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The Kamehameha (かめはめ波, Kamehameha; FUNimation "Kamehameha Wave"; Literally meaning "Turtle Destruction Wave") is an energy wave attack used by many fighters.

Development

After much contemplation, Akira Toriyama could not decide on a name for his "Kame" attack, so he asked his wife. His wife came up with the name and the stances used during the attack. She also told Toriyama that it would be easy to remember the name of the attack if he used the name of the famous Hawaiian king, Kamehameha. Toriyama agreed and the Kamehameha was born.

Usage

The Kamehameha is formed when cupped hands are drawn to the user's side and Ki is concentrated into a single point between the cupped hands (and the hands must be really close), however, in the manga there are not any energy spheres in the user's hand. The hands are then thrust forward to shoot out a streaming, powerful beam of energy. The blast can also be used, generally under extenuating circumstances, with just one arm or even the feet. In most variants, the user utters the word "Ka-me-ha-me-ha" as they charge and release the attack.

Appearance and power

The Kamehameha has several different colors in the anime, movies, video games, and manga. The power and concentration of the different types of Kamehameha also vary greatly. Whitish-blue is its standard and original color. When Goku is in his Super Saiyan 4 transformation, his 10x Kamehameha is red-colored. Son Gohan's Ultimate Kamehameha in his ultimate form is yellow. In some games and episodes of Dragon Ball Z, the color of Goku's Kamehameha color is yellow instead of the primary blue color, and Super Saiyan Vegito's Final Kamehameha is yellow or golden yellow, but remains blue when Vegito is in his base form. Majuub's Chocolate Kamehameha has a pink color (but was blue in its debut). Majin Buu's various forms can also use the Super Kamehameha, which also has a pink color or the original blue color.

History

The Kamehameha was the first energy wave attack shown in the Dragon Ball series. The Kamehameha was the most widely used finishing attack in Dragon Ball and was Son Goku's signature attack. It was also a signature attack of the Turtle School.

The Kamehameha was invented by Turtle Hermit over a fifty year period spanning pre-Dragon Ball. By drawing his latent ki into the palms of his hands, Turtle Hermit was able to expel an explosive beam of ki energy. Goku learned it after witnessing Turtle Hermit unleashing the blast to extinguish the flames at Ox-King's home. To Turtle Hermit's surprise, Goku successfully performed the technique on his first attempt (a sign of things to come), although it was only strong enough to destroy Bulma Brief's nearby car. It was later learned by Kuririn and Yamucha in a Tenkaichi Tournament against Chaozu and Tenshinhan, respectively. They in turn taught it to others and the attack became a very popular one to use during battle. Cell was also capable of using it due to the DNA used in his design. Fat Boo learned the technique after seeing Goku use it during the Majin Buu Saga.

Personalization

Because the Kamehameha has expanded to the arsenal of heroes, allies, and even villains, ect. it has been personalized by few; something mostly done by characters who did not graduate Roshi's Turtle School. For example, in Chiaotzu's variation, he produces a yellow ball of light while in the traditional stance for the attack, however instead of following through, he hurls the ball of Ki. In their battle against Bio-Broly, both Trunks and Goten use the attack; however, Trunks extended both arms to sides and began charging the attack, and after saying the incantation, he threw his hands forth and fired a blue energy blast with Goten's Kamehameha. During the Namek Saga, Krillin also used a different stance on different occasions, normally alongside Gohan's Masenko; with one hand behind the other, Krillin would say the incantation and unleash the Kamehameha Wave. Based on these personalized variations and others, it is possible that the incantation is only preparation required to produce the wave.

Variations

Super Saiyan 4 Goku using the 10x Kamehameha.

Super Saiyan 3 Goku firing the Continuous Kamehameha.

Dragonball: Evolution. The Evolution Kamehameha in

Gohan firing the Father-Son Kamehameha with assistance from the spirit of his father, Goku.

Goku using the Feet Kamehameha to attack Piccolo.

Goku using the Guided Kamehameha during the Frieza Saga.

Turtle Hermit using the Maximum Power Kamehameha.

The Kamehameha has many variations, most of which were invented by Goku.

Trivia

In Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit' s television commercials, numerous short clips show a person shouting, "Kamehameha!"

s television commercials, numerous short clips show a person shouting, "Kamehameha!" During the Vegeta Saga and Namek Saga, Gohan is seen performing the Masenko, but he yells, "Kameiameia", a mispronounced Kamehameha.

The Kamehameha has the most variations among techniques in the series.

Freeza is the only main villain in Dragon Ball Z not to use the Kamehameha in the anime or manga, (Cell has the cells of many users and Majin Boo learned it from watching Goku perform it), however, Freeza does use Kamehameha, but only in Super Dragon Ball Z .

not to use the Kamehameha in the anime or manga, (Cell has the cells of many users and Majin Boo learned it from watching Goku perform it), however, Freeza use Kamehameha, but only in . In The Legacy of Goku , the Kamehameha is taught to Goku by North Kaio.

, the Kamehameha is taught to Goku by North Kaio. Pan is the only female ever seen performing the Kamehameha.

In the game Super Smash Brothers Brawl , the Pokémon Lucario (voiced by Sean Schemmel) has a Final Smash, the Aura Storm, which is quite similar to the Kamehameha.

, the Pokémon Lucario (voiced by Sean Schemmel) has a Final Smash, the Aura Storm, which is quite similar to the Kamehameha. In the European Spanish dub, Kamehameha is first named Onda Vital (Life Wave), a name taken from the previous Galician and French dubs, but it had many different names throughout the series, such as Ola Kameamé (Kamehame Wave), Kame Ame Ka , Rayos paralizantes (Paralyzing beams), Rayo desintegrador (Disintegrating beam), or Luz infinita (Infinite light), and also calling several other techniques by the name Onda Vital , only in certain moments of the series, such as the Kikoho or Kaio-Ken .

(Life Wave), a name taken from the previous Galician and French dubs, but it had many different names throughout the series, such as (Kamehame Wave), , (Paralyzing beams), (Disintegrating beam), or (Infinite light), and also calling several other techniques by the name , only in certain moments of the series, such as the or . There were five kings named Kamehameha who ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii before it was annexed by the U.S. They ruled the kingdom throughout the early 1800s. Hawaii even has a state holiday called Kamehameha Day on June 11th in honor of thier first king. [1]

Roshi used the Kamehameha to put out the fire on Fire Mountain in order to help Ox King after Roshi threw away the Bansho Fan.