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{{translation|'''Gamaken'''|ガマケン|Gamaken}} is a giant toad that resides on [[Mount Myōboku]]. He is sometimes referred to simply as "''Ken''".
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{{translation|'''Gamaken'''|ガマケン|Gamaken}}, also referred to as just {{translation|'''Ken'''|ケン|Ken}}, is a giant toad that resides on [[Mount Myōboku]].
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== Background ==
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In the anime, Gamaken was summoned by Jiraiya to make an escape after he entered the [[Nadeshiko Village]] to do "research" for his next novel.
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
Gamaken is very modest. He is constantly referring to how clumsy he is, and often seems nervous. While fighting the [[Second Animal Path (character)|Animal Path]]'s summons during Pain's invasion, he once again states how ungraceful he is to [[Gamabunta]]. Despite this, he has shown no signs of being any more clumsy or "ungraceful" than other toads in the series, albeit he also says that he will always do his best. His nickname "Ken-san" gives him a sense of reliability like that of someone who will definitely be there for a timely rescue when in dire straits.
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Gamaken is very modest. He is constantly referring to how clumsy he is, and often seems nervous. While fighting the [[Animal Path]]'s summons during Pain's invasion, he once again states how clumsy he is to [[Gamabunta]]. Despite this, he has shown no signs of being any more clumsy or "ungraceful" than other toads in the series, albeit he also says that he will always do his best. His nickname {{translation|"Ken-san"|ケンさん}} gives him a sense of reliability like that of someone who will definitely be there for a timely rescue when in dire straits.<ref name="d3"/>
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
 
[[File:Gamaken Mobile.png|thumb|left|Gamaken's full appearance.]]
Gamaken is a giant magenta toad with black markings on his face, arms, and legs with horn like protrusions on his head. He is as big as [[Gamabunta]], and towers over most buildings (except for the massive skyscrapers in [[Amegakure]] which dwarfed even other summons), trees and large rock formations. He wears a black kimono with a white sash and mesh armour underneath. He keeps a [[Wikipedia:Sake set|sakazuki-like]] shield wrapped around his back and his [[Wikipedia:Sasumata|sasumata]] in his hand.
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Gamaken is a giant magenta-coloured toad with black markings on his face, arms, and legs with horn like protrusions on his head. He is as big as [[Gamabunta]], and towers over most buildings (except for the massive skyscrapers in [[Amegakure]] which dwarfed even other summons), trees and large rock formations. He wears a black kimono with a white sash and mesh armour underneath. He keeps a [[Wikipedia:Sake set|sakazuki-like]] shield wrapped around his back and his [[Wikipedia:Sasumata|sasumata]] in his hand.
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== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
In spite of his lack of confidence in his abilities, Gamaken is actually a very powerful combatant. His fighting style revolved around armed melee combat with both a [[sasumata]] and a shield which he wields with extreme proficiency. His skill was shown both times he confronted Pain's summons as he was initially able to fend off many different summons while Jiraiya prepared to summon the [[Two Great Sage Toads]] and then later able to deal a detrimental blow to Pain's [[Giant Rhino]] when summoned to defend Konoha. In the anime his satsumata can be used to create explosions adding an even more deadly surprise to his attacks. He is also very agile as he evaded many attacks while fighting in an industrialised city. He uses his shield both defensively, to guard against attacks as well as like a flail and even for other supplementary purposes. He has great endurance and commitment as he had taken many bite wounds from Pain's [[Giant Multi-Headed Dog|dog]] summon but nevertheless, still continued to fight.
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In spite of his lack of confidence in his abilities, Gamaken is actually a very powerful combatant. His fighting style revolved around armed melee combat with both a [[Wikipedia:Sasumata|sasumata]] and a sakazuki shield which he wields with extreme proficiency. His skill was shown both times he confronted Pain's summons as he was initially able to fend off many different summons while Jiraiya prepared to summon the [[Two Great Sage Toads]] and then later able to deal a detrimental blow to Pain's [[Giant Rhino]] when summoned to defend Konoha.
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In the anime he can also cause explosions with his sasumata, adding an even more deadly surprise to his attacks. He is also very agile as he evaded many attacks while fighting in an industrialised city. He uses his shield both defensively, to guard against attacks as well as like a flail and even for other supplementary purposes. He has great endurance and commitment as he had taken many bite wounds from Pain's [[Giant Multi-Headed Dog|dog]] summon but nevertheless, still continued to fight.
   
 
== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
===Itachi Pursuit Arc ===
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=== Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant ===
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{{Main|Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant}}
[[File:Sasumata attack.jpg|thumb|Gamaken takes on Pain's summon.]]
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[[File:Exploding Sasumata Attack 1.png|thumb|Gamaken taking on Pain's summon.]]
He was first summoned by Jiraiya when he was facing the [[Akatsuki]] leader [[Pain]] and decided to use the [[Sage Mode]]. However, in order to use Sage Mode, it would take him some time to prepare it, and he could not afford to take the risk of leaving himself unprotected, so he summoned Gamaken. During the time it took for Jiraiya to prepare the technique, Gamaken was forced to face off with a great variety of Pain's animal summons, and was kicked back and forth throughout the tower they were in until he was pushed into a sewer, after which Jiraiya then told him to return as he had finally finished the preparation for his technique.
 
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He was first summoned by Jiraiya when he was facing the [[Akatsuki]] leader [[Pain]] and decided to use the [[Sage Mode]]. In order to use Sage Mode, however, it would take him some time to prepare it, and he could not afford to take the risk of leaving himself unprotected, so he summoned Gamaken.
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During the time it took for Jiraiya to prepare the technique, Gamaken was forced to face off with a great variety of Pain's animal summons, and was kicked back and forth throughout the tower they were in until he was pushed into a sewer, after which Jiraiya then told him to return as he had finally finished the preparation for his technique.
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=== Pain's Assault ===
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{{Main|Pain's Assault (Arc)|l1=Pain's Assault}}
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[[File:Gamaken vs Rhino.png|thumb|left|Gamaken fighting Pain's Giant Rhino.]]
 
Gamaken, along with [[Gamabunta]] and [[Gamahiro]], were later summoned to assist in Naruto's fight with Pain. He directly confronts the [[Giant Rhino]] summoned by the [[Animal Path]] attacking it with his sasumata, damaging it extensively. He later engages Pain's [[Giant Multi-Headed Dog]] once again and warns Gamabunta and Gamahiro of its [[Amplification Summoning Technique|ability]] albeit a little too late according to Gamabunta.
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After Naruto incapacitates the Animal Path and its' summons disappear, the toads confront the [[Preta]] and [[Deva Path]] until the latter sends them flying beyond [[Konoha]]'s borders with [[Shinra Tensei]].
   
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He was later seen passed out after crashing into some mountains.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 434, pages 10-11</ref>
=== Invasion of Pain Arc ===
 
[[File:Gamaken vs Rhino.png|left|thumb|Gamaken fighting Pain's summons.]]
 
Gamaken, along with [[Gamabunta]] and [[Gamahiro]], were later summoned to assist in Naruto's fight with Pain. He directly confronts the [[Giant Rhino]] summoned by the [[Second Animal Path (character)|Animal Path]] attacking it with his sasumata, damaging it extensively. He later engages Pain's [[Giant Multi-Headed Dog]] once again and warns Gamabunta and Gamahiro of its [[Amplification Summoning Technique|ability]] albeit a little too late according to Gamabunta. After Naruto incapacitates the Animal Path and the summons disappear, the toads confront the [[Preta Path (character)|Preta]] and [[Yahiko|Deva Path]] until the latter sends them flying beyond [[Konoha]]'s borders with [[Shinra Tensei]]. He was later seen passed out after crashing into some mountains.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 434, pages 10-11</ref>
 
   
=== Adventures at Sea Arc ===
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== In Other Media ==
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=== Movies ===
{{Main|Adventures at Sea Arc}}
 
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==== Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie ====
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{{Main|Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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{{Youthwiki|Gamaken}}
 
* Though likely unofficial, it was revealed in the post-credits [[omake]] of ''[[Naruto Shippūden]]'' [[Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached|episode 164]] that he operates a tavern in [[Mount Myōboku]], where other giant toads like [[Gamabunta]] and even [[Katsuyu]] frequently hang out.
 
* Though likely unofficial, it was revealed in the post-credits [[omake]] of ''[[Naruto Shippūden]]'' [[Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached|episode 164]] that he operates a tavern in [[Mount Myōboku]], where other giant toads like [[Gamabunta]] and even [[Katsuyu]] frequently hang out.
* Gamaken's name comes from the well-known Yakuza actor who is seen as somewhat of a rival to [[Wikipedia:Bunta Sugawara|Bunta Sugawara]]: [[Wikipedia:Ken Takakura|Ken Takakura]].
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* Gamaken's name comes from the well-known actor who is seen as somewhat of a rival to [[Wikipedia:Bunta Sugawara|Bunta Sugawara]]: [[Wikipedia:Ken Takakura|Ken Takakura]].
   
 
== Quotes ==
 
== Quotes ==
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Gamaken
ガマケン Gamaken

  • Ken (ケン)
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #374
Anime Naruto Shippūden Episode #130
Movie Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Libra October 11
Sex Gender Male Male
Species Toad
Height
  • Part II: 1900 cm19 m <br />62.336 ft <br />748.031 in <br />
Classification
Affiliation
Jutsu

Tools

Gamaken (ガマケン), also referred to as just Ken (ケン, Ken), is a giant toad that resides on Mount Myōboku.

Background

In the anime, Gamaken was summoned by Jiraiya to make an escape after he entered the Nadeshiko Village to do "research" for his next novel.

Personality

Gamaken is very modest. He is constantly referring to how clumsy he is, and often seems nervous. While fighting the Animal Path's summons during Pain's invasion, he once again states how clumsy he is to Gamabunta. Despite this, he has shown no signs of being any more clumsy or "ungraceful" than other toads in the series, albeit he also says that he will always do his best. His nickname "Ken-san" (ケンさん) gives him a sense of reliability like that of someone who will definitely be there for a timely rescue when in dire straits.[1]

Appearance

Gamaken Mobile

Gamaken's full appearance.

Gamaken is a giant magenta-coloured toad with black markings on his face, arms, and legs with horn like protrusions on his head. He is as big as Gamabunta, and towers over most buildings (except for the massive skyscrapers in Amegakure which dwarfed even other summons), trees and large rock formations. He wears a black kimono with a white sash and mesh armour underneath. He keeps a sakazuki-like shield wrapped around his back and his sasumata in his hand.

Abilities

In spite of his lack of confidence in his abilities, Gamaken is actually a very powerful combatant. His fighting style revolved around armed melee combat with both a sasumata and a sakazuki shield which he wields with extreme proficiency. His skill was shown both times he confronted Pain's summons as he was initially able to fend off many different summons while Jiraiya prepared to summon the Two Great Sage Toads and then later able to deal a detrimental blow to Pain's Giant Rhino when summoned to defend Konoha.

In the anime he can also cause explosions with his sasumata, adding an even more deadly surprise to his attacks. He is also very agile as he evaded many attacks while fighting in an industrialised city. He uses his shield both defensively, to guard against attacks as well as like a flail and even for other supplementary purposes. He has great endurance and commitment as he had taken many bite wounds from Pain's dog summon but nevertheless, still continued to fight.

Part II

Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant

Main article: Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant

Exploding Sasumata Attack 1

Gamaken taking on Pain's summon.

He was first summoned by Jiraiya when he was facing the Akatsuki leader Pain and decided to use the Sage Mode. In order to use Sage Mode, however, it would take him some time to prepare it, and he could not afford to take the risk of leaving himself unprotected, so he summoned Gamaken.

During the time it took for Jiraiya to prepare the technique, Gamaken was forced to face off with a great variety of Pain's animal summons, and was kicked back and forth throughout the tower they were in until he was pushed into a sewer, after which Jiraiya then told him to return as he had finally finished the preparation for his technique.

Pain's Assault

Main article: Pain's Assault

Gamaken vs Rhino

Gamaken fighting Pain's Giant Rhino.

Gamaken, along with Gamabunta and Gamahiro, were later summoned to assist in Naruto's fight with Pain. He directly confronts the Giant Rhino summoned by the Animal Path attacking it with his sasumata, damaging it extensively. He later engages Pain's Giant Multi-Headed Dog once again and warns Gamabunta and Gamahiro of its ability albeit a little too late according to Gamabunta.

After Naruto incapacitates the Animal Path and its' summons disappear, the toads confront the Preta and Deva Path until the latter sends them flying beyond Konoha's borders with Shinra Tensei.

He was later seen passed out after crashing into some mountains.[3]

In Other Media

Movies

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Main article: Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Trivia

Springtime of Youth
The Springtime of Youth wiki has an article about this topic:

Quotes

  • (To Jiraiya) "Though I'm pretty weak, I'll try my best."[4]
  • "I guess I really am… just… clumsy."[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Third Databook page 322
  2. Fourth Databook, page 81
  3. Naruto chapter 434, pages 10-11
  4. Naruto chapter 375, page 2
  5. Naruto chapter 375, page 7