Fans exclaim "Every scene is thrilling" over fierce battles before Goku awakened as a Super Saiyan! Readers recall the excitement as the official Dragon Ball account asks for the best version of Goku.

The official Dragon Ball X account has sparked a buzz among fans by sharing manga panels featuring the protagonist, Son Goku, in action.

Along with the question "Which scene of Goku made you the most excited?", the account posted four images.

The released images feature manga panels capturing Son Goku’s fierce battles from his childhood up until just before he awakened as a Super Saiyan. The top-left shows Mercenary Tao (Tao Pai Pai) with a look of surprise, the top-right features Goku getting behind Tien Shinhan during their rematch at the World Martial Arts Tournament, the bottom-left shows him standing over the giant Nappa, and the bottom-right captures the moment he defeated Burter of the Ginyu Force with a single blow. Each one is an iconic depiction that highlights Goku’s overwhelming strength and growth.

Dragon Ball is a Japanese manga series created by Akira Toriyama. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from 1984 to 1995. The story follows the adventures surrounding the Dragon Balls—items that can grant any single wish when all seven are gathered—and the epic battles between Son Goku and various powerful enemies. With numerous TV anime adaptations and films, it is a monumental work that boasts immense popularity not only in Japan but across the globe.

Many fans found their memories of that era vividly rekindled by the panels, with comments such as, "The way he shows up a little late is what makes it so exciting," and "I might love the era when the Kaio-ken was his ultimate move the most." In response to Toriyama’s overwhelming artistic skill, some praised the work saying, "The art is just too good... It’s truly amazing. Every scene gets me hyped!" Furthermore, some fans shared their passion by posting the actual manga panel of Krillin overjoyed by Goku’s arrival, exclaiming, "He... He’s finally here! Goku is finally here...!!!"

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