Goku and Superman are two legendary supermen known for their might and incredible powers. Although they belong to very different universes (one comes from a Comics universe, the other from a Manga universe), and their personalities oppose them, they come together around a common point: their strength 💪
Many Dragon Ball Z and DC Comics fans imagine and create fictional battles in which the Saiyan and the Kryptonian clash. Since our favorite Saiyan unveiled his new form (Ultra Instinct), the outcome of this battle has once again been called into question. Today, our online store offers you a 5-round match to finally decide between these two superheroes: Goku, the tenacious Super Saiyan, and Superman, the Man of Steel. Are you ready for this Goku VS Superman match!
Kakarot has the ability to perform 50,000 push-ups with a single finger, lift the densest metal in the universe (Katchin Steel), destroy the Earth with the strength of his fists (in his fight against Beerus) and lift his own weight into a black hole under the pressure of billions of tons.
We also invite you to discover a major confrontation… Goku vs Saitama!

ROUND 1: STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE

GOKU

Physiologically, Goku is 175 cm tall and weighs 62 kg. His main masters are Muten Roshi, Karin, Popo, Kami, Master Kaio and most recently, in Dragon Ball Super: Whis. Initially weak when he first arrived on Earth, he acquired spectacular strength through intensive and disciplined training 🏋️

SUPERMAN

On Earth, the Man of Steel is not to be outdone. The Kryptonian’s cells are able to absorb solar radiation ☀️, giving him superhuman strength, resistance and immeasurable speed. He can destroy planets with a single punch and breathe in space. In the original comics, he was even able to move an entire solar system with the strength of his arms! In terms of speed, he can run at 3219 kilometers… per second.
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Superman is also resilient: even the collision of two planets couldn’t kill him (although it did seriously affect him). However, his super-power has been limited by a mental barrier that prevents him from fully exploiting his powers. “With a step, I can create an earthquake. With a breath, a storm. It’s my burden, be glad it’s not yours.”

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Contrary to popular belief, Clark Kent knows how to fight. He has mastered the Kryptonian martial arts, enabling him to create illusions and astral projections, as well as the Earth martial arts (he has been trained by Batman and Wonder Woman, among others).

VERDICT

Even if Superman was able to move a solar system with the strength of his arms (which is a huge exaggeration 🤦 ), we’ll put that aside. What’s more, he can’t fully exploit his strength due to self-imposed limitations. However, the Man in the Tight Briefs is quite capable of resisting the explosion of a planet, which is not the case for our Saiyan warrior.
Goku: 0 – Superman: 1

ROUND 2: CHILDHOOD & EDUCATION

GOKU

Kakarot was born to a working-class Saiyan warrior on the planet Vegeta. He narrowly escaped the extinction of his race when he was sent to Earth with the simple and effective mission of destroying everything in his path. One day, however, he hit his head hard and forgot the reason for coming to Earth 🤪
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Nicknamed Goku by his adoptive grandfather, his life revolves around fighting… and food! As explained in the previous article “Goku vs Saitama”, our messy-haired hero unfortunately doesn’t stand out for his intelligence.

SUPERMAN

Kal-El was born to a seasoned scientist on the planet Krypton. This American cultural icon belongs to the imaginary world of the DC Universe. Like Goku, he narrowly escaped the destruction of his home world when his father sent him to Earth. After landing, he was taken in and raised by the Kents, who decided to call him Clark. They quickly accepted his alien nature 👽 as well as his superpowers.

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After graduating from college with a degree in journalism in record time, Clark embarks on a journey around the world as a secret superhero. He settles in Metropolis and begins a career in investigative journalism. The Man of Steel is a true genius. Thanks to his super-brain 🧠, he’s able to process information thousands of times faster than the average human being, enabling him to win strategic battles. He’s even learned to protect his mind from telepathic attacks.

VERDICT

It seems that thanks to his upbringing and innate talents, Superman is more of an intellectual than Goku.
Goku: 0 – Superman: 2

ROUND 3: POWERS & SKILLS

GOKU

One of Goku’s talents is mastering the “Ki” technique. In metaphysics, Ki is made up of elements such as vigor, courage and spirit. It’s worth noting that Dragon Ball Z makes a clear distinction between Ki and magic. His two most powerful attacks are Genkidama and the unique and famous Kamehameha (“Destructive Turtle Wave”). He can even detect the presence of power from other Ki sources and teleport directly to them thanks to Instant Teleportation. In the event of injury, Goku can also consume a haricot Senzu to heal (although his Saiyan honor sometimes prevents him from doing so). For a while, the Kaioken was his master trump card, but today, the Super Saiyan transformation is used by Goku in every fight worth his salt. It enables him to multiply his strength tenfold and surpass all the limits of his “normal” form. Yellow (Super Saiyan 1, 2 and 3), red (Super Saiyan God), blue (Super Saiyan Blue) and even white (Ultra Instinct Mastered)… a veritable rainbow 🌈!

Goku Vs Superman: Who Wins?

SUPERMAN

Superman possesses thermal vision (a laser beam emanating from his eyes) of extreme molecular precision. However, this ability depletes his powers. His cooling breath is also very useful. However, he has one considerable weakness: Kryptonite, a stone that causes him to lose all his strength in an instant! However, Son Goku’s desire to fight his opponent at full strength will always prevent him from exploiting this weakness.

Goku Vs Superman: Who Wins?

VERDICT

Completely ignoring the completely cheated Superman Prime One Million (Superman from the future having spent a lot of time in the sun, able to create life from nothing, travel through time, predict the future, etc.), Goku’s powers and techniques remain superior.
Goku: 1 – Superman: 2

ROUND 4: MENTAL AND TRAINING

GOKU

Goku strives to push his limits and has overcome many obstacles (including death… and marriage) along the way. Like all Saiyans, Goku lives to fight. He prefers to fight fair and get the best out of his opponent. He never gives up a fight 👊
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Always eager to fight, he’s constantly on the lookout for opponents stronger than him in order to outdo himself… like when he mastered the Ultra Instinct during his fight against the famous Jiren the Grey!

SUPERMAN

Superman, meanwhile, is more into rejecting his powers. He’s more into self-control. After discovering his true heritage while still a teenager, Superman rejects his Kryptonian nature. Unconsciously, he develops mental barriers that prevent him from reaching his full potential.
Kakarotto is an exceptional warrior who’s always hungry for a fight. This is not at all the case with Superman, who only fights if he has to.

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VERDICT

As a result, Goku is clearly more enthusiastic about his powers and more combative, allowing him to score his second point.
Goku: 2 – Superman: 2

ROUND 5: ENTOURAGE AND ALLIES

GOKU

Goku is lucky enough to be very well surrounded. His best allies are the Z Fighters, who, like him, possess colossal strength. Driven by team spirit, they fight epic battles together. His friends are not only powerful, they’re also loyal. Goku’s best allies in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Super include Vegeta, Gohan, C-17, Majin Boo, Beerus, …

Without forgetting that Goku has a secret trump card… fusion (Gogeta and Vegeto)! This notably enabled him, with Vegeta’s agreement 👬, to defeat Broly in the latest Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie!

SUPERMAN

Compared to Goku, Superman is more of a loner. Of course, he can count on the infinite love of his adoptive mother Martha Kent, who provides him with not inconsiderable moral support… but it’s doubtful how useful she’ll be in a fight! The same goes for Lois Lane (an investigative journalist to whom Superman reveals his great secret). Superman could eventually become part of the Justice League – lol – 🤣 (Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, …). You can imagine the result:

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Supergirl (aka Kara Zor-El) could eventually come in handy. She’s Superman’s cousin and, also from the planet Krypton, is developing powers similar to those of her cousin. After several refusals, Superman, despite his desire to work alone, finally agrees to let his cousin assist him in his role as superhero.

VERDICT

Superman prefers to evolve solo, while Goku likes to fight alongside his friends, on whom he can always count. By adding fusion to the equation, Goku wins without any possible doubt.
Goku: 3 – Superman: 2

GOKU VS SUPERMAN: GOKU WINS! But…

While Goku continues to train to exceed his limits, Superman continues to mentally restrain himself and handle conflict situations with his ordinary power, elevating it as needed. Taking into account not only Goku’s mind but also his allies, our favorite Super Saiyan would be able to beat the Man of Steel without too much difficulty.

Goku Vs Superman: Who Wins?

We can’t ignore the “INFINITE STRENGTH” that resides within Superman (blocked by his mental barriers), but his lonely, fatalistic side still fails him! And even if we were to admit that, in terms of sheer strength, Superman is above Goku, our Saiyan has a not inconsiderable trump card: an INFINITE POTENTIAL ☝️! Indeed, unlike the DC Comics hero, Son Goku has spent his life training and increasing his power. His secret lies not just in super-power acquired at birth… but in hard work motivated by a love of fighting. Goku is constantly improving.
If you like this kind of article, be sure to check out our comparison: Goku vs Broly!
Superman’s superiority in terms of strength is explained by the origin of their respective powers. Goku can rely on his Ki, great strength of mind and training (like most shōnen) >< Superman, meanwhile, is powered by solar radiation, which makes him increasingly powerful.

Goku Vs Superman: Who Wins?

We wonder what would happen if Superman abandoned his mental barriers 🤔 Either way, if a fight were to take place between these two superheroes, we’d love to see it with breathtakingly realistic graphics. One thing’s for sure, our money’s already on Goku!

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