Unofficial Official GIF Thread (+WebMs!)

[Anime Kitten]

Can someone make a GIF of Goku looking down on Freeza after blowing him up from the reanimated scenes in FnF?

And I thought I'd make an avatar version in case you or anyone else wanted it.
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[Draconic]

Beautiful

[Noah]

Never understand why Goku had this expression, didn't he want to kill Freeza at all?

[nickzambuto]

Never understand why Goku had this expression, didn't he want to kill Freeza at all?

Of course not. He's a pure soul. It was established against Devil Man that Goku possesses no evil thoughts or wishes at all. He wishes to fight for the sport, not to hurt people. The whole point is that even though Freeza was the most evil person he had ever encountered in his life, and even though Freeza angered him more than he had ever been before, Goku still had no wish to inflict pointless pain on a person. He knew he had Freeza vastly outclassed, so he just stopped the fight and tried to go home. To him, there wasn't any point if he knew he was going to win, he wasn't looking to sadistically beat Freeza in order to punish him, he just wanted to surpass him. Goku only killed Freeza when Freeza gave him no choice; he's sad because it was pointless, but he simultaneously feels a variety of other emotions.

[Anime Kitten]

^ Exactly. That's why I hate the hate on his many choices such as letting Vegeta go, healing Frieza, and giving Cell a Senzu bean. He's supposed to be pure of heart, so his choices reflect that of a true hero.

[Nejishiki]

Goku was never about being a beacon of justice. Purity of heart does not equate to a sense righteousness. He knows the difference between right and wrong, but isn't interested in the bigger picture. The world is not meant to rest on Son Goku's shoulders and he reflects those thoughts openly. His philosophy of sparing and sparring individuals is his character. It's not a factor if it will work out or not, it's merely selfishness to keep himself competition. His life's goal is to forever improve and seek those who push him further. A "hero personality" is akin to someone like Gohan, not a pure martial artist like himself. Rounding it back to the subject, he made his point with Freeza. He defeated him at his best and attempted to humble him. It didn't pan out and his hand was forced to put him down. He isn't comfortable with that, even at his angriest. The culmination of all of the lessons his masters provided him put him above that in some capacity. He tries to see the good in everyone, no matter the extreme, when it comes down to it. It's the basic balance of his craft's teachings that he obsessively follows. It's noteworthy that he dealt with Freeza in his original fate and didn't attempt to redeem Cell. As an adult, those two are a part of the few he felt took it too far, in his own weird sense of logic.

[Neo-Makaiōshin]

Goku was never about being a beacon of justice. Purity of heart does not equate to a sense righteousness. He knows the difference between right and wrong, but isn't interested in the bigger picture. The world is not meant to rest on Son Goku's shoulders and he reflects those thoughts openly. His philosophy of sparing and sparring individuals is his character. It's not a factor if it will work out or not, it's merely selfishness to keep himself competition. His life's goal is to forever improve and seek those who push him further. A "hero personality" is akin to someone like Gohan, not a pure martial artist like himself. Rounding it back to the subject, he made his point with Freeza. He defeated him at his best and attempted to humble him. It didn't pan out and his hand was forced to put him down. He isn't comfortable with that, even at his angriest. The culmination of all of the lessons his masters provided him put him above that in some capacity. He tries to see the good in everyone, no matter the extreme, when it comes down to it. It's the basic balance of his craft's teachings that he obsessively follows. It's noteworthy that he dealt with Freeza in his original fate and didn't attempt to redeem Cell. As an adult, those two are a part of the few he felt took it too far, in his own weird sense of logic.

This seens familiar, like I swear I've read it before in a anime magazine

[Anime Kitten]

I think JulieYBM said it best. You can write Goku however you want and it works. I see him as a more selfless than selfish hero. I'm just biased to the FUNi dub, but maybe that's how I like his personality. In essence, I am saying that if his personality is indeed as Nejishiki described, then I don't like his original personality very much.

[nickzambuto]

I think JulieYBM said it best. You can write Goku however you want and it works. I see him as a more selfless than selfish hero. I'm just biased to the FUNi dub, but maybe that's how I like his personality. In essence, I am saying that if his personality is indeed as Nejishiki described, then I don't like his original personality very much.

I think some fans exaggerate his selfishness in support of the sub and and some fans exaggerate his heroicness in support of the dub. Can't he be a Saiyan warrior who lives for battle, and also a selfless savior? He definitely possesses both traits, the conflict between his Saiyan nature and Earthling beliefs are central to the character as a whole, as that great thread from a few days ago detailed, Goku gradually accepting himself and his heritage from both sides is a major part of his character arc. I believe that only when Goku combines the two sides of himself, the Saiyan who wants to battle, and the Earthling who wants to protect, only by combining both motivations simultaneously is he able to reach his absolute potential and match the gods.

[Nejishiki]

This seens familiar, like I swear I've read it before in a anime magazine

Indeed, you may have! Of course, that's not to say my opinionated interpretation isn't my own. I just happened to take advantage of Kanzenshuu's new Press Archive. Sometimes, you find like-minded ideals expressed better than what you're capable of. Like many subjects, I adapt them to my views, forming a complete puzzle of my thoughts. I'm sure if you see any of my older posts, you'll notice I share the same views, but expressed differently.

I think JulieYBM said it best. You can write Goku however you want and it works. I see him as a more selfless than selfish hero. I'm just biased to the FUNi dub, but maybe that's how I like his personality. In essence, I am saying that if his personality is indeed as Nejishiki described, then I don't like his original personality very much.

That's okay, too. There are qualities to like and dislike about him, just as you'll find in reality. It makes him interesting to me. He isn't particularity right because he's the protagonist and that brings about an human element that relates to both one's frustrations or comforts seeing him.

I think some fans exaggerate his selfishness in support of the sub and and some fans exaggerate his heroicness in support of the dub. Can't he be a Saiyan warrior who lives for battle, and also a selfless savior? He definitely possesses both traits, the conflict between his Saiyan nature and Earthling beliefs are central to the character as a whole, as that great thread from a few days ago detailed, Goku gradually accepting himself and his heritage from both sides is a major part of his character arc. I believe that only when Goku combines the two sides of himself, the Saiyan who wants to battle, and the Earthling who wants to protect, only by combining both motivations simultaneously is he able to reach his absolute potential and match the gods.

I don't have much to add, but it's always important to remember an individual isn't confined to one of their traits. Humans compose multitudes of emotion and personality. The fact that Goku can change his ways dependent of the situation is no different from your fellow planetary-mate doing so. It's all in the current feeling.

[nickzambuto]

These are all gifs I made years ago on my makeagif account. I have tons more but they aren't very great, so I'll just post these for now.

Kid Goku making Bruce Lee look like a fool.

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Although kid Vegeta is quite a few steps ahead of him...

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Don't worry, the Kaioken will help Goku catch up.

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Goku dodging Jeice and Burter so quickly it looks like he's standing still.

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Vegeta fighting Oozaru Gohan.

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Vegeta dodging Yajirobe AKA Earth's greatest swordsman (lol)

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Olibu and Pikkon shatter a distant planet or moon from the shockwave of their blows. Just imagine what filler Yamcha can do!

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For his own kid, Vegeta just uses a nice gentle pressure point chop to put him to sleep. But for Kakarot's kid Vegeta doesn't give a shit.

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The Prince of Saiyans easily incapacitating Dodoria.

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Goku saving Vegeta. SSJ1 Goku > Boohan confirmed?

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Piccolo vs Ger- wait where'd he-? Oh.

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Piccolo making Cell look like he's in slow motion.

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Piccolo the Cell Jr MVP.

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His disciple is the Cell Sr MVP.

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[Anime Kitten]

Vegeta fighting Oozaru Gohan.

Oh wow, I actually forgot this was even a fight. I thought Gohan just crushed him.

[nickzambuto]

Vegeta fighting Oozaru Gohan.

Oh wow, I actually forgot this was even a fight. I thought Gohan just crushed him.

That's why this thread is great, we're all reminding each other of some of the best fights and moves in the series.

[Noah]

Of course not. He's a pure soul...

How about the countless soldiers he killed from Red Ribbon Army? We could say he was a child at time and didn't know what he's doing?

[nickzambuto]

Of course not. He's a pure soul...

How about the countless soldiers he killed from Red Ribbon Army? We could say he was a child at time and didn't know what he's doing?

Pure just means free of contamination or not mixed with anything. Unless you're following a specific religion or some other type of guideline that specifically states killing is bad, I honestly don't think murder should be precluded from purity if there's no malice in it. Like you said, Goku had no idea what he was doing.

[Baggie_Saiyan]

Never understand why Goku had this expression, didn't he want to kill Freeza at all?

Same reason Goku gave him opportunity to leave in the "F" movie. Freeza has unreal talent and a would be a great sparring partner unfortunately he uses this talent to be a self centered prick.

[nickzambuto]

Never understand why Goku had this expression, didn't he want to kill Freeza at all?

Same reason Goku gave him opportunity to leave in the "F" movie. Freeza has unreal talent and a would be a great sparring partner unfortunately he uses this talent to be a self centered prick.

Goku was pretty infuriated with Freeza at that point. It's a possible interpretation, but Freeza just murdered his best friend, I don't think Goku is THAT much of an asshole that he was only upset about losing a potential fight at that moment.

[Metalwario64]

Goku turning Super Saiyan after Majin Vegeta blasts the crowd:


Goku threatening Kaioshin after he stands in Goku's way. I especially love how even Vegeta is surprised at Goku's action:

[Metalwario64]

Another shot of Goku from that same episode:


Goku vs. Majin Vegeta:


I removed all of the shaking effects to keep the file size of the GIF down. It actually looks fine without it, so I'm satisfied.

[Noah]

I especially love how even Vegeta is surprised at Goku's action:

Me too! Nice GIFs, mate