| Son Goku is the main hero of the entire Dragonball story. He was discovered by an old man name Son Gohan (also the name of Goku's 1st son) and adopted as a grandson. However, Son Goku was quite unruly, and never listened to a word Gohan said. One day, he fell into a ravine and hit his head, and from there on, he was a kind, loving child. Son Goku began his journey when he was a small boy who happened upon a teenage girl named Bulma (She just happened to hit him with her car!!). From there on, his adventures brought him many new discoveries, and many ferocious battles. The Dragonball series ended after Goku defeated Piccolo Daimo. In Dragonball Z, Goku discovers that he is really a Saiyajin, an alien species known for their deeds of evil. This marks the beginning of the Saiyajin Saga, as Goku must face his own brother Raditz who has come to earth to check on Goku's progress. Raditz explains to Goku that he was sent to Earth as an infant with the mission of exterminating all life, thus preparing the planet for sale with Freeza. Because Goku hit his head when he was small, he lost the Saiyajin "programming," making him a peace loving person. From here, Goku battles Raditz, Nappa, Vegeta, Freeza and the Ginyu, the androids, Cell, and lastly Boo. Son Goku is the first person to turn Super Saiyajin level 1,3,and 4, while he also knows of the Fusion Dance, the famed Kamehameha, Kaioken, Genki Dama (Spirit Bomb), and a teleportation technique, along with other numerous abilities. |