Dragon Ball: The Big Bang Kamehameha, Explained

Dragon Ball: The Big Bang Kamehameha, Explained

Key Takeaways

  • The Big Bang Kamehameha is a fusion of Goku and Vegeta’s attacks, combining sheer destructive power with the iconic Kamehameha.
  • The move is performed uniquely, creating a powerful wave of blue Ki that is stronger than the separate attacks used by each character.
  • Despite being associated with Gogeta, the attack was first possibly seen during Vegito’s fight against Super Buu and later used in a one-sided battle against Omega Shenron.

As a seasoned Dragon Ball Z fan with over two decades of watching and re-watching every episode, I can confidently say that the Big Bang Kamehameha is one of the most impressive attacks to grace the series. The sheer destructive power it possesses is unmatched, even by some of the more powerful characters’ signature moves.


The Dragon Ball franchise is well-known for its one-of-a-kind, extremely potent attacks that can even wipe out entire planets. As the series advanced, characters became even more powerful, but this extraordinary level of might was evident right from the start, with figures like Master Roshi and Piccolo demolishing the Moon, while Frieza eventually turned Earth into rubble.

In addition to their individual attacks, Goku and Vegeta possess even more formidable ones when they combine, especially with the Big Bang Kamehameha being one of them upon fusion into Gogeta. Although this attack isn’t officially recognized in the Dragon Ball universe, it continues to be a popular choice among fans. Thus, we’ll explore the mighty Big Bang Kamehameha and uncover why it holds such power.

A Fusion Of Techniques

Goku and Vegeta Mix Their Strongest Attacks

Dragon Ball: The Big Bang Kamehameha, Explained
Kamehameha First AppearanceDragon Ball, Episode 8, “The Kamehameha Wave”
Big Bang Attack First AppearanceDragon Ball Z, Episode 130, “The Secret of Dr. Gero”

As implied by its title, this powerful technique fuses Goku and Vegeta’s signature attacks, resulting in a destructive impact. Known as the Turtle School’s emblematic move, Goku’s Kamehameha is a blast of blue energy. Many characters across the Dragon Ball universe can perform it. It’s the most frequently used Ki blast throughout the series and has been directed at nearly every significant villain.

In the Android Saga of Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta’s Big Bang Attack is a devastating move characterized by an intense focus on destruction. When Vegeta employed it against Android 19, the result was instant obliteration, complete with a towering mushroom cloud as proof of its immense power. The Big Bang Kamehameha combines these two techniques into a single, potent Ki blast, making it one of the strongest moves in the Dragon Ball Z universe.

There’s only one thing left undone… Big Bang Kamehameha!

How Big Bang Kamehameha is performed:

This move combines elements from earlier attacks but is executed distinctly, unlike the build-up for Kamehameha and Big Bang Attack. Instead, it serves as a response to Vegito’s Final Kamehameha, which shares characteristics of both original moves in its charge-up. To perform this move, the user positions their hands in front of them, shaping a large sphere of blue energy.

Rather than shaping the single open palm for Big Bang Attack or placing hands to the sides like Kamehameha, this combined attack molds a ball some distance from the user’s hands. After uttering the move’s name, it unleashes an expansive and forceful wave that surpasses in power the individual moves it comprises.

Notable Uses Of The Big Bang Kamehameha

The few times the attack was used

In contrast to the common belief that Gogeta’s Super Kamehameha is exclusively linked to his Super Saiyan 4 form from Dragon Ball GT, some fans argue that the initial display of this move was actually during Vegito’s battle against Super Buu. While in his base form, Vegito executes a series of attacks, sending Buu flying, and then assumes a familiar stance before firing a ball of powerful blue energy, causing substantial harm to his adversary.

As a passionate fan, I can’t help but speculate that this could be an early prototype of the Big Bang Kamehameha. In the epic showdown between Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta and Omega Shenron, he unleashed this attack just once, which was more than enough to transform Omega back to his base form, nearly finishing him off. If it had struck again, Gogeta warned that he would not survive. Regrettably, this powerful move was rarely seen afterward in the anime or manga, appearing only in different video games featuring Gogeta.

One finger is all I need against you!

Variations of the Big Bang Kamehameha:

  • Big Bang Kamehameha: The standard version of the attack. It was strong enough to revert Omega Shenron to Syn Shenron and Gogeta said another one would have obliterated the villain.
  • 100x Big Bang Kamehameha: A version of the attack that is 100x stronger than the standard version. However, this is only present in some Dragon Ball video games and has seen no mention in any anime or manga.

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2024-10-02 19:33