There is a group of somewhat fanatical people who think that Goku can defeat all characters in the world! hehehe! Indeed, the author of the work can give any power to Goku, but is there really no character from anime and manga capable of defeating Goku? I am writing this article to cause trouble show all the characters capable of defeating Goku from the classic Dragon Ball. (Ooh)

Remembering that in this article I will mention only characters from anime and manga or other Japanese works, characters from comics and other literary works will only be cited without any information or description. I want to make it clear that battles go far beyond physical and bodily power fights.

100 Characters from anime... that would defeat Goku

Another factor to be mentioned is that we have no way to prove the outcome of the battles, since each author of each work is capable of determining the power of each character, so it becomes unfeasible to say concretely the result of the battle, in addition to causing trouble with fanboys who tend to use arguments that are indeed possible but have never occurred.

This is not to mention that it does not only depend on power for a battle. Various characters fought and obtained their strengths through determination, some had mercy, others failed due to words. There are many factors that determine the outcome of a fight.

To start, I won’t even mention Naruto in the list because it’s the most cliché, but you can count it as 1 of the 50 characters that would defeat Goku. Some may think that Son Goku easily defeats Naruto, but is it that easy? The result we only know in the fight.

Remembering that this article talks about possibilities, it is not any assertion!

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann vs Goku

The characters from the Anime and Manga Gurren Lagann evolve in an infinite way, if something seems impossible to defeat, they manage to gain the necessary power to defeat it. Either they lose or the fight never ends.

25 Characters from anime that would defeat Goku

Madoka Magica VS GOKU

A girl from the Madoka universe can easily make a contract for Goku to never have existed. In response to the argument: He needs to be from the same Universe as them. I respond: The fight is only possible if they are from the same universe… Not to mention Madoka herself.

Death Note – Kira vs Goku

Just write his name in the Death Note. In response to the argument: He needs to be human. I respond: If a battle between Goku and the characters from Death Note is impossible, then there is no problem with a Death Note existing in the Dragon Ball universe.

So both Kira and Ryuk from Death Note have the ability to defeat Goku. Not to mention another ton of Shinigami or intelligent characters at the level of L and Near.

Haruhi Suzumiya x Goku

It is an impossible fight, but she does have the ability to defeat Goku just by unconsciously wishing that he does not exist.

100 Characters from anime… that would defeat Goku

Toaru Majutsu no Index vs Goku

Kamijou Touma may be able to absorb any blow from Goku with his right hand. Other characters from the anime may be able to cause some impact like Accelerator.

No game no Life x Goku

In a universe where everything is resolved through games, Sora and Shiro would easily defeat Goku. Not to mention the other gods and races from the dashboard that showed immeasurable power and were still defeated by a simple intelligent human.

This makes it clear that no matter the power, intelligence can easily win!

Code Geass x Goku

Lelouch could use his Geass and order Goku to kill himself… I don’t know what would happen next…

25 Characters from anime that would defeat Goku

Omnipotent and invisible characters x Goku

There are many characters from anime that are already dead, or who are invisible or untouchable like some characters from Bleach. These could be capable of causing some damage to Goku without suffering.

Fullmetal Alchemist – The omnipresent, omnipotent truth that exists within all forms of life would easily be able to end Goku’s existence.

Hunter x Hunter – An unfinished work that showed mysterious characters like Meruem who was only defeated because of a poison (don’t complain that Goku has died in worse ways). There are many other unknown characters that may be capable of defeating Goku.

100 Characters from anime… that would defeat Goku

Gods and omnipotent beings – There is a list of omnipotent characters from various animes that I will quickly cite below:

  • Deus Ex Machina (Mirai Nikki);
  • Hao (Shaman King);
  • Yuu (Kore wa zumbi desu ka?);
  • Kami Tenchi (Tenchi Muyo!);
  • Lord of Nightmares (Slayers);
  • Zeedmillenuimon (Digimon);
  • Idea Of Evil (Berserk);
  • Hades (Saint Seiya);
  • Featherine (Umineko: When They Cry);
  • Dragon God (Project A-ko!);
  • Lord of Nightmares (Slayers);
  • Haruka Kaminogi (Noein);
  • Many others;

Other anime characters that would defeat Goku

The list below has more anime characters that possibly have some ability to defeat Goku. Or at least have enough power to generate a good fight. The results are unpredictable.

  1. Yuu Otosaka – Charlotte;
  2. Koru Sensei – Assassination Classroom;
  3. Ikki Kurogane – Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan;
  4. Zeno – Dragon Ball Super;
  5. Kyubey – Madoka Magika;
  6. Tetsuo Shima – Akira;
  7. Jotaro Kujo – Jojo;
  8. Mob – Mob Psycho 100;
  9. Isaac Netero – Hunter x Hunter;
  10. Himiko Toga – Boku no Hero;
  11. Overhaul – Boku no Hero;
  12. All for One – Boku no Hero;
  13. Deku – Boku no Hero;
  14. All Might – Boku no Hero;
  15. Yami Yugi – Yu-Gi-Oh!;
  16. Takumi Fujiwara – Initial D;
  17. Chi-Chi – Dragon Ball;
  18. Rhydon – Pokemon;
  19. Sailor Moon;
  20. The truth – Full Metal Alchemist;
  21. Alucard – Hellsing;
  22. Lian – Serial Experiments Lain;
  23. Mephisto Pheles – Blue Exorcist;
  24. Kami Tenchi – Tenchi Muyo;
  25. Sagittarius Seiya – Saint Seiya;
  26. Tori-Bot – Dragon Ball;
  27. Guts – Berserk;
  28. Mewtwo – Pokemon;
100 Characters from anime… that would defeat Goku

Comic characters that would defeat Goku

Below we will share a list of comic characters that according to experts, would be capable of defeating Goku in some way. I just don’t know how, nor do I want to interfere.

But isn’t it written in the title of the anime characters that would defeat Goku? I’m sorry to inform you, but Comics are also drawings and animes are drawings. So let’s add them to the list as well:

  1. Sentinel;
  2. Dr. Manhattan;
  3. Franklin Richards.
  4. Thanos (with gauntlet);
  5. Galactus;
  6. Apocalypse;
  7. Lobo;
  8. The Mask;
  9. Galactus;
  10. Silver Surfer;
  11. Superman Prime;
  12. Flash;
  13. Doctor Strange;
  14. Wonder Woman;
  15. Professor Xavier;
  16. Captain Atom;
  17. Thor; Spawn;
  18. Ice Man;
  19. Ajax, the Martian;
  20. Nuclear; Black Bolt;
  21. Black Panther;
  22. Hulk;
  23. Batman (even defeated Superman);
  24. Professor X;
  25. Wolverine;
  26. Shazam;
  27. Green Lantern;
100 Characters from anime… that would defeat Goku

Video Game characters that would defeat Goku

Let’s further complement this giant list of characters that would defeat Goku by adding a list of video game characters that may have enough power to defeat Son Goku.

  1. Kratos – God of War;
  2. Samus – Metroid;
  3. Mario – Nintendo;
  4. Dante;
  5. Link with the Triforce – Zelda;
  6. Bayonetta;
  7. Alucard – Castlevania;
  8. Kefka;
  9. Sephiroth – Final Fantasy;
  10. Pneuma – Xenoblade 2;
  11. Akuma – Street Fighter;
  12. Sora – Kingdom Hearts;
  13. Lavos; Kirby;
  14. Asura;
  15. Maxwell – Scribblenauts;
  16. Pyron – Darkstalkers;
  17. Sans – Undertale;
  18. Deathwing – Wow;
  19. Shulk (with the Monado) – Xenoblade;

Saitama x Goku – One Punch Man

We have no idea what the limit of Saitama’s power is, so currently it is impossible to determine the outcome of the fight, everything will depend on the authors. The authors of the works are capable of using their creativity to create omnipotent beings capable of defeating Goku.

Because of so much fanboyism, it even makes me want to become a Mangaka just to create a character that has no possible flaws to open arguments in fights. Unfortunately, fanboys like to use arguments like: Goku can destroy Universes, he is God… As if he would destroy dear Earth in a fight.

This article is just proof that Goku is not an Omnipotent being, and that any gods, or even the one true and omnipotent God present in the works are capable of defeating or ending his existence. And you? Do you know any other character capable of defeating him?

Kevin Henrique

Kevin Henrique

Asian culture expert with over 10 years of experience, focusing on Japan, Korea, anime, and gaming. A self-taught writer and traveler dedicated to teaching Japanese, sharing travel tips, and exploring deep, fascinating trivia.

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