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{{Quote|I know it's risky, but there's a big payoff, too! [[Super Saiyan Blue]] is about power through extreme control! Combining that with the calming focus of the [[Kaio-ken]] and there's no telling how high I can go!|[[Goku]] in "[[A Developed "Time Skip" Counterstrike? Here Comes Goku's New Move!]]"}}
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
|name = Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken
 
|name = Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken
|image = SSGSS (KK).png
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SSGSS (KK).png|Anime
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Goku Blue Kaioken.png|Manga
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|alias = '''Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: Kaio-ken<br>Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: King Kai Fist<br>Super Saiyan Blue: King Kai Fist<br>Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref><br>SSBK<br>Super Kaio-ken Blue<br>[[Kaio-ken]]<br>Kaio-ken Blue'''
 
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|JapName = {{Ruby|超|スーパー}}サイヤ{{Ruby|人|じん}}ブルー{{Ruby|界|かい}}{{Ruby|王|おう}}{{Ruby|拳|けん}}
|debut = Anime: "[[The Advanced "Time-Skip" Fights Back?! Will It Come Forth? Goku's New Technique]]"<br>OVA: ''[[1 Hour Special: This is the Ultimate Battle in all the Universes! Son Goku vs Jiren!!]]''
 
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|RomName = Sūpā Saiya-jin Burū Kaiōken
|Appears in = {{DB Series|DBS}}
 
 
|alias = '''Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: Kaio-ken<br>Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: King Kai Fist<br>Super Saiyan Blue: King Kai Fist<br>Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref><br>SSBK<br>Super Kaio-ken Blue<br>[[Kaio-ken]]<br>Kaio-ken Blue<ref>Name of the figure ''SSGSS Son Gokou ~ Kaio-ken Blue'' of the '''Cho Shingi Den''' figures line.</ref><br>Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Kaioken<ref name="SDBHWM">''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', 2019</ref>'''
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|debut = Anime: "[[A Developed "Time Skip" Counterstrike? Here Comes Goku's New Move!]]"<br>Manga: "[[Sign of Son Goku's Awakening]]"
 
|Appears in = {{DB Series|DBS|SDBH}}
 
|inventor = '''[[Goku]]'''
 
|inventor = '''[[Goku]]'''
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|user = '''Goku<br>[[Vegito]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dg_PxfNWsAEAbUM?format=jpg|title=Vegito using Blue Kaio-ken|work=[[Prison Planet Saga]]|date=July 1, 2018}}</ref>'''
|user = '''Goku'''
 
 
|color = {{color|DD002A}} & {{color|007fFF}} (anime)<br>{{color|007fFF}} (colored manga)
 
|class = [[Power Up]]<br>[[Transformation]]<ref>Treated as a transformation in video games. Also referred to as a transformation by Vados.</ref>
 
|class = [[Power Up]]<br>[[Transformation]]<ref>Treated as a transformation in video games. Also referred to as a transformation by Vados.</ref>
 
|similar = '''[[Super Saiyan 4 Kaio-ken]]<br>[[Super Kaio-ken]]'''
|color = {{color|DD002A}} & {{color|007fFF}}
 
|similar = '''[[Super Kaio-ken]]<br>[[Super Saiyan God-Blue]]<br>[[Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (completed)]]'''
 
 
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'''Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken'''<ref name="XV2"/>, also known as '''Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: Kaio-ken'''<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', 2016</ref> or simply '''Kaio-ken Blue'''<ref>Name of the figure ''SSGSS Son Gokou ~ Kaio-ken Blue'' of the '''Cho Shingi Den''' figures line.</ref>, is a technique first used by [[Goku]] during his fight against [[Hit]] only in the ''[[Dragon Ball Super (anime)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' anime. The technique consists of using the [[Kaio-ken]] while transformed as a [[Super Saiyan Blue]].
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{{Nihongo|'''Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken'''|{{Ruby|超|スーパー}}サイヤ{{Ruby|人|じん}}ブルー{{Ruby|界|かい}}{{Ruby|王|おう}}{{Ruby|拳|けん}}|Sūpā Saiya-jin Burū Kaiōken|lit. "Super Saiyan Blue: Fist of the King of the Worlds"}},<ref name="XV2" /> also known as '''Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: Kaio-ken''',<ref name="DBH">''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'' 2010</ref> or '''Blue Kaio-ken''' in the manga,<ref name="VJump">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Cipher_db/status/1263776910934290432|title=Cipher's tweet on July 2020 V-Jump "Saiyan Evolution Report"|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=May 22, 2020}}</ref> is a technique which consists of using the [[Kaio-ken]],<ref name="DBSite-Vol13">{{cite web|url=https://dragonball.news/news/i200804000.html|title=JC "Dragon Ball Super" Volume 13 Released!! Introducing the "master" who brought out Goku's power!|publisher=dragon-ball-official|accessdate=March 14, 2023}}</ref><ref name="DBSite-Jiren">{{cite web|url=https://en.dragon-ball-official.com/news/01_1752.html|title=Weekly ☆ Character Showcase #96: Jiren from Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Arc!|publisher=dragon-ball-official|accessdate=March 14, 2023}}</ref> and its principles, while transformed as a [[Super Saiyan Blue]].
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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===Creation and Concept===
[[File:Sddwd.jpg|thumb|left|Super Saiyan Blue Goku using Kaio-ken]]
 
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Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken is an anime-original transformation. Its manga appearance is much different from the anime.
This variation of the [[Kaio-ken]] boasts a double aura effect, placing a crimson Kaio-ken aura outside of a typical blue Super Saiyan Blue aura. The outer Kaio-ken aura manifests as violently fluctuating and jagged while the Super Saiyan Blue aura maintains a gentle, flame-like contour.
 
   
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===Appearance===
Goku began developing this technique for eventual use against [[Beerus]]. To use it, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan Blue, then simply activates Kaio-ken in addition to it. As Goku has not yet mastered the technique, it has only a 10% chance of working and a 90% of failing, which had a chance of killing him. Thus, Goku must maintain an extraordinary amount of focus when activating the technique in order to ensure its success. Since Super Saiyan Blue has perfect innate ''ki'' control, Goku is able to utilize the power of the Kaio-ken in a similar manner to the way in which he can control it in his base form. By contrast, attempting to use the technique with his normal Super Saiyan transformation would almost certainly kill him, which he cited as the reason why he never attempted to use it in the past as a normal Super Saiyan. Use of this technique gifted Goku with such power that Hit's [[Time-Skip]] technique became ineffective, as Goku became so powerful while using it that he was able to strike Hit in spite of time being suspended. This form was even able to make Beerus nervous even before Goku increased its multiplier.
 
 
[[File:SSJ Blue Kaio-ken Goku Render.png|thumb|left|Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken's full anime appearance]]
 
In the anime, this variation of the [[Kaio-ken]] synchronizes the two separate power boosts between Goku's godly transformation and the special technique, which is emphasized by the double aura effect, placing a crimson Kaio-ken aura outside of a typical blue Super Saiyan Blue aura. The outer Kaio-ken aura manifests as violently fluctuating and jagged while the Super Saiyan Blue aura maintains a gentle, flame-like contour. When using this transformation for the first time, the energy aura is so intense that Goku's blue hair appears several shades lighter than normal, and his skin appears to be illuminated by the Kaio-ken's aura to a dark shade of pink. Additionally, Goku's clothes are affected as well; his bright orange [[Gi]] becomes dark red, whereas his dark blue belt, wristbands and shoes turn purple. The light generated by this technique is so intense, that the whole surrounding area is illuminated to many shades of red.
   
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[[File:Blue Kaioken.png|thumb|Blue Kaio-ken's manga appearance]]
Goku attempts to use the [[X10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken|x10 enhancement]] but after attempting to defeat Hit with it, the ten times Kaio-ken seemingly faded and his Kaio-ken dropped to a lower level for the rest of the fight. Boosting his power level by a ten times multiplier is the maximum level of this combination he has thus far demonstrated.
 
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In the manga, this state looks no different from the standard [[Super Saiyan Blue|Blue]] [[Perfected Super Saiyan Blue|forms]], with the only notable difference being a fiercer, more jagged Blue aura, reminiscent of the Kaio-ken aura.
   
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===Usage and Power===
[[File:Dragon-ball-super-goku p1m7.jpg|thumb|left|Goku feeling the side-effects of using Kaio-ken]]
 
 
In the anime, Goku began developing this technique for eventual use against [[Beerus]]. To use it, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan Blue, then simply activates Kaio-ken in addition to it. Initially, since Goku had not yet mastered the technique, it had only a 10% chance of working and a 90% of failing, which had a chance of killing him. Thus, Goku was forced to maintain an extraordinary amount of focus when activating the technique in order to ensure its success. Since Super Saiyan Blue has perfect innate ''ki'' control and instinctively calm nature, Goku is able to utilize the power of the Kaio-ken in a similar manner to the way in which he can control it in his base form. By contrast, should Goku overuse this form whilst attempting to use the technique with any of his non-godly [[Super Saiyan]] transformations, it would almost certainly kill him which he cited as the reason why he never attempted to use it in the past as even a normal Super Saiyan.
While the energy usage of this technique is very high, the Super Saiyan Blue form may serve to shield the user against the negative physical effects of the Kaio-ken to an extent. During his fight against Hit, Goku showed no obvious signs of physical strain caused by the Kaio-ken until he powered back down to his base form, at which point his body began to suffer severe muscle convulsions.
 
   
[[File:Screenshot_15.png|thumb|Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue: Kaio-ken against Fusion Zamasu to escape his grasp]]
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[[File:Side Effects of Goku's New Form.png|thumb|left|Goku feeling the side-effects of using Kaio-ken]]
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Like the standard Kaio-ken, this variation can also use multipliers to further bolster Goku's capacities. This form was even able to make Beerus nervous even before Goku increased its multiplier. However, the recoil of going to such levels too high for his body to handle can build up just as fast. Seemingly the signs of this state being unstable is the user's skin turning more red colored and the hair turning light blue, almost white. The full ramifications of using this technique at too high a level manifested several days later as Goku developed [[Delayed Onset Ki Disorder|Delayed Onset ''Ki'' Disorder]] caused by the unaccustomed and strenuous activity while using Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. Symptoms include a significant decline in ''ki'' control and generation resulting in such instances as Goku's diminished proficiency when using his [[Instant Transmission]] and erratic flying. While [[King Kai]] notes that while his initial outbreak was temporary, he cautions Goku he could develop the condition permanently with continued reckless use of Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken, rending him incapable of practicing martial arts again. By the time of the Tournament of Power, Goku gained enough mastery of the technique to quickly activate it for as long of a duration as needed. Goku's mastery over this state is such that the stress generated is considerably less, making it appear as a normal Kaio-ken Blue at all times, even when used at X10 or X20.
Goku briefly uses this technique once again in the [["Future" Trunks Saga]], in order to escape [[Fused Zamasu]]'s grasp and send him flying with a swift kick. In the process, Goku manages to destroy Fusion Zamasu's [[Barrier of Light]], but quickly returns to base form, unable to move.
 
   
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In the manga, Goku struggles to make any headway against Jiren. One of his attempts to match Jiren's strength and overcome the wall of his own power has Goku attempt to force out more power from within himself at the cost of damaging his body, resulting in Goku applying the same principles behind the Kaio-ken while Super Saiyan Blue. Whis notes this wasn't what Goku needed to overcome his wall, and Jiren observes that Goku can't use the power from damaging his body properly, resulting in Goku abandoning the technique.
Goku uses this technique a third time during the [[Zen Exhibition Match]] in his match against [[Bergamo]], who was getting stronger with each blow Goku delivered until defeated by Goku's [[God Kamehameha]]. At this point, it appears that Goku was able to exercise a far greater degree of control with this form, as he did not succumb to any muscle spasms or contractions afterwards, but this is because he did not use the 10x power up. He later uses this technique against [[Toppo]] before being stopped by [[Great Priest]].
 
   
[[File:Dragon-Ball-Super-Episode-90-Subtitle-Indonesia.jpg|thumb|left|Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue: Kaio-ken against Gohan]]
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[[File:KK10x1.jpg|thumb|Goku using an unstable x10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken]]
 
In the anime, Goku uses the '''X10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken''' against [[Hit]], where it gifted Goku with such power that Hit's [[Time-Skip]] technique became ineffective, enabling him to strike Hit in spite of time being suspended. While the energy usage of this technique is very high, the Super Saiyan Blue form may serve to shield the user against the negative physical effects of the Kaio-ken to an extent. During his fight against Hit, Goku showed no obvious signs of physical strain caused by the Kaio-ken until he powered back down to his base form, at which point his body began to suffer severe muscle convulsions. Shortly after his failed attempt to defeat Hit with it, the X10 Kaio-ken faded and his Kaio-ken dropped to a lower level for the rest of the fight.
Goku later used this in a one-on-one match against a full power [[Potential Unleashed]] Gohan in preparation for the [[Tournament of Power]]. Although Ultimate Gohan was able to hold his own with a normal [[Super Saiyan Blue]] Goku, when Goku used Kaio-ken, he defeated Gohan after the two clashed.
 
   
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[[File:Screenshot 15.png|thumb|left|Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Fused Zamasu to escape his grasp]]
In the Tournament of Power, while fighting a one-on-one against [[Jiren]], Goku continuously uses this technique in an effort to keep up, however he is easily beaten down despite this. Goku has also grown to be able to utilize Kaio-ken x20, however this does not widen the gap in power much. While using a [[Spirit Bomb]] in this state, Goku was able to force Jiren to exert more power by using both of his hands and shouting.
 
 
Goku briefly uses this technique once again in the [["Future" Trunks Saga]], in order to escape [[Fused Zamasu]]'s grasp and send him flying with a swift kick. In the process, Goku manages to destroy Fusion Zamasu's [[Barrier of Light]] but quickly returns to base form, unable to move.
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Goku uses this technique a third time during the [[Zeno Expo]] in his match against [[Bergamo]], who was getting stronger with each blow Goku delivered until defeated by Goku's [[God Kamehameha]]. At this point, it appears that Goku was able to exercise a far greater degree of control with this form, as he did not succumb to any muscle spasms or contractions afterward. He later uses this technique against [[Top]] before being stopped by the [[Grand Minister]].
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[[File:Blue Kaio-ken Goku defeats Ultimate Gohan.jpg|thumb|Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Gohan]]
 
Goku later used this in a one-on-one match against a full power [[Ultimate]] Gohan in preparation for the [[Tournament of Power]]. Although Ultimate Gohan was able to hold his own with a normal [[Super Saiyan Blue]] Goku, when Goku used Kaio-ken, he defeated Gohan after the two clashed.
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By the time of the Tournament of Power, Goku gained enough mastery of the technique to quickly activate it for as long of a duration as needed. Goku's mastery over this state is such that the stress generated is considerably less, making it appear as a normal Kaio-ken Blue at all times, even when used at X10 or X20.
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[[File:X20 Kaio-ken SSB Goku.PNG|thumb|left|Goku using x20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Jiren]]
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In the Tournament of Power, while fighting one-on-one against [[Jiren]], Goku continuously uses this technique in an effort to keep up; however, he is easily beaten down despite this. Goku has also grown to be able to utilize '''X20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJHFmSIVAAE_DsD.jpg|title=DBS special preview|work=pbs.twimg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKT2ryvUMAEAO8x.jpg|title=1 Hour Special preview1|work=pbs.twimg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKT2rywUMAEPCRe.jpg|title=1 Hour Special preview2|work=pbs.twimg}}</ref> Goku utilizes this state against Jiren to no avail. Despite this increase in power, the gap in their power does not narrow to any significant degree, as Goku is still easily thrashed around by Jiren. However, it should be noted that Goku's mastery of the technique allowed him to withstand this empowered state with no signs of visible strain on his body or stamina levels. While using a [[Universe 7's Spirit Bomb]] in this X20 state, Goku was able to force Jiren to exert more power by using both of his hands before Goku was ultimately overpowered.
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[[File:Dragon-Ball-Super-Episode-115-00101-Goku-Super-Saiyan-Blue-Kaioken.jpg|thumb|Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Kefla]]
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Later, Goku uses this power up when against Super Saiyan [[Kefla]], as according to [[Whis]], Goku knew he wouldn't be able to beat her terrifying power without it. Unfortunately, it was still not enough to fully defend against Kefla due to his depleted stamina, and he was knocked out by her with a single kick to the neck, although this was when Goku was caught off guard.
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[[File:Dragon-Ball-Super-Episode-123-Subtitle-Indonesia.jpg|thumb|left|Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Goku fighting alongside Super Saiyan God SS Evolved Vegeta]]
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When Goku and Vegeta begin their last stand against Jiren, Goku released all of the strength he possibly could as a Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. As a team Goku and Vegeta - who had just [[Super Saiyan God SS Evolved|broken his limits]] - attacked Jiren, who had revealed a hint of his true power, and managed to compete with him, even gaining an advantage at times, although Jiren still easily broke free when Goku managed to hold him in place for Vegeta to shoot his Final Flash at Jiren. However, once Jiren used his full power, Goku, even alongside Vegeta in Super Saiyan Blue Evolved and Android 17, was outclassed.
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[[File:Goku Blue Kaioken power.png|thumb|Blue Kaio-ken Goku gut punches Jiren]]
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In the manga, Goku uses the Blue Kaio-ken as a power up for his Perfected Super Saiyan Blue in an attempt to break his limit,<ref name="VJump" /><ref>[https://dragonball.news/news/i200804000.html Dragon Ball Official Site]</ref> this was Goku's trump card at the time.<ref name="DBSite-Jiren"/> Using this state he is briefly able to fight Jiren better than previously at the cost of damage to his body, but he is quickly outmatched and reverts to his ordinary Perfected Super Saiyan Blue.
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[[File:InstantBlueKamehameha.png|thumb|left|Blue Kaio-ken Goku vs. Moro]]
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Much later, when the transformed [[Moro]] was held in place by [[Gohan]] and [[Piccolo]], Goku used the Blue Kaio-ken when attacking him with his [[Instant Kamehameha]] to bolster his attack power, succeeding in blowing off Moro's arm.
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During the battle with [[Gas]], lacking the energy to return to his [[Perfected Ultra Instinct]] state, Goku opted to use the Blue Kaio-ken in bursts during their bout, first during his initial attack, then again to gain enough power to escape from his spike walls, and one last time in order to gain enough speed to catch him so he could Instant Transmission them both away.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super (manga)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' chapter 81, "[[Goku's Conflict]]"</ref>
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[[File:SS Kanba vs SSBKK Vegito.png|thumb|Super Saiyan Cumber faces Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Vegito]]
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In the anime version of the [[Prison Planet Saga]], [[Vegito]] uses the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-Ken technique against [[Cumber]], though he finds himself outmatched when Cumber becomes a [[Golden Great Ape]]. In the manga, Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Vegito proves able to match Golden Great Ape Cumber evenly in a beam struggle, although the strain of the power-up causes him to defuse prematurely.
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In the manga version of the [[Universe Creation Saga]], Vegito uses this state so that he can destroy the [[Universe Tree]] alongside [[Super Full Power Saiyan 4 Limit Breaker]] [[Xeno Vegito]].
 
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==Video Game Appearances==
==Variations==
 
[[File:KK10x1.jpg|thumb|Goku using x10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken]]
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[[File:Hgd935.jpg|thumb|Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Goku card for ''Dragon Ball Heroes'']]
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''
*'''[[X10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken]]''': An even further powered up version of the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken utilized by Goku against Hit. When using this transformation to increase his power, the energy aura is so intense that Goku's blue hair appears several shades lighter than normal, and his skin appears to be illuminated by the Kaio-ken's aura to a dark shade of pink. Additionally, the user's clothes are affected as well, Goku's bright orange [[Gi]] changes color and becomes dark red; on the other hand, his dark blue belt, wristbands and shoes turns purple. The light generated by this technique is so intense, that the whole surrounding area is illuminated to many shades of red. This state was named in ''Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2''. By the point of the Tournament of Power, Goku's mastery over this state is such that the stress generated is considerable slighter, making it appear as a normal [[Kaio-ken Blue]].
 
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Discross]]''
[[File:X20_Kaio-ken_SSB_Goku.PNG|thumb|Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken x20 against Jiren]]
 
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]''
*'''[[X20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken]]''': The Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken taken to its highest. Goku utilizes this state against Jiren to no avail. Despite this increase, the gap in power does not widen, as Goku is still easily thrashed around by Jiren. However, it should be noted that Goku's mastery of the technique allowed him to withstand this empowered state with no signs of visible strain on his body or stamina levels. While pushing a full-power Spirit Bomb in this state, Goku was able to force Jiren to let out more power by forcing him to use both arms to push the Spirit Bomb back.
 
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle]]''
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]''
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*''[[Jump Force]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Legends]]''
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*''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero]]''
   
 
The technique makes its debut in a video game and is firstly named in ''Dragon Ball Heroes'', introduced in the ninth mission of the God Mission series (GDM9).
==Video game appearances==
 
[[File:Hgd935.jpg|thumb|Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: Kaio-ken Goku card for ''Dragon Ball Heroes'']]
 
*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]
 
*[[Dragon Ball Discross]]
 
*[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]
 
*[[Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle]]
 
*[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]
 
*[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]''
 
   
 
In ''Dragon Ball Fusions'', the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken only boosts Goku's ''ki'' and does not change Goku's body color.
The technique makes its debut in a video-game and is firstly named in ''Dragon Ball Heroes'', introduced in the ninth mission of the God Mission series (GDM9).
 
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In ''Dokkan Battle'', Goku is a playable character in his Super Saiyan God SS (Kaioken) state.
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The technique appears in ''Xenoverse 2'' where it was also named. Like the anime, the X10 multiplier can only be activated on top of the regular Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. When activated, it drains Goku's health at an alarming rate. Goku can also use this form in ''Heroes'' and ''Dokkan Battle'' (as his super attack while in Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken form is [[10x God Kamehameha]]). While the technique itself cannot be used by Future Warrior, it is possible for them to use a Kaio-ken-empowered technique such as the [[Kaio-ken Kamehameha]] while transformed into regular [[Super Saiyan Blue]] or [[Super Saiyan God SS Evolved]]. However, the effect is purely cosmetic in nature.
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The form also appears in ''FighterZ'' as SSGSS Goku's Meteor Attack. Goku unleashes the Kaio-ken ability and unloads a beatdown on his opponent before firing an immensely powerful Kaio-ken Kamehameha. For an extra two stocks, Goku can follow it up with a [[Penetrate!]]-style punch.
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In ''Jump Force'', Goku can utilize the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken by transforming into his Super Saiyan Blue form which serves as his Full Awakening, then utilize the Meteor Combination rush Ability during which Goku will briefly activate his Kaio-ken. However, the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken is only present visually as its usage during the rush is purely a visual representation as it has no effect on stats.
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In ''World Mission'', '''SH6-25''' Goku can transform into Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken x20 (which is localized as '''Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Kaioken x20''') via his '''Limitless Saiyan''' CAA Transform Ability.
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[[File:ULTRABlueKaiokenGoku.png|thumb|left|ULTRA Super Saiyan God SS Kaioken Goku (DBL45-01U) in ''Dragon Ball Legends'']]
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In ''Dragon Ball Legends'', Super Saiyan God SS Goku (DBL15-07S) is able to transform into the x10 Kaio-ken state as the unit's main ability. For the 60 Million User Campaign Celebration, Super Saiyan God SS Kaioken Goku (DBL45-01U) or the x20 Blue Kaioken variant is released as an ULTRA rarity unit which features the Kaioken God Kamehameha as the unit's special and the x20 Kaioken God Kamehameha as the unit's Ultimate.
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*This is the first technique that gives the user a double aura. The second is [[Super Saiyan Rage]].
*Goku and [[Old Kai]] claim that he was unable to use the Kaio-ken with his normal [[Super Saiyan]] form due to the intense emotional turmoil/body stress caused by the Super Saiyan transformation, and attempting to combine the two would mean immediate death. However this creates a plot hole somewhat, as when training for Cell in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Goku trained with Gohan to remove the emotional upheaval and stress present with the Super Saiyan transformation. Thus in theory, Goku should be capable of using Kaio-Ken while in his normal Super Saiyan state. However it is more likely that even [[Super Saiyan Full Power]] lacks the perfect ''ki'' control of the Super Saiyan Blue form, as perfect ''ki'' control is necessary to safely maintain the Kaio-ken.
 
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*Besides the Super Saiyan Blue transformation that Goku has mixed with Kaio-ken on several occasions, Goku has only ever combined the Kaio-ken with the regular Super Saiyan transformation on one occasion, in the Other World Tournament against [[Pikkon]]. It's believed he only managed to do so due to him being dead at the time, so he didn't experience any of the Kaio-ken's drawbacks.
**This revelation makes it unclear just how godly ''ki'' works in comparison to regular ''ki''. It could be considered that the Super Saiyan form itself, mastered or not, pushes the body to its limits, therefore trying to multiply that would possibly damage the body. However, both Goku and Vegeta are shown to lose stamina after using their Super Saiyan Blue forms for a long while during the Tournament of Destroyers. While inconclusive, it could generally be assumed that each Super Saiyan form pushes the body to its physical limit, while Super Saiyan Blue takes away stamina simply down to inexperience with the form on Goku and Vegeta's part, by the time of the battle against Black and Zamasu, these drawbacks have lifted somewhat, as Goku and Vegeta dropped out and then reassuming this form during their fights. However, it is explained again by [[Whis]] that Super Saiyan Blue takes away stamina during the [[Tournament of Power]].
 
*This is the first technique that gives the user a double aura. The second is [[Super Saiyan Anger]].
 
*In ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', the Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken only boosts Goku's ''ki'' and does not change Goku's body color.
 
*In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', the Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken drains Goku's health when activated. Further powering up to X10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken drains the health even faster.
 
**There is an unused voice clip of Goku Black being able to use his own variation of the Super Saiyan Blue: Kaioken, the Super Saiyan Rosé: Kaioken.
 
**When in Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken, Goku's stamina consumption is significantly lower when performing Z-Vanish (one bar of stamina can be used to perform 4 Z-Vanish, instead of one bar per Z-Vanish) and while in this state, Goku does not recover stamina. When Goku's stamina is broken, Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken will automatically end.
 
   
 
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"I know it's risky, but there's a big payoff, too! Super Saiyan Blue is about power through extreme control! Combining that with the calming focus of the Kaio-ken and there's no telling how high I can go!"
Goku in "A Developed "Time Skip" Counterstrike? Here Comes Goku's New Move!"

Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken (スーパーサイヤじんブルーかいおうけん Sūpā Saiya-jin Burū Kaiōken, lit. "Super Saiyan Blue: Fist of the King of the Worlds"),[1] also known as Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan: Kaio-ken,[6] or Blue Kaio-ken in the manga,[7] is a technique which consists of using the Kaio-ken,[8][9] and its principles, while transformed as a Super Saiyan Blue.

Overview

Creation and Concept

Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken is an anime-original transformation. Its manga appearance is much different from the anime.

Appearance

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Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken's full anime appearance

In the anime, this variation of the Kaio-ken synchronizes the two separate power boosts between Goku's godly transformation and the special technique, which is emphasized by the double aura effect, placing a crimson Kaio-ken aura outside of a typical blue Super Saiyan Blue aura. The outer Kaio-ken aura manifests as violently fluctuating and jagged while the Super Saiyan Blue aura maintains a gentle, flame-like contour. When using this transformation for the first time, the energy aura is so intense that Goku's blue hair appears several shades lighter than normal, and his skin appears to be illuminated by the Kaio-ken's aura to a dark shade of pink. Additionally, Goku's clothes are affected as well; his bright orange Gi becomes dark red, whereas his dark blue belt, wristbands and shoes turn purple. The light generated by this technique is so intense, that the whole surrounding area is illuminated to many shades of red.

Blue Kaioken

Blue Kaio-ken's manga appearance

In the manga, this state looks no different from the standard Blue forms, with the only notable difference being a fiercer, more jagged Blue aura, reminiscent of the Kaio-ken aura.

Usage and Power

In the anime, Goku began developing this technique for eventual use against Beerus. To use it, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan Blue, then simply activates Kaio-ken in addition to it. Initially, since Goku had not yet mastered the technique, it had only a 10% chance of working and a 90% of failing, which had a chance of killing him. Thus, Goku was forced to maintain an extraordinary amount of focus when activating the technique in order to ensure its success. Since Super Saiyan Blue has perfect innate ki control and instinctively calm nature, Goku is able to utilize the power of the Kaio-ken in a similar manner to the way in which he can control it in his base form. By contrast, should Goku overuse this form whilst attempting to use the technique with any of his non-godly Super Saiyan transformations, it would almost certainly kill him which he cited as the reason why he never attempted to use it in the past as even a normal Super Saiyan.

Side Effects of Goku's New Form

Goku feeling the side-effects of using Kaio-ken

Like the standard Kaio-ken, this variation can also use multipliers to further bolster Goku's capacities. This form was even able to make Beerus nervous even before Goku increased its multiplier. However, the recoil of going to such levels too high for his body to handle can build up just as fast. Seemingly the signs of this state being unstable is the user's skin turning more red colored and the hair turning light blue, almost white. The full ramifications of using this technique at too high a level manifested several days later as Goku developed Delayed Onset Ki Disorder caused by the unaccustomed and strenuous activity while using Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. Symptoms include a significant decline in ki control and generation resulting in such instances as Goku's diminished proficiency when using his Instant Transmission and erratic flying. While King Kai notes that while his initial outbreak was temporary, he cautions Goku he could develop the condition permanently with continued reckless use of Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken, rending him incapable of practicing martial arts again. By the time of the Tournament of Power, Goku gained enough mastery of the technique to quickly activate it for as long of a duration as needed. Goku's mastery over this state is such that the stress generated is considerably less, making it appear as a normal Kaio-ken Blue at all times, even when used at X10 or X20.

In the manga, Goku struggles to make any headway against Jiren. One of his attempts to match Jiren's strength and overcome the wall of his own power has Goku attempt to force out more power from within himself at the cost of damaging his body, resulting in Goku applying the same principles behind the Kaio-ken while Super Saiyan Blue. Whis notes this wasn't what Goku needed to overcome his wall, and Jiren observes that Goku can't use the power from damaging his body properly, resulting in Goku abandoning the technique.

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Goku using an unstable x10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken

In the anime, Goku uses the X10 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Hit, where it gifted Goku with such power that Hit's Time-Skip technique became ineffective, enabling him to strike Hit in spite of time being suspended. While the energy usage of this technique is very high, the Super Saiyan Blue form may serve to shield the user against the negative physical effects of the Kaio-ken to an extent. During his fight against Hit, Goku showed no obvious signs of physical strain caused by the Kaio-ken until he powered back down to his base form, at which point his body began to suffer severe muscle convulsions. Shortly after his failed attempt to defeat Hit with it, the X10 Kaio-ken faded and his Kaio-ken dropped to a lower level for the rest of the fight.

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Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Fused Zamasu to escape his grasp

Goku briefly uses this technique once again in the "Future" Trunks Saga, in order to escape Fused Zamasu's grasp and send him flying with a swift kick. In the process, Goku manages to destroy Fusion Zamasu's Barrier of Light but quickly returns to base form, unable to move.

Goku uses this technique a third time during the Zeno Expo in his match against Bergamo, who was getting stronger with each blow Goku delivered until defeated by Goku's God Kamehameha. At this point, it appears that Goku was able to exercise a far greater degree of control with this form, as he did not succumb to any muscle spasms or contractions afterward. He later uses this technique against Top before being stopped by the Grand Minister.

Blue Kaio-ken Goku defeats Ultimate Gohan

Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Gohan

Goku later used this in a one-on-one match against a full power Ultimate Gohan in preparation for the Tournament of Power. Although Ultimate Gohan was able to hold his own with a normal Super Saiyan Blue Goku, when Goku used Kaio-ken, he defeated Gohan after the two clashed.

By the time of the Tournament of Power, Goku gained enough mastery of the technique to quickly activate it for as long of a duration as needed. Goku's mastery over this state is such that the stress generated is considerably less, making it appear as a normal Kaio-ken Blue at all times, even when used at X10 or X20.

X20 Kaio-ken SSB Goku

Goku using x20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Jiren

In the Tournament of Power, while fighting one-on-one against Jiren, Goku continuously uses this technique in an effort to keep up; however, he is easily beaten down despite this. Goku has also grown to be able to utilize X20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken.[10][11][12] Goku utilizes this state against Jiren to no avail. Despite this increase in power, the gap in their power does not narrow to any significant degree, as Goku is still easily thrashed around by Jiren. However, it should be noted that Goku's mastery of the technique allowed him to withstand this empowered state with no signs of visible strain on his body or stamina levels. While using a Universe 7's Spirit Bomb in this X20 state, Goku was able to force Jiren to exert more power by using both of his hands before Goku was ultimately overpowered.

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Goku uses Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken against Kefla

Later, Goku uses this power up when against Super Saiyan Kefla, as according to Whis, Goku knew he wouldn't be able to beat her terrifying power without it. Unfortunately, it was still not enough to fully defend against Kefla due to his depleted stamina, and he was knocked out by her with a single kick to the neck, although this was when Goku was caught off guard.

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Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Goku fighting alongside Super Saiyan God SS Evolved Vegeta

When Goku and Vegeta begin their last stand against Jiren, Goku released all of the strength he possibly could as a Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. As a team Goku and Vegeta - who had just broken his limits - attacked Jiren, who had revealed a hint of his true power, and managed to compete with him, even gaining an advantage at times, although Jiren still easily broke free when Goku managed to hold him in place for Vegeta to shoot his Final Flash at Jiren. However, once Jiren used his full power, Goku, even alongside Vegeta in Super Saiyan Blue Evolved and Android 17, was outclassed.

Goku Blue Kaioken power

Blue Kaio-ken Goku gut punches Jiren

In the manga, Goku uses the Blue Kaio-ken as a power up for his Perfected Super Saiyan Blue in an attempt to break his limit,[7][13] this was Goku's trump card at the time.[9] Using this state he is briefly able to fight Jiren better than previously at the cost of damage to his body, but he is quickly outmatched and reverts to his ordinary Perfected Super Saiyan Blue.

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Blue Kaio-ken Goku vs. Moro

Much later, when the transformed Moro was held in place by Gohan and Piccolo, Goku used the Blue Kaio-ken when attacking him with his Instant Kamehameha to bolster his attack power, succeeding in blowing off Moro's arm.

During the battle with Gas, lacking the energy to return to his Perfected Ultra Instinct state, Goku opted to use the Blue Kaio-ken in bursts during their bout, first during his initial attack, then again to gain enough power to escape from his spike walls, and one last time in order to gain enough speed to catch him so he could Instant Transmission them both away.[14]

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Super Saiyan Cumber faces Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Vegito

In the anime version of the Prison Planet Saga, Vegito uses the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-Ken technique against Cumber, though he finds himself outmatched when Cumber becomes a Golden Great Ape. In the manga, Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Vegito proves able to match Golden Great Ape Cumber evenly in a beam struggle, although the strain of the power-up causes him to defuse prematurely.

In the manga version of the Universe Creation Saga, Vegito uses this state so that he can destroy the Universe Tree alongside Super Full Power Saiyan 4 Limit Breaker Xeno Vegito.

Video Game Appearances

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Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Goku card for Dragon Ball Heroes

The technique makes its debut in a video game and is firstly named in Dragon Ball Heroes, introduced in the ninth mission of the God Mission series (GDM9).

In Dragon Ball Fusions, the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken only boosts Goku's ki and does not change Goku's body color.

In Dokkan Battle, Goku is a playable character in his Super Saiyan God SS (Kaioken) state.

The technique appears in Xenoverse 2 where it was also named. Like the anime, the X10 multiplier can only be activated on top of the regular Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. When activated, it drains Goku's health at an alarming rate. Goku can also use this form in Heroes and Dokkan Battle (as his super attack while in Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken form is 10x God Kamehameha). While the technique itself cannot be used by Future Warrior, it is possible for them to use a Kaio-ken-empowered technique such as the Kaio-ken Kamehameha while transformed into regular Super Saiyan Blue or Super Saiyan God SS Evolved. However, the effect is purely cosmetic in nature.

The form also appears in FighterZ as SSGSS Goku's Meteor Attack. Goku unleashes the Kaio-ken ability and unloads a beatdown on his opponent before firing an immensely powerful Kaio-ken Kamehameha. For an extra two stocks, Goku can follow it up with a Penetrate!-style punch.

In Jump Force, Goku can utilize the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken by transforming into his Super Saiyan Blue form which serves as his Full Awakening, then utilize the Meteor Combination rush Ability during which Goku will briefly activate his Kaio-ken. However, the Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken is only present visually as its usage during the rush is purely a visual representation as it has no effect on stats.

In World Mission, SH6-25 Goku can transform into Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken x20 (which is localized as Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Kaioken x20) via his Limitless Saiyan CAA Transform Ability.

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ULTRA Super Saiyan God SS Kaioken Goku (DBL45-01U) in Dragon Ball Legends

In Dragon Ball Legends, Super Saiyan God SS Goku (DBL15-07S) is able to transform into the x10 Kaio-ken state as the unit's main ability. For the 60 Million User Campaign Celebration, Super Saiyan God SS Kaioken Goku (DBL45-01U) or the x20 Blue Kaioken variant is released as an ULTRA rarity unit which features the Kaioken God Kamehameha as the unit's special and the x20 Kaioken God Kamehameha as the unit's Ultimate.

Trivia

  • This is the first technique that gives the user a double aura. The second is Super Saiyan Rage.
  • Besides the Super Saiyan Blue transformation that Goku has mixed with Kaio-ken on several occasions, Goku has only ever combined the Kaio-ken with the regular Super Saiyan transformation on one occasion, in the Other World Tournament against Pikkon. It's believed he only managed to do so due to him being dead at the time, so he didn't experience any of the Kaio-ken's drawbacks.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, 2016
  2. Name of the figure SSGSS Son Gokou ~ Kaio-ken Blue of the Cho Shingi Den figures line.
  3. Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission, 2019
  4. Vegito using Blue Kaio-ken. Prison Planet Saga (July 1, 2018).
  5. Treated as a transformation in video games. Also referred to as a transformation by Vados.
  6. Dragon Ball Heroes 2010
  7. 7.0 7.1 Cipher's tweet on July 2020 V-Jump "Saiyan Evolution Report". Twitter. Retrieved on May 22, 2020.
  8. JC "Dragon Ball Super" Volume 13 Released!! Introducing the "master" who brought out Goku's power!. dragon-ball-official. Retrieved on March 14, 2023.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Weekly ☆ Character Showcase #96: Jiren from Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Arc!. dragon-ball-official. Retrieved on March 14, 2023.
  10. DBS special preview. pbs.twimg.
  11. 1 Hour Special preview1. pbs.twimg.
  12. 1 Hour Special preview2. pbs.twimg.
  13. Dragon Ball Official Site
  14. Dragon Ball Super chapter 81, "Goku's Conflict"

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