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In theDragon Balluniverse, the only character that is debated to be stronger than the protagonist, Goku, is his first son, Gohan. Many fans believe that Gohan’s achievements as a kid inDragon BallZ were far more commendable than Goku’s. He was the youngest Saiyan to attain the power of Super Saiyan in the world.
Not only that, but he was also the first Saiyan to reach Super Saiyan 2, and he did so while fighting Cell, who is considered to be one of the most evil villains in theDragon Ballworld. Even the likes of Goku, Vegeta, and Future Trunks couldn’t reach that level. Today marks the 31st anniversary of Gohan doing the unthinkable.
As soon as the news about Gohan’s accomplishment reached the internet,Dragon Ballfans came together to celebrate it because many still believe that Gohan reaching Super Saiyan 2 was the greatest moment in the history ofDragon Ball.
Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2 Made Him Stronger Than Goku
When Gohan was first introduced inAkira Toriyama’sDragon Balluniverse, he was just a shy kid who would hide behind his father. However, circumstances forced him to fight and get stronger. He then took training from Piccolo and became a decent fighter. But his true potential was still hidden and was only known to Goku.
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During the Cell games, when every fighter lost against Cell, the fate of the universe was left on Gohan’s shoulders. Although initially, he was afraid when Goku asked him to fight Cell, as the fight progressed, Gohan was able to do something that shocked every character present during the fight, even Goku.
When Cell juniors target Gohan’s friends and family, he gets so angry that he unlocks Super Saiyan 2 and destroys all the Cell juniors. Not only that, Gohan even defeats Cell without much pressure. This was the biggest moment for Gohan, and it proved that Gohan was way stronger than Goku, even though he was just a small child.
Dragon BallFans Celebrate Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2
There were a lot of things that contributed to Gohan achieving Super Saiyan 2, but the biggest aspect was Goku’s trust in his son. Goku was well versed in Gohan’s hidden potential, and he believed in him so much that he even gave a Senzu bean to Cell before their fight. This made Gohan’s victory over Cell even cooler.
Dragon Ballfans still find this moment that took place 31 years ago to be one of thegreatestDragon Ballmoments of all time. They took to X(Formerly Twitter) to celebrate this moment and express its impact on Toriyama’s magnum opus.
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Some fans even called Gohan achieving Super Saiyan 2 the greatest moment in the history of anime.
Greatest moment in anime history.
— Tristan Antoine (@TrizzyDigital)August 06, 2025
One of the best transformations in all of anime historypic.twitter.com/BLVKjXGx9Zhttps://t.co/tTTV8duKDL
— ScreenTime (@screentime)June 05, 2025
https://t.co/M5JtR18Qa4pic.twitter.com/h4aM4F8OGr
— trill e noble (@noblemancribaby)July 21, 2025
One of the most memorable moments of my childhood.https://t.co/LQ5Y0fzg6v
— Tim Decker (@DeckHimboy)August 22, 2025
This whole scene was legendaryhttps://t.co/WE1iPOYEYE
— Ronin_4011 (GAMBIT ERA🃏💥) (@4011Ronin)June 20, 2025
Without a shadow of a doubt, the most impactful TV moment of my entire life. No show has ever even come close to influencing me the way this scene did. Top 10 anime moments in history without question.https://t.co/FdHqpwjKlQ
— Jorge (@azteka2020x)June 22, 2025
Although Gohan’s epic moment was a long time ago, the character still proves his strength as one of the greatest fighters inDragon Ballhistory. His most recent achievement was unlocking the Beast Form which is an evolved form of Gohan’s ultimate state and once again helped him in defeating Cell.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
