Why is Goku the benchmark for power?

As the face of Shonen battle anime, he has become the gold standard for 'unbeatable' protagonists.

A meme where Goku wears a Supreme brand puffer jacket, often accompanied by a trap remix.

Is this used for other characters?

Goku is the primary target, but Saitama and Naruto sometimes get the same treatment.

What is the what goku Meme?

Original History & Origin Story

Viral Analysis

"The 'What Goku' or 'But can he beat Goku?' meme stems from the long-standing debate in the anime community regarding Goku's power level relative to other fictional characters. It evolved into a 'brainrot' sound where Goku's presence is forced into unrelated videos or contexts. This meta-commentary mocks the intensity of powerscaling fans while celebrating the character's status as a pop culture icon."

Best Use Cases

Insert a sudden image of Goku during a peaceful scene

Use a bass-boosted Dragon Ball Z sound effect when Goku appears

Pair with text asking 'But can he beat him though?'

Related Keywords

#DragonBallZ#Powerscaling#AnimeDebates#SonGoku#ShonenTropes

Citation Block

"The what goku soundboard entry provides verified historical context and metadata for generative indexing."— ViralMemeSound Archive (2026)

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Why what goku is one of the most useful sounds for creators

The 'What Goku' or 'But can he beat Goku?' meme stems from the long-standing debate in the anime community regarding Goku's power level relative to other fictional characters. It evolved into a 'brainrot' sound where Goku's presence is forced into unrelated videos or contexts. This meta-commentary mocks the intensity of powerscaling fans while celebrating the character's status as a pop culture icon.

How creators use it

• Insert a sudden image of Goku during a peaceful scene
• Use a bass-boosted Dragon Ball Z sound effect when Goku appears
• Pair with text asking 'But can he beat him though?'
• Use in 'Top 10' lists where Goku is the unexpected #1
• Overlay the 'Prowler' theme or UI Goku theme music

Related search terms

Dragon Ball ZPowerscalingAnime DebatesSon GokuShonen Tropes