Fans have witnessed several impressive transformation scenes throughout the Dragon Ball franchise, especially when they involve Goku.
The Dragon Ball franchise is known for its many iconic characters and thrilling adventures. While some memorable moments include intense fights, others regard hilarious instances and scattered emotional outbursts. One of the aspects that usually involves all of these attributes is the epic transformations that occur from time to time, becoming standout points in the anime series and a point of reference for fans.
From Goku’s Great Ape involuntary transformation to other character-specific evolutions, these transformations are a staple of Dragon Ball, usually signifying a turning point in the narrative. While each character has their way of evolving, Goku’s developments are very clearly delineated through his many iconic transformations. Some are stronger than others, yet a few of the protagonist’s transformations are guided by a lot more than just power. Goku features in some incredible fights, but he is also guided by his Saiyan nature and acquired humanity, leading to incredible scenes that bring together grandeur, humor, and sentimentality. 8 Super Saiyan 2
Episode 229, „Vegeta’s Pride“
Goku’s first on-screen transformation into Super Saiyan 2 in a fight against Vegeta
Even though Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2 transformation was one of the best in the entire franchise, Goku’s transformation into the same form lacked the same splendor. When it comes to the form, there was not a lot of emphasis on it, and it also felt obsolete not long after the reveal of Super Saiyan 3.
Yet, the scene itself showcasing him and Majin Vegeta finally at the same level in terms of their Super Saiyan transformations fighting head to head has a significance that makes this transformation an iconic moment. While the form may not have made it on its own, the context and ease in which it is brought out makes it one of the best transformation scenes for Goku. 7 Kaio Ken
Episode 30, „Goku vs. Vegeta“
Goku pushes his Kaio Ken technique to the limit
Goku’s first fight against Vegeta was probably one of the most pivotal points in the franchise, setting up the antagonist and the overarching narrative in Dragon Ball Z. While not necessarily a transformation, but a technique, the Kaio Ken has helped Goku out in many moments in the anime series.
