Son Goku (孫 そん 悟 ご 空 くう Son Gokū), born Kakarot (カカロット Kakarotto), is a Saiyan raised on Earth and the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball series. He is the second-born son and youngest child of Bardock and Gine, the husband of Chi-Chi, and the father of Gohan and Goten.
Goku is introduced as an eccentric, monkey-tailed boy who practices martial arts and possesses superhuman strength. He meets Bulma and joins her on a journey to find the seven wish-granting Dragon Balls. Along the way, he finds new friends who follow him on his journey to become stronger.
Goku is the main protagonist of Dragon Ball. Born as Kakarot, a Saiyan sent to Earth, he becomes one of the mightiest warriors, battling powerful enemies and protecting Earth.
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Goku is introduced in the Dragon Ball manga and anime at 12 years of age [3] (initially, he claims to be 14, [2] but it is later clarified during the Tournament Saga that this is because Goku had trouble counting), as a young boy living in obscurity on Mount Paozu.