What if Goku existed in real life!

Discussion regarding the entirety of the franchise in a general (meta) sense, including such aspects as: production, trends, merchandise, fan culture, and more.

Moderators: Kanzenshuu Staff, General Help

User avatar
Protege
Beyond Newbie
Posts: 135
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:37 pm

What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Protege » Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:58 pm

So i wanted to do this Dragon Ball "What if" discussion . And i think one of the more interesting ones that i would have liked to talk about is. What if Goku actually existed in real life or was teleported into real life but he wouldnt have had any super powers. Just purely coming from his character and personality!

What would Goku think of real life world? What would Gokus hobbies or career would be? Since Toriyama's version of world is very loosely based on just future capsule like city. How different would it actually be from this society. Ofcourse he would be as strong as an average human, with no dragon balls or miracles he might probably find this life depressing. Though I think he might become martial arts instructor as part of his job and some of his hobbies could probably be fishing or playing video games but ehh I dont know. I depends what really version of Goku we use, but lets say its Goku from Buu saga or DBS, so then who do you think he would become in real life?

User avatar
Chuquita
Namekian Warrior
Posts: 15233
Joined: Sat Nov 20, 2004 2:16 am
Location: New Jersey
Contact:

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Chuquita » Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:47 pm

My answer is the boring "he would live in a cabin in the woods/mountains and hunt his own food like he does in the beginning of DB.". ^^;
On hiatus.

my tumblr

User avatar
Protege
Beyond Newbie
Posts: 135
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:37 pm

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Protege » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:11 pm

Chuquita wrote:My answer is the boring "he would live in a cabin in the woods/mountains and hunt his own food like he does in the beginning of DB.". ^^;
Kinda like android 17? But i do see him being homeless.

User avatar
Man-Child
Beyond Newbie
Posts: 214
Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:06 am

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Man-Child » Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:40 pm

He'd probably get very sick from eating all the bears and wolves......if he didnt get killed by them first.

User avatar
Nejishiki
I Live Here
Posts: 2406
Joined: Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:45 am

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Nejishiki » Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:07 am

Is it horrible that my first thought was, "He'd definitely be in jail."? :lol: I can't imagine his country self getting into fights all day would translate well in the real world, even if he had organized fighting as an outlet.

User avatar
shinmaru
OMG CRAZY REGEN
Posts: 839
Joined: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:41 am
Location: Amsterdam
Contact:

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by shinmaru » Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:33 am


User avatar
B
Born 'n Bred Here
Posts: 5561
Joined: Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:15 am
Contact:

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by B » Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:49 am

Goku is too pure for this world. I would honestly be worried that he could be corrupted, without his strength.
Keen Observation of Dragon Ball Z Movie 4's Climax wrote:Slug shits to see the genki

User avatar
Protege
Beyond Newbie
Posts: 135
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:37 pm

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Protege » Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:43 pm

Nejishiki wrote:Is it horrible that my first thought was, "He'd definitely be in jail."? :lol: I can't imagine his country self getting into fights all day would translate well in the real world, even if he had organized fighting as an outlet.
He'd be in jail? Thats very ungoku like to happen, he not some feral creature or barbarian. I know that as a character hes pure hearted and a bit naive on a side kinda like man child. But if he some how woke up one in a different world that would be pretty shocking for him at least only then to find that he has no powers or strength. Which will cause him to reevaluate his limits and what is he even going to do!??

User avatar
Protege
Beyond Newbie
Posts: 135
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:37 pm

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Protege » Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:46 pm

B wrote:Goku is too pure for this world. I would honestly be worried that he could be corrupted, without his strength.
That actually could happen, since strength is what makes up Goku and what hes good at. Do you think then he would have to rely on weapons like guns or bow for hunting or self defense?

User avatar
Doctor.
Banned
Posts: 10558
Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:02 am
Location: Portugal

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Doctor. » Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:48 pm

He'd be one of the top fighters in the world, definitely. He'd probably fish, farm and hunt as hobbies/work.

User avatar
Gorou
Beyond-the-Beyond Newbie
Posts: 417
Joined: Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:52 am

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Gorou » Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:05 pm

His extravagant hairstyle would start a new fashion

User avatar
Lord Beerus
Namekian Warrior
Posts: 21422
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 5:20 pm
Location: A temple on a giant tree
Contact:

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Lord Beerus » Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:14 pm

He'd live in seclusion, where he would hunt and train in peace.

User avatar
Protege
Beyond Newbie
Posts: 135
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:37 pm

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Protege » Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:19 pm

Gorou wrote:His extravagant hairstyle would start a new fashion

So he would become a fashion modeler then a super celebrity, the next Mike Tyson and MMA world champion! Gokus real life future is full of WIN!! XD

Image

Image

User avatar
Hellspawn28
Patreon Supporter
Posts: 15500
Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:50 pm
Location: Maryland, USA

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Hellspawn28 » Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:36 pm

Goku would live in the wild on his own. He probably won't have many good social skills.
She/Her
PS5 username: Guyver_Spawn_27
LB Profile: https://letterboxd.com/Hellspawn28/

User avatar
Polyphase Avatron
Born 'n Bred Here
Posts: 6643
Joined: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:48 am

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Polyphase Avatron » Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:42 am

When you say he wouldn't have any super powers, do you mean he would be human, or a Saiyan with no Saiyan abilities? Would he have a tail? Would his DNA be different from humans? If he went to a doctor to be examined would they be able to tell he wasn't human? Because if so, that would be a huge deal - the various governments of the world would be going "Holy shit, aliens exist and there's one here on Earth!"
Cool stuff that I upload here because Youtube will copyright claim it: https://vimeo.com/user60967147

User avatar
apex_pretador
I Live Here
Posts: 2081
Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:17 pm

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by apex_pretador » Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:41 am

what does "no superpowers" mean? He trained and built up his power. So, he can do it here as well.

On topic, earth will be destroyed atleast once.
My dragon ball respect threads
Respect Piccolo
Respect Tao Pai Pai
Respect Freeza

DBZfan2015
Newbie
Posts: 46
Joined: Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:13 am

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by DBZfan2015 » Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:03 am

Right now I'm picturing a scenario where Goku and Vegeta are fighting in a city. The cops show up and throw them both in jail. Vegeta gets life (or death) for the murders of Tien, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, and others. I know the OP is talking about Goku in the real world, but I can't help but picture that scenario lol.

User avatar
Nejishiki
I Live Here
Posts: 2406
Joined: Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:45 am

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Nejishiki » Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:26 am

Protege wrote:
Nejishiki wrote:Is it horrible that my first thought was, "He'd definitely be in jail."? :lol: I can't imagine his country self getting into fights all day would translate well in the real world, even if he had organized fighting as an outlet.
He'd be in jail? Thats very ungoku like to happen, he not some feral creature or barbarian. I know that as a character hes pure hearted and a bit naive on a side kinda like man child. But if he some how woke up one in a different world that would be pretty shocking for him at least only then to find that he has no powers or strength. Which will cause him to reevaluate his limits and what is he even going to do!??
He wouldn't be arrested for malicious reasons, of course. I just picture him seeing people who look strong to him and innocently picking fights, whether they want to engage or not and angering the locals of whatever boonies he happens to stay at. To everyone else, he appears to be an asshole despite the intentions. :)

User avatar
apex_pretador
I Live Here
Posts: 2081
Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:17 pm

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by apex_pretador » Sun Apr 17, 2016 11:21 am

DBZfan2015 wrote:Right now I'm picturing a scenario where Goku and Vegeta are fighting in a city. The cops show up and throw them both in jail. Vegeta gets life (or death) for the murders of Tien, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, and others. I know the OP is talking about Goku in the real world, but I can't help but picture that scenario lol.
Tien suicided while trying to kill nappa.
Same for chiaotzu
Yamcha was killed by a bomb
Piccolo was killed by nappa
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
My dragon ball respect threads
Respect Piccolo
Respect Tao Pai Pai
Respect Freeza

User avatar
Kamiccolo9
Namekian Warrior
Posts: 10367
Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:32 pm
Location: Regensburg, Germany

Re: What if Goku existed in real life!

Post by Kamiccolo9 » Sun Apr 17, 2016 11:49 am

He'd live in the woods alone as a child, go feral, and get killed falling down a waterfall or something. And nobody would ever know, until some National Geographic extra who is about to lose his job decides to do a special on the rumors of the wild cave boy that growled and threw his shit at people.
Champion of the 1st Kanzenshuu Short Story Tenkaichi Budokai
Kamiccolo9's Kompendium of Short Stories
Cipher wrote:If Vegeta does not kill Gohan, I will stop illegally streaming the series.
Malik_DBNA wrote:
Scarz wrote:Malik, stop. People are asking me for lewd art of possessed Bra (with Vegeta).
"Achievement Unlocked: Rule 34"

Post Reply