Dragon Ball has successfully developed four decades of rich lore and compelling storytelling that continues to help its characters evolve and push beyond their limits. There is no shortage of individual self-discovery and intense introspection that continues in Dragon Ball. However, some of the franchise’s most rewarding moments occur when two unlikely individuals let down their guard and learn to work together. Goku, like Dragon BallThe protagonist is often in the spotlight and helps move the story forward. Shin, the Supreme Kai of Universe 7’s East, is an important character who enters the series fairly late in the game.
Shin’s arrival is tied to the possibility of Buu’s awakening, but the character remained in the picture long after the events of Kid Buu’s defeat. Goku and Shin aren’t often together, but there’s a surprisingly rich relationship between these two powerful characters. Oddly enough, Dragon Ball DAIMA is about to dig deeper than ever into Goku and Shin’s relationship as they team up and embark on a dangerous mission into the Demon Realm. There are a few surprising details about Goku and Shin’s relationship that are important to know before ALWAYSThe brand new adventure begins.
10 Goku almost kills Shin during their first encounter
Goku and Shin become formidable allies who collectively helped protect the planet from ruin. However, it is curious to note that Shin’s introduction during Dragon Ball ZThe 25th World Tournament nearly ends with the god-like figure being destroyed. Vegeta reveals that he has succumbed to Babidi’s dark temptations and becomes the evil Majin Vegeta. Majin Vegeta is determined to face Goku in battle and is willing to take more innocent lives if he can’t get what he wants. Shin insists that these two not fight, as it would end up generating more energy for Babidi which risks awakening Buu.
Goku wants to appease Vegeta and minimize unnecessary casualties, prompting him to threaten Shin to get out of his way. It’s rare to see Goku mortally threaten someone in this manner, which reinforces his seriousness in this matter. Shin reluctantly steps aside, and Buu is eventually awakened due to the clash between Super Saiyan 2 Goku and Majin Vegeta. Goku apologizes to Shin afterward, and thankfully, they manage to destroy Buu. It’s still an extremely tense moment, and Shin’s death would have actually triggered Beerus’ destruction as well, opening the heroes up to even more trouble in Dragon Ball Super.
9 Shin teaches Goku how to fuse the Potara earrings
Fusion becomes a core skill in Dragon Ball It’s a bit surprising that she’s introduced so late in the series. Fusion seems to be the only way for the heroes to be strong enough to defeat Majin Buu. Goku’s seven years in the Other World led him to meet a member of the Metamoran race, who taught him the steps needed to perform the fusion dance. The fusion dance is useful, but it’s not without its flaws. However, it is revealed that there is a superior and more foolproof method of fusion that is possible through the use of special Potara earrings.
It is Shin who allows Goku to understand the Potara Earrings, as well as his acquisition of this relic. Granted, it is old Kaio who brings up the Potara Earrings as a battle strategy, but it is Shin and Kibito who demonstrate the process and show Goku how it works. Goku then uses the Potara Earrings with Vegeta to become Vegito, who plays a vital role in defeating Buu. None of this would have been possible without Shin’s help and demonstration.
8 Shin saves Goku’s life when Kid Buu performs his Planet Burst attack
Goku and the rest of Dragon BallThe heroes of have faced some truly dangerous threats. More powerful villains have emerged since Majin Buu, but this former evil antagonist deserves some recognition for the unprecedented damage he causes to Earth. Super Buu’s Human Extinction Attack wipes out nearly all of Earth’s population. As if that wasn’t enough, Kid Buu performs his Planet Explosion Technique, which blows up the Earth.
Goku attempts to reunite Vegeta and himself with their children before Kid Buu’s energy blast wipes them all out, but his desperate attempts fail. However, Shin—as Kibito Kai—uses his powerful Kai Kai ability to teleport Goku, Vegeta, Dende, Hercules, and his dog, Bee, off the planet and to safety. Shin is responsible for not only saving Goku and Vegeta’s lives, but also keeping the Dragon Balls intact thanks to Dende’s protection. It’s a crucial safeguard that is often overlooked in Dragon Ball ZThe greatest moments of.
7 Shin’s strength is on par with Goku’s power level during the Cell games.
Power scaling has become increasingly complicated Dragon Ball Now that the characters have reached god-like levels of strength and can casually destroy planets if they wish, the Supreme Kai are meant to be extremely powerful and a vital protection when malevolent forces like Majin Buu strike. Shin is oddly the weakest of Universe 7’s Supreme Kai representatives, but is thrust into a position of increased importance when the rest of the Supreme Kai perish against Buu millions of years ago. Dragon Ball Z‘s Daizenshuu 7 The guide states that Shin is stronger than Piccolo during the Buu Saga, which explains Piccolo’s fear and decision to abandon his fight against Supreme Kai during the 25th World Tournament.
This puts Shin at a power level comparable to Goku’s strength during the Cell Games. This is evidenced by Shin questioning whether he will be able to defeat Dabura, who is confirmed to be as strong as Cell. Cell Games era Goku is incredibly powerful and is second to none, but Goku’s strength has already eclipsed those heights after reaching Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3 strength during his training in the Other World. Shin cannot believe that Earth has individuals as powerful as Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan, which becomes a red flag for the Supreme Kai.
6 Both Shin and Goku are essential to defeating Fused Zamasu
Fused Zamasu, the union of Future Zamasu and Goku Black’s Potara earrings, is an immortal menace that metastasizes into an apocalyptic danger that results in Future Trunks’ original timeline being erased by Future Zeno. Goku’s contributions against Fused Zamasu are fairly obvious. However, it’s important to acknowledge that Shin is arguably just as important to the villain’s defeat.
Goku takes on Fused Zamasu in a real fight, while Shin, with the help of Universe 10’s Gowasu, transfers his powers to Future Trunks for his Final Hope Slash from the Sword of Hope. This attack is the breakthrough the heroes need to separate Fused Zamasu and bring the fight to its final stages. Additionally, Shin creates a powerful ki barrier to protect Goku, Vegeta, Future Trunks, Bulma, and Future Mai, all of whom could have been wiped out by Infinite Zamasu’s toxic energy without his intervention.
5 Shin possesses a form of teleportation superior to Goku’s Instant Transmission.
Goku has a multitude of powerful techniques at his disposal, but there’s no doubt that one of the most valuable skills in his arsenal is Instant Transmission. This Yardratian ability is comparable to teleportation, and allows Goku to transport himself—and others—anywhere in the universe provided he has an energy signature to lock onto. Shin, in addition to many magical and supernatural abilities, such as telepathy, telekinesis, and magical materialization, has his own form of teleportation known as Kai Kai.
Goku’s Instant Transmission is usually durable enough to accomplish what he needs. However, Shin’s Kai Kai is even more advantageous because it does not require an energy signature to lock on and individuals can be transported to abandoned areas. Kai Kai, rather than Instant Transmission, would have been crucial during Cell’s self-destruct attack, for example, and King Kai’s death could have been avoided. Shin has used Kai Kai to aid Goku on several occasions.
4 Shin disapproves of Goku’s unscrupulous negotiation tactics with old Kai.
Goku has always been Dragon BallGoku’s ultimate hero, but that doesn’t mean he has an infallible moral compass or isn’t immune to making awkward social mistakes. Both Goku and Shin are present when Gohan accidentally breaks the Z-Sword and frees Old Kai from being sealed within the blade. Old Kai is a bit particular when it comes to lending his talents to Gohan and helping him unlock his potential, so Goku uses some unconventional persuasion. Goku tries to tempt Old Kai with obscene bribes, reminiscent of Goku’s younger years with Master Roshi.
Shin is disgusted by Goku’s offer and considers his idea to be deeply inappropriate. Unfortunately, Goku’s bribe pleases Old Kai, leaving Shin even more shocked and dismayed. Shin goes so far as to berate Old Kai and question his integrity as Supreme Kai. Shin views his status as Supreme Kai as an incredibly noble position that should not be tainted or abused. Goku fails to grasp the gravity of this role and casually regards Shin and Old Kai as anyone else he would encounter.
3 Shin is responsible for Goku’s presence on Zamasu’s radar
Dragon Ball SuperShinji’s “future” Trunks saga creates a gripping mystery about Goku Black’s true identity and how this dark doppelganger came to be. It is eventually revealed that Zamasu teams up with his future counterpart, Future Zamasu, to orchestrate a complex plan that brilliantly weaponizes the Super Dragon Balls. Zamasu and Future Zamasu’s goal is to wipe out all mortals from existence, but they also use Goku’s own strength against him when they steal his body from an alternate timeline and use it for apocalyptic purposes. Shin is determined to eliminate the Zamasu duo, and he is actively offended by the fact that they are a disgrace to the title of Supreme Kai.
That being said, Shin is surprisingly complicit in Future Zamasu and Goku Black’s master plan. Zamasu likely would never have known about Goku’s extreme strength if not for Shin’s comment. Zamasu congratulates Shin on his defeat of Majin Buu, but Shin deflects attention and rightfully credits Goku for destroying the villain. Zamasu has no idea who Goku is, but Shin informs him about the Saiyan and his history. Zamasu is insulted that a “mere mortal” could gain such godlike strength and rise above his station. This information plays a crucial role in the destructive events that follow.
2 The fusion of Goku and Shin is very popular within the fandom.
Fusion is a concept that Dragon BallThe fandom and expanded universe stories of ‘s have really been embraced and pushed to unexpected places. There are literally hundreds of non-canon fusion combinations that are introduced in different Dragon Ball Video games can be truly surprising at times. These hypothetical fusions may live and die in video games, but these combinations can also inspire even more variables within the passionate fanfiction community. Many fans have been eagerly awaiting a fusion between Goku and Shin for a long time, which further demonstrates the strange, yet fascinating, relationship between these two characters.
There’s a ton of fan art for Goku and Shin fusions—which are often referred to as “Shinku”—and it’s even been touted as a way for Goku to gain godlike abilities before Super Saiyan God was an official transformation. The fandom’s enthusiasm for a Goku and Shin fusion has gotten so intense that there are even mods for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 which made Shinku a playable character with a unique attack arsenal that complements Goku and Shin’s various abilities.
1 Shin is important enough to Goku to appear in his final farewell montage in Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball GT remains a polarizing entry in the franchise, despite its gradual reevaluation within the fandom. Dragon Ball GT has its share of transgressions, but it gets a lot of credit for the emotionally cathartic way it concludes the series. There’s a lot Dragon Ball fans who would go so far as to say that Dragon Ball GT has the best ending of all Dragon Ball series. Dragon Ball GTEpisode 64, “Until We Meet Again,” is a big, sweet farewell tour where Goku takes stock of all the important people who have helped him throughout his storied life.
Goku visits several of his best friends before saying goodbye to the world, and there are also an abundance of endearing flashbacks to those Goku holds near and dear to his heart. These flashbacks cover a lot of ground, but it’s worth pointing out that Shin finds himself in the mix. Shin, Kibito, and Old Kai’s time with Goku and Gohan on the Sacred World of the Kai is featured among these flashbacks, emphasizing Shin’s impact on Goku’s life. Additionally, Shin – as Kibito Kai – helps Goku regrow his tail in Dragon Ball GTwhich becomes essential in his rise to Super Saiyan 4 and his victory over Baby Vegeta.
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball tells the story of a young warrior named Son Goku, a peculiar young boy with a tail who sets out on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls, when, once all 7 are gathered, they grant any wish you want.
- Created by
- Akira Toriyama
- First film
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
- Latest movie
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Heroes
- First TV show
- Dragon Ball
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- Dragon Ball DAIMA
- First episode air date
- April 26, 1989
- Casting
- Sean Schemmel, Laura Bailey, Brian Drummond, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil