Dragon Ballis one of the most recognizable anime, having a worldwide reach and mass appeal.
If a live-action adaptation does happen, they can’t go wrong with any of these actors.
His acting career originated with the Nickelodeon TV showSupah Ninjas, becoming a prominent star on the online grid.
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However, he rose to international prominence as the voice of Hiro Hamada, the protagonist inBig Hero 6.
Since then, Potter has landed himself the role of Beast Boy in the surprisingly solid CW showTitans.
However, fans know the actor best from his breakout role as the second Reggie Mantle inRiverdale.
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After that, he would be a minor character in some TV shows.
A relative unknown might also be the perfect way to go for such a popular character as Goku.
While Goku is in his mid-30s inDragon Ball Super, any potential live-action adaptation would likely be set earlier.
Koji moved to Thailand at 18, where he would continue his martial arts and acting training.
However, Koji’s best qualities for this role are his frame and martial arts ability.
He previouslycompeted in taekwondo and trained in Shaolin Kung fu, boasting an impressive range.
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He has an impressive live-action anime background, gaining popularity inChihayafuruand continuing inJojo’s Bizarre AdventureandFullmetal Alchemist.
This popular and talented actor knows anime well and is sure to adapt Goku faithfully.
While he still mostly features in small roles, his breakout came as Jason Mendoza inThe Good Place.
He isan unconventional but surprisingly perfect casting, with fans wanting to see him in a leading role.
Hollywood runs in his family, as his father was an actor, martial artist, and fight coordinator.
This exposure would lead Tan into the film industry, landing many minor roles, including Shatterstar inDeadpool 2.
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His most significant roles include Cole Young from theMortal Kombatmovie and Sensei Wolf inCobra Kaiseason 6.
This makes him a perfect candidate for Goku, withexcellent acting ability and a plethora of combat experience.
Tan also performs all of his stunts, using styles like Muay Thai, kung fu, and jiu-jitsu.
With many future projects, fans hope he will make room for a potential shot at Goku.
However, his breakthrough role would be inKim’s Convenience, which is still his largest success in TV.
Now viewers just need tohope Liu isn’t too busyfor a live-actionDragon Ballmovie.
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