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Do you think Goku is the strongest? these Gohan moments will convince you otherwise

Credits: Reddit Goku is probably the first character you think of — the intrepid Saiyan who goes beyond every time there's a new threat. From then on, fans have been extremely frustrated as Gohan, his son, has had several opportunities over the years to clearly surpass his father. While Gohan opted for another route — one of peace, study, and his family instead of just training to fight — there have been significant moments where he has been better than Goku, both in might and spirit. Here's a closer look at each instance where Gohan truly surpassed Goku in Dragon Ball history. 1. Gohan vs Cell – The first real power up shift It was during the Cell Saga that Gohan first transcended into Super Saiyan 2 — a transformation even Goku hadn't made at that time. That was a transformative moment. An emotional young boy, driven by anger, released energy so strong that even Cell — a perfect being — was brought back down to earth. Bardock never knew the potential for the Saiyans that was still hidden within their child, but Goku was able to see this potential from the very beginning. He even deferred in the Cell Games, opting to allow Gohan to take the lead. Goku's intuition soon proved correct. Gohan didn't just defeat Cell — he destroyed him, showing that he possessed the power and heart to overcome his father. 2. Mystic Gohan – The underutilized prodigy During the arc of the series known as the Majin Buu Saga, Gohan attained what is colloquially known as his 'Mystic' or 'Ultimate' form. Because of the Elder Kai's ritual, Gohan could tap into all his dormant power without having to turn Super Saiyan. At this point in the series, he was definitively more powerful than any incarnation of Goku at the time, with even Super Saiyan 3 Goku being weaker than him. Fans had now experienced twice the revelation of Gohan's undiscovered potential — strength that didn't require ostentatious transformations, but raw inner power. For one shining moment, he was humanity's best chance. 3. Gohan as the Underdog in Dragon Ball Super – The comeback Kid Gohan's status quo in Dragon Ball Super was very frustrating to a lot of fans. He had taken time off training, pursued his academic career and had lost a lot of his former strength. The Tournament of Power started and Gohan really came back in full swing. After training with Piccolo, he was able to regain his fighting spirit, going so far as to lead the Universe 7's team with Goku and Vegeta. Sure, he didn't open a new transformation as any new characters from the last DLC have, but he honed his Ultimate form to such a degree that he could stand toe-to-toe with the majority of the gods. His strategic thinking and leadership throughout the tournament represented a different kind of strength — not just physical, but intellectual and ethical. In a lot of ways, this iteration of Gohan was way more adult than Goku, who remained a child at heart, blindly pursuing strength just for the sake of it. 4. Gohan Beast – A new era unleashed In the most recent installment, animated feature film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Gohan is once again getting some well-deserved attention. With Goku and Vegeta off training, it was up to Gohan to save the day. Just like when his mentor Piccolo was almost killed, Gohan reawakened a new transformation — Gohan Beast. This new form, marked by his flowing silver hair and blood-red eyes, shocked fans and exhibited a sense of raw power that had never before been seen from him. Gohan defeated the deadly super villain Cell Max, ending the clash with a combination attack that honored Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon. At that time, he not only was stronger than Goku, the most powerful Z Fighter on Earth. Goku & Gohan, beyond the superpowers, brotherhood, fighting prowess, the plot's strength lies in their humanity. In contrast to Goku, who fights for the sake of fighting and the joy of combat, Gohan only fights when there's no other option left. He appreciates peace, education, and family — stuff that Goku doesn't bother with half the time. This emotional depth, combined with his superiority complex, affectionately known as Gohan's swank, is what makes Gohan all the more relatable to many fans. His story is no longer just about how powerful he can become and what he can do with that power, but about having enormous power and the wisdom to use it productively. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .