The Ultra Instinct transformation took Goku, the Saiyan warrior from Dragon Ball Super, to unimaginable heights.
This special ability allows him to instinctively react to attacks, making his responses quicker than if he had to think about them. This makes Goku anticipate his opponent’s movements, almost as if he read their minds.
Goku: An Unreachable Warrior?
Goku was already one of the greatest warriors in the anime, but with Ultra Instinct, he seems to be at an almost unattainable level. However, there are other anime characters who could add heat to the fight against him, using specific skills or divine powers.
1. Saitama: The One-Punch Man Challenge
Goku vs. Saitama is a classic debate among anime fans. Although Goku has achieved near-universal powers, Saitama was created to be invincible. Although Saitama has never used his full strength, he has shown feats of power that rival Dragon Ball’s greatest warriors.
2. Light Yagami and the Death Note: The Perfect Strategy Against Goku
Light Yagami, an ordinary human, gains almost divine power with the Death Note. He wouldn’t last a second in a straight fight against Goku, but with the notebook, he could defeat Goku at any time, from anywhere, by exploiting his weaknesses.
3. Haruhi Suzumiya: The Power to Shape Reality
Haruhi, the unconscious goddess, has the power to alter reality around her. She may not be a fighter like Goku, but her ability to change the universe in her favor would be a huge advantage, and could even erase Goku from existence.
4. Simon the Digger: The Threat of Universe 7
Simon, on his own, may not be a match for Goku. However, piloting the Gurren Lagann, he becomes a colossal threat. The Gurren Lagann has already demonstrated that it can hurl galaxies, which makes Goku’s ability to make the universe tremble seem less impressive.
6. The Man in Black: Undisputed Immortality
In the anime “To Your Eternity”, the Man in Black, also known as the Beholder, is a god who created everything out of pure boredom. He is so immortal that he can only die if he chooses to self-destruct. Even in this case, he would continue to exist, as the universe is made up of his essence. If Goku were to challenge him, it would be a completely different confrontation than anything he has ever faced.
5. Ainz Ooal Gown: The Deadly Spell
In “Overlord,” Ainz may be no match for Goku in strength or speed, but his instant-kill spells are a different ball game. If he could get his team to hold off Goku long enough to cast a spell, the Saiyan would be finished. And the worst thing is that Ainz can even prevent Goku from being resurrected by the Dragon Balls.
4. Eida: Defeat with a Look
Eida from “Boruto” doesn’t have combat skills comparable to Goku’s, but her Senrigan gives her an unfair advantage. She can enchant anyone who looks at her, and if Goku were to fall under her spell, he would have to obey her every wish or suffer brain damage trying to resist.
3. Rimuru: The Eater of Worlds
In “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”, Rimuru is one of the most powerful isekais. He became a Demon Lord and is one of the most powerful beings in his world, to the point that Goku is not even a challenge to him.
2. Black Frieza: Already Beat Goku
In the “Dragon Ball Super” universe, Frieza, with his new transformation into Black Frieza, has already proven capable of defeating Goku. He was shown defeating Goku and Vegeta simultaneously, demonstrating absurd power.
1. Zeno: The Almighty Being
In “Dragon Ball Super”, Zeno is feared by everyone, including Gods of Destruction and Angels. If it weren’t for Zeno’s affection for Goku, he would have already erased the Saiyan with a snap of his fingers. Even with Goku’s determination, Zeno can erase the entire universe on a whim.
