Goku

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Son Goku (悟空)
Alias(es)	Goku; Wukong
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Earth’s defenders
Occupation/Role	Fighter and protector of Earth
Status	Active; training to surpass Beerus 29 39
First Appearance	4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Super Saiyan God	23	Transforms independently amid rage and grief following the deaths of his companions; manifests red hair, red aura, and golden electrical sparks.
Improved Super Saiyan God control	25	Refines his control during his battle with Goku Black; his aura stabilizes and his movements and attacks become more fluid.
Unnamed mysterious transformation	28	Swallows a golden orb, gaining longer red hair, a profound aura, and a substantial increase in speed and strength that forces Beerus to fight more seriously.

Background / History

Goku fights on the front line during the Androids’ six-month devastation of Earth. His continued resistance makes him a symbol of hope to surviving civilians, while Gohan, Krillin, Piccolo, Bulma, and others support the wider resistance effort. 13

He takes over Gohan’s battle with Android 17, studying the android’s balanced offense and defense while using Instant Transmission and probing energy attacks to search for an opening. Despite his efforts, Android 17 and the arriving Android 18 overwhelm him; Vegeta finds Goku exhausted and injured. A Senzu Bean restores much of his stamina, though not his full condition. 4 5 8

While rescuing survivors from the ruins, Goku is exposed to the Red Moon and becomes a rampaging Great Ape. Unable to recognize Gohan’s pleas, he devastates the battlefield until Piccolo severs his tail, returning him to normal in a severely weakened state. 15 16 19

A mysterious attacker exploits the chaos, captures Goku’s allies, and kills them one by one. Krillin’s death causes Goku’s power to surge, culminating in his transformation into a Super Saiyan God. He battles the attacker until the enemy reveals himself as Goku Black, a being with Goku’s face. 21 22 23 24

Goku continues fighting Goku Black and gains increasingly precise control over Super Saiyan God power. Beerus interrupts the battle after Goku Black escapes, then tests Goku himself. Although Goku unveils further power and lands a strike on Beerus, he is ultimately defeated and healed by Whis. He begins more rigorous training afterward. 25 26 28 29

Appearance

In Super Saiyan God form, Goku radiates intense red energy streaked with golden electricity. His hair changes from its usual yellow Super Saiyan state to vivid red; his later, unnamed transformation gives him longer red hair. 23 28

• Has a Saiyan tail until Piccolo cuts it off to end his Great Ape transformation. 15 19
• Transforms into a massive Great Ape under the Red Moon’s influence, gaining immense power but losing conscious control. 15 16
• His Super Saiyan God aura can produce golden sparks, red lightning, and dragon-like energy manifestations. 23 25 28

Personality

Goku is resolute and protective, repeatedly placing himself between civilians or companions and overwhelming threats. During the Android crisis, he fights for humanity despite mounting injuries; when his allies are held hostage, he refuses to flee or abandon them. 13 22

He is also a highly adaptive combatant. Against Android 17 and Goku Black, he studies attack patterns, tests defenses, and changes tactics rather than relying solely on direct force. His refusal to yield persists even against Beerus, whose power vastly exceeds his own. 4 25 27 29

His greatest emotional vulnerability is the suffering of his friends. Their deaths initially push him into uncontrolled rage, but this grief also triggers his Super Saiyan God transformation and reinforces his resolve to protect Earth. 22 23

Abilities & Skills

Super Saiyan God

Goku achieves Super Saiyan God through rage and sorrow rather than an external ritual, dramatically increasing his power and allowing him to challenge Goku Black directly. 23

• Produces a red aura with golden electrical sparks. 23
• Enables high-speed combat, powerful energy spheres, and dragon-shaped energy attacks. 23 24
• His control of the form improves significantly during battle with Goku Black. 25

Great Ape Transformation

Red Moon light causes Goku to transform into a giant ape, amplifying his instincts and destructive capability at the cost of his sanity. 15 16

• His attacks devastate ruins, mountains, and the surrounding terrain. 15 16
• He cannot recognize or respond to Gohan while transformed. 16
• Severing his tail ends the transformation; he is left severely exhausted afterward. 19

Kamehameha

Goku’s signature energy attack, used against Android 17, Goku Black, and Beerus. 5 25 27

• Can be used as a sustained energy wave or as a powerful direct blast. 5 25
• Android 17’s barrier withstands it, while Beerus dismisses one blast with a breath. 5 27

Instant Transmission

Goku uses Instant Transmission to evade Android 17 and reposition for attacks. 4 5

• Allows abrupt movement behind opponents. 5
• Supports his tactical approach by disrupting an opponent’s rhythm. 4

Dragon Fist Explosion

A Super Saiyan God technique that manifests as a massive golden dragon of energy. 28

• Tears open black fissures in space as it charges toward its target. 28
• Beerus counters it with his own energy, sending Goku flying from the backlash. 28

Unnamed Golden-Orb Power

During his battle with Beerus, Goku creates and absorbs a golden orb, triggering an unnamed transformation. 28

• Increases his speed severalfold and enhances the power of his strikes. 28
• Forces Beerus to respond with greater seriousness. 28
• Its origin and full limits remain unknown. 28

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Senzu Bean — Used to restore stamina and ease his injuries after his battle with Android 17, though he remains below peak condition. 8

Relationships

• Gohan — Son; Gohan fights beside him against the Androids and desperately works with Piccolo to save him from the Great Ape state. 4 15 19
• Piccolo — Ally; assists Gohan in restraining Great Ape Goku and ultimately severs Goku’s tail to restore him. 16 19
• Krillin — Close ally whose death triggers Goku’s dramatic surge in power and Super Saiyan God transformation. 21 22 23
• Vegeta — Rival and ally; Vegeta shields the exhausted Goku and battles Android 17 in his place. 8 9
• Bulma — Ally who coordinates resistance efforts and provides battlefield intelligence during the Android crisis. 8 13
• Master Roshi — Mentor and ally; Goku tries to help him defend against the mysterious attacker despite his own exhaustion. 19 20
• Beerus — Overwhelming opponent who tests Goku’s strength, defeats him, and becomes interested in his future growth. 27 29
• Whis — Heals Goku after his defeat by Beerus and encourages him to recover and comprehend his new power. 29
• Goku Black — Enemy with Goku’s identical face; their battle drives Goku to further master Super Saiyan God power. 24 25

Story Role / Major Arcs

Android Crisis

Goku joins Gohan against Android 17, battles the android directly, and is eventually forced into recovery after Android 18 enters the conflict. He continues serving as one of Earth’s principal defenders during the prolonged crisis. 4 5 8 13

Red Moon Rampage

While rescuing civilians, Goku transforms into a Great Ape under the Red Moon’s influence. Gohan and Piccolo struggle to stop him until Piccolo successfully cuts off his tail. 15 16 19

Goku Black’s Assault

After recovering from the Great Ape rampage, Goku confronts the mysterious attacker threatening his allies. The deaths of his companions awaken Super Saiyan God, and he discovers that the attacker is Goku Black. 21 22 23 24

Battle with Beerus

Following Goku Black’s escape, Beerus challenges Goku to assess his Super Saiyan God power. Goku develops an additional unnamed transformation but is decisively defeated; Whis heals him, and Goku dedicates himself to further training. 27 28 29

Notable Quotes

“I will never give up on you all! I'm going to defeat this guy today!” 22

“I will not give up, Lord Beerus! Today, I will let you witness the true power of a Saiyan!” 28