Japan officially recognized a holiday in 2015 for the fictional hero Goku
The world of anime officially merged with reality in 2015 when the Japanese government recognized an annual day honoring Goku, the legendary Saiyan hero from the Dragon Ball franchise.
In 2015, the Japan Anniversary Association officially recognized May 9th as Goku Day. This date was chosen because the numbers five and nine are pronounced 'Go' and 'Ku' in Japanese, creating a perfect phonetic pun for the iconic Dragon Ball protagonist.
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