--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There's how, basically, Son Goku from…" description: "\"There's how, basically, Son Goku from 'Dragon Ball' doesn't fight for the sake of others but because he wants to fight against strong guys. So once 'Dr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20d/akira-toriyama-4061_always_there-s-how-basically-son-goku-from-drag_1961762.jpg" --- # There's how, basically, Son Goku from 'Dragon Ball'… ![“There's how, basically, Son Goku from 'Dragon Ball' doesn't fight for the sake of others but because he wants to fight against strong guys. So once 'Dragon Ball' got animated, at any rate, I've always been dissatisfied with the 'righteous hero'-type portrayal they gave him.” quote by Akira Toriyama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20d/akira-toriyama-4061_always_there-s-how-basically-son-goku-from-drag_1961762.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20d/akira-toriyama-4061_always_there-s-how-basically-son-goku-from-drag_1961762.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20d/akira-toriyama-4061_always_there-s-how-basically-son-goku-from-drag_1961762.jpg) > “There's how, basically, Son Goku from 'Dragon Ball' doesn't fight for the sake of others but because he wants to fight against strong guys. So once 'Dragon Ball' got animated, at any rate, I've always been dissatisfied with the 'righteous hero'-type portrayal they gave him.” [Akira Toriyama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/akira-toriyama/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Goku fights not out of altruism but for the challenge of stronger opponents, contrasting typical heroic motives. **In simple terms:** Goku seeks strong foes, not to help others. Key Takeaway Recognize personal motivations behind actions. Themes heroism motivation character analysis Mood analytical curious Type literary inspirational When to use this quote - anime fandom - character study - storytelling Key Concepts combat personal growth Questions to Reflect On - What drives your own challenges? - Do you admire Goku's motive? 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