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Creation & Design

Goku was created by Akira Toriyama, inspired by the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West' and martial arts films.

Early Years

Goku was sent to Earth as a baby and raised by Grandpa Gohan. He trained in martial arts and became a formidable fighter.

Character Development

Goku evolves from a naive child into a powerful warrior, embodying the ideals of friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of strength.

Cultural Reception

Goku is widely regarded as one of the most iconic anime characters, praised for his determination and fighting spirit.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kakarot
First Appearance:
Weekly Shonen Jump #838
Aliases:
Son Goku, Kakarot, Goku
Species:
Saiyan
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Z Fighters, Dragon Team, Universe 7
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy blasts, Martial arts
Equipment:
Power Pole, Kintoun (Flying Nimbus), Various training weights
Weight:
137lbs
Height:
6' 9"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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Weekly Shonen Jump #838
Shueisha ⋅ 1984
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Weekly Shonen Jump #838
 
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Introduction of Dragon Ball Z

1st appearance of Goku, the main character of Dragon Ball

Mangazine #43
Antarctic ⋅ 1996
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Mangazine #43
 
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$150

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Dragon Ball cover with 4-page article and character guide

Dragon Ball #1
Viz ⋅ 1998
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Dragon Ball #1
 
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$25
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$85
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Twelve-issue English adaptation of the 1985 series

Manga-style, reads right to left, beginning from what is traditionally the last page

Dragon Ball Z #1
Viz ⋅ 1998
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Dragon Ball Z #1
 
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First U.S. adaptation of Dragon Ball Z in standard comics

Values listed are for the first printing

There exist at least 12 printings of this 1st issue

Dragon Ball Z #2
Viz ⋅ 1998
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Dragon Ball Z #2
 
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English adaptation of the popular 1985 manga series

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Shonen Jump #0
Viz ⋅ 2002
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Shonen Jump #0
 
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$50

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56-page preview of Shonen Jump #1 with stories including: Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Naruto, One Piece, Sandland, Shaman King and Yuyu Hakusho

90,000 copies of this preview was circulated nationwide

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