Sailor MoonandDragon Ballstand among some of the most iconic anime franchises of all time. ForDragon Ball, the story centers on Goku, a Saiyan warrior whose strength has surpassed all limitations.He relentlessly strives to grow stronger and enjoys fighting against formidable opponents. Goku never backs down from a challenge and fights because he loves to do so. No matter if he wins or loses, he is always eager to test his strength.
Due to his legendary status,Goku became a standard for animefans, with many questioning who, if anyone, could defeat him. The answer may shock some fans, but thePretty Guardian Sailor Moon absolutely outclasses the Saiyan. Usagi Tsukino may not seem like a match on the surface, but outright dismissing her is a massive mistake. To be frank, it’s hardly a debate about who will win, and even Goku wouldn’t be upset about it.
Sailor Moon Has Many Abilities That Aid Her in Battle
Usagi Is on a Completely Different Level Than Goku
Sailor Moon’s power extends far beyond energy blasts or brute strength. Instead,her abilities stem from the Silver Crystal, an artifact that grants her the power to transform into Sailor Moon.Her abilities are near-limitless as she can heal, purify, and even resurrect others. Unlike Goku, who relies on raw strength and ki, Usagi’s power is more abstract and overwhelmingly effective. Her energy attacks do more than simple damage; they erase evil at the very core. No matter how strong her opponent is, if they fall within a range of her purification abilities, they are rendered powerless against her divine magic.
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While some fans might argue that Goku is pure of heart and would not succumb to these attacks, Sailor Moon has a far greater arsenal at her disposal. Beyond offensive techniques, Sailor Moon also possessesdefensive powers that make her nearly untouchable in battle. Her barriers have withstood attacks capable of destroying celestial bodies and can absorb immense cosmic energy without breaking. She is capable of negating forces that would shatter planets, making her defense practically absolute. Even if an enemy somehow breaks through her barrier, she has regenerative abilities that ensure she can recover from any injury instantly.
Sailor Moon’s Final Incarnation Is Sailor Cosmos—a Literal God
Goku Doesn’t Come Close to the Power of Sailor Cosmos
Some fans may be wondering how, exactly, Usagi can be so powerful. The answer is one some may have already guessed. Usagi goes on totranscend her role as Sailor Moon and becomes Sailor Cosmos, a being so divinely powerful that she exists outside time and space. As Sailor Cosmos, she is no longer a mere Sailor Guardian—she becomes a cosmic forcethat has the power to bend reality to her will. Usagi possesses the power to teleport entire galaxies, erase threats from existence, and manipulate universal forces with ease.
Even ifGoku pushed himself to his highest form, the difference in scale is insurmountable. He fights within the universe’s laws while Sailor Cosmos has the power to rewrite them. Against an opponent who can erase and recreate existence itself and is essentially immortal, Goku’s strength, no matter how great, simply doesn’t matter. While it’s true Goku may be able to snatch a win by preventing Usagi from reaching her ultimate form, it would also be completely out of character for him.Goku would want to fight Usagi at her most powerful, however, her most powerful is untouchable.
Goku May Be Powerful, but He Could Never Defeat Usagi in Battle
The Longer a Fight Drags, the More Inevitable Sailor Moon’s Victory Becomes
In the end, no matter how powerful Goku becomes, he remains bound by the rules of his universe, whereas Sailor Cosmos transcends them.Goku’s Ultra Instinctmay be impressive, but it would do nothing againstan opponent who can manipulate the very fabric of the universe. In a fight, Usagi wouldn’t need to trade blows, she could simply will Goku’s presence out of existence, ending the battle instantly. Even if Goku somehow bypassed Usagi’s attacks, he has no means of dealing permanent damage to her. While Goku wears himself down, Sailor Cosmos won’t break a sweat, making her victory inevitable.
Usagi exists on an entirely different plane of power in comparison to Goku. While his strength may be impressive, and he only grows stronger, it will simply never reach the scale of Sailor Cosmos. At least, in the end, Goku wouldn’t be upset by this outcome. He always seeks out stronger opponents, and Usagi would be the ultimate test—a fight he can never win but one he would embrace anyway. Goku has proved throughoutDragon Ballthat he loves the thrill of battle, and Usagi fromSailor Moonwould provide him with the greatest battle opportunity of all.
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moonis a magical girl franchise created by Naoko Takeuchi. It began as a manga in 1991 and was adapted into an anime series in 1992. The story follows Usagi Tsukino, a middle school girl who transforms into Sailor Moon to protect Earth from evil forces. The franchise spans five original anime seasons, films, musicals, video games, and a reboot series,Sailor Moon Crystal. Its global impact has made it a cultural icon and one of the most successful shōjo franchises in history.
Dragon Ball
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku’s never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
