Son Goku

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Son Goku (孙悟空)
Alias(es)	Kakarot; “a Saiyan raised on Earth” 96
Species/Race	Saiyan 96
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Z Fighters; defender of Earth
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and frontline protector of Earth
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Triple Kaio-ken	2	Multiplied his Battle Power to 15,000 and briefly overwhelmed Vegeta; the technique placed severe strain on his body.
Four-times Kaio-ken	3	Pushed past his limits to overpower Vegeta’s energy wave with a Kamehameha, suffering intense physical pain.
Super Saiyan	64	Demonstrated the golden-haired form during a spar with Gohan after training to defeat the Androids.
Super Saiyan 3 (GT Timeline)	112	Sparred with a Legendary Super Saiyan 3 Gohan; its enormous power could not close their gap.
Super Saiyan 4 (GT Timeline)	121	Regained reason in Great Ape form through Pan’s emotional appeal and evolved into Super Saiyan 4.
Super Saiyan 2	250	Entered the form to confront Majin Buu after Gohan absorbed Buu’s attack.
Super Saiyan 3	252	Reached the long-haired, eyebrowless form against Majin Buu; its energy consumption later became a major drawback.
Super Saiyan 4	278	Achieved the form after transforming into a Great Ape under full-moon conditions and recovering his sanity through his children.
Super Saiyan God	285	Received the energy of five Saiyans and awakened divine ki that ordinary fighters could not sense.
Super Saiyan Blue	341	Revealed the form against Goku Black, shocking Future Trunks and matching a level previously associated with Gohan.

Background / History

Son Goku is a Saiyan raised on Earth who identifies himself by both his Earth name and Saiyan name, Kakarot. He is a former champion of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, remembered by spectators for defeating Piccolo in the final. 96 222

During the Saiyan invasion, Goku saved Gohan and Krillin from Nappa, then deliberately moved his fight with Vegeta away from them so they would not be endangered or distract him. He relied on Kaio-ken beyond his body’s safe limits to resist Vegeta. 1 2 3

After learning that Frieza’s forces had reached Planet Namek, Goku departed Earth in a modified spaceship to join his allies. He later trusted Gohan to aid him against Frieza and accepted Gohan’s guidance on the Super Saiyan transformation. 15 35 40

Appearance

Goku’s appearance changes dramatically across his Saiyan transformations.

• Super Saiyan — golden hair and eyebrows, light-blue eyes, and a sharp gaze. 64
• Super Saiyan 3 — greatly lengthened hair, protruding brow ridges, vanished eyebrows, and crackling lightning around his aura. 252
• Super Saiyan 4 — long black hair, red fur over the upper body, a red tail, and yellow trousers. 393 404
• Super Saiyan God — fiery red hair and a red, divine aura. 285

Personality

Goku is straightforward, polite, and notably honest even when meeting hostile strangers. When confronted with Turles—who looks identical to him—he calmly introduced himself rather than escalating the encounter. 96

He is driven by the joy of fighting strong opponents and often seeks battle as soon as a formidable enemy appears. This instinct can make him reckless, but it also fuels his constant improvement. 15 250 319

Goku is protective of his family and allies. He removed Vegeta from Gohan and Krillin during the Saiyan battle, and his attachment to Pan helped him recover his sanity as a Great Ape. 2 121

Vegeta notes that Goku habitually withholds his true strength until an opponent pushes or provokes him enough to fight seriously. 363

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Transformations

Goku continually develops stronger Saiyan forms, from Super Saiyan through Super Saiyan Blue.

• His Super Saiyan 3 form grants immense speed and strength, initially allowing him to pressure Majin Buu. 252 253
• Super Saiyan 3 consumes substantial energy and is difficult to sustain for long. 255
• Super Saiyan 4 requires transformation into a Great Ape and the recovery of rational thought. 276 278
• Super Saiyan God is achieved through the power of five Saiyans and grants divine ki. 285
• Super Saiyan Blue is an advanced divine form used against Goku Black. 341

Kaio-ken

A power-multiplying technique learned through King Kai’s training.

• Triple Kaio-ken raised Goku’s Battle Power to 15,000 against Vegeta. 2
• Four-times Kaio-ken allowed his Kamehameha to overwhelm Vegeta’s strongest energy wave. 3
• Higher multipliers cause serious strain and can leave his body unable to continue fighting. 2 4

Ki Manipulation

Goku is a highly adaptable ki fighter who applies established techniques in unconventional ways.

• Kamehameha — his principal energy wave; used against Vegeta, Android 19, Majin Buu, and Fused Zamasu. 3 71 254 369
• Destructo Disc — used against Majin Buu to cut him in half, though Buu regenerated immediately. 254
• Aura Eye — used to counter Majin Buu’s fleshy ball form. 253
• Dragon Fist Explosion — his ultimate attack; takes the form of a dragon and can pierce through an opposing energy wave. Syn Shenron narrowly avoided it. 153
• Solar Flare — blinds opponents long enough to prepare stronger attacks. 369

Instant Transmission

Goku uses Instant Transmission for rapid repositioning in battle and travel between distant locations.

• He uses it to evade attacks and create openings against enemies such as Fused Zamasu. 368
• The technique is widely taught among Earth’s fighters as an emergency escape and transport method. 268

Fusion Dance

Goku knows the Metamoran Fusion technique taught to him by Gohan.

• He proposed fusion with Vegeta when neither could defeat Broly alone. 205
• The fusion produces Gogeta, a warrior formed from Goku and Vegeta. 205 209

Force Field

Goku can create a defensive barrier against energy attacks.

• He used a Force Field against Vegeta’s energy blasts while in Super Saiyan God form. 286
• Maintaining the barrier drains his energy. 286

Equipment / Items

• Flying Nimbus — used for travel after leaving the hospital to prepare for the Namek mission. 15
• Senzu Beans — carried when departing for Planet Namek. 15
• Modified Saiyan spaceship — used to travel from Earth toward Planet Namek. 15

Relationships

• Son Gohan — Son; Goku protects and trusts Gohan, later seeking his instruction in Saiyan transformations and training. 2 35 117
• Chi-Chi — Wife; Goku lives with Chi-Chi at Mount Paozu and supports their family despite his constant training. 64
• Vegeta — Rival, training partner, and eventual fusion partner; their competitive relationship drives both to pursue stronger forms. 40 205 286
• Krillin — Lifelong best friend; Goku protected him during the Saiyan conflict and later uses Krillin’s Destructo Disc in battle. 2 254
• Master Roshi — Mentor; Goku credits Roshi’s foundational guidance for his growth. 15 406
• Pan — Granddaughter in the GT Timeline; her tears and family memories restore Goku’s sanity during his Great Ape transformation. 121
• Son Goten and Son Zilan — Children; they help restore Goku’s reason during his Great Ape transformation and inherit his fighting talent. 222 278
• Future Trunks — Ally from another timeline; Goku supports him against Goku Black and Zamasu. 337 341

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Saiyan Invasion — Saves Gohan and Krillin from Nappa, defeats Nappa, and battles Vegeta with Kaio-ken. 1 2 3
• Namek Conflict — Travels to Namek after Frieza’s arrival, fights alongside Vegeta and Gohan, and learns the route to Super Saiyan from Gohan. 15 28 35 40
• Android Crisis — Faces Android 19 with a plan to overload his energy absorption, but the strategy fails and leaves him badly beaten. 71 72
• GT Timeline / Baby Crisis — Battles Baby while Earth’s Saiyans are controlled, then pursues Super Saiyan 4 with Gohan and Pan’s help. 107 109 115 121
• Majin Buu Conflict — Fights Majin Buu using Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3, but struggles to overcome Buu’s regeneration. 251 252 254 255
• Sacred World of the Kai Training — Learns Super Saiyan 4, then Super Saiyan God, while continuing his rivalry with Vegeta. 278 285 286
• Goku Black Conflict — Battles the body-swapped Zamasu and unveils Super Saiyan Blue. 337 341 363
• Cooler Conflict — Arrives in Super Saiyan 4 to fight Cooler alongside Vegeta and demonstrates the breadth of Saiyan transformations. 393

Notable Quotes

“Hehehe, I am a Saiyan raised on Earth. My Earth name is Son Goku, and my Saiyan name is Kakarot.” 96

“We don't only have one transformation.” 393

Trivia

• Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 transformation depends on entering Great Ape form and regaining control through familial bonds. 276 278
• He is remembered by World Martial Arts Tournament spectators as the champion of the 23rd tournament. 222
• Goku’s fighting habit of holding back until pressured is well known to Vegeta. 363