Gine

Gine (ギネ) is a female Saiyan, the wife of Bardock, and the mother of Raditz and Kakarot (Goku). Like other Saiyans, her name is based on that of a vegetable; in this case, the spring onion (葱, negi in Japanese).

Overview

Akira Toriyama talks about Gine in Saikyō Jump #3, 2014

Goku's mother is mentioned in the original Dragon Ball manga when Raditz tells Goku that their parents have died along with planet Vegeta, and later when Vegeta pleas for Frieza's destruction. The character was first introduced in an interview with Akira Toriyama in the March 2014 issue of Saikyō Jump (released in February 2014), and her design was first presented in Dragon Ball Minus, a short story featured in the collected volume of Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (April 4, 2014).

Biography

Gine and Bardock

Gine had a gentle personality, and unlike many other Saiyans, she was not cut out for fighting. She used to be a member of Bardock's team. While she was a part of that team, Bardock routinely saved her from many dangers on the battlefield. This caused her to develop romantic feelings for him, and the two grew to have a special bond. It was a rare case for Saiyans, who normally do not develop male-female relationships except for breeding purposes.

Gine working at the meat distribution center

As she was not cut out for fighting, Gine went on to work at the meat distribution center on Planet Vegeta. She is killed along with most of the other Saiyans when Frieza destroys Planet Vegeta.