Goku's Appearance

Goku is usually recognized by his uniquely styled hair, which never changes its length throughout the series except when in his Super Saiyan forms, in which his hair changes color and length based on the level he ascends to. This is explained by Vegeta to be a common characteristic of full-blooded Saiyans.^[7] Due to his devotion to Earth, Goku prefers dressing in a gi uniform, and has refused offers to adorn the Saiyan battle armor, being that he considers himself an Earthling.^[8] However, he is seen donning a Saiyan battle armour designed by Bulma, during the time he trains with Gohan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber at Kami's Palace, prior to the Cell Games.^[9] In his early childhood, Goku was first introduced in a blue outfit with red wristbands and a white belt he kept tied in a bow.^[1] After his training with Roshi, Goku would receive his trademark orange outfit, blue wristbands, and a belt. During his training with Kami-sama he would receive his equaly trademark striped boots and blue shirt which he would wear under his orange top. Later on, Goku would begin wearing a matching blue obi in place of his simple belt.^[10] He is often seen to wear the in circled kanji of his training masters on the front and back his uniform; the first kanji being Master Roshi's, "kame" (亀^?, meaning "turtle"),^[11] the second kanji being King Kai's, "kaio" (界王^?, meaning "world king")^[12] and the third being his own kanji "Go" (悟^?, meaning "wisdom" or "enlightenment").^[13] Eventually he stops wearing a kanji.^[10] By the end of the manga Goku would begin wearing a new outfit made up blue slip-over top, gray pants and orange wristbands and shin ribbons.^[14] By the Dragon Ball GT series Goku's appearance was revamped featuring him with a fold over top, yellow pants, pink wristbands, white shin ribbons, and a bronze complexion.^[15]