Goku’s real name is Kakarot, and he was born on Planet Vegeta — home of the Saiyan race, a warrior species known for their love of battle and their ability to grow stronger after recovering from near-death. He is the son of Bardock (a low-class Saiyan warrior) and Gine.
When Goku was born, his power level was considered weak by Saiyan standards. Around this time, Frieza, the tyrannical overlord of the universe, feared the growing strength of the Saiyans and decided to destroy Planet Vegeta. Bardock, after learning about Frieza’s intentions, attempted to stop him but was killed. To save his son, Gine and Bardock secretly sent Kakarot in a space pod to Earth. Moments after Goku’s pod left, Frieza annihilated Planet Vegeta with a massive energy blast, wiping out nearly the entire Saiyan race.
Goku's pod crash-landed on Earth, where he was discovered by an old martial artist named Grandpa Gohan. Initially, Goku was aggressive and hostile due to his Saiyan nature. However, after falling down a ravine and hitting his head, he lost his violent Saiyan instincts and became kind-hearted and innocent.
Grandpa Gohan raised Goku in the mountains and taught him martial arts. Goku developed a pure heart and great physical strength. After Gohan’s death (caused unintentionally by Goku transforming into a Great Ape during a full moon), Goku lived alone until he met Bulma, a young girl searching for the Dragon Balls. Below are major events in Goku's lore.
ORIGINS AND EARLY LIFE
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SAIYAN SAGA
FRIEZA SAGA
ANDROID SAGA
MAJIN BUU SAGA
BATTLE OF GODS
THE LORE
TRANSFORMATIONS
GOKU BASE FORM
Goku’s natural form, without any transformations or power-ups. Despite looking normal, his strength is far beyond that of a regular human. His training with various masters has made his base form incredibly strong. He can still fight powerful opponents in this state using skill and strategy. Even without transformations, Goku continues to push his limits through sheer effort.
KAIOKEN GOKU
A technique taught by King Kai that temporarily multiplies Goku’s power. It surrounds him with a red aura and increases his strength, speed, and reflexes. However, it heavily strains his body, making prolonged use dangerous. Goku later learns to stack Kaio-Ken with Super Saiyan Blue for even greater power. Despite its risks, Kaio-Ken remains one of Goku’s most iconic techniques.
SUPER SAIYAN 3
A drastic power boost that Goku first uses against Majin Buu. His hair grows long, and his eyebrows disappear, giving him a unique look. It provides a massive increase in speed and strength but consumes enormous energy.
Goku struggles to maintain this form for long, especially in the living world. Despite its drawbacks, SSJ3 remains one of his most powerful transformations.
SUPER SAIYAN 1
Goku first achieves this golden-haired form on Planet Namek after Frieza kills Krillin. It drastically increases his strength, speed, and durability beyond his base form. The transformation is fueled by intense rage, unlocking a Saiyan’s hidden potential. Super Saiyan became one of the most recognizable transformations in anime history. Though powerful, it drains stamina, leading Goku to eventually master it for efficiency.
SUPER SAIYAN GOD
A divine transformation achieved through a ritual requiring five pure-hearted Saiyans. It gives Goku a leaner physique, red hair, and a fiery aura. SSG enhances his speed and reflexes, allowing him to fight Beerus, the God of Destruction. This form grants him godly ki, making his attacks stronger and more precise. Although temporary at first, Goku later learns to use its power at will.
ULTRA INSTINCT
A form where Goku’s body moves instinctively without conscious thought. It activates for the first time during the Tournament of Power against Jiren. His aura turns silver, and his movements become incredibly fluid and precise. This incomplete version mostly focuses on defense, allowing him to dodge attacks effortlessly. Though powerful, it drains stamina quickly, and Goku struggles to maintain it.
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