Son Goku

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Son Goku (孙悟空)
Alias(es)	Kakarot
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Universe 7; Z Fighters 206
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; defender of Earth and Universe 7
Status	Alive; revived with the Dragon Balls after seven years in the Underworld 14 15
First Appearance	Chapter 10 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Super Saiyan 2	12	Uses the form against Goten on North Kai's Planet.
Super Saiyan Third Grade	13	Matches Goten's transformation, but its extreme stamina cost contributes to Goku's defeat. 13 14
Super Saiyan Blue	60	Uses Super Saiyan Blue against Goten, who defeats him without transforming. 60
Super Saiyan God	65	Takes on Beerus on North Kai's Planet using divine ki. 65
Nascent Ultra Instinct	87	Awakens the incomplete state after Vegeta overwhelms his 20x Kaioken. 87
Ultra Instinct Omen / Sign	109	Masters Ultra Instinct's omen after ten months of training. 109
Super Saiyan Blue Third Stage	244	Unlocks a higher Blue form while fighting Yamoci, with waist-length hair, vanished eyebrows, and blue lightning. 244

Background

Goku is already dead when the story begins, training in the Underworld while his youngest son, Goten, grows up on Earth. Goten reaches North Kai's Planet to meet him and request that he return to life. Though Goku initially sees no need for resurrection, he accepts after sparring with Goten and being defeated. 10 11 14

The Dragon Balls restore Goku to life, allowing him to reunite with Chi-Chi, Gohan, Goten, and his friends after seven years apart. He immediately resumes training and encourages Gohan to do the same after learning that his elder son has neglected martial arts. 14 15

Appearance

Goku is noted to resemble Goten closely enough that others repeatedly compare Goten to a young Goku. He normally wears an orange-and-red martial arts uniform, which he considers formal attire. 3 102

• Super Saiyan Third Grade — Long hair reaching the waist, no eyebrows, and a powerful golden aura. 13
• Super Saiyan Blue — Sky-blue hair and divine ki marked by blue-and-white layered aura, star-like particles, and faint electrical sparks. 60
• Super Saiyan Blue Third Stage — Deep-blue hair extending to his waist, absent eyebrows, and a lightning-filled blue aura. 244
• Ultra Instinct — Silver-gray eyes, silver markings, and a silver-white aura in its nascent state. 87

Personality

Goku is driven by combat, improvement, and the excitement of meeting powerful opponents. He accepts Beerus's challenge despite not expecting victory, seeks out Jiren after the Tournament of Power, and continues pursuing stronger transformations even after being outmatched. 65 66 140

He is informal around authority and often fails to appreciate political etiquette. Beerus and the Kaioshins worry about his behavior before he meets Zeno, while Goku himself treats Zeno as a friend and calls him “Zen-chan.” 102 103

Despite his battle-focused nature, Goku is protective of his family and allies. He fights Majin Buu after Goten's initial clash, trains Goten and Gohan, and intervenes against Yamoci before allowing Goten to take over the battle. 28 107 243 246

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Ki Control

Goku is a highly experienced close-range fighter who combines rapid movement, hand-to-hand exchanges, flight, and ki attacks. His experience lets him compete with stronger opponents through adaptation and timing.

• Can fight at light-speed or faster against Jiren, Broly, Moro, and Yamoci. 141 147 163 245
• Uses transformations strategically, reverting to base form to preserve stamina before activating Ultra Instinct. 245
• His Super Saiyan Third Grade has a major endurance drawback, particularly after his resurrection. 14 29

Kamehameha Wave

Goku's principal energy attack is the Kamehameha Wave, used both offensively and defensively.

• Uses it in clashes against Goten, Majin Buu, Jiren, Broly, and Moro. 12 28 141 147 163
• Fires a Kamehameha to seal Alternate Dimension Space Rifts created during Yamoci's battle. 246
• Its limits are evident against regenerative enemies such as Majin Buu and energy-absorbing opponents such as Moro. 29 167

Instant Transmission

Goku can teleport himself and others by locking onto ki.

• Brings Goten from Earth to the Kaioshin Realm. 40
• Uses it in combat to evade attacks and reposition against Vegeta, Aniraza, Jiren, and Moro. 87 129 141 163
• Regularly transports allies across planets and realms. 14 54

Kaioken

Goku amplifies his power with Kaioken, including the 20x version.

• Uses 20x Kaioken against Vegeta during the Universe 6 tournament. 86
• Combines Kaioken with Super Saiyan Blue against Moro. 163
• The technique imposes significant strain and can leave him exhausted. 87

Ultra Instinct

Goku's divine technique heightens his speed, power, and evasive movement.

• First enters the incomplete state during his battle with Vegeta. 87
• Refines Ultra Instinct through daily sparring with Goten. 107
• Masters Ultra Instinct Omen after ten months of training. 109
• Uses Ultra Instinct Sign to challenge Yamoci after conserving his energy. 245

Relationships

• Son Goten — Youngest son. Goten travels to the Underworld to meet and revive Goku, defeats him in their first spar, and later becomes Goku's primary training partner for Ultra Instinct. 10 14 107
• Son Gohan — Elder son. Goku urges Gohan to resume training after learning that he has become weaker through neglecting it. 15
• Chi-Chi — Wife. She emotionally reunites with Goku after his resurrection and remains concerned about his tendency to prioritize training over family responsibilities. 15 205
• Vegeta — Long-standing rival and fellow Saiyan. Vegeta challenges Goku immediately after his revival, while both continue to push each other through training and battle. 15 54 86
• Beerus — Universe 7's God of Destruction. Goku challenges Beerus with Super Saiyan God and later trains under him. 65 75
• Whis — Beerus's attendant and Goku's mentor. Whis trains Goku and seeks to help him attain a higher level of Ultra Instinct. 75 167
• Zeno — Friend. Zeno summons Goku specifically because he wants someone to play with. 102 103
• Jiren — Major rival from Universe 11. Goku seeks him out for a rematch after the Tournament of Power, but Jiren ultimately defeats him. 140 141 142
• Broly — A powerful Saiyan opponent whom Goku fights on Earth; after Broly's defeat, Goku invites him to train at Beerus's place. 147 151

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Resurrection arc — Goten finds Goku in the Underworld, defeats him on North Kai's Planet, and convinces him to accept resurrection. 10 14
• Majin Buu arc — Goku takes over the battle after Goten's first attempt against Majin Buu. His Super Saiyan Third Grade power is immense, but Buu's regeneration and Goku's stamina loss prevent a decisive victory. 28 29
• Beerus arc — Goku confronts Beerus in Super Saiyan God form on North Kai's Planet, beginning his direct connection to the Gods of Destruction and their attendants. 65 66
• Tournament of Power arc — He recruits fighters for Universe 7, masters Ultra Instinct Omen, and later challenges Jiren again in Universe 11. 109 115 140
• Broly conflict — Goku initially faces Broly but is overwhelmed as Broly's transformations escalate. After Goten defeats Broly, Goku offers him a chance to train rather than be treated as an enemy. 147 148 151
• Moro conflict — Goku battles Moro repeatedly, using Super Saiyan Blue, Kaioken, and Ultra Instinct against Moro's demonic techniques and energy absorption. 162 163 167
• Yamoci invasion — Goku faces Yamoci before Goten, unveiling Super Saiyan Blue Third Stage and Ultra Instinct Sign. Yamoci ultimately defeats him, leaving Goten to continue the fight. 243 244 245 246

Notable Quotes

“I don't expect to defeat Lord Beerus, I just hope to exchange a few more blows with him!” 66

“Zen-chan, see you next time!” 103

Trivia

• Goku changes into a fresh orange-and-red martial arts uniform when instructed to wear formal clothing before meeting Zeno, insisting that it counts as formal attire. 102
• He loses a game of rock-paper-scissors to Vegeta only after winning the right to fight Moro first. 162