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In Funimation's initial dub of the anime, Goku was voiced by Saffron Henderson in the first 13 episodes of the original Dragon Ball series (produced in association with BLT Productions), [33] [32] and by Ian James Corlett and Peter Kelamis in the first 67 episodes of Dragon Ball Z (edited into 53 episodes, produced in association with Saban and Ocean Productions). [34] [35] [36] Memes del ´KameHameHa´, la nueva sensación en Internet" (in Spanish). Capital.pe. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013 . Retrieved April 6, 2013. After training with Whis, Goku learned to synchronize Super Saiyan with Super Saiyan God, causing him to become a Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan, more commonly known as Super Saiyan Blue. This form is identical to Super Saiyan in appearance, only with cyanish-blue hair and eyes with a blue aura shaded by some gold. The form's power is a level that surpasses Super Saiyan God and offers increased levels of ki and emotional control. Goku learns to enhance this form's power further through different means, including using the Kaio-ken while in this form, and intense rage. During the Prison Planet Saga, Super Saiyan Blue Goku battles against his alternate dimension self, Super Saiyan 4 Xeno Goku. The two Goku's fight evenly before ending in a stalemate in the manga/anime but in the game Goku defeats Xeno Goku, who notes that Goku is a step above him. In a Newtype poll from March 2010, Goku was voted the fifth most popular male character from the 1980s. [126] Goku ranked consistently high in the Anime Grand Prix poll in the category of "best male character" in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing seventeenth in the 1987 poll, [127] fifteenth in the 1988 poll, [128] second in the 1989 poll, [129] fourth in the 1990 poll, [130] third in the 1991 poll, [131] fourth in the 1992 poll, [132] thirteenth in 1993 poll, [133] and twelfth in 1994 poll. [134]

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As the protagonist of Dragon Ball, Goku appears in most of the episodes, films, television specials and OVAs of the manga's anime adaptations ( Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z) and sequels ( Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super), as well as many of the franchise's video games. Due to the series' international popularity, Goku became one of the most recognizable and iconic manga/anime characters worldwide. Outside the Dragon Ball franchise, Goku has made cameo appearances in Toriyama's self-parody series Neko Majin Z, has been the subject of other parodies, and has appeared in special events. Most Western audiences were introduced to the adult version of Goku featured in the Dragon Ball Z anime, which adapted the final 26 Dragon Ball manga volumes, as opposed to his initial appearance as a child due to the limited success of the first anime series overseas. [4] Conception and creation Akira Toriyama created Goku. Ten years after Kid Buu's defeat, at the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament, he felt certain that only Kid Buu's reincarnation, Uub, would be a challenge for him. Goku, Superman Face Off in Epic Rap Battle Series". Archived from the original on October 27, 2017 . Retrieved October 27, 2017. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda and Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto said that Goku inspired their protagonists as well as series structure, [109] [110] with Tekken 's Lars Alexandersson showing traits of a hero through his design inspired by Goku alongside Marvel Comic's Thor. [111] Commenting on Goku's popularity, Kishimoto stated that when people hear the name "Son Goku", no longer do they think of the Journey to the West character, but instead Dragon Ball's protagonist comes to mind. [112] Additionally, for the second half of the series, Kishimoto created an ape named Son Goku in reference to Toriyama's character to the point the ape has four tails just like the four-star Dragon Ball Goku earned from his grandfather. [113]

Goku learns this technique while training under King Kai after dying against Raditz. While using it and any of its multipliers, Goku's various capacities and techniques are all proportionally increased. However, the strain of using too high a multiplier and/or for too long can be dangerous and greatly damage his body. As such, he ceased using it after his gaining Super Saiyan. While he can combine the two powers, Goku never tried this while alive as doing so could lead to near-certain death. Later, however, with his Super Saiyan Blue, taking advantage of his divine form's superior energy control and more naturally calm-mindedness, he was able to use this technique more regularly. Johnson, Christopher (October 8, 2010). "Rafael Nadal: The 'Dragon Ball' of tennis". CNN International. Archived from the original on January 31, 2012 . Retrieved December 31, 2011. Wiedemann, Julius (September 25, 2004). "Akira Toriyama", in Amano Masanao (ed.): Manga Design. Taschen, p. 372. ISBN 3-8228-2591-3 While Goku is an overall good person, Akira Toriyama designed him as one who fights mostly for personal joy of challenging strong opponents. To which, Toriyama notes that the anime tends to go overboard in making Goku look heroic, and that his original depiction of Goku in the manga has certain "poisonous" traits. [29] [30] With the Perfected Ultra Instinct, Goku became the strongest mortal in Universe 7, until the Granolah the Survivor Saga - where a warrior that rival Goku appeared. [15]

Later, against Final Form Frieza and Super Perfect Cell, base Goku easily repelled the two dead foes, horrifying them at his might. When facing Super 17, Super Saiyan Goku fought on par against the android that all the Z Fighters combined were swiftly overpowered by (until he absorbed Goku's energy). The Galactic Patrolman's Completed Mission". Weekly Shōnen Jump. Shueisha (44). September 30, 2013. In Lord Slug, Goku effortlessly defeated Medamatcha and Angila. He killed the former with a single punch despite being drained of energy from the foe's mini clones, which Goku effortlessly incinerated. He then killed the latter with a blast that simultaneously overwhelmed the foe's mouth blast. While Goku's power impressed Lord Slug, during their initial battle, Goku was completely outclassed by the tyrant. Once Goku becomes a Pseudo Super Saiyan, he completely overwhelms Slug, forcing him to rely on his Great Namekian form. Once gaining additional energy from Piccolo, he was able to handle a x100 Kaio-ken to effortlessly plow through Slug and defeat him with the Spirit Bomb. Anime Grand Prix since (1990 May issue)]. Animage (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 19, 2010 . Retrieved November 17, 2013. Interview with the Voice of Gamma 2 from Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, Mamoru Miyano!". Dragon Ball Official . Retrieved June 5, 2022.

Anime Grand Prix (1988 June issue)]. Animage (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 14, 2013 . Retrieved November 17, 2013.Rationalmagic.com praised Goku's innocence as one of the funniest parts of the series. [147] In January 2017, Nozawa won two Guinness World Records for her longevity as Goku; she has been the sole voice actor for the role for over 23 years. [148] According to Screen Rant, Goku's origin story has some similarities to that of Superman. [149] On the other hand, Collider was more critical to Goku's actions in the series most notably when Gohan becomes an active character who goes through several character's arcs yet he is constantly overshadowed by his father to the point Akira Toriyama refrained from turning Gohan into his successor following the Cell Games and Goku once again took over Gohan's role in the final arc of Dragon Ball Z. [150] Dragon Ball Super: las Semillas del Ermitaño perderían su importancia". IGN. December 27, 2019 . Retrieved November 9, 2020. A red magical staff originally owned by Korin and eventually was inherited by Goku. One of the only heirlooms from his adopted Grandpa Gohan, it became a signature tool for Goku throughout his childhood. Extremely durable and resilient, it is blessed with the unique power to extend and retract to vast lengths at the user's will. Apart from aid in fighting, the Power Pole also serves as the only non-flying means to reach The Lookout.