Goku's Most Iconic Line in "Dragon Ball"! Relive the Legendary Introduction Right After Becoming a Super Saiyan

"I am Super Saiyan Son Goku!" The awakened Son Goku (CV: Masako Nozawa) showcased overwhelming power to the extent that he could toy with the likes of Frieza (CV: Ryusei Nakao). The introduction he delivered to a bewildered Frieza, unable to comprehend the situation he was in, became an unforgettable moment that many fans can still perfectly mimic to this day.

Witnessing Krillin being blown to pieces before his eyes, Goku's anger reached its peak, leading to his transformation into a Super Saiyan. Frieza attempted to attack the retreating Gohan and Piccolo, but Goku merely grabbing his wrist was enough to leave Frieza writhing in pain. Even when Frieza retaliated with a barrage of energy blasts at full power, they had no effect on Goku.

Goku skillfully deflected all the attacks, and even perfectly evaded Frieza’s signature Death Beam. Enraged, Frieza exclaimed, "If only it hit you...!" To which Goku nonchalantly replied, "Try hitting me." Even when Frieza managed to graze Goku’s chin out of pity, the Death Beam didn't leave a single scratch.

Though Frieza had previously overwhelmed Goku, the power dynamics had now completely reversed. Cornered, Frieza demanded to know Goku's identity once more. Goku smirked and responded with a line that is forever etched in the minds of fans:

"I am a Saiyan who came from Earth to defeat you. A warrior awakened by intense anger despite possessing a gentle heart... I am Super Saiyan Son Goku!"

Goku, who was already exceptionally strong among the Saiyans, had his gentleness as a barrier to realizing the true essence of a Super Saiyan – which is characterized by a love for battle and blood. Vegeta (CV: Ryo Horikawa) had told Goku on his deathbed, "Become ruthless... If you shed your kindness, you would have surely become a Super Saiyan..."

True to those words, Goku awakened as the legendary warrior said to appear once every thousand years, driven by intense anger. His gentleness vanished, and his Saiyan instinct for battle emerged more prominently, granting him the strength to effortlessly toy with even Frieza.

It was a one-time line, but if there were a ranking for Goku's quotes, this introduction would surely rank high. Many children might have found themselves naturally echoing Goku's words when their anger reached its peak!

The anime "Dragon Ball Z Kai" is a digitally remastered and re-edited version of the anime "Dragon Ball Z" which aired from 1989 to 1996. The first season, covering the Saiyan Saga to the Android/Cell Saga, aired from April 2009 to March 2011, and the second season, covering the Majin Buu Saga, aired from April 2014 to June 2015. The original manga by Akira Toriyama was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 1984 to 1995 for about 11 years and became a massive hit, with the series accumulating over 260 million copies sold worldwide. Numerous anime series such as "Z," "GT," and "Super" have been produced, along with over 20 theatrical films. It has also been adapted into numerous video game series.

In 2024, marking the 40th anniversary, a completely new anime series "Dragon Ball Daima" with the late Akira Toriyama as the creator, story writer, and character designer, began airing in October.

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