Chi-Chi's Mother
CharacterChi-Chi's Mother is the wife of the Ox-King and the queen of Pleasant Mountain. She is only seen once in the entire series, depicted in a painting shown during the anime.
Limited Appearances
Chi-Chi's Mother is one of the most obscure characters in the Dragon Ball universe. She is the wife of the Ox-King and the mother of Chi-Chi, making her the maternal grandmother of Gohan and Goten. Despite her important position within the Son family tree, she never appears in person.
Her sole visual appearance is in a painting shown during the anime episode "Dress in Flames." The painting depicts her sitting in the Ox-King's hand while holding a newborn Chi-Chi. Her face is partially obscured by decorations in the frame. She wears a turquoise cheongsam with purple pants and pink footwear, a style that Chi-Chi later adopts.
She passed away around Age 737, when Chi-Chi was still very young. The circumstances of her death are never elaborated upon in the series. Her existence is occasionally referenced in dialogue, confirming that the Ox-King was married and that Chi-Chi had a mother who died before the events of the original Dragon Ball story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Chi-Chi's mother in Dragon Ball?
Chi-Chi's Mother passed away around Age 737, when Chi-Chi was still very young. The circumstances of her death are never elaborated upon in the series; her existence is only occasionally referenced in dialogue.
Who is Chi-Chi's mother?
Chi-Chi's Mother is the wife of the Ox-King and the queen of Pleasant Mountain. She is the mother of Chi-Chi, which makes her the maternal grandmother of Gohan and Goten.
Does Chi-Chi's mother ever appear in Dragon Ball?
Not in person. Her sole visual appearance is in a painting shown during the anime episode "Dress in Flames." The painting depicts her sitting in the Ox-King's hand while holding a newborn Chi-Chi, with her face partially obscured by decorations in the frame.
What does Chi-Chi's mother look like?
In the painting she wears a turquoise cheongsam with purple pants and pink footwear, a style that Chi-Chi later adopts. It is the only canonical visual reference for the character.
Is Chi-Chi the Ox-King's daughter?
Yes. Chi-Chi is the daughter of the Ox-King and Chi-Chi's Mother, born before her mother passed away around Age 737. The pairing makes her the heir of Pleasant Mountain.
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