Goku

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Goku
Alias(es)	Son Goku; Sun Wukong
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Turtle School; defender of Earth; Universe 7 tournament representative
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; farmer
Status	Alive 242
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Saiyan youth / Turtle School trainee	2–31	Raised and trained on Mount Paozu, then became Master Roshi’s disciple alongside Sun Mo and Krillin. His tournament strength was sufficient to defeat a much larger opponent with one punch. 2 17 31
Great Ape	38	Transformed after seeing the full moon during his match with Sun Mo; lost control and destroyed a stone pillar with a single blow. 38
Korin Tower training	53	Climbed Korin Tower in three days and trained by trying to seize the Ultra Divine Water; the experience greatly improved his strength, stamina, and skill. 53
Gravity Chamber training	59–71	Sparred with Sun Mo and trained in Bulma’s Gravity Chamber, creating a major gap between himself and his peers. 59 71
Potential unlocked	105–112	The Grand Elder unlocked his potential on Namek; afterward, his base combat power exceeded twenty million. 105 112
Super Saiyan	125	Returned to Earth as a Super Saiyan and overwhelmed Cooler, demonstrating a vast gap over Trunks’s Super Saiyan form. 125
Super Saiyan Muscle Form	150	Revealed a bulked-up Super Saiyan variation that sharply increases strength but sacrifices speed and places heavy strain on the body. 150
Super Saiyan 2	159	Broke through after Krillin’s death, driven by grief and rage; completely overwhelmed Perfect Form Cell. 159
Super Saiyan 3	182	After a month of training, surpassed Super Saiyan 2; his hair grew to his waist and his power exceeded Cell’s lightning-enhanced form. 182
Super Saiyan God	203	Achieved godly power alongside Sun Mo through the power of five righteous Saiyans, gaining a crimson-haired divine transformation. 203 204
Super Saiyan Blue	206–214	Learned to contain and control godly ki while training with Sun Mo. Though initially difficult to sustain, the blue-haired form allowed Goku to overwhelm Golden Frieza with a single punch. 206 214

Background / History

Goku was raised on Mount Paozu by Son Gohan alongside Sun Mo, whom Gohan treated as Goku’s brother. As a child, Goku was initially prone to crying, but he grew into an eager hunter and trainee; he and Sun Mo hunted a Hammerhead Boar and trained through farm work. 1 2

Gohan subjected both boys to demanding practical training, including labor, dodging hornets, and escaping sharks. Goku’s competitiveness with Sun Mo pushed both of them to improve, though Gohan deliberately avoided early weighted training out of concern for their growth. 4

After meeting Bulma, Goku left Mount Paozu to search for the Dragon Balls. During the journey, Master Roshi gave him the Flying Nimbus, which Goku could ride because of his pure heart. 6 10

Raditz later identified Goku as his younger brother and confirmed his Saiyan origins. Rather than accepting Raditz’s claims unquestioningly, Goku remained loyal to the life and family he had built on Earth. 93

Following Majin Buu’s defeat, Goku spent eleven years living peacefully on Mount Paozu with Chi-Chi, Gohan, and Goten. He worked the fields, enjoyed family outings, and continued training whenever possible. 203

Appearance

Goku is a Saiyan martial artist usually seen in the orange Turtle School gi made for Master Roshi’s disciples. 31

• Has a Saiyan tail that can regrow. 35
• Becomes a giant Great Ape under the full moon, though he initially loses control in that state. 38
• His Super Saiyan forms give him golden hair and aura; Super Saiyan 2 adds crackling electricity, while Super Saiyan 3 lengthens his hair to his waist and removes his eyebrows. 159 182
• Super Saiyan God gives him a crimson aura, while Super Saiyan Blue produces a restrained azure aura and blue hair. 203 206
• During Zamasu’s body-swap attack, Goku was temporarily trapped in Zamasu’s green-skinned body before recovering his own body through Captain Ginyu’s Body-Swap Technique. 216 233

Personality

Goku is single-mindedly enthusiastic about martial arts and strong opponents. He volunteered to retrieve the Dragon Ball from the burning Mount Frypan castle, eagerly entered the World Martial Arts Tournament, and regarded future androids as opponents worth facing rather than threats to eliminate preemptively. 16 31 128

He values strength earned through training rather than shortcuts. When Turles relied on the Fruit of the Tree of Might, Goku rejected his methods and attributed his own power to hard work. 86 87

Despite his love of battle, Goku is compassionate. He refused Frieza’s offer to become a subordinate, saved Krillin from Turles’s subordinates, and chose not to kill Cell after defeating him, instead telling Cell to train and fight again when stronger. 89 116 159

Goku can also be socially oblivious: he forgot Chi-Chi despite their engagement and unintentionally intruded on Sun Mo and Bulma’s privacy using Instant Transmission. 78 149

Although he is often carefree, Goku is fiercely protective of his family. Even while trapped in Zamasu’s far weaker body, he placed himself between Goku Black and Chi-Chi and Goten, refusing to let the stolen owner of his body harm them. 216

Goku is respectful toward sincere opponents regardless of their origin. During the Universe 6 tournament, he returned Frost’s courtesy and encouraged him to fight at full strength. 241 242

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Goku possesses the durability, rapid growth potential, and recovery-based power gains of a Saiyan.

• His tail enables Great Ape transformation under a full moon, but the form initially leaves him berserk and uncontrollable. 38
• Recovery from severe injuries can produce a substantial increase in strength, as seen after taking a Senzu Bean during the battle against Turles. 88
• He can suppress and sense ki, allowing him to identify threats and locate targets. 92 149
• His Saiyan appetite is immense, particularly after recovering his original body from Zamasu. 233 235

Martial Arts

Goku is a close-range fighter whose style emphasizes physical strength, adaptable movement, and endurance.

• Defeated a larger tournament opponent with a single punch. 31
• Used his regrown tail to defeat Giran. 35
• Defeated Mr. Satan with a gentle tap after judging his attacks too weak to be threatening. 67
• Fought Perfect Form Cell through continuous tactical adjustment, combining dodges, blocks, and changing attacks rather than relying only on raw combat power. 157
• Even in Zamasu’s much weaker body, he could evade and contest Goku Black through combat instincts, reactions, and superior fighting experience. 216
• His adaptable style allowed him to maintain an advantage over Kid Buu in Super Saiyan 3 despite Buu’s extreme regeneration. 196

Kamehameha

Goku learned the Turtle School’s signature energy wave after observing Sun Mo use it at Mount Frypan.

• Initially damaged Bulma’s car while attempting the technique. 17
• Used the Kamehameha in combat against Turles, striking him after being knocked into the ground. 87
• Countered Cooler’s Supernova with a full-power Kamehameha and destroyed him. 126
• Can fire the technique at planet-threatening power, though he must account for collateral damage. 158

Flight and Flying Nimbus

Goku can fly through ki control and also uses the Flying Nimbus for travel.

• Master Roshi gave him the Flying Nimbus after confirming his pure heart. 10
• Rode the Nimbus to assault the Red Ribbon Army headquarters. 53 55
• Uses aerial mobility extensively in battles against Frieza, Cell, and Broly. 117 159 172

Instant Transmission

Goku learned Instant Transmission during his post-Namek training.

• Locks onto another person’s ki to cross vast distances instantly. 127
• Used it to return to Earth and to visit Sun Mo and Vegeta. 149
• Used it tactically against Cell, appearing beneath him to launch a surprise full-power Kamehameha. 158
• Its convenience is offset by Goku’s habit of arriving without warning. 149

Godly Ki

After becoming a Super Saiyan God, Goku learned to use divine energy that ordinary fighters cannot sense.

• Achieved Super Saiyan God through a ritual involving five righteous Saiyans lending their power. 203
• Trained with Sun Mo to keep godly ki contained within his body rather than allowing it to leak outward. 206
• His Super Saiyan Blue form is a Super Saiyan transformation that surpasses Super Saiyan God through refined godly ki control. 214

Transformations

Goku’s transformations are central to his later battles.

• Great Ape — A moon-triggered Saiyan transformation that enormously increases his size and destructive power, but initially removes his self-control. 38
• Super Saiyan — Golden-haired form used to overpower Cooler. 125
• Super Saiyan Muscle Form — A strength-focused Super Saiyan variation with poor speed and high physical strain. 150
• Super Saiyan 2 — Achieved through rage after Krillin’s death; vastly outclasses Perfect Form Cell. 159
• Super Saiyan 3 — A later breakthrough that surpasses Super Saiyan 2 and decisively outpowers Cell’s lightning form. 182
• Super Saiyan God — A crimson-haired divine form gained through the power of righteous Saiyans. 203
• Super Saiyan Blue — An azure Super Saiyan form powered by contained godly ki; initially difficult for Goku to maintain for long periods. 206 214

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Flying Nimbus — Cloud that only pure-hearted individuals can ride; awarded by Master Roshi. 10
• Power Pole — Extendable staff used against the Red Ribbon Army, including to destroy a fighter jet. 55
• Senzu Beans — Restore his injuries and stamina, while also triggering Saiyan recovery growth after severe damage. 88

Relationships

• Sun Mo — Adoptive brother, longtime rival, and regular sparring partner. Goku trusts Sun Mo to take over against foes he cannot defeat. They later attained Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue through shared training. 1 37 98 117 203 206
• Son Gohan — Adoptive grandfather who raised Goku and taught him practical training and martial arts foundations. 1 2 4
• Master Roshi — Turtle School master who recognized Goku’s potential and trained him alongside Sun Mo and Krillin. 17 31
• Krillin — First true friend and fellow Turtle School disciple. Krillin’s death triggered Goku’s Super Saiyan 2 breakthrough. 31 159
• Chi-Chi — Wife; their engagement was approved by the Ox-King, though Goku later forgot her until their relationship developed further. They later raised Gohan and Goten together on Mount Paozu. 16 78 97 203
• Gohan — Son with Chi-Chi. Goku considered training with him in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, but accepted that Gohan preferred becoming a scholar. 121 147 148
• Goten — Younger son of Goku and Chi-Chi. Goten admires Goku’s strength and followed his father’s example even in small habits such as eating quickly. 203 216
• Bulma — Dragon Ball-search companion, technical ally, and mother of future traveler Trunks. She devised the plan that ultimately restored Goku to his original body. 6 100 127 233
• Vegeta — Saiyan rival and occasional training partner. They trained together in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and continue to compete over godly power. 149 150 203 204
• Piccolo — Ally and recurring martial rival; Goku sought his help against threats to Earth and Namek. 95 100
• Trunks — Time traveler from a parallel future who sought Goku’s help against the android crisis. 126 127
• Beerus — God of Destruction whose involvement in the Zamasu crisis helped make Goku’s restoration possible. Goku is eager to train enough to eventually surpass him. 233 235
• Whis — Beerus’s angel attendant, who knows the Forced Separation Technique and separated the fused Zamasu and Goku Black. 233
• Zamasu / Goku Black — Divine adversary who stole Goku’s body and used it in an attempt to eradicate mortals. 216 217

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dragon Ball Search and Turtle School Training

Goku accompanies Bulma and Sun Mo in the search for the Dragon Balls, gains the Flying Nimbus, helps at Mount Frypan, and becomes Master Roshi’s disciple. 6 10 16 17

World Martial Arts Tournaments

Goku demonstrates the results of Turtle School training at the World Martial Arts Tournament, defeats powerful opponents, fights Sun Mo in the semifinals, and later defeats Mr. Satan and King Chappa with overwhelming ease. 31 37 67 78

Red Ribbon Army

After training at Korin Tower, Goku defeats Tao Pai Pai and destroys the Red Ribbon Army headquarters alone. 53 55 59

Turles Conflict

Goku confronts Turles over the Tree of Might. Though he is ultimately defeated after Turles boosts himself with the fruit, he survives, recovers with a Senzu Bean, and allows his allies to fight Turles’s subordinates to develop their own strength. 87 88 89

Saiyan and Namek Campaign

After Raditz reveals Goku’s Saiyan heritage, Goku trains for the coming confrontation with Frieza and travels to Namek with Sun Mo, Piccolo, Krillin, and Bulma. The Grand Elder unlocks his potential, but Frieza’s superior power eventually forces Goku to retreat and leave the battle to Sun Mo. 93 95 100 105 117

Android and Cell Crisis

Warned by Trunks of the future android threat, Goku refuses to avoid the conflict and trains to surpass Super Saiyan. After recovering from illness, he trains with Vegeta in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, develops the Super Saiyan Muscle Form, and later achieves Super Saiyan 2 after Cell kills Krillin. 128 147 149 150 159

Broly Battle

Goku joins Sun Mo and Vegeta against Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan. Broly severely injures Goku and overwhelms the group until Sun Mo achieves Super Saiyan 3. 170 175

Cell’s Return and Majin Buu

When a stronger Cell returns after training, Goku reveals Super Saiyan 3 and surpasses him again. Their battle inadvertently supplies the energy Babidi needs to awaken Majin Buu, whom Goku immediately confronts to prevent further destruction. 182 184

Goku later fights Kid Buu in the Supreme Kai Realm as a Super Saiyan 3. He holds the advantage in strength and technique, but Buu’s extraordinary regeneration prevents him from ending the battle quickly and forces the group to rely on strategy and support. 196

Post-Buu Peace and Godly Training

Following Majin Buu’s defeat, Goku spends eleven years with his family on Mount Paozu while continuing to train. He and Sun Mo then perform the righteous Saiyan ritual to become Super Saiyan Gods and subsequently train to master Super Saiyan Blue. 203 206

Frieza’s Return

When Frieza returns to Earth after intensive training, Goku initially finds Golden Frieza far stronger than expected. Goku answers by unveiling Super Saiyan Blue, whose restrained godly power allows him to overwhelm Frieza. 213 214

Zamasu Body-Swap Crisis

Zamasu steals Goku’s body and becomes Goku Black, leaving Goku trapped in Zamasu’s weaker body. Goku protects Chi-Chi and Goten despite the disparity in strength, then later regains his original body through Bulma’s plan, Captain Ginyu’s Body-Swap Technique, and Whis’s Forced Separation Technique. 216 217 233

Universe 6 Tournament

As a representative of Universe 7, Goku easily outclasses Botamo and then faces Frost, a benevolent Universe 6 counterpart to Frieza. Goku remains in base form against Frost’s earlier transformations before using Super Saiyan to demonstrate the gap between their powers. 239 240 241 242

Notable Quotes

“Your punches look very weak. I'm thinking about how I can defeat you gently...” 67

“My strength comes from my own hard training, not from eating some Fruit of the Tree of Might...” 87

“You may be strong, but I won't go down that easily!” 117

“You bastard who stole my body, I'll never let you hurt them!” 216

“This is a Super Saiyan that surpasses Super Saiyan God. Sun Mo and I call it Super Saiyan Blue.” 214