CHARACTER SUMMARY

Son Goku is the main character in the Dragonball series. The name "Son Goku" is taken from a Chinese mythological figure. Goku is a member of the fighting race the Saiyan (Saiya-jin) from planet Vegita. He, like all Saiyans, has a simian tail. With it he can transform into a large ferocious ape and become very destructive. As an infant he was sent on a mission to help condition earth for take over, but a childhood head injury made him forget his primary objective. Thus becoming the gentle and sweetly innocent person we see now. As a child Goku had his tail removed and is no longer able to transform into an ape.

     Goku's strength lies in his passion to fight and to be the best fighter. He strives on fighting strong opponents. When it seems that Goku is beat he always comes up with something to fend off defeat. He was trained by great teachers such as Mutenroshi (or Kame-sennin, the turtle master), Sennin (that cute chubby cat with the sensu beans),  and Kaio-sama (King Ki). When Goku matures (at around age 16-17) he marries Ox King's daughter Chi Chi. Together they have two children: Son Gohan and Son Goten.

During the battle of Freeza, Goku was the first to inherited the ability to change into the legendary Super Saiyan. Having always the challenge of fighting stronger opponents, it was typical of Goku to stay ahead of everyone. What is strange about Goku is his ability to outwit and befriend his enemy. Some of his past enemies later become his ally. He does not bother nor care about leaders of Earth, politics, and power. His only concern is the righteousness of humanity (and all other races for that matter) and fighting strong opponents.

• Kame-Hama-Ha: Loosely translated into "the technique of the turtle master!" The technique that was created by Mutenroshi (The turtle master). It is a large KI blast that comes out of cupped hands which is started by charging the KI from behind then releasing  the energy towards the opponent.
• Genkidama:Translated to "life ball" or "energy bomb". A progressive energy ball collected from all life on earth.
• Kaio-ken: A technique created by Kaio-sama (King Ki). This move is a temporary boost of power. When used the person gains a large amount of energy and speed.
• Shunkanido (Instantaneous Movement): Taught to Goku by the Yardarratan (Yardaratto-jin), a strange technique which enable Goku to move from one place to another in a instant. Goku needs to hone in on another person for him to be able to use it.
• Zanzoken: Another technique created by the turtle master. The person who uses this can move at great speeds and leave after images of themself behind while attacking from another position.

INTERESTING NOTES ON SON GOKU

• The name Son Goku is his full name, with Son being his last name and Goku being his first.
• The birth given name to Son Goku is "Kakarroto or Kakarot". This is his Saiyan name. His grandfather gave him his current name when he discovered him.
• The name Kakarroto is a play in the word carrot.

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