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The recently released action-adventure role-playing gameBlack Myth: Wukongby Game Science has caused quite a stir in the gaming industry. However, the hype of the game has exceeded the gaming world and has entered the anime world because of its connection to Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballfranchise, which is the pillar of the anime community.
What many people won’t know is that both Black Myth: Wukong andDragon Ballare inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novelJourney to the West. Thus, the main characters of the game and the anime series, Sun Wukong and Son Goku, have a lot in common. This similarity between the two characters was recently seen by the fans.
An anime fan page recently shared a fan-made video of theBlack Myth: Wukonggame where the protagonist has transitioned from Sun Wukong to Goku. The iconicDragon Ballmain character is seen doing all the stuff that Wukong does in the game, and fans are all up for it.
TheDragon BallMod ForBlack Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukongwas released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on July 24, 2025, and it follows the story of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King. Sun Wukong is a religious character fromJourney to the Westwho is a skilled fighter imbued with mythical powers.
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Sun Wukong’s character fromBlack Myth: Wukongparallels a lot from theJourney to the Westprotagonist. However, with Goku sharing the same inspiration,the similarity between Goku and Sun Wukongis also quite a lot. Thus, fans wanted to see how Goku would survive in theBlack Myth: Wukongworld.
Thus, a fanmade video of Goku as a playable character in the video game was released by @OtakuGod_ on X.
Who got the goku mod for wukong?!?!pic.twitter.com/7oQdBE2qps
TheDragon Ballprotagonist is seen wielding the Ruyi Jingu Bang to beat up his opponents, which is quite similar to the Power Pole. He is also seen riding the clouds, which is an ode to his flying nimbus fromAkira Toriyama’sseries.
Dragon BallFans Are Thrilled To See Goku Entering TheBlack Myth: WukongWorld
Journey to the Westhasnot only inspiredDragon BallandBlack Myth: Wukong, but it has also had an influence on many other popular movies, series, games, etc. This is why the hype for the game and every other entertainment piece inspired by it is so much.
This hype was seen when the fan-made video was posted on X and all the anime and gaming fans came together to appreciate it.
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While some talked about the similarities between Goku and Wukong, others expressed their desire to play the game.
One thing that is bothering me alot of people don’t seem to know goku is based off wukong 😭😭
Oh my God…….I want this game even way more now lol
It needs to be goku im ngl
SIIIR!! YEEEEE beating ass in ancient china with the GOAT!pic.twitter.com/8sdOf1H7l5
I see no difference 💀they both same
If Toriyama had been alive, he would have loved to talk about the game and its parallel withDragon Balland Goku in particular.Black Myth: Wukongis worth the hype and fans have already helped it in reaching the top spot on Steam.
Dragon Ballis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
