First Appearance
Role in the Story
Gregory is an anime-only character who resides on King Kai's tiny planet at the end of Snake Way. He works alongside Bubbles as one of King Kai's two companions, helping to maintain the small world and assisting with the training of visiting fighters.
When Goku arrives on King Kai's planet to prepare for the Saiyans' arrival on Earth, one of his training exercises involves catching Gregory with a heavy hammer while the sprite zips around at high speed. Gregory is smug and confident in his speed, taunting Goku throughout the chase. Eventually, Goku adapts to the planet's intense gravity and successfully strikes Gregory, completing that stage of his training.
Gregory continues to appear throughout Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super as a background presence on King Kai's planet. He shares King Kai's fate when Cell self-destructs and destroys the small world, killing everyone there. Despite remaining dead, Gregory continues to exist in the Other World alongside King Kai, maintaining their companionship into the events of Dragon Ball Super.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gregory in Dragon Ball?
Gregory is a small, hovering cricket sprite who lives on King Kai's planet and serves as his attendant. He works alongside Bubbles as one of King Kai's two companions, helping to maintain the small world and assisting with the training of visiting fighters.
Is Gregory canon in DBZ?
Gregory is an anime-only character. He resides on King Kai's tiny planet at the end of Snake Way and continues to appear throughout Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super as a background presence, but does not appear in the manga.
Why does Goku have to catch Gregory?
When Goku arrives on King Kai's planet to prepare for the Saiyans' arrival on Earth, one of his training exercises involves catching Gregory with a heavy hammer while the sprite zips around at high speed. The drill builds speed and coordination under the planet's intense gravity.
How does Gregory die?
Gregory shares King Kai's fate when Cell self-destructs and destroys the small planet, killing everyone there. Despite remaining dead, he continues to exist in the Other World alongside King Kai, maintaining their companionship into the events of Dragon Ball Super.
What kind of creature is Gregory?
Gregory is a sprite, specifically a small, hovering cricket sprite. He has the ability to zip around at high speed, which is what makes him useful as a training partner for fighters trying to adapt to King Kai's gravity.
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