Biography and Story Role
Sharpner attends Orange Star High School alongside Gohan, Videl, and Erasa during the early Majin Buu Saga. He presents himself as a confident athlete who initially looks down on Gohan for being a bookish newcomer. Despite this attitude, he genuinely cares about his friends and shows curiosity rather than hostility toward Gohan's mysterious abilities.
Sharpner becomes obsessed with unmasking the Great Saiyaman after suspecting a connection to Gohan. His attempts are consistently foiled by comical bad luck: he misses when diving for the hero's scarf, a bystander blocks his camera shot, and when he finally gets a photo, Piccolo destroys all the cameras in the area. He eventually discovers the truth when Gohan reveals himself during his World Tournament match against Kibito.
Upon seeing Gohan transform into what people call the "Gold Fighter," Sharpner is stunned but ultimately supportive. Erasa convinces him that Gohan simply adopted the Saiyaman persona out of shyness, and both classmates cheer him on during the tournament. His name follows the school stationery naming pattern shared by Erasa (eraser) and other students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sharpner Gohan's friend?
Yes. Sharpner is an athletic classmate of Gohan at Orange Star High School in Satan City, alongside Videl and Erasa. He initially looks down on Gohan as a bookish newcomer but genuinely cares about his friends, showing curiosity rather than hostility toward Gohan's mysterious abilities.
Does Sharpner figure out Gohan is the Great Saiyaman?
Sharpner becomes obsessed with unmasking the Great Saiyaman after suspecting a connection to Gohan, but his attempts are foiled by repeated bad luck. He finally discovers the truth when Gohan reveals himself during his World Tournament match against Kibito.
What happens to Sharpner during the Buu Saga?
Sharpner survives long enough to cheer Gohan on at the World Tournament, where he is convinced by Erasa that Gohan only adopted the Saiyaman persona out of shyness. Like the rest of Earth's population, he is later killed by Super Buu and wished back with the Namekian Dragon Balls.
Why is Sharpner named Sharpner?
Sharpner's name follows the school stationery naming pattern used for his classmates, including Erasa (eraser). The recurring scholastic theme ties the Orange Star High students together as a thematic set in the early Majin Buu Saga.
When does Sharpner first appear?
Sharpner first appears in Dragon Ball Z episode 200, Gohan Goes to High School, which kicks off the early Majin Buu Saga. He is introduced alongside Videl and Erasa as Gohan starts his first day at Orange Star High School.
Related Reading
See all
Namek Has No Women, and Piccolo Pulls Anyway
There are no women on Namek. That isn't an oversight, it's the biology. Why we handed Piccolo the one thing his own species rules out, and why it had to be trap soul....
1000 Times Over: Who Is John Dragon Ball Singing To?
Dragon Ball handed us a protagonist with no history and the internet named him John Dragon Ball. So we built him somebody to talk to....
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Sharpner? The Dragon Ball Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Dragon Ball anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to Bandai Namco, Atari, and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Akira Toriyama.
Browse our episode guides:
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
