Goku

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Son Goku (悟空) 10
Alias(es)	Kakarot — his Saiyan name, which he rejects in favor of “Son Goku.” 10 45
Species/Race	Saiyan 10
Gender	Male 10
Affiliation	Earth’s defenders; ally of Vitelli and Vegeta 55 178
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and fighter 14 91
Status	Active 215
First Appearance	Chapter 10 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Super Saiyan	46	Transforms after Vitelli falsely tells him that his friends were killed, awakening his power through rage and grief. 46
Super Saiyan Full Power	65	Masters a stable, highly condensed Super Saiyan state through the ki-control methods Vitelli taught him. 65
Great Ape	86	Regrows his removed tail and transforms under an Artificial Moon during Super Saiyan 4 training. 86
Golden Great Ape	88	Successfully combines Great Ape power with golden Super Saiyan energy, though he initially loses control to instinct. 88
Super Saiyan 4	90	Achieves Super Saiyan 4 before Vegeta completes the same transformation. 90
Unnamed divine form	178	Develops a stable, crimson-haired form with nearly imperceptible ki while attempting to understand Ultra Instinct. 178

Background

Goku lives on Earth and identifies completely as an Earthling despite being told that he is a Saiyan named Kakarot. He treasures the name given by Grandpa Gohan and refuses Vegeta’s calls to abandon Earth and join Saiyan conquest. 10 45

He first joins Bulma and Vitelli’s Dragon Ball search after being persuaded with explanations and food. He insists on bringing his Four-Star Dragon Ball, which he regards as his “Grandpa.” 10 11

During the journey, Goku saves a sea turtle and receives the Flying Nimbus from Master Roshi. He later chooses to train under Roshi rather than move in with Bulma and Vitelli. 11

Appearance

Goku is a black-haired Saiyan with spiky hair and a tail. In his early martial-arts years, he wears an orange gi and carries the Power Pole. 10 13

• His tail was removed by Kami to improve his ki control, then regrown through the Old Supreme Kai’s intervention. 85 86
• As a Super Saiyan, his hair turns gold and his eyes become emerald green. 46
• As a Super Saiyan 4, he manifests red fur, long dark hair, and a tail. 90
• His later divine form gives him fiery red hair and eyes, while suppressing his aura almost completely. 178

Personality

Goku is straightforward, kind-hearted, and intensely battle-driven. He agrees to confront Frieza after learning of Frieza’s atrocities, but his greatest motivation remains the chance to test himself against strong opponents. 55 65

He is deeply attached to Earth, his friends, and eventually Chi-Chi and their future family. When Vitelli explains that protecting Chi-Chi and their children is part of his responsibility, Goku immediately frames it in the simplest terms: becoming strong enough to protect them. 45 91

His simplicity can also become carelessness. He focuses on food, training, and fighting so intensely that Vitelli repeatedly scolds him for overlooking danger or practical matters. 54 60 61

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Ki Control

Goku is a highly intuitive martial artist whose body can react before conscious thought. Vitelli recognizes his ability to move with mind and body as one after Goku receives guidance at Kami’s Lookout. 47

• Learns techniques rapidly through observation, including the Kamehameha after seeing Master Roshi use it. 15
• Uses refined movement, timing, and defensive counters to overcome stronger or faster opponents. 47 100
• Receives ki-control training from Vitelli, eventually stabilizing his Super Saiyan energy into Full Power. 52 53 65
• Can fly and fight freely in the air. 45 46

Kamehameha

Goku’s signature energy attack is the Kamehameha, a concentrated blue beam fired from his hands. 15

• Uses a point-blank Kamehameha against Super Saiyan Vegeta. 46
• Defeats Vegeta in a beam clash against the Galick Gun. 47
• Uses a rushed Kamehameha to counter Android 17’s Flash Style 17. 100
• Develops Kamehameha Kai, combining the attack with doubled Kaioken to overwhelm Android 17. 101

Kaioken

Goku learns and employs the Kaioken to multiply his combat output. 54 101

• Uses Kaioken x2 to strengthen his Kamehameha against Android 17. 101
• Later forces his divine form into Kaioken x5 during the battle against Cell Max. 182
• The technique places extreme strain on his body when used at higher multipliers. 101 182

Saiyan Transformations

Goku’s transformations reflect both emotional breakthroughs and his natural instinct for adapting power. 46 88

• Super Saiyan — awakened through anger after believing his friends had died. 46
• Super Saiyan Full Power — a calm, efficient Super Saiyan state with minimal wasted energy. 65
• Golden Great Ape — reached after regrowing his tail and combining Great Ape power with Super Saiyan energy. 88
• Super Saiyan 4 — a humanoid form that retains compressed Great Ape power. 90
• Unnamed divine form — a red-haired, aura-suppressed state born from his attempt to imitate Ultra Instinct. 178

Instant Transmission

Goku can use Instant Transmission to travel instantly between locations. 166

• Leaves his home with Vitelli and Majin Buu through Instant Transmission. 166
• His ability surprises Chi-Chi, who considers using it for delivery work. 166

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Four-Star Dragon Ball — Goku’s keepsake from Grandpa Gohan; he initially refuses to lend it to Bulma. 10
• Flying Nimbus — gifted by Master Roshi after Goku rescues a sea turtle. 11
• Power Pole — carried during his early martial-arts period. 13
• Senzu Beans — uses one to restore his stamina after his heart condition disrupts training. 89

Relationships

• Vitelli — Friend, rival, and mentor. Vitelli trains Goku in ki control and Super Saiyan mastery, though he also manipulates Goku into transforming by fabricating his friends’ deaths. 46 52 53
• Vegeta — Saiyan rival. Their conflicting views on Saiyan identity lead to battle, but they later cooperate against threats such as Frieza and Cell Max. 45 47 178
• Bulma — Early Dragon Ball-search companion and longtime ally. She helps persuade Goku to join the initial journey. 10 11
• Master Roshi — Martial-arts mentor who gives Goku the Flying Nimbus and later continues to support his growth. 11 15
• Krillin — Close friend and fellow martial artist; their supposed deaths trigger Goku’s first Super Saiyan transformation. 15 46
• Chi-Chi — Goku’s wife. Goku resolves to use his strength to protect her and their future children. 91 95
• Son Gohan — Goku and Chi-Chi’s son. 95
• King Kai — Seeks Goku’s help against Frieza and offers him ultimate techniques in return. 54 55

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dragon Ball Search and Martial Arts Tournament

Goku joins Bulma and Vitelli’s Dragon Ball expedition, obtains the Flying Nimbus, and begins training with Master Roshi. At the World Martial Arts Tournament, he qualifies alongside Krillin and faces increasingly strong opponents. 11 14

Conflict with Vegeta

Vegeta attempts to recruit Goku into rebuilding Saiyan power through conquest, but Goku rejects both the Saiyan name Kakarot and Vegeta’s ideology. Their battle pushes Goku into his first Super Saiyan transformation; Goku ultimately wins their Kamehameha–Galick Gun clash. 45 46 47

Training Under Vitelli

Goku repeatedly spars with Vitelli in the Gravity Chamber. Although Vitelli vastly outmatches him, he teaches Goku to control Super Saiyan energy and encourages him to reach Full Power. 20 52 53

Namek and Frieza

Goku travels to Namek to fight the Ginyu Force and Frieza’s family. He battles Captain Ginyu, is saved from Body Change by Vitelli’s intervention, and later reaches Super Saiyan Full Power while fighting King Cold and Cooler. 59 60 65

Super Saiyan 4 Training

Vitelli brings Goku and Vegeta to the Supreme Kai Realm to teach them Super Saiyan 4. Goku regrows his tail, becomes a Golden Great Ape, suffers a heart attack while attempting to control the form, and ultimately attains Super Saiyan 4 after recovering. 85 86 88 90

Androids and Cell Max

Goku defeats Android 17 through the combined use of Kaioken and Kamehameha Kai. Later, in Trunks’s future timeline, he unveils an unnamed divine form and fights beside Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta against Cell Max. 101 178 182

Notable Quotes

“My name is... Son Goku!!!” 46

“I’ll use my strength to protect them!” 91

Trivia

• Goku’s immense appetite is comparable to Vitelli’s; the two repeatedly compete for food. 16 95
• He refers to the Four-Star Dragon Ball as “Grandpa.” 10
• His attempt to understand Ultra Instinct instead produces a distinct divine transformation of his own. 178