Debunking Dragon Ball's Dumbest Misconception

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PiccoDamayonaiz - Twitter
The Dao of Dragon Ball
Journey to the West Research
The Philosophy of Jeet Kune Do
Kanzenshuu translations

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In this video, I dive into a tweet from “King Sukuna” suggesting Henry Cavill as the perfect live-action Goku. The tweet included AI-generated images of Cavill as Goku, which sparked a heated debate about what Goku and other Dragon Ball characters should look like in real life.

The discussion brought up some wild takes, such as “Goku and most other anime characters are white,” “Saiyans are white,” and even “anime characters aren’t Asian but are actually cats.” Some argued that Akira Toriyama made Dragon Ball characters white to appeal to Western audiences.

Interestingly, any suggestion that Goku might look East Asian was often met with hostility and comments like “he’s an alien!” or “stop making it about race.”

In this video, I set the record straight: Goku is one of the most Chinese characters in fiction, and this is a crucial part of his identity and the Dragon Ball series, especially when characters transform into their blond-haired super forms.

Join me as I explore the cultural roots of Goku and why his heritage matters. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into Dragon Ball!

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00:00 - 03:07 - Introduction: Son Goku - Anime's Favourite Chinese "White Guy"
03:08 - 06:12 - His Name is China Boy!
06:13 - 09:56 - Dragon Ball's Chinese origins (in case you started with Z)
09:57 - 13:32 - But Goku is an alien!
13:34 - 18:16 - B-but Goku doesn't look Asian!
18:17 - 20:04 - Dragon Ball Characters Before Dragon Ball
20:05 - 22:34 - The Melanin Assassination of Son Goku
22:35 - 23:54 - Patreon Shoutout!
23:55 - 27:28 - Super Saiyan & Toriyama's Lazy Genius
27:29 - 29:50 - Enter the Dragon Ball: SSJ Lee
29:51 - 34:07 - Conclusion: What is Dumb and What Really Matters...