Goku’s Most Epic Struggles:8 Times Dragon Ball’s Strongest Heroes Got Overpowered!

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Summary

  • Goku faces overwhelming foes like Raditz and Jiren, forcing him to unlock new levels of power through sacrifice.
  • Villains like Hit challenge Goku, requiring him to adapt and combine forms to defeat them.
  • Broly and Frieza push Goku to the limit, necessitating fusion and Super Saiyan transformation for victory.

The Dragon Ball series showcases a myriad of thrilling battles and formidable adversaries that challenge our heroes, inspiring them to reach unprecedented heights. Goku and the Z Fighters must tap into their deepest reserves of power and discover new realms of strength to overcome these powerful enemies.

In the realm where I’m an observer, Goku, who is renowned as the strongest fighter, often finds himself on the receiving end of epic beatdowns from cunning villains and formidable adversaries. However, this doesn’t deter him. Instead, it fuels the anticipation among fans, who argue that these moments serve a purpose: they root for Goku when he seems overpowered, only to witness him rise again, attain a new level of power, and annihilate his enemies with ease.

8. Raditz

Goku Had To Sacrifice Himself To Take Out His Brother

  • Debut: The New Threat (Episode 1 of Dragon Ball Z)

In the Dragon Ball series, it was during his battle against Raditz that Goku first understood his significant disadvantage. Despite joining forces with Piccolo, Goku struggled to land even a single blow on his brother, ending up severely injured as a result.

Facing such an overpowering might, I knew that I had to lay down my life to eliminate this danger lurking over Earth. This underscored just how colossal Raditz’s strength was, pushing us Z Warriors to intensify our training for the arrival of two more Saiyans, their power eclipsing even Raditz’s!

7. Hit

His Time-Skip Overwhelmed Goku For A While Before The Saiyan Figure Out How It Worked

  • Debut: The Matches Begin! We’re All Off to the “Planet with No Name!” (Episode 32 of Dragon Ball Super)

The battle between Universes 6 and 7 showcases the impressive abilities of their respective fighters. Encountering gentler Saiyans and a seemingly harmless Frieza race member adds an intriguing twist, yet it’s when Hit enters the fray that things become truly intense.

Instead of swiftly defeating Vegeta and cornering Goku, he demonstrates remarkable speed. Yet, when he recognizes that the Super Saiyan Blue form alone won’t suffice against this assassin, he changes tactics by merging this form with the ancient Kaio-ken technique, dishing out a dose of his own power to Hit.

6. Broly

Goku And Vegeta Needed To Fuse To Deal With His Might

  • Debut: Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Enthusiasts eagerly awaited the canonical debut of Broly in Dragon Ball Super, as this colossal character underwent extensive character growth. He showcased the immense power of his Legendary Super Saiyan form, leaving a significant impact on both Goku and Vegeta.

The pair found themselves overpowered by his escalating strength, forcing them to swiftly depart and execute the Fusion Dance. Although Broly was quickly vanquished by Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta, it doesn’t lessen the fact that he dominated Goku and demonstrated the Saiyan warrior’s subjugation.

5. Kid Buu

Without Porunga’s Wish, Goku Would’ve Been Toast

  • Debut: Evil Kid Buu! (Episode 276 of Dragon Ball Z)

Supporters might not be overly fond of the Buu saga, but it can’t be argued that Kid Buu’s ominous aura significantly enhanced the climax of this narrative. Vegeta failed to inflict any significant damage on Kid Buu and conceded that Goku was the superior Saiyan, who attempted to balance things out by using his Super Saiyan 3 transformation.

In the end, he found himself using the Spirit Bomb, but his energy was depleted, leaving him vulnerable to being defeated by Kid Buu’s immense power. Just when all seemed lost, a wish from Porunga intervened, revitalizing Goku and enabling him to vanquish Kid Buu with a Spirit Bomb fueled by the combined energy of everyone on Earth.

4. Beerus

The God Of Destruction Pushed Goku To The Limit During Their Battle

  • Debut: Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

In simpler terms, Beerus is an ancient deity known as the God of Destruction. After a long slumber, he sought out a Super Saiyan God. Eager to take on this challenge, Goku transformed into a Super Saiyan 3 form. However, his efforts were in vain as Beerus defeated him with just one flick of a finger.

In order to counteract this immense power wielded by Beerus, Goku and his companions devised a method to transform into Super Saiyan God. With this newfound form, Goku was capable of engaging Beerus in combat, even though the Destroyer God was deliberately restraining himself. Despite his efforts to contain his strength, Beerus managed to provoke Goku, forcing the Saiyan to summon all his reserves to prevent Earth’s destruction from Beerus’ overpowering aura.

3. Frieza

Goku Was Struggling Against This Foe Before His Super Saiyan Transformation

  • Debut: Brood of Evil (Episode 44 of Dragon Ball Z)

In simpler terms, Frieza served as the driving force for Goku to transform into a Super Saiyan, but prior to Krillin’s tragic demise, it was evident that there was an immense chasm in power and strength between Frieza and Goku.

In a pinch, Goku had to use some clever maneuvers to get in a few hits, whereas Frieza easily overpowered the Saiyan, using very little energy. If Goku hadn’t managed to activate Super Saiyan just in time, he would have become another notch on Frieza’s belt of kills.

2. Vegeta

Goku’s Rival Has Beaten Him Down In Battle Numerous Times

  • Debut: Gohan’s Rage (Episode 5 of Dragon Ball Z)

In the Dragon Ball series, one of Goku’s main adversaries is a character that fans adore deeply. This foe has managed to overpower Goku on two occasions. His introduction in the Saiyan Saga solidified his image as a ruthless antagonist who shattered Goku’s bones and would have annihilated the Saiyan if not for the timely intervention of Gohan and Krillin.

In time, Vegeta went through a midlife crisis which led him to agree to Babidi’s possession, resulting in his transformation into Majin Vegeta. He later faced Goku again, managing to overpower him at certain points. However, the immense power of Majin Buu eventually made him recognize that his actions were misguided.

1. Jiren

Goku Needed The Power Of Ultra Instinct To Deal With Jiren’s Immense Strength

  • Debut: The Universes Go Into Action – Each With Their Own Motives (Episode 85 of Dragon Ball Super)

Over the course of the Tournament of Power, the confrontation between Jiren and Goku gradually intensified. Initially, with just one powerful punch, Jiren knocked out the Saiyan, hurling him away forcefully enough to send him to nothingness.

Despite achieving an unpolished version of Ultra Instinct, he couldn’t defeat Jiren. It wasn’t until he mastered this transformation that he managed to overpower Jiren, which was a satisfying moment following the Pride Trooper’s relentless elimination of opponents who dared confront him.

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2025-04-08 11:57