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Saitama vs. Goku

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About

Saitama vs. Goku refers to a series of fan art and memes based on a viral episode of the web series Death Battle that depicts Saitama from One-Punch Man fighting against Goku from Dragon Ball.

The episode was released on October 18th, 2026, and spread online over the following days as it generated debate and content on social media. In the episode, Goku is ultimately awarded the victory over Saitama. The memes and fan art typically reflect the outcome of the battle and show Goku victorious over Saitama. Some viewers believed that Saitama should have won and made posts and memes that reflect this opinion.

Origin

On October 18th, 2026, the Death Battle YouTube[1] channel posted an episode that pits Goku against Saitama. By the end of the episode, Goku ultimately wins the battle. The video gained over 6.5 million views in two days.



Spread

As the Death Battle video between Goku and Saitama went viral, it inspired numerous debates, fan art depictions and memes that referenced the battle over the following days.

For instance, on October 18th, 2026, TikToker[2] @randousher2 posted a meme referencing the battle that gained over 979,000 views in two days.

@randousher2 Goku the made up feat man 😭✌️🍟 #deathbattle #saitama #goku #slander #anime ♬ original sound – ¶∆§


Later that day, TikToker[3] @specxy75 posted a video suggesting that the fight wasn't logical because Goku couldn't stack two specific abilities without dying, but he stacks these abilities in the fight, garnering over 500,000 views in two days.

@specxy75 YES IM COPING THIS IS BS #deathbattle #goku #vs #saitama #fyp ♬ what hann – ChoppaZay


On the night of October 18th, X[4] user @ObsCureArty posted a piece of fan art showing Saitama begging for Goku to give him more time to power up, garnering over 8,600 likes in two days.


Fan art of Goku vs. Saitama. Art is by ObsCureArty.

On October 19th, 2026, X[5] user @OnePunchManDP posted a meme that points out how Superman won against Goku in Death Battle and Saitama won against Superman, suggesting it makes no sense that Goku won against Saitama, garnering over 4,800 likes in a day.


GOKU AGAINST SUPERMAN IN DEATH BATTLE TOTAL MATCHES 3 WON 3 SAITAMA AGAINST SUPERMAN IN DEATH BATTLE TOTAL MATCHES 1 MEANWHILE THIS LARP @OnePunchManDP WON1

Various Examples


Marshal Bohemond ✗Space Crusader Vtuber @M_Bohemond This is the worst fight Death Battle's had since Asura lost to Kratos. Goku ain't beating Saitama. That's the entire point. Power scaling Saitama is an effort in futility. One Punch Man @OnePunch_Daily Oct 18 ⚫ Fan account FULL SAITAMA VS GOKU FIGHT! #DeathBattle #OnePunchMan #Dragonball 2:49 12:34 AM • Oct 19, 2026 169K Views A Little Miss Big Butt & @GothTransFem Now that Goku vs Saitama is out we can finally ask the real questions BOTH NAKED COVERED IN OIL 12:55 AM - Oct 19, 2026 945.1K Views Chibi Reviews @ChibiReviews Follow 0 Hot Take: Saitama wins, his entire character is meant to always win I love Goku more as a character but disregarding the very point of Saitama's character is awful. He is always meant to win no matter how ridiculous his opponent is. Its the entire point of the manga 6:39 PM - Oct 19, 2026 155.9K Views
@justmyhappyplace_ Was only popular cause of goku😭✌️#deathbattle #goku #saitama #slander #gokuvssaitama ♬ original sound – 6th

@qiblitheproto goku does NOT do ts in the manga 😭😭 #goku #saitama #saitamasolos #gokuvssaitama #anime ♬ original sound – PLAYBOY Thailand


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External References

[1] YouTube – Death Battle

[2] TikTok – randousher2

[3] TikTok – specxy75

[4] X – ObsCureArty

[5] X – OnePunchManDP


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