Character
Tenshinhan天津飯
- appearances
- 11
- appearances
- main roles
- 1
- main roles

Tenshinhan at a glance
Tenshinhan is a supporting character in Dragon Ball Z.
Also known as Ten, Tien, Tien Shinhan.
Tenshinhan: quick facts
- Anime
- Dragon Ball Z
- Role
- Supporting character
- Also known as
- Ten, Tien, Tien Shinhan
- First appearance
- Dragon Ball (1986)
- Latest appearance
- Dragon Ball Super (2015)
- Japanese name
- 天津飯
Who is Tenshinhan?
Tenshinhan is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball metaseries and the franchise equivalent created by Akira Toriyama. Trained by Muten-Rôshi's rival, the Crane hermit he starts out as an enemy of Son Goku, but soon makes peace and becomes an ally. He is usually accompanied by Chaozu, his training partner and best friend, whom he can communicate with telepathically. Tien Shinhan has a unique physical composition as a throwback to his ancestors, the Three-Eyed clan.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Tenshinhan in numbers
- Appearances
- 11
- 1 as a main character
- On screen
- 1986–2015
- 30 years
Appearances by format
11 titles in total
- TV Series6 · 55%
- Movie5 · 45%
Appearances per year
Grouped by five years
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 1985s | 3 titles |
| 1990s | 2 titles |
| 1995s | 1 title |
| 2000s | 0 titles |
| 2005s | 1 title |
| 2010s | 2 titles |
| 2015s | 2 titles |
Appearances

Dragon Ball
TV Series · 1986 · supporting

Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken
Movie · 1988 · main

Dragon Ball Z
TV Series · 1989 · supporting

Dragon Ball Z Movie 03: Chikyuu Marugoto Choukessen
Movie · 1990 · supporting

Dragon Ball Z Movie 09: Ginga Girigiri!! Bucchigiri no Sugoi Yatsu
Movie · 1993 · supporting

Dragon Ball GT
TV Series · 1996 · supporting

Dragon Ball Kai
TV Series · 2009 · supporting

Dragon Ball Z Movie 14: Kami to Kami
Movie · 2013 · supporting

Dragon Ball Kai (2014)
TV Series · 2014 · supporting

Dragon Ball Z Movie 15: Fukkatsu no F
Movie · 2015 · supporting

Dragon Ball Super
TV Series · 2015 · supporting
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Tenshinhan FAQ
What anime is Tenshinhan from?
Tenshinhan is a character in Dragon Ball Z and appears in 11 titles in total, including Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken.
What else is Tenshinhan called?
Tenshinhan is also known as Ten, Tien, Tien Shinhan.
When did Tenshinhan first appear?
Tenshinhan first appeared in Dragon Ball (1986) and most recently appeared in Dragon Ball Super (2015).
What is Tenshinhan's Japanese name?
Tenshinhan is written 天津飯 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Tenshinhan?
Open the Dragon Ball Z page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.











