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    |fighting_style=Sword-wielding
    |fighting_style=Unknown; uses swords, knives and teleportation
    |allegiance=[[Kiba Ichizoku]]
    |family=[[Fang Clan]]
    |profession=Member of the Kiba Clan
    |profession=Member of the Kiba Clan
    |voice=[[Yasurō Tanaka]]
    |voice=[[Yasuo Tanaka]] (Japanese)</br>[[wikipedia:Mike Reynolds (actor)|Michael Reynolds]] (English)
    |appearances=Manga (ch. 33), Anime (ep. 26-29)
    |appearances=Manga (ch. 33), Anime (ep. 26-29)
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    ; {{nihongo|Gojiba|ゴジバ}}
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    : [[Kiba Daio]]'s right-hand man and informant. Ninja-like and said to be smartest of the [[Kiba Ichizoku]]. He is the one who informs Kiba Daiō of Airi's whereabouts.
    : [[Kiba Daio]]'s right-hand man and informant. Ninja-like and said to be smartest of the [[Kiba Ichizoku]].  
     
    == Manga & TV Series ==
     
    :He is the one who informs Kiba Daiō of [[Airi]]'s whereabouts. He dies before the fight between Ken and Rei after taunting the former and questioning Kenshiro's concern over the captured women.
    :In the anime, Gojiba displays the ability to teleport similar to [[Joker]] and showcases great skill with throwing knives when threatening [[Mamiya]].
     
    == Video Games ==
    : [[File:Gojiba_(Hokuto_no_Ken_3).png|thumb|left|64px|Gojiba portrait in ''Hokuto no Ken 3.'']]Gojiba shows up as a random enemy simply under the name "Kiba" in ''[[Hokuto no Ken 3]].'' His sprite is used again for a game original character, an [[Asura]] character known as ''Gatekeeper'', who guards [[Hyo]]'s castle and attacks Kenshiro in a misguided attempt to avenge [[Sayaka]], but is easily killed in a boss battle.
     
    == Notes ==
    * Gojiba is one of the only characters to show advanced martial arts skill, yet never fight nor have his style named. Though it is reasonable to assume he practices some version of [[Kazan-ha Kenpo]], as everyone else in his family does.
    * Gojiba is mistakenly refered to as a master of the Axe in the italian dub.
    * Gojiba's anime model sheet reveal his movement was themed after a monkey.
     
    == Gallery ==
    <gallery>
    Gojibateleport.png|Gojiba moves so fast he appears to be teleporting
    Gojiba.png|Gojiba brings his father news
    GojibaKnives.png|Gojiba is mentioned to be a pro at throwing knives
    BlindfoldedGojiba.png|Trying blindfolded knife flinging
    </gallery>
    [[Category:Hokuto no Ken characters]]
    [[Category:Hokuto no Ken characters]]
    [[Category:Characters killed by Kenshirō]]
    [[Category:Characters killed by Kenshirō]]
    [[Category:Kiba Ichizoku]]
    [[Category:Kiba Ichizoku]]
    [[Category:Villains]]

    Latest revision as of 04:54, 25 July 2022

    Gojiba

    Gojiba, as he appears in the manga.
    Name in Kanji ゴジバ
    Name in Romaji Gojiba
    Fighting Style Unknown; uses swords, knives and teleportation
    Allegiance(s) Kiba Ichizoku
    Family Fang Clan
    Position(s) Member of the Kiba Clan
    Appearances Manga (ch. 33), Anime (ep. 26-29)
    Voice actor(s) Yasuo Tanaka (Japanese)
    Michael Reynolds (English)
    Gojiba (ゴジバ)
    Kiba Daio's right-hand man and informant. Ninja-like and said to be smartest of the Kiba Ichizoku.

    Manga & TV Series[edit | edit source]

    He is the one who informs Kiba Daiō of Airi's whereabouts. He dies before the fight between Ken and Rei after taunting the former and questioning Kenshiro's concern over the captured women.
    In the anime, Gojiba displays the ability to teleport similar to Joker and showcases great skill with throwing knives when threatening Mamiya.

    Video Games[edit | edit source]

    Gojiba portrait in Hokuto no Ken 3.
    Gojiba shows up as a random enemy simply under the name "Kiba" in Hokuto no Ken 3. His sprite is used again for a game original character, an Asura character known as Gatekeeper, who guards Hyo's castle and attacks Kenshiro in a misguided attempt to avenge Sayaka, but is easily killed in a boss battle.

    Notes[edit | edit source]

    • Gojiba is one of the only characters to show advanced martial arts skill, yet never fight nor have his style named. Though it is reasonable to assume he practices some version of Kazan-ha Kenpo, as everyone else in his family does.
    • Gojiba is mistakenly refered to as a master of the Axe in the italian dub.
    • Gojiba's anime model sheet reveal his movement was themed after a monkey.

    Gallery[edit | edit source]