boukenki

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 01: Nobita no Kyouryuu

Doraemon Movie 01: Nobita no Kyouryuu

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 28: Nobita to Midori no Kyojin Den

Doraemon Movie 28: Nobita to Midori no Kyojin Den

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 29: Shin Nobita no Uchuu Kaitakushi

Doraemon Movie 29: Shin Nobita no Uchuu Kaitakushi

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 30: Nobita no Ningyo Daikaisen

Doraemon Movie 30: Nobita no Ningyo Daikaisen

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 21: Nobita no Taiyou Ou Densetsu

Doraemon Movie 21: Nobita no Taiyou Ou Densetsu

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Anime image Doraemon (2005)

Doraemon (2005)

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 31: Shin Nobita to Tetsujin Heidan - Habatake Tenshi-tachi

Doraemon Movie 31: Shin Nobita to Tetsujin Heidan - Habatake Tenshi-tachi

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 32: Nobita to Kiseki no Shima - Animal Adventure

Doraemon Movie 32: Nobita to Kiseki no Shima - Animal Adventure

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 33: Nobita no Himitsu Dougu Museum

Doraemon Movie 33: Nobita no Himitsu Dougu Museum

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 34: Shin Nobita no Daimakyou - Peko to 5-nin no Tankentai

Doraemon Movie 34: Shin Nobita no Daimakyou - Peko to 5-nin no Tankentai

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Anime image Stand By Me Doraemon

Stand By Me Doraemon

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 35: Nobita no Space Heroes

Doraemon Movie 35: Nobita no Space Heroes

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 36: Shin Nobita no Nippon Tanjou

Doraemon Movie 36: Shin Nobita no Nippon Tanjou

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 37: Nobita no Nankyoku Kachikochi Daibouken

Doraemon Movie 37: Nobita no Nankyoku Kachikochi Daibouken

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Anime image Doraemon (2005) Specials

Doraemon (2005) Specials

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 38: Nobita no Takarajima

Doraemon Movie 38: Nobita no Takarajima

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 39: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki

Doraemon Movie 39: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 40: Nobita no Shin Kyouryuu

Doraemon Movie 40: Nobita no Shin Kyouryuu

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Anime image Stand By Me Doraemon 2

Stand By Me Doraemon 2

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 41: Nobita no Little Star Wars

Doraemon Movie 41: Nobita no Little Star Wars

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 42: Nobita to Sora no Utopia

Doraemon Movie 42: Nobita to Sora no Utopia

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 43: Nobita no Chikyuu Symphony

Doraemon Movie 43: Nobita no Chikyuu Symphony

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 44: Nobita no E Sekai Monogatari

Doraemon Movie 44: Nobita no E Sekai Monogatari

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Anime image Doraemon (1979) Specials

Doraemon (1979) Specials

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Anime image Doraemon Movie 45: Shin Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjou

Doraemon Movie 45: Shin Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjou

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