A Man Inspired by Dragon Ball's Goku Masters "Flying Technique," Reaching 5.31 Million Views

A man dressed as Son Goku from Dragon Ball hangs from an iron bar, walking in midair as if in zero gravity. The Instagram video, titled “I practiced Goku’s flying technique for 10 years”, has surpassed 5.31 million views, drawing comments like “He looks like a Super Saiyan” and “It seems like he could really fly.” We interviewed MASATO, the creator of the viral video, about how he mastered this “air walk.”

Overview

- A man dressed as Goku performs gravity-defying moves, gaining viral attention.
- He trained for over 10 years to mimic Goku’s “flying technique.”
- His dedication led him to master street workout and win an Asian championship.
- He balances training with his job while pursuing influencer activities.
- He even competed in Netflix’s Final Draft alongside top athletes.

From Goku to Reality: The Man Who Learned to "Fly"

- "What first motivated you to start this kind of body training?"

MASATO: “I started training at age 20 because I admired Goku. It’s been 12 years now. At first, I only did push-ups and pull-ups. After two years, I felt stuck, so I researched and found videos of overseas athletes practicing zero-gravity training. That inspired me, and I started right away.”

- "What kind of training did you start with?"

MASATO: "At first, it was just push-ups and pull-ups. After about two years, I felt I couldn’t progress further. Then I discovered videos of people overseas doing “zero-gravity training” on YouTube. It struck me instantly, and I started practicing right away."

- "Was this all self-taught?"

MASATO: "Yes, completely. I practiced mainly in parks and at home, using videos as guides. While working at a factory, I trained two to three hours every day. After two to three years, I finally mastered the weightless movements. The first time I walked as if in midair, it felt incredibly strange."

- "Did you ever find it too difficult to keep going?"

MASATO: "Never. Training never felt painful. It was always fun. Plus, my physique transformed; I became more muscular, and I look completely different from when I started."

- "You became the first Japanese athlete to win the Asian Street Workout Championship. What exactly is street workout?"

MASATO: "It’s a mix of sport and art, using only your own bodyweight. It’s not just about strength but also fluidity, aesthetics, and performance. Competitions have categories like freestyle (routine-based) and strength (power and reps), judged on creativity, beauty, and balance."

- "What does your professional career involve?"

MASATO: "Mainly influencer work on social media, sponsorships, brand deals and event appearances. Even as Asian champion, the sport is still niche, so winning didn’t drastically change things."

- "What’s your specialty move?"

MASATO: "The planchet. Balancing in a push-up position with feet lifted."

- "You’ve also shown the “human carp streamer” online. How does that compare with walking in the air?"

MASATO: "The human carp streamer is intermediate level, but walking in the air is advanced. To achieve it, basics like push-ups and planks are essential. Progress step by step. Consistency is the key."

- "How do people react when you perform in public?"

MASATO: "Passersby always do a double take (laughs). Kids gather around, and people ask to take photos and videos."

- "You appeared on Netflix’s reality show Final Draft, where 25 top athletes compete for 30 million yen. What did you gain from that?"

MASATO: "I learned from world-class athletes not just about physical strength, but also mental endurance and resilience, how to overcome hardships."

- "Has your mindset changed through all this training?"

MASATO: "Absolutely. Training daily taught me that effort always pays off. Since then, whenever I want to try something, I always go for it."

Source : ORICON NEWS