Okay, let's be real. Goku dies. A lot. Like, more than my phone battery on a busy day.
And every time, we're all on the edge of our seats. How's he gonna pull this one off? Will he permanently kick the bucket this time? (Spoiler: He doesn't.)
Dragon Balls: The Obvious Answer
Duh! The Dragon Balls are the go-to resurrection method. Collect 'em all, wish him back, bam! Goku's back to eating mountains of food and saving the universe.
It's a reliable system, sure. But honestly, is it getting a little repetitive? I mean, can't Kami just put a 'Bring Back Goku' button in the Lookout?
But Here's My Unpopular Opinion...
The Dragon Balls are almost *too* easy. It's like having a cheat code that everyone knows and uses constantly.
It kind of diminishes the stakes, right? Death becomes less of a dramatic event and more of a minor inconvenience for Goku.
Otherworldly Shenanigans
Sometimes, it's not even the Dragon Balls! King Yemma might let him keep his body in the Other World for training.
Maybe Goku convinces someone important to pull some strings. It's never a simple "sorry, you're dead" situation with him.
It's like he has a VIP pass to the afterlife. And honestly, who can blame them for letting him bend the rules?
The Power of Plot Armor (aka Saiyan Power!)
Let's be honest, a big part of it is just… plot armor. Goku is the main character! He's not going anywhere permanently.
He has to be around to fight the next big bad guy, learn new transformations, and inspire us all with his unwavering spirit.
It's a cosmic law or something. A Saiyan destined to always find a way back. It’s almost more Saiyan power than plot armor!
My "Realistic" (aka Ridiculous) Theory
Okay, hear me out. Maybe Goku's just *really* good at pretending to be dead.
Like, he holds his breath for an extremely long time and then pops back up at the most dramatic moment, yelling something about surpassing his limits.
I know, I know. It's absurd. But honestly, is it any more absurd than some of the power-ups he's gotten?
"Maybe he just has a really high pain tolerance?" - A Very Confused Krillin
Look, Goku's resurrection methods are a wild mix of Dragon Balls, divine intervention, and sheer willpower.
But one thing's for sure: he always finds a way back. And that's exactly why we keep watching!
So, embrace the absurdity! Laugh at the convenient plot devices! And be ready for the next time Goku "dies" because, let's face it, it's going to happen.