It was revealed in an interview with Akira Toriyama that the inspiration for Goku Black originated from the 'copy of the hero' idea in media such as 'False Ultra Man' of the Ultraman series or 'False Kamen Rider' of the Kamen Rider franchise. However, due to the notable style and color difference between Black and Goku's clothings, he was given the name 'Goku Black' by Future Bulma and thus took the name even when he revealed his own identity. When he arrived to Future Trunks's timeline, he initially referred to himself as Goku. Goku Black sought to destroy all mortals alongside Future Zamasu, an alternate counterpart of him. He serves as the main antagonist of the 'Future' Trunks Saga of Dragon Ball Super.īlack visited Universe 6, went to the Super Dragon Balls from the unaltered main timeline within that universe, summoned Super Shenron from said timeline, wished to switch bodies with Goku from the unaltered main timeline within Universe 7, and Super Shenron granted Goku Black's wish.
Goku Black ( ゴクウブラック, Gokū Burakku ), also known as Zamasu ( ザマス, Zamasu ), though usually referred to as Black, is an alternate incarnation of Zamasu and a former North Kai and Supreme Kai apprentice serving his former master Gowasu from the unaltered main timeline within Universe 10.
