What is Takeshi Goda's dream?
Okay, let's talk about the class bully in Doraemon—Gian's dream.
Gian's Dream: To Become a World-Class Singer!
That's right, you read that correctly! Although Gian is usually a "tyrant" who loves to bully others and solve problems with force, his innermost, most passionate, and purest dream is to become a superstar singer admired by millions.
He doesn't just want to sing; he wants to stand on a magnificent stage and hold grand solo concerts for fans all over the world.
The Core of the Dream: Holding Concerts on the World Stage
Gian possesses a mysteriously unshakeable confidence in his singing voice. He genuinely believes he is a once-in-a-century singing prodigy, with a voice full of power and charm.
- Signature Behavior: He regularly "holds" solo concerts, usually in an empty lot in the neighborhood. He semi-forces Nobita, Suneo, Shizuka, and the others to be his audience.
- Disastrous Singing Voice: However, we all know Gian's singing is catastrophic. In the anime and manga, his singing is often depicted as a kind of "sonic weapon," capable of shattering neighbors' windows, causing birds to fall from the sky, and making listeners dizzy or even faint.
- Signature Song: He has a very famous solo single with brutally simple lyrics: Ore wa Jaian sama da! (I am Gian-sama!), which perfectly embodies his self-centered personality.
The huge contrast between this "grand dream" and the "harsh reality" is a classic and hilarious setup in Doraemon.
Besides Singing, Does Gian Have Other "Smaller Goals"?
Of course he does! Although singing is his main dream, Gian is also a person with diverse interests.
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Master Chef Gian is also passionate about cooking and occasionally gets inspired to make "Gian Stew" (Jaian Shichū). However... this dish's destructive power is basically on par with his singing voice, belonging to the category of dark cuisine that spells misfortune for anyone unfortunate enough to try it.
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Baseball Star As the founder and undisputed star player of the neighborhood baseball team "The Giants," he takes baseball very seriously. He longs to lead his team to victory and become an outstanding baseball player. This is also an expression of his "manly" spirit.
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Protecting His Sister's Dream This is very important and adds depth to Gian's character. His sister, Jaiko, dreams of becoming a manga artist. Gian is one hundred percent supportive and protective of his sister's dream. If anyone dares to mock Jaiko's manga, Gian will absolutely be the first to rush in and punch them. To allow his sister to focus on her creations, he can become very gentle and responsible. It can be said that "helping his sister achieve her dream" is also a very important goal in his life.
To Sum Up: A Dreamer Full of Contrasting Charm
So, Takeshi Goda's (Gian's) core dream is to become a singer.
He is a classic character full of contradictions and contrasts. He appears rough and violent on the outside, yet harbors an artist's dream inside; he lacks self-awareness, yet possesses an unyielding determination.
Although we always laugh at his singing, from a certain perspective, Gian's persistence in pursuing his dream and his overflowing confidence are actually quite admirable, right?