Goku vs. Luffy: Who Would Win?

Probably every single one of us at one point in our lives has wondered what would happen if two main characters from different anime were to fight together. But what if we went a step ahead and compared two of the most overpowered main characters in the history of anime, Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece and Son Goku from Dragon Balll Z?

Both of these characters are among the top main characters in the anime, and they are considered unbeatable in terms of power and skills. Therefore, we are going to be analyzing both characters, what would happen if they were to fight together, and what the outcome would be.

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Goku Vs Luffy

Can Gear 5 Luffy Beat Ultra Instinct Goku

There have been numerous instances where both of these shonen protagonists have been compared. But ever since One Piece debuted, the Gear 5 Luffy fans can’t help but think that this buff is enough to beat the Ultra Instinct Goku.

Would Luffy’s reality-bending powers in Gear 5 be enough to overcome Goku’s divine techniques? Or would Goku’s years of training and ability to access godly transformations give him the upper hand?

How Strong Is Luffy

One Piece’s main character, Luffy, possesses unique skills and abilities, which makes him a truly overpowered hero. Currently, he is regarded as one of the most dangerous and powerful pirates in the world, and he is the captain of the infamous Straw Hat Pirates. While the crew itself is pretty strong, Luffy himself stands as a one-man army, showing his incredible power in various instances.

From a very young age, he was subjected to harsh training by his grandfather, Garp, which resulted in Luffy gaining super strength. He can knock out enemies like Lord of the Coast, who are twice his size, with just a punch, and he can also carry huge boulders and rocks, displaying incredible power.

Luffy possesses incredible speed and stamina, so he is able to keep up with quick movements easily and overwhelm his enemies. Thanks to his speed, he can even dodge strikes from master swordsmen and pirates. So, while fighting Luffy is as hard as it is, even landing a strike on him is almost impossible.

On top of that, he can take in a lot of damage but still be able to fight with just as much strength, which proves his amazing endurance. Whether he gets poisoned by Crocodile or punched with spike gloves by Foxy, he remains steady and stands his ground during the toughest of battles. On top of all this, thanks to the devil’s fruit, he can stretch his limbs at shocking lengths, which he uses strategically in his battles.

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Gear 5 Luffy Explained

During the Raid On Onigashima battle, Luffy was able to awaken his Devil Fruit and his Gear 5 abilities. Gear 5 Luffy was able to not only stretch out his body but also manipulate his surroundings, which proved to be a great advantage during his battle with Kaidou. Not only did his strength increase considerably, but he also gained a lot of durability, which made him extremely difficult to counter.

He was able to endure Kaidou’s devastating attacks like the bolo breath and got out with little to no injuries. This form is definitely much more powerful than all his previous transformations, as he is able to use his Gear 3 and Gear 4 abilities as well, but in a much more enhanced way.

Goku’s Skills And Abilities

In the anime universe, Goku is considered one of the most powerful shonen MCs. Goku has been incredibly powerful ever since he was a child, as he used to move huge boulders with ease. Born on Planet Vegeta and raised on Earth, Goku has truly evolved himself in terms of growth, strength, and determination. He has always been able to overcome the sturdiest enemies, making him gain the reputation of being the strongest. However, there were some enemies, like Mercenary Tao, that he was not able to defeat during his initial battles.

Despite that, Goku never gives up and continues to evolve until he finds a way to beat every single one of his enemies. Goku has unmatched strength and speed. Over the years, we’ve seen him advance from a naive, monkey-tailed kid into one of the universe’s most powerful Saiyan. Goku’s kindness and love for fighting aren’t just about victory; it’s about the challenge and the pursuit of self-improvement, and protecting his loved ones.

The best thing about Goku is that he can adapt to combat situations quickly and can learn fighting techniques used by his enemies, making him a dangerous opponent to face. One of the most famous aspects of Goku’s fighting style is his Kamehameha technique, a powerful energy blast that he first learned from Master Roshi.

Another interesting thing about the legendary Saiyan is that he has mastered the art of energy channeling. Goku can turn his body into a vessel for pure power. Whether it’s the devastating Spirit Bomb or his numerous Super Saiyan transformations, Goku’s ability to harness and focus energy is one of his greatest assets.

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Ultra Instinct Goku

The godly transformation of Goku in which his body can move subconsciously to dodge and attack. This is by far the most powerful transformation of Goku. Mastering this form is a challenge of its own as one has to separate his mind from his body.

What’s fascinating about Ultra Instinct is that it’s not just about brute strength, it’s about complete control over his body and mind. His ability to dodge and counterattack seems almost supernatural, as if he’s in perfect harmony with his surroundings. The transformation comes with its challenges, as we have seen Goku’s body struggle to maintain its form for longer periods. But when he’s in Ultra Instinct, he truly is an unstoppable entity, able to face even the strongest foes.

Who Will Win In A Fight

So if both of our characters are at their peak, as in Gear 5 Luffy and Ultra Instinct Goku, who should you bet your money on? In his battles, Ultra Instinct Goku shows unbeatable strength, especially when he is fighting with the god of destruction, Beerus, and the strongest member of Pride Troopers, Jiren. On the other hand, Luffy can execute unpredictable attacks, which can be extremely hard to counter.

However, since Goku has mastered his Ultra Instinct form and has super strength and speed, it may not be that difficult for him to dodge Luffy’s attacks. Luffy’s techniques, like Gum-Gum Bajrang Gun, Gum-Gum Giant, and Gum-Gum Dawn Whip, are deadly, but Goku’sGoku’s godly speed can counter any of these.

Since this technique is fairly new, it might take a lot of time for Luffy to master them before he can actually beat his son Goku. In short, if both of these characters were to fight, Goku would emerge as a victor as he is a much more experienced fighter with a lot of training and skills under his belt.

One Piece

Release Date

October 20, 1999

Network

Fuji TV

Directors

Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou

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  Mayumi Tanaka

  Monkey D. Luffy (voice)

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  Kazuya Nakai

  Roronoa Zoro (voice)