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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]] who first appeared in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', 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==
Gozu 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.
[[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.


In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', the Matori Matrix arrived in Alola, but were left lethargic due to {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} draining 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 {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|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 {{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 ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', the Matori Matrix arrived in Alola, but were left lethargic due to {{an|Necrozma}} draining 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 [[Professor Kukui]] and [[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 ''[[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}}.


Gozu reappeared again in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where Professor Kukui was able to defeat his 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|Recurring wild Pokémon in the 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 has been shown to be 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 is also shown to have 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.
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==
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|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 [[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}}.
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|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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==Voice actors==
==Voice actors==
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| ゴズ ''Gozu''
| ゴズ ''Gozu''
| From 牛頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Gozu}}'', a guardian of {{wp|Naraka (Buddhism)|Hell}} in {{wp|Japanese mythology}}
| From 牛頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Gozu}}'', a guardian of {{wp|Naraka (Buddhism)|Hell}} in Japanese mythology
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| English, French, Italian, Spanish
| Gozu
| Gozu
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as his Japanese name
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 葛茲 ''Gézī''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
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| Korean
| 고즈 ''Gojeu''
| Same as his Japanese name
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| Brazilian Portuguese
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Mezu
| Mezu
| From 馬頭 ''{{wp|Ox-Head and Horse-Face|Mezu}}'', a guardian of {{wp|Naraka (Buddhism)|Hell}} in {{wp|Japanese mythology}}. It's 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
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Latest revision as of 11:02, 30 October 2023

Gozu
ゴズ Gozu
Gozu.png
Gozu
Gender Male
Hometown Unknown
Region Unknown
Member of Team Rocket
Rank Elite Officer
Anime 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's Key Stone

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

Gozu's Aggron

As a Mega Aggron
Aggron ↔ Mega Aggron
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.

Debut The Prism Between Light and Darkness!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Carter Cathcart

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 酒井敬幸 Keikou Sakai
English Pete Zarustica
European French Frédéric Clou
Polish Maciej Więckowski
Brazilian Portuguese Jorge Vasconcellos
European Spanish Miguel Ángel Muro


Names

Language Name Origin
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


Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:

Giovanni (animeAdventuresPocket MonstersMasters)
Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)

Executives:

Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters)
Anime only: Iron-Masked Marauder
Adventures only: CarlShamWill (former) • Karen (former)
Golden Boys only: Grey

Trios:
 

Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM)
Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former)
Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only)
Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)

Duos:

Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & HunAnnie & Oakley (dub only)

Scientists

Gideon
Anime only: Dr. FujiDr. NambaSebastianDr. Zager
Adventures only: Blaine (former)

Others: 

GruntsRocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE
Anime only: DominoRocket ScoutWendyTysonJubeiViper
Christopher (former) • Matori (Matori Matrix) • PierceGozu
Radio drama only: MiyamotoMondo
How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede


Anime characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • BrockTracey SketchitMayMaxDawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • CilanSerenaClemontBonnie (Dedenne) • LanaKiaweLillieSophoclesMallowRotom PokédexGoh (Grookey)
Rivals GaryRitchieHarrisonDrewHarleyMorrisonTysonSolidadPaulNandoZoeyKennyConwayBarryUrsulaTripBiancaBurgundyStephanGeorgiaCameronAriaAlainMietteTiernoShaunaTrevorNiniSawyerGladionHoracioHauLeonRaihanHoraceBeaLeague Conference participantsCoordinatorsPerformersWorld Coronation Series participants
Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • JamesMeowthGiovanniButchCassidyDr. NambaMatoriPierceDr. ZagerGozuTabithaMaxieShellyArchieHunter JSaturnCyrusMarsJupiterCharonColressAldithGhetsisBarretMalamarLysandreMableCelosiaAlianaXerosicBryonyTuppZippRappPlumeriaGuzmaVirenRoseOleana
Professors Professor OakProfessor IvyProfessor ElmProfessor BirchProfessor RowanProfessor CarolinaProfessor JuniperDr. FennelCedric JuniperProfessor SycamoreProfessor KukuiProfessor BurnetProfessor CeriseProfessor MagnoliaSoniaProfessor Amaranth
Relatives Delia KetchumDaisyVioletLilyJames's parentsFlintLolaForrestBrock's siblingsNormanCarolineJohannaChiliCressGraceMeyerLana's fatherLana's motherHarper and SarahRangoSimaMimoKiawe's grandfatherMohnLusamineGladionSophocles's parentsMolayneAbeMallow's motherUluWalkerCamilleHalta
Supporting Officer JennyNurse JoyMagikarp salesmanTodd SnapCharles GoodshowCaseyLizaSakuraLanceClairRaoul ContestaMr. SukizoSteven StoneVivian MeridianRobertScottLilian MeridianSolanaBrandonMarianYuzoRhondaCynthiaReggieAngieLookerIzzy and CaraLyraKhouryTobiasDon GeorgeElderAlderLukeFreddy O'MartianIngoEmmetJervisVirgilNAnthea and ConcordiaPorterAlexaSophieCosetteClembotSanpeiMairinAstridDianthaKorrinaGurkinnMonsieur PierrePalermoKeananMalvaSamson OakAnelaHobbesNinaAnnaLakiDanaYansuWickeFabaIlimaAcerolaDiaChloeChrysaRenParkerTaliaLeiDanikaQuillonHopGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsIsland kahunasMany temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon FearowHo-OhSquirtle SquadPink ButterfreeHaunterJigglypuffMewtwoMimeyLapras herdGranbullPichu BrothersLugiaSilverDelibirdWynautLarvitarKyogre and GroudonArticunoDeoxysLake guardiansForces of NatureMeloettaReshiramSuper-ancient PokémonWooperFlorgesSquishyZ2Guardian deitiesBewearToucannon's flockStoutlandOranguruNebbyStuffulUltra BeastsGrandpa ForestNecrozmaLunalaShayminMewRotom PhonesPelipperThievul trioEternatusDrone RotomLegendary heroesLatiasRecurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters


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