Hello fellow anime lovers, I hope you're all well. This time I'm here to bring you a new anime character I've illustrated, and I'll talk a little about him. He's a character who brings me nostalgia because he was my childhood, and I grew up with his teachings. Each episode of the anime was better and full of power. This time, I'll talk about Goku.
Since he first appeared on our screens in 1986, Goku has become much more than an anime character. Goku has been the heart of Dragon Ball. His story is not only about training and adventures, but also about battles that defined generations and childhoods. Every fight he faced was more than a fight; it was a lesson in courage, development, and respect.
In his first fights in the Dragon Ball martial arts tournament, Goku faced opponents like Yamcha, Krillin, and Jackie Chun (Master Roshi in disguise). Although he was small, his strength was immense, and his innocence made him endearing. His fight against Jackie Chun in the Martial Arts Tournament was one of the first times we saw Goku lose, but also grow. Not everything was about winning, but about learning.
Later, his confrontation with Tien Shinhan and then Piccolo Jr. marked a change in him. The battle against Piccolo in particular was intense, brutal, and exciting. Goku, now a teenager, faced the heir of pure evil. But in the end, he chose to forgive him, showing that his strength lay not only in his fists, but in his heart.
With Dragon Ball Z, Goku discovered his true origins: he was a Saiyan, a race of warriors tasked with conquering other planets. His fight against Raditz, his brother, marked the beginning of a new era. For the first time, Goku sacrificed his life to save the Earth, showing that he would do anything to save the world and those he loved.
The arrival of Vegeta and Nappa brought one of the most exciting and challenging battles. Goku, after training in the Afterlife, returned with the Kaio-Ken technique, facing Vegeta in a fight that is still remembered by fans. It was a battle between two warriors, the Saiyan who chose to protect, against the one who only knows destruction.
The Frieza Saga gave us one of the most memorable moments in anime, Goku's transformation into a Super Saiyan. When Krillin dies at Frieza's hands, Goku explodes with rage, his hair turning gold, his eyes green, his aura so bright. In that instant, the anime changed forever.
The battle against Frieza on Namek was a scene of destruction, but also of growth and humility. Goku not only defeated Frieza, but did so with honor, giving him one last chance to change. It was a testament to the fact that, even in war, Goku sought peace.
In the Cell Saga, Goku trained alongside his son Gohan, both preparing to face him. Although Gohan was the one who reached Super Saiyan 2 and defeated Cell, Goku was the teacher, the guide, the father who believed in his son's potential. His sacrifice to save Earth was another act of love and courage.
The Majin Buu saga brought Super Saiyan 3, a transformation that defied limits. His fight against Kid Buu was perfect. Goku, with the help of everyone on Earth, launched a Spirit Bomb that symbolized unity and hope. It was the triumph of humans and the Z Fighters over the strongest enemy they had faced up to that point.
In Dragon Ball Super, Goku achieved Ultra Instinct, a technique that separates the mind from the body, allowing him to move and fight without thinking. His battle against Jiren in the Tournament of Power was incredible, exciting, and gave me goosebumps every moment. Goku wasn't just fighting for his universe, but for the right to keep fighting.
That moment when, surrounded by silver energy, Goku moves with perfect fluidity is one of the most beautiful scenes in anime. It's not just power, it's harmony, it's development, it's the result of years of training, pain, and hope.
Goku doesn't fight out of hatred, revenge, or power. He fights to excel, to protect, to share. Every battle he faced was a stage in his growth, and every defeated enemy became an ally. From Tao Pai Pai to Frieza, from Piccolo to Vegeta, all were part of his journey.
Today, when we look back, we remember not only the blows and transformations, but the moments of laughter, friendship, and tenderness. Goku eating nonstop, riding the flying cloud, fighting alongside his friends. His story is that of all who have ever dreamed of flying, of protecting, of growing.
Goku is not just a character. He's an emotion. An example. A legacy that continues to shine.
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