Dragon Ball’s Goku Problem Explained

In this video, I share how I feel about why Goku seems so different across eras, from classic Dragon Ball and Z, to GT, Super, and Daima. I look at how changes in canon, power systems, and storytelling priorities have reshaped Goku’s character, training philosophy, and sense of earned growth.

From martial arts and experience, to transformations, rituals, and divine techniques, Dragon Ball no longer values the same things it once did — and that’s where a lot of the confusion comes from for me.

This video is simply my perspective on how Dragon Ball’s identity has shifted over time, why modern Goku can feel like a reboot rather than a continuation, and why earlier versions of the character still resonate more strongly with me.

That’s when Dragon Ball works best — when skill matters as much as strength.

Let me know which version of Goku you connect with most in the comments.