Son Goku

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Son Goku
Alias(es)	Kakarot
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; defender of Earth
Status	Deceased; temporarily returned to the living world for 24 hours during the World Martial Arts Tournament and Babidi crisis 197 211
First Appearance	Chapter 43

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Kaioken — 8,000 battle power	58	Arrives during the Saiyan conflict and uses Kaioken to defeat Nappa with a single punch.
Base power — 3,000,000	106	Reaches three million without activating Kaioken or another enhancement after training for the Namek conflict.
Super Saiyan	119	Awakens amid rage over Krillin’s death and battles Frieza alongside Turles.
Super Saiyan 2	212	Begins his confrontation with demonized Gou Kong from Super Saiyan 2 before escalating further.
Super Saiyan 3	212	A form developed through seven years of training in Other World; its power reaches roughly four times Super Saiyan 2, but the energy cost sharply reduces his remaining time in the living world.

Background

Bardock sent Kakarot to remote Earth because the planet’s low combat power and lack of resources made it unappealing to Frieza’s forces. 4

Raised on Earth, Goku identifies himself as an Earthling rather than a Saiyan. When Raditz demands that he join the Saiyan conquest of other planets, Goku refuses outright, declaring that his only priority is recovering his son and protecting Earth. 43

Appearance

Goku commonly wears a martial-arts gi that is heavily weighted enough to strike the ground with a metallic impact when removed. 43

• His Super Saiyan transformations are marked by golden aura and golden hair. 119 137
• In Super Saiyan 3, his golden hair grows down to his feet. 212
• His Super Saiyan 3 transformation releases enough energy to distort space and send shockwaves across Earth, Other World, and the Sacred World of the Kais. 212

Personality

Goku is direct, resolute, and deeply attached to Earth and his family. He rejects Raditz’s appeal to Saiyan pride without hesitation, choosing Earth over his birth race. 43

He welcomes powerful opponents and treats escalating threats as reasons to train harder rather than flee. Faced with Vegeta’s projected arrival, he promises to train and fight him fairly despite the enormous gap in battle power. 50

Though battle-driven, Goku is capable of trust and self-sacrifice. He judges the Supreme Kai as benevolent through his ki, entrusts others with critical missions, and risks his limited time in the living world to contain demonized Gou Kong. 203 211

Abilities & Skills

Ki Control

Goku can sense ki, release massive energy, and fight while suppressing or adjusting his power.

• Senses Gou Kong’s overwhelming power when deciding whether to trust him. 50
• His ki is described by the Supreme Kai as exceptionally pure. 203
• Generates enough power in Super Saiyan 3 to destabilize the surrounding environment and affect multiple realms. 212

Kaioken

Goku uses Kaioken to temporarily raise his battle power.

• Reaches a measured power level of 8,000 during the battle against Nappa. 58
• Has surpassed three million in base form by the Namek conflict, without relying on Kaioken. 106

Spirit Bomb

Goku can create and throw a Spirit Bomb, gathering and combining energy to form a decisive attack.

• Accepts Gou Kong’s remaining energy to strengthen the Spirit Bomb against Vegeta and the Divine Origin Tree. 73
• Determines when the Spirit Bomb lacks sufficient power and coordinates with allies to reinforce it. 73

Instant Transmission

Goku learned Instant Transmission during his time on Planet Yardrat.

• Uses the technique to travel from the World Martial Arts Tournament to Korin Tower almost instantly to retrieve Senzu Beans. 205
• Employs Instant Transmission tactically during his battle with Cell, appearing to expend all his energy before landing a devastating attack. 172

Super Saiyan Transformations

Goku’s Saiyan forms are fueled by intense emotion and extensive training.

• Super Saiyan — awakened in fury after Krillin’s death; allows him to challenge Frieza directly. 119
• Super Saiyan 2 — an advanced form available by the Babidi conflict. 212
• Super Saiyan 3 — developed during seven years of training in Other World; massively exceeds Super Saiyan 2 but consumes his limited time among the living. 211 212
• Super Saiyan 3 is still insufficient to seriously injure demonized Gou Kong, forcing Goku into a battle of survival rather than victory. 213

Equipment / Items

• Weighted gi — training clothing heavy enough to hit the ground with a loud metallic impact. 43
• Senzu Beans — carries beans during the Babidi crisis, using one himself and giving two to Gohan before their missions separate. 211

Relationships

• Raditz — older brother and initial enemy; Goku rejects Raditz’s attempt to reclaim him for the Saiyans, but later saves him with a Senzu Bean during the Saiyan conflict. 43 58
• Son Gohan — son; Goku entrusts Gohan with fighting Cell to awaken his hidden potential, then later encourages him to help stop Majin Buu’s revival. 172 211
• Piccolo — ally against Raditz and the Androids; they jointly confront threats to Earth despite their differing temperaments. 43 137
• Krillin — closest friend; Krillin’s death drives Goku into the rage that awakens his Super Saiyan transformation. 119
• Gou Kong — Saiyan ally, rival, and later Babidi’s demonized weapon; Goku stakes his Super Saiyan 3 form and remaining time on Earth on stopping him. 50 211 213
• Turles — ally during the Namek conflict; fights beside Goku against Frieza after both become Super Saiyans. 119
• Vegeta — rival and fellow Saiyan; cooperates with Goku’s plan to stop Majin Buu while Goku holds back demonized Gou Kong. 211
• Supreme Kai — divine ally who seeks Goku’s help against Babidi and Majin Buu. 203 207

Story Role / Major Arcs

Saiyan Conflict

• Refuses Raditz’s demand to abandon Earth and return to Saiyan conquest. 43
• Joins Piccolo against Raditz but is overwhelmed by the power gap. 43 44
• Accepts Gou Kong as an ally after sensing his peaceful ki and trains in preparation for Vegeta’s arrival. 50
• Uses Kaioken to defeat Nappa and later contributes to the Spirit Bomb that defeats Vegeta and destroys the Divine Origin Tree. 58 73

Namek Conflict

• Arrives on Namek after six days of travel with a base power level of three million. 106
• Awakens Super Saiyan after Krillin’s death and joins Turles in attacking Frieza. 119
• Refuses evacuation from Namek so that he and Turles can continue fighting Frieza and King Cold. 120

Androids and Cell Games

• Battles Android 19 as a Super Saiyan but is forced out of combat by heart disease. 138
• Fights Cell, recognizes that he cannot win, and surrenders. 172
• Sends Gohan into battle, believing anger will unleash the power needed to defeat Cell. 172
• Remains in Other World after the Cell Games rather than accept resurrection. 184

World Martial Arts Tournament and Babidi Crisis

• Returns to Earth for one day through Fortune Teller Baba’s power. 197
• Gains the Supreme Kai’s interest due to the purity of his ki. 203
• Helps pursue Babidi’s agents after Gohan’s energy is stolen. 206 207
• Reveals Super Saiyan 3 to face Babidi-controlled Gou Kong alone while Vegeta, Raditz, Gohan, and the Supreme Kai attempt to stop Majin Buu’s revival. 211 212
• Fails to meaningfully damage demonized Gou Kong even in Super Saiyan 3, while their battle provides immense energy for Majin Buu’s resurrection. 213 216

Notable Quotes

“I'm Son Goku, and I grew up on Earth! I don't care what Saiyans you are, and I don't care about any warrior race.” 43

“I never planned to die from the start. I just want to do everything I can to stop Gou Kong.” 211