Top 10 Badass Goku Moments

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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.

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