2020 Olympic games TOKYO Ambassadors - Dragon Ball Z's Goku

Dragon Ball Z's Goku Is An Ambassador Of The 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Nope this is not a joke. His dad is called Akira Toriyama and must be very proud. He's 5'8", had a monkey tail as a child and also fought off some of the universe's biggest threats. He beat his friend Pikachu and the rest of the Pokemon for the spot of ambassador of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. We're of course talking of the unique Son Goku

The Tokyo Olympics are three years away but the Olympic committee has already settled on a decision. Goku is a worldwide renowned Japanese character and he's worth investing in merchandise for the Olympics. He will feature alongside other Japanese pop culture icons Naruto, Sailor Moon, One Piece's Luffy and even Mario

Aiming for younger audiences

During the Rio Olympics closing ceremony on August 21, 2016, the Japanese prime minister announced that Japanese culture will be fundamental for 2020. Shinzo Abe actually came out of a green tube dressed as Super Mario. Aiming for a younger audience, the Olympic committee is hoping to bring everyone together for this edition.

Japan Chooses The Most Badass Ambassadors of All Time For the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has earlier highlighted the importance of Japanese culture for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics during the closing ceremony of the Rio Games on August 21, 2016. Japan’s head of state even came out of a green tube dressed as Super Mario

According to the organizers, the use of the “popular animated celebrities” is, in part, an effort to draw the attention of younger fans. It is also a perfect way for Japan to promote and celebrate its rich influence on modern culture

Other anime favorites Naruto, One Piece’ Luffy, Shin Chan, Pretty Cure, Sailor Moon, and Astroboy will be the Saiyan’s co-ambassadors. Noticeably missing from the bunch are Pikachu and his gang of pocket monsters.

The games may be three years away but it has already drummed up immense anticipation following the announcement of the Tokyo Olympics Committee that Son Goku of the Dragonball Z fame will be among the chosen ambassadors