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Goku Kakarotto

Anime Name

Goku Kakarotto

Manga Name

Son Goku Kakarotto

Aliases

Present Goku, Goku Jr., Son Goku, Gokuh Jr., Gokuu, Sangoku, Kakarotto, Kakarrot, Kacarrot, Kakarot, Kakaroth, Kong

Appearances

Dragon Ball Four-Star Edition, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Daima, Super Dragon Ball Heroes, Nekomajin, Dr. Slump

Manga Debut

Bloomers and the Monkey King

Anime Debut

The Secret of the Dragon Balls

Movie Debut

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

Game Debut

Dragon Ball: Pilaf no Gyakushū

Race

Saiyan, temporarily Ginyu

Gender

Male

Height

175 cm (5'9") adult

Weight

62 kg (137 lbs) adult

natural eye color

Black

Date of Birth

Age 737, Age 734

Date(s) of Death

October 12, Age 761, May 26, Age 767, Age 779, Age 780

Occupation

Low-class warrior formerly, Martial Artist, Milkman, Firefighter, Farmer, Security Guard, Temporary Guardian of Earth, Galactic Patrol Assistant

Allegiance

Previously Frieza Force and Saiyan Army, Dragon Team, Turtle School, Universe 7 Team, Galactic Patrol

Address

Bardock’s House, formerly Grandpa Gohan’s House, formerly 58N 018, East District 439

Family

Bardock (father), Gine (mother), Raditz (older brother), Grandpa Gohan (adoptive grandfather), Chi-Chi (wife), Ox-King (father-in-law), Chi-Chi’s mother, Gohan (older son), Goten (younger son), Videl (daughter-in-law), Pan (granddaughter), Goku Jr. (descendant), Beat (descendant), Youth (descendant)

Counterparts

Future Goku, Future Goku (Cell Timeline), Xeno Goku, Kakarot (Goku Black Timeline), Goku Black, Crimson-Masked Saiyan, Shadow Goku, Goku Clone, Tangtong

Mentors

Grandpa Gohan, Master Roshi, Korin, Mr. Popo, Kami, King Kai, Pybara, Yuzukar (driving instructor), Whis, Merus, Grand Minister

Students

Gohan, Goten, Trunks, Caulifla, Broly

I don’t think of it as saving the world. I usually just try to challenge the strongest warriors I can find. That’s how this tournament happened too. But I cannot stand the idea of innocent lives being taken just because I want to fight the best. I will do what I can for them. Goku fights Android 17 in Hunt the Poaching Ring! Goku and Android 17's Joint Struggle.

Concept and Creation

The original incarnation of Goku in the Dragon Ball prototype Dragon Boy was Tangtong. The story drew inspiration from Hong Kong martial arts films, including Bruce Lee movies such as Enter the Dragon (1973) and Jackie Chan films like Drunken Master (1978). Toriyama later said he envisioned a young Jackie Chan for a live-action Goku, claiming no one else could play him. Dragon Ball started as a loose adaptation of the Chinese classic Journey to the West, with Goku as an alternate version of Sun Wukong. Similarities include his mischievous nature, possession of the Power Pole, and Flying Nimbus. Toriyama’s first draft made Goku a full monkey to align with Journey to the West. In the second draft, he became a human in sailor clothes piloting a flying mecha. The third draft became the final design. Goku’s full adoptive name is based on the Chinese 孫悟空, Son Goku being the Japanese on’yomi reading. 孫 means grandson, and 悟空 means one who perceives the void or awakened to emptiness. Goku was revealed one month before the Dragon Ball manga launch through postcards sent to members of Toriyama’s Preservation Society. His first appearance was on the last page of Dr. Slump’s final chapter, announcing Dragon Ball. His Saiyan birth name, Kakarot, is a pun on carrot. Most Saiyans have names inspired by vegetables or the word “vegetable.” Goku was created to fight primarily for the joy of challenging strong opponents. Toriyama noted that the anime exaggerates his heroism, while the original manga version has certain “venomous” traits. The Super Saiyan form with blonde hair was designed to save Toriyama’s assistant time painting black hair while also making Goku appear stronger. The form was influenced by Bruce Lee, with Goku’s piercing eyes based on Lee’s intense stare. Anime character designer Tadayoshi Yamamuro referenced Lee for the first Super Saiyan transformation, describing Goku’s leaning pose and scowling look as totally Bruce Lee.

Goku criança, adulto, Super Saiyajin e Super Saiyajin 3

Goku é um jovem bonito que se parece muito com seu pai, possuindo o mesmo cabelo preto espetado, olhos escuros e traços faciais semelhantes. Ele tem olhos mais suaves, um jeito gentil e pele mais clara herdada da mãe. O cabelo é sua característica mais marcante, com mechas distintas na testa e parte de trás. Ele nasceu com a cauda Saiyajin, longa, preênsil e marrom, que foi removida permanentemente na adolescência. Aos 12 anos, era baixo, com aparência mais jovem, e personalidade ingênua. Aos 15, começou a crescer, e aos 18 desenvolveu físico bem-apessoado, sendo considerado muito bonito. Aos 24, tornou-se mais alto e musculoso. Seu traje mais comum é um Gi, inicialmente azul com obi branco, mais tarde o uniforme da Escola Tartaruga laranja com kanji do Mestre Kame. Após treinar com Kami e Sr. Popo, passou a usar camiseta sob o Gi e botas azul-escuro. Em Dragon Ball Z, o kanji da Escola Tartaruga ficou branco. Durante a Saga de Freeza, passou a usar seu próprio kanji. Nas sagas de Cell e Buu, usou versão simplificada do Gi, sem kanji, com camiseta azul-escura, munhequeiras e botas modificadas. Em Dragon Ball Super, manteve o Gi e recuperou o kanji Go. Durante o treinamento com Whis, usou Gi laranja folgado com kanji de Whis, munhequeiras azuis e botas azuis. Em Dragon Ball Super: Broly, voltou a usar o obi com nó, kanji Go no peito, sapatos com solado cinza, e em climas frios, uma jaqueta de neve azul com letras “SAB” e luvas pretas. Na Saga do Prisioneiro da Patrulha Galáctica, recebeu o emblema da Patrulha Galáctica. Na Saga Granolah, o Sobrevivente, recuperou o kanji de Whis para aprimorar o Instinto Superior.

Em Dragon Ball GT, sua pele ficou bronzeada, Gi semelhante ao 28º Torneio, e foi transformado de volta em criança pelo Imperador Pilaf, mas com músculos mais definidos. Cento anos depois, no 64º Torneio, recuperou forma física adulta. Em Dragon Ball Minus, como bebê, usava armadura padrão da Força Freeza ao ser enviado à Terra.

Personalidade

Goku é nobre, puro de coração, com grande clareza moral. Como bebê Saiyajin, era tímido e choroso, programado para hostilidade, mas o traumatismo craniano com Vovô Gohan transformou-o em gentil, energético e compassivo. Ele lida com situações com tranquilidade, mas demonstra submissão a mulheres dominadoras e medo de agulhas. Sente tristeza pela perda de entes queridos. Tem apetite voraz, ama combate e desafios, mas não é arrogante. É pacifista no fundo, poupando inimigos e acreditando na mudança das pessoas, salvando Piccolo e Vegeta, entre outros. Possui coração puro, lealdade extrema, amor pela família e disposição para sacrificar-se. Tem visão prática da vida, busca aventuras e desafios, e rejeita luxo ou cargos altos. Apesar de sua força, mantém humildade e moral forte. Goku inspira e influencia outros, como Beerus, Hit, Grande Zeno, Jiren, Freeza, Broly e Merus. Sua infância isolada no Monte Paozu contribuiu para sua ingenuidade, falta de compreensão adulta e baixa experiência social. É direto, franco, perspicaz e tático, capaz de aprender rapidamente. Pode demonstrar animosidade contra aqueles que considera culpados, mas raramente mata sem necessidade. Considera seus amigos e familiares como prioridade, guiando sua vida e ações. Ama Chi-Chi, com quem casou por promessa, e valoriza filhos e neta Pan. Seu amor por sua família frequentemente o motiva em batalha e o impulsiona a superar limites.

-Goku/Power and Habilidades

-“I feel like I’m trapped in some kind of bizarre nightmare. How can a human be this strong?” Jaco witnessing Goku’s power against Frieza in his final form in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’.

Manga and Anime Goku is one of the strongest mortal warriors in the multiverse, often referred to, even by deities, as the most powerful and well-conditioned warrior of Universe 7, and one of the most powerful characters in the franchise. A prodigy in combat, he learned a great deal as a child and continued to master almost any new technique he encountered, with little effort. His natural talent in battle, combined with his unwavering determination, elevated his power to unprecedented levels, even rivaling the domain of the Gods of Destruction. Ultimately, Goku’s limitless potential makes him incomparable and nearly invincible when at his peak.

As a baby, he could drag large stones tied to him while searching for food and withstand his adoptive grandfather’s attempts to restrain him. When he met Bulma, he was unfazed by being run over and shot at, quickly grabbing the car and throwing it with her inside. He defeated a pteranodon, a pack of wolves, and a bear thief effortlessly. When he met Yamcha, Goku fought the bandit evenly despite being weakened by hunger. Later, as an Oozaru, Goku destroyed Emperor Pilaf’s castle without effort.

During his training with Master Roshi, Goku consistently surpassed Krillin, including moving massive stones and running 100 meters in 8.5 seconds. Goku and Krillin performed daily hard labor that exceeded the effort of a full team of adults. At the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku’s strength was enough to move a massive stone. He passed the preliminaries with ease, holding back intentionally, and developed several new techniques against his opponents. In the final, Goku fought Jackie Chun evenly, replicating nearly all of his opponent’s moves and losing narrowly due to fatigue after a double count.

Against the Red Ribbon Army, Goku faced little difficulty with most soldiers, with only General Blue offering significant resistance using telekinetic skills. In hand-to-hand combat, Goku still emerged victorious with ease. He also fought evenly with the Pirate Robot, an ancient but powerful combat machine, before finally defeating it with an aerial attack.

Against Mercenary Tao, Goku was initially humiliated and could only slightly injure him with his Kamehameha before being defeated. After training with Korin, Goku easily defeated Tao, blocking Tao’s Dodon Ray with minimal effort. He then destroyed the Red Ribbon Army headquarters and defeated all soldiers, including Staff Officer Black’s battle jacket, which was destroyed effortlessly.

To enlist Fortuneteller Baba’s help, Goku faced and defeated her supernatural foes, including Bandages the Mummy and Spike the Devil Man, with relative ease. He then fought the resurrected Grandpa Gohan evenly, who tried to gain advantage by grabbing Goku’s tail.

During the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku defeated former champion King Chappa in the preliminaries. He gradually dominated Krillin, receiving a Kamehameha with one hand. When Krillin tried to stop him by grabbing his tail, Goku revealed he had trained it to be as strong as the rest of his body. Goku defeated Krillin so fast that only Tien could see. Against Tien in the final, Goku neutralized almost all of Tien’s techniques, forcing him to count and destroying the ring while flying.

Against Tambourine, Goku was defeated due to exhaustion and hunger after the previous tournament. Once rested, he easily defeated and killed the monster. Immediately after, he was confronted by King Piccolo, initially surprising him but later being defeated once Piccolo became serious. After drinking Ultra Divine Water, Goku’s potential was unlocked, allowing him to defeat Drum, Piccolo’s strongest warrior, and fight King Piccolo on equal footing before being defeated. Training with Mr. Popo for three years further increased Goku’s overall performance, surpassing his masters. At the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, wearing weighted clothing, he reached the semifinals effortlessly. After removing the weights, Goku’s speed was so great that Tien could not perceive it, and he quickly defeated him. In the final, Goku surpassed Piccolo Jr., gradually wearing him down and defeating him, becoming recognized as the strongest in the world.

At the beginning of Dragon Ball Z, although Goku’s strength was extraordinary for humans, as a low-level Saiyan his power was only 334, making him the weakest living Saiyan. He was surpassed by his older brother Raditz. Despite Piccolo’s help, he only defeated Raditz by dying along with him after receiving Piccolo’s Special Beam Cannon. Training with King Kai raised his power to 5,000 suppressed and 8,000–9,000, allowing him to easily defeat Nappa and fight Vegeta evenly, using Kaioken x3 to surpass the Saiyan prince.

After recovering from his fight with Vegeta as an Oozaru and training under 100x Earth gravity, Goku’s power exceeded Saiyan standards, easily defeating Ginyu Force members Recoome and Burter. He fought Captain Ginyu evenly after recovering from a body-swap experience. Using strategies and new techniques, he forced Frieza to fight seriously at 50% power. Only with Kaioken x20 could he land a hit, which caused no significant damage. Transforming into Super Saiyan, Goku dominated Frieza at 50% power, and eventually fought 100% Full Power Frieza evenly, gradually weakening and defeating him.

Training with the Yardrats increased Goku’s power enough to defeat Mecha Frieza and King Cold. In brief Super Saiyan combat, he effortlessly deflected all of Future Trunks’ sword attacks. After three years’ preparation for the Androids, Goku as a Super Saiyan dominated Android 19, hindered only by the Heart Virus. Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber allowed him to surpass his allies. He fought Perfect Cell evenly, an achievement matched only by Gohan Super Saiyan 2.

In the anime, Goku competed in the Other World Tournament against the strongest warriors in Universe 7’s history, reaching the final against Pikkon. Seven years later, Goku in base form carried eight tons of weighted clothing for training and 40 tons as a Super Saiyan. He repelled Yakon easily and as a Super Saiyan displayed 3,000 kili of power, enough to destroy multiple planets. Super Saiyan 2 surpassed Gohan’s power, and Super Saiyan 3 caused global earthquakes. He fought Majin Buu evenly, holding back to conserve time in the living world. He resisted Super Buu, fought Gohan Supreme (Clone), and with Super Saiyan 2 faced Kid Buu. Super Saiyan 3 initially overwhelmed Majin Buu but fatigue set in due to Buu’s regenerative abilities.

In the Daima Saga, Goku trained for further threats, gradually approaching a more powerful form. He defeated Gendarmaria and Kadan soldiers effortlessly, deflected Glorio’s attacks using one hand, and dominated him with his Power Pole. In battle against Tamagami Number Three, Goku transformed into Super Saiyan to fight evenly and used Super Saiyan 2 with a Super Kamehameha to force Tamagami’s surrender. Against Majin Duu, he matched his power with just Super Saiyan. With support, he achieved Super Saiyan 3 to fight the Demon King Gowah. Assistance allowed him to reach Super Saiyan 4, even in miniature form, proving a match for Gowah. After Porunga restored his adult body, Super Saiyan 4 Goku fought supergiant Gomah evenly and used the Transcendent Power Kamehameha to incapacitate him.

In the Beerus Saga manga, Goku mentally sparred with Freeza, Cell, and Kid Buu, defeating the first two effortlessly as a Super Saiyan before being interrupted. Beerus doubted Goku could defeat Freeza in base form. Using Super Saiyan 3, he impressed Beerus and Whis, but was defeated by Beerus’ playful attacks. Achieving Super Saiyan God, he became strong enough to face Beerus, causing massive energy to destabilize the universe. After reverting to base form, he destroyed the Beerus Ball, consuming all his power. Training with Whis revealed Goku at the lowest divine power levels; he could survive a ki explosion from Beerus. He pressured Golden Frieza and achieved Super Saiyan Blue, using Kaioken x10 to counter Hit’s Time Skip and later mastered Perfected Super Saiyan Blue in the manga to defeat Fused Zamasu.

During the Tournament of Destroyers, Goku struggled against Botamo, outsmarted Frost, and pressured Hit with Super Saiyan Blue and Kaioken x10. Against Goku Black, he fought evenly as Super Saiyan 2 and later used Super Saiyan Blue and Instinct to counter Goku Black and Future Zamasu. In the manga, Perfected Super Saiyan Blue allowed him to dominate Fused Zamasu.

At the Zeno Expo, base form Goku fought Bergamo and defeated him as Super Saiyan, then used Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken. He subjugated Toppo, Universe 11’s God of Destruction candidate, and remained conscious against Rumsshi’s Battle Roar. Recruited for Universe 7’s team, he fought Android 17 evenly and defeated Gohan Ultimate using Super Saiyan Blue with Kaioken. He resisted Sidra’s Destruction Energy and matched True Golden Frieza.

In the Tournament of Power, Goku was recognized as Universe 7’s strongest warrior, rivaled only by Jiren. Base form Goku performed well against Danger Trio, Universe 3’s Koitsukai, Pancéa, Borareta, Universe 6 Saiyan Caulifla, and Universe 2 warriors. Super Saiyan Blue Goku was only surpassed by Kefla, Agnilasa, and Jiren. He reached Incomplete Ultra Instinct, facing Jiren evenly. He mastered Perfected Ultra Instinct, impressing all deities and dominating Jiren until his body gave out.

During the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga, Goku trained with Merus, growing tremendously in power. He defeated fused Miza, Iwaza, Kikaza, and Zauyogi with a single strike, and subdued Saganbo calmly. Against Moro, Goku accessed Incomplete Ultra Instinct at will, initially gaining the upper hand. After Merus’ sacrifice, Goku achieved Perfected Ultra Instinct, surpassing Moro and overloading him until he fused with the planet to stabilize his divine power.

In the Granolah the Survivor Saga, Goku’s instant Perfect Ultra Instinct forced serious training with Whis. He transformed into Super Saiyan God, then Super Saiyan Blue, and combined Blue with Ultra Instinct to fight Granolah. He later used Perfected Ultra Instinct to defeat Granolah clone. Against Gas, Goku in Perfected Super Saiyan Blue and True Ultra Instinct matched him, demonstrating coordination and teamwork with Vegeta’s Ultra Ego.

In the Super Hero Saga, Vegeta observed that Goku, Jiren, Broly, Moro, Gas, and Freeza had comparable power, though some could utilize it more efficiently in a relaxed state. Beerus noted Goku’s potential to become Universe 7’s God of Destruction. Ten years after Kid Buu’s defeat, Goku anticipated only Uub as a challenge. Five years later in Dragon Ball GT, Goku was turned into a child but still surpassed his allies, defeating Rilldo and Baby. As Super Saiyan 4, he fought Golden Oozaru Baby at full power and defeated him.

Goku in base form repelled Final Form Freeza and Perfect Cell, terrifying them with his power. He fought Super 17 evenly as a Super Saiyan. Against Syn Shenron, Super Saiyan 4 Goku easily overpowered him and obliterated Omega Shenron with Dragon Fist. After a mysterious transformation, Goku’s aura made Omega Shenron’s attacks ineffective.

Abilities Techniques

Rock, Scissors ’N’ Paper A technique taught to Goku by Grandpa Gohan that employs one of three attack styles: a closed-fist strike, a two-finger jab, or an open-palm thrust. It was Goku’s signature technique during his early childhood and was later replaced by the Kamehameha as his primary attack style.

Kamehameha Goku’s signature technique since learning it. It releases a powerful, long-range blue energy blast from his cupped hands. Goku first learned the move as a child after witnessing Master Roshi use it. The attack can be charged to contend with nearly any enemy technique. Over time, Goku refined it and developed multiple variations, making it one of the most versatile and iconic techniques in the series.

Kaio-ken Goku learned this technique while training under King Kai after his death in the battle against Raditz. Kaio-ken proportionally amplifies all of Goku’s physical abilities and techniques, depending on the multiplier used. However, excessive use or high multipliers place extreme strain on his body and can cause severe damage. After achieving Super Saiyan, Goku stopped using Kaio-ken due to the danger of combining the two powers. Later, with Super Saiyan Blue, he was able to use Kaio-ken again thanks to improved divine energy control and mental discipline.

Spirit Bomb One of Goku’s most powerful techniques and arguably among the strongest in the series. It allows him to gather ki from all living beings and natural life he can sense, condensing it into a massive energy sphere. King Kai taught him this technique before the battle against Vegeta and Nappa. Over time, Goku expanded both the range and efficiency of energy collection, increasing the Spirit Bomb’s size and power. He typically reserves this technique as a last resort against overwhelmingly powerful enemies.

Instant Transmission Goku learned this technique on Planet Yardrat after defeating Frieza through training in Spirit Control. It allows him to teleport instantly to any location by locking onto a detectable energy signature. This technique also greatly enhances his long-distance energy sensing abilities. With sufficient familiarity with a location, Goku can even teleport without directly sensing a person there, relying on precise spatial awareness.

Dragon Fist A technique that creates a massive golden dragon-shaped energy manifestation from Goku’s charging body and extended fist. The dragon strikes and traps the opponent before detonating in a powerful explosion. Although it does not appear in the original manga, Goku uses it in Wrath of the Dragon to defeat Hirudegarn and later in Dragon Ball GT.

Evil Containment Wave A sealing technique learned from Master Roshi and used against Goku Black and Future Zamasu. It traps the target in a vortex of green energy and seals them inside a container using a special tag. The technique is normally life-threatening to the user, but Goku’s immense power allows him to perform it multiple times without serious physical consequences. It is primarily used against enemies that cannot or should not be killed.

Autonomous Ultra Instinct An advanced combat ability based on automatic self-movement, originally taught in principle by Whis. Goku first accessed it during the Tournament of Power through the Ultra Instinct Sign state, initially using it only defensively. He later achieved Perfected Ultra Instinct, allowing him to attack and defend simultaneously with maximum efficiency. This state enables Goku to react instinctively and instantaneously to threats in the most effective way possible.

With further training under Merus, Goku learned to activate Ultra Instinct consciously and at will. Despite this, Whis stated that Goku remains at a relatively low mastery level compared to Whis and the Grand Minister. Goku then began training to apply Ultra Instinct fundamentals in his base form to improve control and stability. He later learned to combine Ultra Instinct principles with Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue, though these combinations remained imperfect and situationally vulnerable.

Eventually, Goku achieved True Ultra Instinct, a form that allows him to fight according to his natural emotions and instincts while still using Ultra Instinct. This form removes the strict requirement for emotional calm, enabling him to wield Ultra Instinct more naturally and at a higher functional level than even the Perfected form

Transformations

Great Ape (Oozaru)

As with all Saiyans, Goku is able to transform into a Great Ape after absorbing enough Blutz Waves, usually by looking at a full moon, as long as his tail is intact. This transformation is not voluntary. As an Oozaru, Goku’s dormant Saiyan instincts resurface, causing him to become savage and violent. His power level and senses increase tenfold, and he can fire powerful energy blasts from his mouth. Originally, after Kami permanently removed Goku’s tail while restoring the Moon, Goku completely lost access to this form. However, in Dragon Ball GT, with the help of the Old Kai, Goku regains his tail and learns to use any planetary surface to concentrate Blutz Waves and transform again.

Unlocked Potential

After drinking the Ultra Divine Water and surviving its severe side effects, Goku’s true potential was unlocked. This manifested as the ability to access the power of the Great Ape while remaining in his base form. His natural aura briefly appeared as the image of a Great Ape surrounding him, symbolizing the release of his hidden power. This boost allowed him to fight King Piccolo on equal footing at his peak and greatly sharpened Goku’s senses and instincts, enabling him to sense others’ ki. During the Daima Saga, when Goku was overwhelmed by Gomah under the power of the Third Evil Eye, Neva unlocked Goku’s potential once again. This allowed him to reach Super Saiyan 4 even while trapped in his Mini form.

Agile Style

After training with Kami, Goku learned to remove the weighted components of the Turtle School uniform. Free from the burden of extra weight, his power level and agility increased, allowing him to fight with a faster and more flexible style known as the Agile Style. Goku first used this during the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament and later against Raditz alongside Piccolo. Raditz’s scouter recorded Goku’s power rising from 334 to 416 simply by removing the weights, showing how much they restrained him.

Kaio-ken

Although often considered a technique rather than a transformation, many games treat Kaio-ken as a form. When using Kaio-ken, Goku is surrounded by a red aura and multiplies his power. In the manga and anime, he reaches up to Kaio-ken x20, while in the film Lord Slug he briefly uses an even greater multiplier. The technique dramatically boosts power but places extreme strain on his body.

Super Saiyan

Goku first transforms into a Super Saiyan after witnessing Frieza kill Kuririn. In this state, his muscles and height increase slightly, his skin becomes lighter, and his eyes turn a greenish-blue. His hair and eyebrows become golden and stand upright, with five distinct bangs on his forehead, and he is surrounded by a blazing golden aura that sometimes produces electrical sparks. This form greatly affects Goku’s personality, making him more aggressive and irritable. Over time, Goku learns to access the raw power of Super Saiyan without fully transforming to conserve ki. After his battle with Beerus, he realizes that fully mastering this form can surpass higher Super Saiyan levels with less energy consumption.

Super Saiyan Spirit Bomb Absorption

This state first appears in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!. When Super Android 13 proves too powerful, Goku creates a Spirit Bomb and absorbs it while in Super Saiyan form. In this state, Goku loses most rational thought and fights purely on instinct, driven by overwhelming rage. Games depict this state as usable alongside any standard Super Saiyan form.

Super Saiyan Third Grade

Goku attains this form in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. While much stronger than Super Saiyan Second Grade, it causes extreme muscle expansion due to unstable power output. This instability drains ki rapidly and severely reduces speed and agility. Goku realizes that despite its raw strength, the form is impractical against fast opponents and abandons it in favor of mastering the standard Super Saiyan form.

Full Power Super Saiyan

After recognizing the flaws of higher Super Saiyan grades, Goku focuses on perfecting the base Super Saiyan form. Through extensive training, he learns to maintain the form effortlessly, eliminating aggression and discomfort while reducing energy consumption to zero. Eventually, Super Saiyan becomes as natural to him as his base form, allowing him to fight at maximum efficiency indefinitely. With this mastery, Goku can freely enter, maintain, and exit the form without loss of performance.

Super Kaio-ken

During the Other World Tournament, Goku combines Super Saiyan with Kaio-ken, effectively doubling his Super Saiyan power. He uses it briefly against Pikkon, but the immense strain makes it far too dangerous to use while alive, as emotional instability could easily destroy his body.

Super Saiyan 2

Goku achieves Super Saiyan 2 sometime after Cell’s defeat while training in the Other World. His hair becomes sharper and more defined, his muscles more pronounced, and his aura grows stronger, emitting blue electrical sparks. Goku later demonstrates full mastery of this form in Dragon Ball Super, using it strategically against serious opponents and even overwhelming multiple powerful foes simultaneously.

Super Saiyan 3

After years of training in the Other World, Goku reaches Super Saiyan 3, the strongest form in the original Dragon Ball Z series. His hair grows down to his thighs, his eyebrows disappear, and his facial features become more pronounced. While immensely powerful, the form consumes energy at an extreme rate, making it impractical in the living world. It rapidly exhausts Goku and even shortens his remaining time on Earth while dead. Due to these drawbacks, Goku later reserves it for limited situations and eventually stops using it in serious battles after unlocking divine forms.

Kid Goku (GT)

At the beginning of Dragon Ball GT, Emperor Pilaf accidentally wishes Goku back into a child using the Black Star Dragon Balls. Although his power remains largely intact, his stamina and physical conditioning are greatly reduced, making it difficult to sustain advanced forms like Super Saiyan 3. With the Old Kai’s help, Goku regains his tail, allowing him to better control his transformations and eventually access Golden Great Ape and Super Saiyan 4.

Golden Great Ape

After regaining his tail in Dragon Ball GT, Goku transforms into a Golden Great Ape by combining Super Saiyan power with the Great Ape form. Initially uncontrollable, this form grants overwhelming strength, energy blasts, and fireballs. Once Pan helps him regain consciousness, Goku stabilizes the power and ascends to Super Saiyan 4.

Super Saiyan 4 (Daima)

Main article: Super Saiyan 4

In Dragon Ball Daima, following the defeat of Kid Buu, Goku fears that an even greater evil may eventually arise. In response, he undergoes secret training in order to discover a new transformation. Although he becomes aware of Super Saiyan 4, he initially struggles to access it. The breakthrough occurs when Neva unlocks more of Mini Goku’s hidden power, enabling Goku to properly attain the form. With Super Saiyan 4, he is able to fight on equal footing with Evil Third Eye Gomah and gradually overpower him. However, Gomah later increases immensely in size and drains Goku’s energy, forcing him back into his base form. After being restored to adulthood, Goku once again uses Super Saiyan 4 and manages to maintain the advantage against Gomah, despite the latter’s extraordinary durability, stamina, and regenerative abilities.

This version of Super Saiyan 4 differs slightly from its Dragon Ball GT incarnation. Goku remains in his child body rather than reverting to adulthood, and he only regains his tail while transformed. The form is noticeably taller and bulkier. Similar to Super Full Power Saiyan 4 Limit Breaker, his fur and hair appear magenta-crimson. When focusing his energy in a calm state, he generates a white, skin-tight aura instead of the flaring golden aura typically associated with the transformation. His irises and eye markings are red, and the fur on his arms extends only to his forearms. His arms become somewhat longer, and his wrists and hands enlarge, allowing him to move on all fours.

Mini

At the beginning of Dragon Ball Daima, Gomah uses the Earth’s Dragon Balls to wish that everyone who fought Majin Buu be turned into children or babies, including Goku. In this state, he is referred to as Goku (Mini).

Even in this child form, Goku retains the ability to transform into his various Super Saiyan forms. However, he is initially unable to access Super Saiyan 4 while in his Mini state until Neva uses magic to unlock his latent power.

Super Saiyan 4(GT)

Debuting in Dragon Ball GT, Super Saiyan 4 is achieved after mastering the Golden Great Ape form. Goku gains a more primal appearance, with red fur covering most of his body, long Allen black hair, and yellow eyes with red markings, and a restored tail. This form surpasses Super Saiyan 3 with fewer drawbacks and can be maintained for long periods. Goku can access it freely, even overcoming the effects of the Black Star Dragon Balls and temporarily returning to his adult form while transformed.

Full Power Super Saiyan 4(GT)

By gathering energy from others, Goku unlocks Full Power Super Saiyan 4. This state drastically increases his strength, sharpens his senses, and allows him to absorb enemy energy attacks. A radiant red glow sometimes surrounds his body, and in Dragon Ball GT this form places him above nearly all opponents.

Transformation Beyond

After his apparent death at the hands of Omega Shenron, Goku undergoes a mysterious change. He becomes surrounded by an untouchable aura, and it is left ambiguous whether he has died or transformed into something entirely different.

Mini Goku (Daima)

In Dragon Ball Daima, Gomah uses the Earth’s Dragon Balls to turn Goku and others who fought Majin Buu into children or babies. In this Mini form, Goku can still use Super Saiyan, but cannot access Super Saiyan 4 until Neva uses magic to unlock his potential again.

Super Saiyan God

Goku attains Super Saiyan God during his battle with Beerus through a ritual involving five pure-hearted Saiyans. His appearance becomes slimmer and younger, with red hair, red eyes, and a calm, flame-like aura. This form grants divine ki, immense power far beyond Super Saiyan 3, enhanced perception, accelerated healing, and refined combat instincts. Even after the transformation ends, Goku retains a portion of its power.

Saiyan Beyond God

After experiencing Super Saiyan God, Goku learns to use its power without transforming. His appearance remains normal, but his ki manifests as a pure white aura. Transforming into Super Saiyan while in this state results in Super Saiyan Blue.

Super Saiyan Blue

Through training with Whis, Goku combines Super Saiyan with divine ki, creating Super Saiyan Blue. His hair and eyes turn cyan, and he gains a powerful blue aura with golden highlights. This form surpasses Super Saiyan God and offers exceptional ki control and emotional stability. Goku later develops methods to conserve stamina by switching between God and Blue forms.

Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken

In the anime, Goku successfully combines Super Saiyan Blue with Kaio-ken, gaining a red overlay aura. First used against Hit, this technique multiplies his already godly power but places enormous strain on his body. By the Tournament of Power, Goku masters Kaio-ken x20 in this form.

Perfected Super Saiyan Blue

In the manga, Goku perfects Super Saiyan Blue by sealing excess ki within his body, eliminating energy leakage. This allows him to use the form indefinitely, though it requires extreme concentration and causes severe pain if even small amounts of ki escape.

Ultra Instinct Sign

During the Tournament of Power, Goku first accesses an incomplete form of Ultra Instinct. His hair becomes slightly wilder, his eyes turn silver, and he is surrounded by a shimmering, multicolored aura. This state vastly enhances his physical and mental abilities, allowing automatic, instinctive reactions. Initially, Goku can only access it briefly under extreme conditions.

Mastered Ultra Instinct (Giant Avatar)

While using perfected Ultra Instinct, Goku can manifest a massive energy avatar of himself. He uses this ability against Moro, who had merged with Earth, restraining him so Goku could deliver the final blow.

True Ultra Instinct

During the Granolah the Survivor Saga, Goku realizes that fully suppressing his emotions limits his growth. By embracing his emotions while using Ultra Instinct, he unlocks True Ultra Instinct, a personalized variant that better suits his nature. This form allows him to fight at even greater heights, though later events suggest his perfected Ultra Instinct eventually surpasses it in raw capability.

Tree of the Universe Ssblueuniversetreepower goku ova Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (Tree of the Universe power) In the New Space-Time War Saga of Super Dragon Ball Heroes, Goku gains this form after absorbing power from the Tree of the Universe to face Fu, the Dark King, who had also absorbed energy from the Tree of the Universe. This form is known as Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (Tree of the Universe power) (超サイヤ人ゴッド超サイヤ人・宇宙樹パワー).

Out of control Goku boso Goku out of control In the Prison Planet Saga of Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Universe Mission!!, Goku is infected by Cumber’s evil ki, causing him to lose control of himself. He returns to normal after fighting Vegeta, Trunks, and Coola.

False Super Saiyan Main article: False Super Saiyan Goku fssj Goku in his False Super Saiyan form During the movie Dragon Ball Z: Goku, The Super Saiyan, Goku transforms into this form while trying to defeat Slug. Through anger after being defeated, Goku generated a large amount of aura and became a False Super Saiyan, which gave him greater speed and strength for a few seconds, enough to attack Slug. In this form, he appears similar to the Kaioken, but he becomes more muscular, and his eyes turn white like Broly in his Legendary form, his hair rises and gains a red tone.

Equipament

Red staff A red staff that can grow no matter how much. Fluffy cloud A fluffy cloud that only pure and good people can fly on, like Goku.

Saiyans

Saiyan SaiyansDBKK Japanese サイヤ人じん Romaji Saiya-jin Home Planet Planet Sadala Planet Vegeta (Universe 7) Average Height Similar to the average human on Earth Diet Omnivorous Carnivorous (like Great Apes) Level of Sapience Sapient We Saiyans are kind of like planet brokers. We scour space looking for planets that will fetch a high price on the galactic market. Once we find them, we send our warriors to wipe out all life and prepare them for sale. It's a very, very lucrative business, and we take pride in being efficient in our work. Raditz to Goku in "Reunions"

The Saiyans (サイヤ人じん, Saiya-jin) are an extraterrestrial race in the anime and manga Dragon Ball and its adaptations, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super. In the series, Universe 7 Saiyans are a naturally aggressive warrior race supposedly seeking to be the strongest in the universe, while Universe 6 Saiyans are protectors. Almost all Universe 7 Saiyans were wiped out by Frieza before the start of Dragon Ball.

Saiyans play a central role in the series when it is revealed that the protagonist, Goku, is actually a Saiyan sent to conquer Earth.

The name is a pun on yajin (野人), meaning "wild man," and an anagram of yasai (野菜), meaning "vegetable." The suffix -jin means "person." "Saiyan" is the English transliteration of Saiya-jin. In Japanese, Saiya-jin (サイヤ人じん) is pronounced "Sigh-ya-jeen," while in Funimation's English dubs, "Saiyan" is pronounced "Sey-uhn."

All pure-blooded Saiyans (Raditz, Kakarot, Vegeta, Nappa, Paragus, Broly, Bardock) have names that are puns on vegetables.

Their home planet is Planet Sadala. It has natural gravity ten times that of Earth, giving Saiyans greater natural strength than most races. In Universe 7, Saiyans lived there, but the planet was destroyed due to internal conflicts; in Universe 6, it still exists. Universe 7 Saiyans conquered Planet Plant after defeating the Tuffles, renaming it Planet Vegeta after their most powerful warrior and king, King Vegeta.

At some point, Planet Vegeta was visited by the God of Destruction Beerus, who considered the Saiyans a wild race with no potential for improvement. He ordered Frieza to destroy the planet and the entire race, viewing them as a potential threat. Frieza completely annihilated the planet, leaving only a few survivors.

Culture

Universe 7

Saiyans place great emphasis on strength and power as sources of prestige, measuring their race from childhood by power levels and assigning social castes. A Saiyan baby's power level is measured at birth. If it meets the standard, the child is raised as a high-level warrior candidate. If low, they become lower-class warriors, engineers, scientists, or infiltration babies. Infiltration babies are sent to a chosen planet, and if they grow capable of conquering it, they can return as full warriors. Survival rate for infiltration babies is low. Despite valuing strength, most Saiyans before the genocide were low-class; only about ten were mid-class, and elite warriors were just King Vegeta and his son, Vegeta.

Training to increase power is uncommon, with only some children receiving specialized training. Children fight each other instead of playing. Saiyans do not celebrate holidays or annual events.

In governance, the strongest among warring families usually rules, with the strongest as royal lineage, as with the Vegeta family. Strong warriors can surpass current royalty.

Culturally, Saiyans have a collective pride as a warrior race, believing themselves invincible and the strongest in the universe. Pride was significant until they were dominated by Frieza, making most Saiyans who served him lose their pride.

Technological Power

Even before joining Frieza's army, Saiyans had compact ships and combat gear more advanced than Earth's technology. They became skilled in biotechnology, creating Saibamen and nurseries to measure the combat abilities of their young.

Military Strength

Saiyans had a powerful army, the Saiyan Army. Until Age 737, it was commanded by Nappa, the strongest general. The army served Frieza, using warriors to conquer planets. Only high-level warriors could become combatants, chosen at birth. Ranks were Elite, Mid-Class, and Low. Most were low-class, ten mid-class, and only King Vegeta and Prince Vegeta were elite. Low-class warriors sent as infiltration babies could become full warriors if successful. The army was destroyed in Frieza’s genocide, leaving Vegeta, Nappa, Raditz, Onio, and two others.

In Universe 6, Saiyans aim to protect the universe and eliminate evil. They are known as Heroes of Justice, with an elite unit, the Sadala Army.

Types

Universe 7

Ancient Saiyans

Existed long ago. Have different ki from modern Saiyans but can still transform into Great Apes, Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, and 3. Most were evil, like Cumber. A sub-species were "Super Saiyan God Saiyans," descendants of the original Super Saiyan God. Good ancient Saiyans were called "the defeated" by Giblet.

Modern Saiyans

Descend from evil ancient Saiyans who destroyed the Super Saiyan Gods. Those who joined Frieza came from Planet Sadala to Planet Vegeta; most were killed by Frieza. They can take any Saiyan form except full Super Saiyan 3 and Legendary Saiyan forms. Called "the contaminated" or Neo Saiyans.

History

Universe 7

Origins

Saiyans are a warrior race that historically lived a violent life, attacking planets for wealth. Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File suggests they were originally Great Apes who gained intelligence and humanoid form. According to Whis, "ancient Saiyans" have different ki than modern ones.

The last Super Saiyan appeared around 1,000 years before the Frieza Saga. Yamoshi tried to stop evil Saiyans but was killed. The conflict between good and evil Saiyans lasted long, with evil winning. Cumber fought for the evil side. Shallot and Giblet fought for the good side and were sent through time to the Tournament of Time.

Attack on Planet Plant

A small group arrived on Planet Plant in Age 550. King Kai explained that Saiyans lived with the technologically advanced Tuffles. After ten years of war, Saiyans, turning into Great Apes, annihilated the Tuffles and renamed the planet Planet Vegeta.

Contact with Other Races

After defeating the Tuffles, the Arcosians hired Saiyans to take planets in exchange for technology and money. Saiyans learned from Tuffle technology and became less barbaric, but still loved to fight.

Occupation by Frieza

Saiyans joined Frieza’s army as soldiers and mercenaries. Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta in Age 737, leaving few survivors: Kakarot, Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz. Later, Broly, Paragus, Tarble, and Onio also survived in movies and specials.

Survival on Earth

Goku, after losing his memory, was raised on Earth, married Chi-Chi, and had Gohan and Goten, and granddaughter Pan. Vegeta settled on Earth after fighting Goku, married Bulma, and had Trunks and Bulla. Survivors existed until Age 850, and in Dragon Ball Online, Saiyan genes were present in humans, allowing Super Saiyan transformations.

Physiology

Physical Appearance

Saiyans resemble humans except for a monkey tail. They have black hair and eyes, yellowish skin, and defined muscles. Pure-blooded Saiyan hair does not change; hybrids can have varied hair. Beards develop slowly. Highly resistant to extreme temperatures.

Tail

All Universe 7 Saiyans are born with a brown tail, used for grasping and balance. It is sensitive: injury can paralyze the body. It allows transformation into Great Apes and can regrow if the Saiyan is in danger. Universe 6 Saiyans lack tails but can access maximum power without them.

Personality

Saiyans are aggressive, stubborn, impulsive, arrogant, and competitive. Normally unaware of romance or marriage. Bardock and King Vegeta show familial care. Vegeta develops love for Bulma and children. Female Saiyans are strong-willed. Desire to fight is inherent. Super Saiyan transformation amplifies brutality and impulsivity but can be controlled with training. Universe 6 Saiyans are calmer. Calm Saiyans under Ultra Instinct show discipline and intelligence.

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