Who is Son Goku?
Son Goku is listed in the Dragon Ball Z character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe series protagonist, a pure-hearted Saiyan who defends Earth as a member of the Z Fighters.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersSon Goku is a main character associated with Dragon Ball Z. The series protagonist, a pure-hearted Saiyan who defends Earth as a member of the Z Fighters.
Series Dragon Ball Z
Role main
appearances 40
First Appearance The Secret of the Dragon Balls
Appearance Map
40 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
1 The New Threat Episode Main 1 The World Peace Prize. Who's Getting the 100 Million Zeni?! Episode Main 1 The Secret of the Dragon Balls Episode Main 2 The Emperor's Quest Episode Main 2 Reunions Episode Main 2 To the Promised Vacation! Vegeta Goes on a Family Trip?! Episode Main 3 Where Does the Dream Continue?! Find Super Saiyan God! Episode Main 3 The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi Episode Main 3 Unlikely Alliance Episode Main 23 The Earth and Gohan in Dire Peril! Come Quick, Son Goku! Episode Mentioned 24 Clash! Freeza vs Son Goku: This Is the Result of My Training! Episode Mentioned 26 A Chance of Victory in a Pinch! It is Time for a Counterattack Son Goku Episode Mentioned 33 Be Surprised, Universe 6! This Is Super Saiyan: Son Goku! Episode Mentioned 42 Trouble at the Victory Celebration! Showdown at Last?! Monaka vs. Son Goku Episode Mentioned 55 I Want to See Son Goku - Zen‐Oh Sama's Summoning! Episode Mentioned 80 Awaken Your Sleeping Battle Spirit! Son Gohan's Fight!! Episode Main 81 Bergamo The Crusher VS Son Goku! Which One Wields The Limitless Power?! Episode Mentioned 82 Never Forgive Son Goku! Toppo The Warrior Of Justice Intrudes!! Episode Mentioned 84 Son Goku The Recruiter Invites Krillin And No. 18 Episode Mentioned 86 Fists Cross For The First Time! Android #17 Vs Son Goku!! Episode Mentioned 96 Tail's Tale Episode Main 110 Son Goku Wakes! New Level of the Awakened!! Episode Mentioned 146 Our Hero Awakes Episode Main 289 Granddaughter Pan Episode Main 290 Buu's Reincarnation Episode Main 291 Goku's Next Journey Episode Main 1990 Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest Movie Supporting 1990 Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku Movie Supporting 1990 Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might Movie Supporting 1991 Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks Movie Supporting 1992 Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! Movie Supporting 1993 Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler Movie Supporting 1993 Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound Movie Supporting 1993 Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan Movie Supporting 1994 Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly Movie Supporting 1995 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn Movie Supporting 1995 Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Sword Movie Supporting 1996 Dragon Ball Z: The Path to Power Movie Supporting 2018 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Movie Supporting 2022 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Movie Supporting
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Son Goku first appear?
Son Goku's first mapped appearance is The Secret of the Dragon Balls.
How many appearances are mapped for Son Goku?
Son Goku currently has 40 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.