Power up and join us as we explore the most epic moments that solidified Goku's status as a true warrior! From his first Super Saiyan transformation to his mastery of Ultra Instinct, we'll relive the times when Goku pushed beyond his limits and left us in awe.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we'll be taking a look through the times when Goku
00:09proved he was an absolute badass.
00:16Number 10 beats the Ginyu Force, Dragon Ball Z
00:29As soon as the Namek Saga is finished, Goku faces off against the Ginyu Force, a ruthless,
00:35elite group of mercenaries working for Frieza.
00:38Goku's friends have already been taken down, so, once again, it's up to him to save the
00:43day.
00:50What makes this moment so badass is the incredible power Goku displays.
00:54After rapidly powering up, he not only matches their power, but he goes beyond, and utterly
01:00tramples them.
01:01Each member is taken down with ease, with Raccoon only taking one punch to finish.
01:07This moment shows how much Goku has grown as a fighter, and cements him as the true
01:12hero of Namek.
01:22Number 9.
01:23The final transmission, Dragon Ball Z
01:26One of Goku's most heartfelt moments is when he makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect
01:30Earth.
01:31During the intense battle with Cell, Goku realizes the Earth is in danger of being exploded
01:37by the villain.
01:55Realizing there's no other way he can stop it, he uses his final transmission to teleport
02:00himself and Cell to King Kai's home.
02:03The explosion decimates the planet and tears through the cosmos.
02:08Goku managed to quickly say goodbye to Gohan and his friends, making it an incredibly powerful
02:14moment.
02:21This act of selflessness is a testament to Goku's unwavering desire to protect his loved
02:26ones.
02:27This is the moment where he's no longer a simple warrior, he's the Earth's greatest
02:32protector.
02:37Number 8.
02:38Goku's speech to Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z
02:41After an absolutely brutal fight between Goku and Vegeta, Krillin decides to get the final
02:46blow in and finish off the defeated Saiyan Prince.
02:57At the last moment, Goku steps in, imploring Krillin to spare his life.
03:08Goku explains killing him would not bring peace, because he believes the universe is
03:13filled with greater threats than either of them can imagine.
03:17This speech reflects his deep belief in mercy and forgiveness, and his refusal to give in
03:22to anger makes him one to look up to.
03:50Rather than seeing him as a villain to be eliminated, he sees him as a potential ally,
03:55with an optimistic belief that he could someday change for the better.
04:00Number 7.
04:01Demolishing the Red Ribbon Base, Dragon Ball
04:04Some would argue that child Goku was even more reckless than his older self.
04:08One example of this is when 12-year-old Goku takes on the entire Red Ribbon Army.
04:14He single-handedly storms their heavily fortified base, causing unfathomable destruction.
04:25He tears through them effortlessly.
04:38It's a display of raw might and unyielding spirit, and marks a turning point in Goku's
04:44journey, proving that he's not going to let anything stand in his way.
04:47This moment really showcases his unstoppable drive, and proves that our boy was a total
04:52badass, even as a child.
05:02Number 6.
05:03Goku Gets Back in the Fight, Dragon Ball Super
05:05Super's epic final battle is against Jiren, one of the strongest mortals in the multiverse,
05:11who, despite being part of the Pride Troopers, fights exclusively alone.
05:23Goku's on the edge of exhaustion, leaving Freeza and Android 17 to stop Jiren.
05:28It's here that Goku makes a comeback of the ages, and with the help of his allies,
05:33he pushes himself beyond his limits.
05:39Defeating Jiren and fighting back with even more power, the trio hold their ground, and
05:43their combined efforts decimate his energy wall.
05:47This is a perfect example of Goku's ability to keep fighting, and get back on his feet,
05:52even when all hope seems lost.
06:01Number 5.
06:02I Will Not Let You Destroy My World, Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods
06:07This movie features one of Goku's most heroic and utterly badass lines of all time.
06:17The central antagonist is Beerus, the mighty god of destruction.
06:21He threatens to obliterate the Earth, but thankfully, Goku isn't having any of it.
06:26In one of the most exhilarating displays of animation and voice acting talent, Goku screams,
06:37He transforms into a Super Saiyan, and then proceeds to totally wail on Beerus.
06:42Despite giving it his all, he's ultimately unable to beat Beerus, but his tenacity and
06:46badass fighting skills convince him to spare Earth.
07:07Number 4.
07:15Ultra Instinct, Dragon Ball Super Goku's battle against Jiren in the Tournament
07:25of Power causes him to unlock a whole new level of power, with him gaining access to
07:30Ultra Instinct.
07:32This transformation lets him react on instinct alone, letting him fight quicker than ever
07:37before.
07:38The moment he enters Ultra Instinct features marvellous animation, and is one of Super's
07:42most iconic moments.
07:44The sheer power and beauty of this transformation stuns everyone watching.
07:49Only a few moments after, he proceeds to satisfyingly beat the hell out of Jiren.
07:59It once again showcases Goku's sky-high potential, and shows that this dude is completely
08:05unmatched.
08:16Number 3.
08:17Goku no-sells Freeza's Punch, Dragon Ball Z Resurrection F
08:22This movie features an epic rematch between Goku and Freeza.
08:26At its conclusion, Freeza throws a mighty punch straight at Goku's face.
08:31Rather than dodge it or crumble under its might, Goku simply eats it.
08:40Naturally, Freeza is completely freaked out by this.
08:46Goku retaliates with an ice-cold expression, accompanied by a one-inch punch.
08:57It takes Freeza completely by surprise, and despite seeming small, it's enough to take
09:02him out.
09:03This really goes to show how far Goku's come since their last fight on Namek.
09:15Number 2.
09:16Goku Paralyzes Nappa, Dragon Ball Z
09:19After intense training and spending some time running along the Snake Way, Goku returns
09:24to Earth, just in time to save it from the Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa.
09:33Nappa is one of the strongest Saiyans of all time, and he's a mighty match for the other
09:38Z Fighters.
09:39This all changes when Goku finally makes his way onto the scene, and almost immediately
09:44decimates Nappa's spinal cord.
09:53This moment is a pivotal shift in the battle, and reveals how strong Goku has become in
09:57the afterlife.
09:58It's one of the most badass moments where Goku single-handedly turns the tide of battle.
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10:29Number 1.
10:30I Am Son Goku, Dragon Ball Z
10:33During his original fight with Freeza, Goku transforms into Super Saiyan for the first
10:38time.
10:39Dressed in gold, his eyes blaze green, and he gains a magnificent, shining aura.
10:49After witnessing Krillin's death, he can't contain his anger anymore.
10:53Before decimating Freeza, he delivers one of the most legendary speeches in anime history.
10:58At that moment, he isn't just threatening to defeat Freeza, he's promising it, with
11:03his outrage dialed up to eleven.
11:15The combination of his Super Saiyan transformation and his determination to stand in Freeza's
11:20way makes this moment the ultimate display of him being anime's number one badass.
11:30What do you think was Goku's most badass display of power?
11:33Let us know in those comments below.