Throughout Dragon Ball, we’ve seen countless romances: Vegeta with Bulma, Krillin with Number 18, Gohan with Videl, and of course, Goku with Milk. In this sense, many fans have wondered what Goku’s first kiss was like, whether it happened at the beginning of the series or in a spin-off franchise.
This will surprise many fans of Akira Toriyama’s work, but Goku has never kissed anyone in his life. The truth is that the lack of romantic kisses in Goku’s life is a defining feature of his character. From the beginning of the series, Goku was presented as someone who focused on training and fighting. His upbringing in the mountains, away from society, left him without an understanding of the aspects of personal relationships and romantic intimacy.
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Goku has always had an innocent and almost childish attitude towards interacting with people of the opposite sex. He often displays a lack of interest in romantic themes, and instead his passion is focused on becoming stronger and facing challenges on the battlefield. This is reflected in his uninhibited personality and lack of understanding of other characters’ romantic feelings.
There are several comical moments throughout the series in which Goku demonstrates his ignorance of romantic matters, such as when he does not understand other characters’ romantic advances or when he mistakes marriage for food. These moments are meant to highlight the uniqueness of his character and add a touch of humor to the plot, but in conclusion: yes, no kissing. Goku had never kissed a woman in his life.
Do you hope that one day we’ll see Goku kiss someone?
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