Goku Black stands as one of Dragon Ball Super's most controversial yet fascinating villains, not just for his power level or storyline, but for having perhaps the most literal character name in anime history. When fans first heard about an evil version of Goku simply called 'Goku Black,' the internet exploded with memes and discussions about whether this was brilliant simplicity or hilariously on-the-nose naming.

The character's introduction in Dragon Ball Super brought with it layers of irony that even creator Akira Toriyama might not have fully anticipated. Here we have a villain who is essentially 'evil Goku' dressed in black, and he's literally named 'Goku Black.' While the Japanese name 'Goku Burakku' sounds slightly more exotic, the English translation strips away any subtlety, creating what many consider the franchise's most unintentionally comedic moment.

Despite the straightforward naming convention, Goku Black became a fan-favorite antagonist with his complex backstory involving Zamasu, body-swapping, and multiversal mayhem. The character proves that sometimes the most literal approach can still result in compelling storytelling, even if it gives fans endless material for jokes about Dragon Ball's naming conventions.