Gohan — TEEN GOHAN / CELL GAMES

The look

This is the iconic teenage Gohan from the Cell Games era. After training with Piccolo and Goku, Gohan wears a much more recognizable Piccolo-style gi, including the cape and shoulder elements. This is also the version associated with his transformation into Super Saiyan 2.

Base costume

1. 01Purple/dark martial-arts gi — sleeveless and fitted enough for combat.
2. 02White undershirt or belt details — depending on the reference.
3. 03Red/orange waist sash — tied securely around the waist.
4. 04White cape — a major silhouette element.
5. 05Shoulder/cape fasteners — used to connect the cape.
6. 06Dark martial-arts boots.
7. 07Optional Super Saiyan 2 hair — if portraying his transformed appearance.
8. 08Optional battle damage — only if specifically recreating the Cell Games fight.

Character details

• Teenage physique. • Stronger and taller than his child design. • Purple gi is the key visual connection to Piccolo. • Cape creates a strong silhouette. • For the classic SSJ2 portrayal, the costume works especially well with dramatic battle poses.

Hair / face / makeup

• Base Gohan
• Black, sharply spiked hair.
• Keep the front spikes clearly separated. Super Saiyan 2
• Large golden hair silhouette.
• Hair should be taller and more aggressively pointed.
• Add subtle facial dirt or battle marks only if recreating the Cell fight.

Props

• Cape.
• Dragon Ball.
• Senzu beans pouch.
• Optional Power Pole-style combat accessory is not recommended for this version.

What makes the cosplay read as Gohan

The strongest identifiers are teenage spiky hair + purple Piccolo-style gi + white cape. For the ultimate Cell Games version, the SSJ2 hair and lightning effects make the character unmistakable.