Goku for Smash 5? I say YES!

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Yerm said:

DBZ is a global phenomenon it's pretty much at the same level as Pokemon in terms of brand recognition, hell game companies like Nintendo wish they created DragonBall since it's a national icon and one of the most succesful Japanese names in media ever. Dragon Ball the anime is better than DBZ anime though.

ive seen more memes and ironic joke threads about Dragon Ball than anything else, and i would argue a big chunk of its brand recognition stems from that. not to mention people have been pretty critical of the more recent incarnations of the show, and most of the games in general. im sure it wasnt always like this, but its at a point where i cant take it seriously

you bring up pokemon, which is and has been the biggest cultural phenomenon of the modern era since Red and Blue were released. every game in the main series receives critical acclaim, it has its own store chain, entire networks of website, TCG leagues, and communities who actually play the games and discuss it in an organized manner. all beyond anything ive seen from Dragon Ball. 

Because you are comparing it to Pokémon, bar pokémon, Dragon Ball is maybe the most popular one. Also, both franchises are handled differently, you have to admit Pokémon from it's conception has been made to sell this compulsory idea that you have to catch everything, buy everything, etc... Much like other IPs that have had anime and toy variations like Beyblade or Yu Gi Oh. Just considering anime, I'd say Dragon Ball is bigger than Pokémon

Fact is, Dragon Ball might be the most influential shonen of all time and other hugely popular ones such as Naruto or Hunter x Hunter wouldn't be like they are. 

 Oh, and most recent Dragon Ball game did pretty well both in critics and sales, we also got many games in years in which we didn't have any new Dragon Ball source media. Dragon Ball Super has picked up since it started like shit too. If he was in Smash, he would be the most popular character in the game after Pikachu, Mario and maybe Pacman.

That said, I understand that he didn't originate as a videogame character and I understand why that would be a reason not to have him even though I would probably enjoy it.