Son Goku
Saiyan warrior raised on Earth, martial artist aiming for ultimate strength
The protagonist of the Dragon Ball series. A Saiyan raised on Earth, with a pure and innocent personality, he continues to challenge himself to achieve ultimate strength.
Quotes
- I want to get stronger. That's all.
- Eh, whatever.
- Give me some energy, Ora!
- This time, I'll be the one to destroy you.
- Let's be friends.
- I fight so I won't lose.
Trivia
- As a child, he didn't even understand gender differences.
- Big eater who devours massive meals at once.
- Has hardly ever worked, but there are depictions of him farming.
- Has various transformation forms, including Super Saiyan 4 and Ultra Instinct.
- Has topped character popularity polls in the manga multiple times.
- Appeared as the first manga character giant balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Saiyan
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- A warm day in spring
- Birth year
- Age 737
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Grows from a black-haired boy into an adult, with distinctive spiky black hair and an orange gi as his trademark. As he grows stronger, he transforms into Super Saiyan forms, changing his hair color and appearance.
- Height
- About 175cm (adult)
- Weight
- About 62kg (adult)
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Distinctive spiky black hair
- Saiyan tail (childhood)
- Golden hair (Super Saiyan form)
- Blue and red gi
- Iconic items
-
- Orange gi
- Power Pole
- Dragon Ball (Four-Star Ball)
- Flying Nimbus
- Kamehameha
- Kaio-ken
- Spirit Bomb
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Pure
- Detailed personality
- Cheerful and bright, kind and caring towards friends, with a pure heart. He has a carefree side that doesn't think deeply about things and charges forward optimistically, but he is belligerent and finds joy in fighting strong opponents. He sometimes spares enemies who beg for their lives out of pity, but goes all out to protect his family and friends. He is bad at studies and social norms, doesn't work, but there are depictions of him doing farming.
- Keywords
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- Pure
- Belligerent
- Innocent
- Kind
- Big Eater
- Loyal to Friends
- Forgetful
- Motto
- I want to get stronger. That's all.
- Talents
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- Ki manipulation
- High combat sense
- Incredible growth potential
- Instant Transmission
- Spirit Bomb user
- Skills
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- Kamehameha
- Kaio-ken
- Transformation (Super Saiyan etc.)
- Polearm techniques (Power Pole)
- Advanced martial arts
- Telepathy
- Motivation
- Always aiming to be the strongest, enjoying battles with powerful enemies. Protecting the world and his family.
- Habits
- Carefree attitude of 'Eh, whatever.' Big eater. Catchphrase is 'Ora.'
- Favorite foods
- No particular dislikes, Large meals
- Hobbies
- Training, Fighting, Searching for strong opponents
- Favorite places
- Area 439 in East District of Earth, King Kai's Planet, Planet Yardrat
- Favorite colors
- Orange, Blue
- Person
- Krillin, Bulma, Chi-Chi, Vegeta, Son Gohan
- Disliked situations
- Cold, Being deceived
History
- Backstory
- Born as a Saiyan warrior on Planet Vegeta, he was sent to Earth as an infant. Raised by Grandpa Gohan on Earth, he lost his original ruthless personality due to a head injury and became pure and kind. From childhood, he trained and fought, met friends and rivals, and continued to grow to battle evil. He finds joy in fighting to become stronger, and while retaining his innocence, he became a hero protecting Earth's peace.
- Debut date
- November 20, 1984
- Work title
- Dragon Ball
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
First awakening to Super Saiyan
- Significant event
- First awakening to Super Saiyan
- Description
- Enraged by Krillin's death, he transformed into the legendary Super Saiyan for the first time.
Defeating Frieza
- Significant event
- Defeating Frieza
- Description
- Defeated the strongest enemy Frieza as a Super Saiyan.
Awakening to Ultra Instinct
- Significant event
- Awakening to Ultra Instinct
- Description
- In the Universe Survival Saga, awakened to Ultra Instinct 'Sign' and its mastered form.
Transformation to Super Saiyan 4
- Significant event
- Transformation to Super Saiyan 4
- Description
- In Dragon Ball GT, recovered his tail and transformed into Super Saiyan 4.
Relationships
Bardock
Father
Biological father. Low-class Saiyan warrior.
Gine
Mother
Biological mother. Kind-hearted Saiyan woman.
Raditz
Sibling
Biological older brother. Saiyan who aimed to invade Earth.
Grandpa Gohan (adoptive grandfather)
Guardian
Grandfather who raised him on Earth. Treated Goku with deep affection.
Chi-Chi
Spouse
Wife. Child-loving, sometimes wears the pants in the family.
Son Gohan
Child
Eldest son. Powerful warrior like Goku.
Son Goten
Child
Second son. Cheerful and energetic boy.
Ox-King
Grandparent
Father-in-law (Chi-Chi's father). Gentle person.
Son Goku Jr.
Cousin
Distant descendant (appears in the future 100 years later).
Krillin
Best friend
Training companion and oldest friend. Cooperated in numerous battles.
Vegeta
Rival
From enemies to allies. Rival and strong opponent they are conscious of.
Piccolo
Teammate
Former enemy turned understanding ally. Fights together in Earth's crises.
Bulma
Ally
Adventure companion since childhood. Handles technical support.
Universe 7
Universe 7: leader
Galactic Patrol Special Corps Member
Galactic Patrol Special Corps Member: unknown
Media appearances
Dragon Ball
Anime / Protagonist
1986 TV series
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Protagonist
1989 TV series
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Protagonist
1996 TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Protagonist
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball Z: The Legend of the Dragon Balls
Movie / Protagonist
1986 movie
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Movie / Protagonist
2018 movie
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Movie / Supporting
2022 movie
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Game / Protagonist
2020 game
Voice cast and creators
Masako Nozawa
- Voice actor
- Masako Nozawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime, movies, games
- Notes
- Long-time role
Sean Schemmel
- Voice actor
- Sean Schemmel
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Brigitte Lecordier
- Voice actor
- Brigitte Lecordier
- Language
- French
- Version or series
- French dub
Mario Castañeda
- Voice actor
- Mario Castañeda
- Language
- Spanish
- Version or series
- Mexican dub
Kim Hwan-jin
- Voice actor
- Kim Hwan-jin
- Language
- Korean
- Version or series
- Korean dub
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Son Goku Figure
- Item name
- Son Goku Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Son Goku Plush
- Item name
- Son Goku Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Son Goku Stationery
- Item name
- Son Goku Stationery
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
Son Goku Apparel
- Item name
- Son Goku Apparel
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (game)
- Item name
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (game)
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular