If there’s oneanimecharacter fans universally adore, it’s Goku.

Throughout the Dragon Ball series, both the fighting style and the show’s identity have evolved significantly.

With Tien already out, King Piccolo seems like an insurmountable challenge.

Collague showing Goku, a wanted poster of Zoro, and Vegeta.

The battle begins with Goku confronting Piccolo head-on.

Goku pushes him to his limit, dodging attacks and delivering a fierce fight.

The fight is almost evenly matched, pushing young Goku to his limits.

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Yep, specifically Z, because this is the one I see the most heated debate over.

Too much good stuff thereafter, including plenty from Super.

Cell and Goku vs. Vegeta in the Buu Saga.

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This was made abundantly clear when Goku stepped into the ring after Mr. Satan to face Cell.

Both Goku and Cell displayed a level of technique and strategic brilliance reminiscent of the old Dragon Ball days.

Goku is backed against a wall and Vegeta is smiling in Dragon Ball Z.

Though he pairs it with Instant Transmission, this moment highlights just how meticulously Toriyama crafted the fight.

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In terms of tension and dark, high-stakes energy, Goku vs. Baby stands as a true masterstroke.

Dragon Ball image showing a warp sama, King Yemma and Whis.

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Beyond the poetic lines and intense dialogue from Vegeta, the fight itself was a perfect display of combat.

The battle begins with Jiren largely unaffected by whatever Goku throws at him.

Goku finishes off King Picolo in Dragon Ball.

With everyone on edge, Beerus asks, Is this the end for you, Goku?

But as it turns out, its not.

Goku resurfaces, completely transformed, with white, glimmering eyes, and begins holding his own against Jiren.

Tien holds Goku by his shirt who is knocked out in Dragon Ball.

The battle shifts dramatically, representing that despite its flaws,Dragon Ball Superstill had much to offer.

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Kid Buu

After freeing Fat Buu from inside Majin Buu, Goku and Vegeta finally face Kid Buu.

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Unlike Buuhan or Majin Buu, Kid Buu is a mindless killing machine with only one goal: destruction.

Many had threatened to destroy Earth, but Buu actually did itwithout a second thought.

Even Vegeta admits that Kakarot has finally surpassed him.

Goku throws a kick at Cell in Dragon Ball Z.

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Frieza angry with his hand badly injured in Dragon Ball Z.

Goku smiles as he is about to launch a blast at Baby Vegeta in Dragon Ball GT.

Goku and Vegeta fighting mid air blocking each other’s attacks in Dragon Ball Z.

Jiren about to throw a punch at Goku in his UI form in Dragon Ball Super.

Goku staring seriously in Dragon Ball Z.

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