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In many ways, Goku in Dragon Ball sets a gold standard for every main character in Shonen anime with his strength and personality.
As one of the most famous and successful series of all time, it's no surprise that Dragon Ball has set standards for Shonen action anime to follow. With a decades-long anime series, numerous spin-offs, countless successful films, and many video games, the love that fans have for Dragon Ball is undeniable.
One of the most beloved characters in Dragon Ball is Goku, as fans have witnessed him grow from a child to one of the strongest warriors in the universe, capable of facing gods. This character also sets the standards for other main characters in Shonen manga. Let's go through 7 things Goku does better than any other main character in Shonen manga!
Healing Ability
It can be said that the Saiyan race has a legendary fighting and healing ability in the anime world. Throughout the Dragon Ball Z storyline, audiences have seen Goku recover rapidly many times thanks to the Saiyan bloodline. There have been numerous moments where opponents were left gaping as Goku stood up, stronger and finishing them off. Additionally, there's the Senzu Bean, which can instantly heal the eater, providing a significant advantage in battles, something Goku often utilizes when facing dangerous villains.
'Sacrificing' His Own Family for Earth's Protection
Son Goku isn't at all a heartless father but has on numerous occasions left his family behind to pursue the mission of protecting Earth or safeguarding the universe from some malevolent force. There were times Goku even left his family and took his granddaughter on perilous missions in Dragon Ball GT. Overall, we can understand these traits and actions of Goku because he is always consciously aware of the duty to protect humanity, making safeguarding Earth a noble mission.
Diligent Training
One of the things Dragon Ball excels at is its warriors having a certain period to train for their upcoming foes. Fans have witnessed Goku and fellow warriors pushing their limits and training to improve their strength rather than relying solely on power-ups like some other Shonen manga. Goku trains with gods and in special training rooms, where he can train for a year on Earth but only 24 hours pass in that special training room.
Instant Power Boost
One of Goku's trademark abilities in his quest to rid the world of evil is the ability to boost his own strength in an instant. Even villains have the ability to power up instantly, meaning our main character needs an even more impressive transformation than these antagonists.
Super Saiyan transformations are the most prominent feature of the anime Dragon Ball, leading to countless colors, auras, and hair styles that captivate audiences. There are nearly a dozen levels of Super Saiyan, and Goku has mostly achieved those levels.
Loud Roaring
If increasing strength is an icon, then the roar that accompanies it is the most recognizable sound of the entire Dragon Ball anime and its main character. It's noteworthy to the extent that it has become a humorous sign for fans every time Goku is about to transform into some state.
Forgiving His Enemies
Unlike Vegeta, who, despite being strong and often capable of defeating enemies, Goku always chooses the path of forgiveness for these antagonists. He befriends Piccolo and Vegeta, he gives Frieza a chance to live, and he even forgives Kid Buu, hoping that one day he can return as a good person to protect Earth together. Goku never holds onto hatred, and that's one of the greatest things about this Dragon Ball main character.
Self-Sacrifice
When someone has died multiple times like Goku, they no longer fear death or leave anyone behind to save their own life. Becoming someone willing to sacrifice oneself to save everyone is something Goku is always ready to do. In most of the main parts of Dragon Ball, he has sacrificed his own life so that Earth and his loved ones could continue living. He held onto Raditz, stayed on Namek with Frieza, and Goku immediately transported Cell away from Earth to avoid a disaster when he wanted to detonate with Earth.
Above are the top 7 things Goku does better than any other main character in Shonen, forgiving enemies and shouting loudly is the most impressive thing, isn't it? Leave your thoughts below!
