No anime character is as recognizable around the world as Dragon Ball 's iconic protagonist, Goku. Though many have tried to steal his throne in the four-plus decades since his debut, other heroes have fallen short time and time again, failing to capture the sort of appeal that has kept Goku so popular over the years.

However, just because he's anime's greatest hero doesn't mean that he's free of flaws. Goku puts his desire to fight stronger opponents before just about anything else, and despite several close calls with overly evil foes, that trait of his has never changed.

Some Dragon Ball fans might want to see growth or change in their favorite characters, especially after so many emotionally charged fights. In Goku's case, though, the fact that he never changes is what makes

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