Kaio-ken Finish

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The Kaio-ken Finish (界王拳 フィニッシュ, Kaiō-ken Finisshu; Literally meaning "World King Fist Finish") is a rush attack used by Son Goku.

Usage

First, Goku charges at his opponent and kicks them up into the air. Next, he flies up after his opponent and Double Axe Handle punches them down to the ground. Then, he powers up to his Kaio-ken as he charges down at his opponent and double-punches them in their back. Finally, Goku quickly lands on the ground and catches his opponent by their back before throwing them onto the ground, inflicting a great deal of damage.

History

Dragon Ball Z

Vegeta Saga

Goku used this attack to defeat Nappa. Frustrated that he was unable to defeat Goku, Nappa decided to take his anger out on Son Gohan and Kuririn. Nappa charged down to the ground where the frightened Gohan and Kuririn were and prepared to kill them with a mouth blast, with Goku in pursuit. Realizing he was not fast enough to stop Nappa, Goku activated his Kaio-ken technique and attacked Nappa with the Kaio-ken Finish, breaking the Saiyan's back and saving Gohan and Krillin. Goku stated that Nappa's injuries were so severe that he was unable to fight ever again.

Captain Ginyu Saga

Goku's attack being used on Burter.

Goku later used a similar attack against Butta on Planet Namek. He knocked out the Ginyu Special Corps member and Vegeta then killed Butta, much to Goku's dismay.

Video games

The Kaio-ken Finish appeared in Dragon Ball: Raging Blast and is one of Goku's Super Attacks in his base form.

It also appeared in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and is one of Goku's Blast 2 attacks.