Anonymous
6/20/2025, 9:38:36 PM No.279838143
Goku is a poorly written character.
>consistently prioritizes fighting strong opponents over protecting others
>he gives senzu beans to enemies like Cell to ensure a fair fight, or lets Moro and others reach their full power
>valuing personal challenge over the safety of loved ones and even the world. A true hero's responsibility is to prevent harm, not court it for sport.
>worldview is simplistic and unchanged over decades: fight stronger enemies, get stronger, repeat. He rarely questions violence, avoids serious introspection, and never meaningfully grapples with the consequences of his actions, unlike characters like Vegeta, who undergo actual moral evolution
>often breaks narrative tension by serving as a deus ex machina. When stakes are high, the story frequently relies on Goku arriving last-minute with a new transformation or technique, rendering others’ efforts moot
>fails in his roles as a father, husband, and member of society. He abandons family responsibilities, shows little interest in raising Gohan or Goten, and is largely absent from global crises unless they align with his fighting interests
>optimism and desire to fight are unwavering and unquestioned, which can make him emotionally one-dimensional. He rarely experiences internal conflict, and when he does, it’s quickly brushed aside
>consistently prioritizes fighting strong opponents over protecting others
>he gives senzu beans to enemies like Cell to ensure a fair fight, or lets Moro and others reach their full power
>valuing personal challenge over the safety of loved ones and even the world. A true hero's responsibility is to prevent harm, not court it for sport.
>worldview is simplistic and unchanged over decades: fight stronger enemies, get stronger, repeat. He rarely questions violence, avoids serious introspection, and never meaningfully grapples with the consequences of his actions, unlike characters like Vegeta, who undergo actual moral evolution
>often breaks narrative tension by serving as a deus ex machina. When stakes are high, the story frequently relies on Goku arriving last-minute with a new transformation or technique, rendering others’ efforts moot
>fails in his roles as a father, husband, and member of society. He abandons family responsibilities, shows little interest in raising Gohan or Goten, and is largely absent from global crises unless they align with his fighting interests
>optimism and desire to fight are unwavering and unquestioned, which can make him emotionally one-dimensional. He rarely experiences internal conflict, and when he does, it’s quickly brushed aside
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