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The creator of "Dragon Ball," Akira Toriyama, drew inspiration from Sun Wukong's mischievous and adventurous nature, as well as his incredible martial arts skills and his ability to wield a magical staff known as the Ruyi Jingu Bang. These characteristics heavily influenced Goku's character design and personality.
Like Sun Wukong, Goku possesses a nimble fighting style, goes on epic journeys, and has a tail (which is a Saiyan trait). Additionally, Goku's power pole, known as the Power Pole (Nyoi-Bo in Japanese), is a direct reference to Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang.
So, Goku's roots can be traced back to one of the most famous and beloved characters in Chinese literature, adding an extra layer of cultural depth to his character in the "Dragon Ball" series.

Description

The creator of "Dragon Ball," Akira Toriyama, drew inspiration from Sun Wukong's mischievous and adventurous nature, as well as his incredible martial arts skills and his ability to wield a magical staff known as the Ruyi Jingu Bang. These characteristics heavily influenced Goku's character design and personality.
Like Sun Wukong, Goku possesses a nimble fighting style, goes on epic journeys, and has a tail (which is a Saiyan trait). Additionally, Goku's power pole, known as the Power Pole (Nyoi-Bo in Japanese), is a direct reference to Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang.
So, Goku's roots can be traced back to one of the most famous and beloved characters in Chinese literature, adding an extra layer of cultural depth to his character in the "Dragon Ball" series.