Son Goku

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Son Goku (孙悟空)
Alias(es)	Kakarot
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Z Fighters 209
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; defender of Earth and his family
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1: Prologue Twins?

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Base power level 2	1	Born alongside Kashius with a recorded power level of 2.
Ki control and Flight Technique	20	Learned to sense and control ki; mastered Flight in under three days while training under Kashius.
Pseudo-primal / Great Ape power	98, 231	First manifests as a red-aura state with red eyes and extreme stamina consumption; later activates a Great Ape-based transformation against Frieza.
Tenfold Kaioken	235	Uses it as a trump card after recovering from Frieza's attack with a Senzu Bean.
Twentyfold Kaioken	236	Pushes his body beyond its limits against Frieza; the strain causes bleeding and severe pain.
Super Saiyan	257	Breaks through during the battle with Frieza; his form has golden hair, crimson pupils, and faint red particles within its golden aura.
Super Saiyan Second Form / Super Saiyan 2	354, 355	Reveals a stronger Super Saiyan state marked by a double-layered gold-and-red aura and blue lightning.
Super Saiyan 3	603	Uses his full Super Saiyan 3 power to overwhelm Majin Buu before leaving to aid Kashius.
Super Saiyan 4	604	Draws on a red Great Ape phantom; red fur appears over his upper body while his aura retains its golden-red coloration.
Super Saiyan Blue	733	Switches from Super Saiyan 4 to Super Saiyan Blue against Jiren, though Jiren avoids all of his attacks.
Silver Ultra Instinct-like state	741, 756	Awakens a silver, radiant form after absorbing Kashius's White God power and Bardock's memories. Beerus identifies it as a possible Ultra Instinct, while Whis later states that Goku is nurturing Ultra Instinct within his body.

Background

Goku was born on Planet Vegeta as Bardock's son and Kashius's twin. Their scouter reading of 2 caused Bardock to reject them as weak, but the brothers escaped the planet's destruction in a spacecraft and reached Earth. 1

Son Gohan found the two infants after their landing and raised them. Goku initially displayed the restlessness and strength of a Saiyan child, including attempts to escape Son Gohan's care. 2 A childhood fall from a cliff injured his head and erased the implanted memories of his Saiyan origins. 79

Under Kashius's instruction, Goku learned ki control and flight at exceptional speed, then continued to grow through daily sparring and independent training. 20 Master Roshi also considered him an extraordinary disciple and entered the World Martial Arts Tournament to ensure Goku did not become complacent. 96

Kashius eventually told Goku that they were Saiyans. Though initially shocked, Goku accepted the truth because he trusted his twin and remembered his childhood head injury. Rather than fear the legendary Super Saiyan, he immediately wanted to fight one. 79

Appearance

Goku grows from a small, tailed Saiyan child into a tall adult martial artist. By the time of his reunion with Kashius after seven years apart, he stands over 1.8 meters tall. 197 220

• A long Saiyan tail and a faded facial scar were visible during his early adulthood. 209
• He commonly wears an orange martial arts uniform bearing the Turtle School emblem. 338
• During one World Martial Arts Tournament, Kashius gave him a white tracksuit and a Bardock-style headband. 92 93
• His Super Saiyan form differs from Kashius's: Goku has golden hair and crimson eyes, with faint red particles around his aura. 257 468
• His Super Saiyan 4 form manifests red upper-body fur and retains a golden-red energy aura. 604

Personality

Goku is sincere, innocent, and unusually pure-hearted. Kami recognizes his pure heart immediately and agrees to train him, while later accounts describe him as the purest-hearted person Gine has ever known. 112 637 He is approachable even toward powerful beings, forming friendships where others would show fear. 272 674

His defining drive is the pursuit of battle. He becomes excited by powerful enemies—including Frieza, Broly, Jiren, and the legendary Super Saiyan—and treats overwhelming danger as a chance to test himself. 79 222 734 This enthusiasm can become reckless, but he remains capable of caution and tactical judgment when his family or friends are threatened. 236 253

Despite his carefree behavior, love of food, and tendency to forget responsibilities, Goku is deeply protective of his family. He shields Chi-Chi and Gohan from the androids, saves Vegeta during the Frieza battle, and refuses to let Cell threaten Kashius and those close to him. 236 315 364 His resolve becomes especially fierce when Kashius is endangered. 379

Abilities & Skills

Ki Manipulation

Goku possesses exceptional aptitude for sensing, controlling, and projecting ki.

• Mastered the Flight Technique in under three days after first understanding ki. 20
• Can block or redirect powerful energy attacks, including Krillin's Kamehameha Wave. 21
• Uses energy barriers for protection during high-output clashes. 98
• Kills Frieza with a Kamehameha Wave after crushing his hand. 299

Kaioken

Goku combines the Kaioken with other transformations to force his power beyond normal limits.

• Used Tenfold Kaioken against Frieza after recovering with a Senzu Bean. 235
• Used Twentyfold Kaioken while in his pseudo-primal state, raising his power close to 50 million. 236 242
• The technique damages his body severely at high multipliers and destabilizes his energy. 236 429

Great Ape and Ancestral Power

Goku has cultivated the Great Ape-derived power within his body since childhood.

• Activates a Great Ape transformation against Frieza, greatly multiplying his strength. 231
• His pseudo-primal state is tied to this hidden Great Ape power and resembles a Super Saiyan God-like transformation. 231 233
• Ancestral Power is identified as a derivative of Great Ape power and contributes to his rapid path toward Super Saiyan 4. 616
• The power can be lost or suppressed; its absence is stated to significantly reduce his combat strength. 429

Super Saiyan Transformations

Goku's Saiyan forms are visually and energetically distinct from those of other Saiyans.

• Super Saiyan — Golden hair, crimson pupils, and golden energy mixed with red particles. 257
• Super Saiyan 2 — A strengthened state with blue electrical arcs and a gold-and-red double aura. 354
• Super Saiyan 3 — Used at full power against Majin Buu. 603
• Super Saiyan 4 — A Great Ape-derived form with red fur and a golden-red aura. 604
• Super Saiyan Blue — Used against Jiren after Super Saiyan 4 proves insufficient. 733

Ultra Instinct

Goku awakens an unstable silver form during his battle with Jiren.

• The transformation follows his absorption of Kashius's White God power and Bardock's memories. 741
• It grants extraordinary speed, power, and precision, but Goku initially lacks full control over it. 741
• Whis identifies the state as Ultra Instinct being nurtured within Goku's body. 756

Combat Instinct

Goku's martial instincts allow him to adapt rapidly under pressure.

• His power rises repeatedly during the fight with Frieza, including through moments of mid-battle enlightenment. 242 253
• He can remain rational even while radiating a violent, berserk-like aura. 373
• His determination against Jiren lets him continue fighting despite severe wounds and repeated overpowering attacks. 734

Equipment

• Senzu Bean pouch — Carries Senzu Beans for emergencies; uses one to heal Vegeta during the Frieza battle. 236 315
• Heart disease medicine — Receives medicine from Future Trunks to prevent the illness that kills him in Trunks's future. 302
• White tracksuit and headband — Tournament outfit supplied by Kashius. 92 93

Relationships

• Kashius — Twin brother, training partner, rival, and the person Goku is most determined to protect. 2 79 379
• Bardock — Father; Goku meets him for the first time after Bardock's return from another time period. 720
• Gine — Mother of Goku and Kashius. 572
• Son Gohan — Adoptive grandfather who found and raised Goku and Kashius on Earth. 2
• Master Roshi — Martial arts master who considers Goku an outstanding disciple. 96 108
• Krillin — Close friend and friendly rival; Goku respects Krillin's skill and feels apologetic after defeating him. 21 94
• Chi-Chi — Wife; their opposing views on training and family life lead to frequent conflict, but they reconcile before Goten's birth. 470 471
• Son Gohan — Elder son; Goku protects and trains him while encouraging his responsibility toward the family. 315 482
• Son Goten — Younger son; Goku is thrilled by his birth and protective of his powerful newborn aura. 481 482
• Vegeta — Longstanding rival; Goku accepts his challenge to test Super Saiyan 4 against Super Saiyan God. 643 644
• Broly — Legendary Super Saiyan rival; Goku fights him repeatedly and ultimately defeats him in the Hell Martial Arts Tournament. 428 470
• Bulma — Longtime friend who trusts Goku's strength and worries over Kashius alongside him. 170 224

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Early life and World Martial Arts Tournament — Learns ki and flight from Kashius, fights Krillin to a draw, then pushes Kashius in a brutal brother-versus-brother match. 20 21 24
• Saiyan revelation and Kami training — Learns that he is a Saiyan, seeks Kami's guidance, and trains alongside Krillin, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu. 79 112
• Namek and Frieza conflict — Faces Frieza directly, uses successive Kaioken multipliers and Great Ape-derived power, then achieves his unique Super Saiyan transformation. 231 236 257
• Android and Cell conflict — Protects Gohan and Chi-Chi from the androids, challenges Cell, reveals Super Saiyan 2, and destroys Cell after Cell targets Kashius and his loved ones. 315 354 364
• Broly and Hell Martial Arts Tournament — Battles Broly despite the Legendary Super Saiyan's escalating power, later defeats him in Hell, and initially chooses further training over immediate revival. 428 429 470
• Majin Buu conflict — Overpowers Majin Buu with Super Saiyan 3, then leaves the battle to support Kashius. 603
• Gods and advanced training — Trains with Whis alongside Kashius and Vegeta, debates which power path to pursue, and tests Super Saiyan 4 against Super Saiyan God Vegeta. 649 653 643
• Tournament of Power — Faces Jiren, uses Super Saiyan Blue, and awakens a silver Ultra Instinct-like form. 733 741 756
• Demigra conflict — Fights beside Kashius against Demigra, uses Ultra Instinct to hold the transformed enemy back, and continues protecting his brother. 778 780

Notable Quotes

“I! Absolutely cannot lose!!!” 253

“My younger brother, Kashius—he has suffered enough over the years. Now that they have finally reunited, I will never allow anyone to come and disturb them!!!” 364

“You really are stronger than I ever imagined, Jiren!” 734

Trivia

• Goku's Super Saiyan eyes are crimson rather than the usual color, while Kashius's Super Saiyan pupils are golden. 257 299
• He has an enormous Saiyan appetite and routinely eats alongside Kashius, Vegeta, and Gohan at tournament dining areas. 573
• He only agrees to fight Super Saiyan God Vegeta after Vegeta promises to stop stealing his crayfish. 643