Goku

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Goku (悟空)
Alias(es)	Son Goku; Kakarot
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Earth's defenders / Z Fighters
Status	Alive 219
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Super Saiyan	71	Transforms alongside Gohan after Super Android 13 attacks them.
Super Saiyan 2	68	Pulls the Z Sword from its mountain after transforming; later uses the form and Instant Transmission against Cell.
Super Saiyan 4	115	Uses the form to intercept Beerus's destructive energy.
Super Saiyan 4 God	115	Layers divine ki over Super Saiyan 4; Reke identifies the form as having reached the tenth-dimensional rang level.
Super Saiyan God Third Stage	154	Reveals his full power in the Tournament of Power, with waist-length blue hair, blue aura, and a blue tail.
Super Saiyan God	165	Achieves godhood with the support of his family and friends in the GT timeline.
Super Saiyan Blue	166	Returns to Earth in a godly blue-haired form and defeats Vegeta with one move.
Super Saiyan Blue • Second Stage	182	Developed through half a year of divine-ki training; red lightning recovers ki dispersed in battle, improving both power and endurance.

Background

Kakarot escaped Planet Vegeta immediately before Frieza destroyed the Saiyans. In later reflections on his development, Reke notes that Goku had trained under Master Roshi, Korin, Mr. Popo, North Kai, and Grand Kai. 2 10

After dying, Goku spent years on Grand Kai's Planet challenging powerful fighters in the Other World. He was eventually revived and reunited with his companions at Kami's Lookout. 70

Appearance

Goku normally presents as a martial artist, but his appearance changes dramatically with transformations. Shenron later reduces him to a childlike body; Super Saiyan God power temporarily restores his adult body. 163 166

• Super Saiyan God — red hair and eyes, a leaner frame, and a more youthful appearance. 166
• Super Saiyan Blue — blue hair and sky-blue pupils. 170
• Super Saiyan God Third Stage — waist-length blue hair, absent eyebrows, green pupils, deep-blue aura, and a blue tail. 154
• Super Saiyan 4 God — combines his Super Saiyan 4 foundation with divine ki. 115

Personality

Goku is driven by the pursuit of powerful opponents. Learning of the Legendary Super Saiyan makes him eager to find and fight the warrior rather than fearful of the threat. 78

He remains compassionate even toward former enemies. After the Tournament of Power, he intervenes to stop Vegeta, Gohan, and Piccolo from killing Frieza, Cooler, and Cell, arguing that they should be given another chance. 158

In battle, Goku is resilient and adaptive. He continues fighting through exhaustion and injury, studies opponents' patterns, and adjusts his strategy when direct strength is insufficient. 100 219

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Transformations

Goku has mastered conventional Super Saiyan forms, Saiyan bloodline transformations, and divine-ki forms. His divine path ultimately produces Super Saiyan Blue • Second Stage, a form designed to recycle leaking energy rather than waste it. 68 115 154 182

• Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2 provide major increases in combat power. 71 73
• Super Saiyan 4 God combines Super Saiyan 4 with divine ki. 115
• Super Saiyan Blue • Second Stage has substantially improved stamina, but was developed only after abandoning further Super Saiyan 4 training in favor of divine ki. 182

Instant Transmission

Goku can locate a person's ki and teleport directly to it.

• Escapes Super Android 13 with Gohan by locking onto Chi-Chi's energy. 71
• Uses the technique to strike Cell from an unexpected angle while in Super Saiyan 2. 73
• Evacuates Gohan and the others from Majin Buu by teleporting them to the Sacred World of the Kai. 83

Kamehameha

Goku's signature energy attack.

• Attempts a final Kamehameha against Cell despite being unable to maintain Super Saiyan. 74
• Counters Frieza's Planet Destroyer Ball with a Kamehameha. 219

Dragon Fist Explosion

A close-range finishing technique in which Goku's strike manifests as a golden Shenron-like force.

• Its condensed power can threaten Reke despite Goku fighting in Super Saiyan 2 against a vastly stronger opponent. 169

Martial Arts and Ki Control

Goku's extensive combat experience lets him read opponents, force favorable exchanges, and refine his movements during battle. His aura control can disrupt Reke's energy blasts. 113 167

• Exploits Frieza's attack patterns and weak points after initially being overwhelmed. 219
• Uses repeated strikes against the same point while in Ultra Instinct during the Tournament of Power. 151
• His superior combat experience allows him to suppress Reke even when their combat power is comparable. 167

Relationships

• Gohan — Son and trusted combat partner. Goku entrusts the fight against Cell to Gohan when his own energy is depleted; they later escape Majin Buu together. 74 83
• Chi-Chi — Wife and mother of Gohan and Goten. Goku uses her ki as a destination for Instant Transmission. 71 78
• Goten — Younger son, born during the two-year period following the conflict with Majin Buu and Broly. 78
• Pan — Granddaughter whose presence once helped him regain his reason after losing control; she later supports him after he is turned into a child. 8 172
• Vegeta — Rival and fellow Saiyan. Their competition persists through training, transformations, and direct challenges. 94 166
• Reke — Powerful Saiyan rival and occasional ally. Their repeated battles become mutually respectful, and Goku seeks to fight him again after witnessing his growth. 113 172
• Piccolo — Longtime ally whose strength Goku openly recognizes after his resurrection. 70
• Frieza — Enemy and recurring opponent. Goku opposes executing him after the Tournament of Power, then later fights him directly. 158 219

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Saiyan survival — Escapes Planet Vegeta before Frieza's genocide of the Saiyans. 10
• Resurrection and Android conflict — Returns from the Other World, confronts Super Android 13, battles Cell, and leaves Cell to Gohan after exhausting his power. 70 71 74
• Broly and Majin Buu crisis — Seeks the Legendary Super Saiyan, later joins Gohan against Majin Buu and escapes with him after Vegeta is absorbed. 78 79 83
• Cross-timeline conflicts — Encounters alternate versions of events involving Reke, Goku Black, and Future Trunks's devastated timeline. 97 102 104
• Tournament of Power — Fights Hit and Android 17, survives Android 17's full-powered attack, and unveils Super Saiyan God Third Stage before facing Super Goku. 153 154
• GT timeline crisis — Is turned into a child after Shenron disappears, becomes a god with his family's support, and develops Super Saiyan Blue • Second Stage. 163 165 182
• Later threats — Enters Hell to address its opened gates, confronts Zaiko, and battles Frieza at his full power. 188 198 219

Notable Quotes

“Of course! I'm not down yet.” 168

“Frieza, I won't hold back this time!” 219