If you don’t already know who Goku is, he’s the star and protagonist of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball animated television series. Many manga artists cite Dragon Ball as an inspiration for their own now-famous works, making it one of the best and most influential manga series ever created. The series’ popularity doesn’t stop with other creators, however; people all across the globe hold Dragon Ball and its beloved characters dear to their hearts.

So, if Dragon Ball were to be turned into a live-action movie again, one question is begged: What actor would best portray Goku in a reboot? We think we have an idea. Keep on reading to find out who we think would best play Goku in a Dragon Ball live-action reboot!

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10 Henry Cavill

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Henry Cavill, who is most well-known for his role as Clark Kent/Superman in the DC Extended Universe, also plays main character Geralt in The Witcher. Actor Henry Cavill hails from England, and his breakthrough came in 2007 when he played Charles Brandon on the Showtime historical drama The Tudors.

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Henry Cavill would make an excellent Goku because of his dark hair, strong muscles, and inclination toward all things “nerdy”. A battle between Goku and Superman, anyone?

9 Ross Butler

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Ross Butler, known most for his role as the original Reggie on Riverdale, was born in Singapore to a Chinese-Malaysian mother. In order to continue playing his part as Zach Dempsey in 13 Reasons Why for its second season, Butler left Riverdale High.

Butler would make an incredible Goku in a live-action remake because of his versatile acting skills, flowing dark hair, and toned stature. What’s more, his whopping 6'3" height would surely set him up for success as the warrior.

8 Paul Wesley

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Yes, he’s most known for being half of the blood-sucking Salvatore crew, but we think Paul Wesley made a great Goku! An American actor, director, and producer, Wesley wears many hats, so why shouldn’t he wear Goku’s (er, hair)?

He is well-known for his roles as James T. Kirk in the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Stefan Salvatore in the supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries. Wesley’s broad build and flowing, dark-toned hair would work well for a Goku casting.

7 Charles Melton

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Charles Melton is a successful actor and model, and he is most well-known for playing Reggie on Riverdale on The CW and Daniel in The Sun Is Also a Star.

It appeared that the Riverdale cast took to the half-Korean actor right away when he replaced Ross Butler in the role of Reggie. His charismatic attitude, striking good looks, and muscular frame all rival those of the anime character Goku. We think Melton would smash the role!

6 Tom Hardy

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Edward Thomas Hardy, better known by his stage name Tom Hardy, was a British actor who was best recognized for his eccentric attitude, striking good looks, and thoughtful performances in both indie and box office hits. He was born on September 15, 1977, in London, England.

Tom Hardy is well-known for his role in the Mad Max franchise. He’s a buff guy with brunette hair; we think he’d make a great Goku. Although, some may say Hardy might be a little old for the role. What do you think?

5 Dwayne Johnson

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Where did the name “The Rock” come from? Well, it was the ring name of American actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson. His huge build, energetic attitude, and legitimate melee skills would all help him crush the role of Goku in a live-action reboot.

Dwayne Johnson can earn up to $20 million in pay per project, which is his main source of income, but like most actors, he also benefits from a share of the money the movies make at the box office. Would you like to see The Rock play Goku?

4 Ki Hong Lee

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Along with Dylan O’Brien, Ki Hong Lee co-stars in the Maze Runner series, but you may also recognize the Korean-American actor from the popular Netflix series Unbreakable. There is nothing greater than an actor who can play a variety of characters, whether he is terrifying you or making you laugh!

Because of his versatility, Lee would make a fantastic Goku. Although Goku is a pure-hearted character, that doesn’t mean that his fighting is anything like his kind personality.

3 Liam Hemsworth

Australian actor Liam Hemsworth is well-known for playing Katniss’ hometown friend, Gale, in the movie series The Hunger Games. Liam Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia, on January 13, 1990, and is the younger brother of actor Chris Hemsworth.

Why do we think Liam would make a great Goku? He has the looks, that’s for sure, but his superior acting skills and ability to accurately portray a wide variety of film characters would surely lead him to success as Goku.

2 Jason Momoa

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Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 1, 1979. His mother, who is from Iowa, has German, Irish, and Native American ancestry, and his father is of Native Hawaiian and Samoan lineage.

Jason Momoa is famous for his role as Khal Drogo in HBO’s hit fantasy series Game of Thrones and for his lead in Aquaman. He’d absolutely crush the role of Goku in a reboot because of his muscular build, superior acting skills, and flowing dark hair.

1 Adrian Grenier

Adrian Grenier is an American actor, producer, director, and musician. His performance as Vincent Chase in the television series Entourage was what made him most famous. He has acted in movies like Marauders, The Devil Wears Prada, Trash Fire, and Drive Me Crazy. He recently appeared in the Clickbait Netflix series.

Although Grenier is a performer who primarily portrays dark characters with few emotions, we’d love to see the actor branch out and play the beloved Saiyan warrior on-screen.