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Goku

Goku is the main protagonist of Dragon Ball. Born as Kakarot, a Saiyan sent to Earth, he becomes one of the mightiest warriors, battling powerful enemies and protecting Earth. Known for his boundless strength and fighting spirit, Goku masters numerous transformations, including the Super Saiyan and Ultra Instinct forms.

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Goku in Dragon Ball Super (2015) Episode 50, in a fighting pose against Black Goku
Created By
Akira Toriyama
Cast
Masako Nozawa, Sean Schemmel
First Appearance
Dragon Ball (1984)
Alias
Kakarot
RELATIONSHIPS
Chi-Chi (wife), Gohan (eldest son), Goten (youngest son), Bardock (father), Vegeta (rival, ally), Bulma (longtime friend), Krillin (best friend)
Alliance
Z Fighters

Race
Saiyan
TV Shows
Dragon Ball Super, Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Video Games
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4, Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission
Franchise
Dragon Ball
POWERS
Superhuman strength, energy projection, flight, teleportation, transformations (Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan God, Ultra Instinct)
HISTORY
Goku, born as Kakarot, was sent to Earth as an infant but lost his memory after an accident. Raised by Grandpa Gohan, he grows up to become Earth's strongest warrior, consistently defending it against various powerful enemies, from Frieza to Majin Buu. In Dragon Ball Super, he fights gods and warriors from alternate universes, mastering new transformations along the way.
NAME
Son Goku
Age
Approximately 50
Birthday
April 16
Height
5'9" (175 cm)
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