Goku has frequently granted mercy to his enemies.
In his book about Akira Toriyama published in 2004, Julius Weideman said Goku's journey and ever-growing strength resulted in the character winning "the admiration of young boys everywhere
 The band's lead singer Thomas D chose the name because Goku embodies the band's philosophy, saying he was "fascinated by Goku's navet and cheerfulness, yet, at the same time, a great warrior saving the world

