Vegeta

Lore & Background

In Dragon Ball Super, Vegeta continues to evolve as a warrior and family man. He tries to appease Beerus to prevent Earth's destruction, and when Beerus slaps Bulma, Vegeta's rage briefly allows him to surpass Goku in power. His rivalry with Goku remains a driving force, pushing him to constantly train and seek new levels of strength. Despite his haughty demeanor, Vegeta's loyalty to Earth and his loved ones becomes increasingly evident as he faces universal threats alongside the Z Fighters.

Reader's Guide

Vegeta is the proud Prince of all Saiyans who underwent a profound redemption arc from villain to hero. His character is defined by an intense rivalry with Goku, which drives him to constantly evolve his combat abilities. In Dragon Ball Super, he tries to appease Beerus to protect Earth and briefly surpasses Goku due to rage when Beerus slaps Bulma. Initially motivated by pride and a desire for power, his priorities shift dramatically after bonding with Bulma and raising their son Trunks. His defining moments include his rage-fueled power boost against Beerus and his continued rivalry with Goku.

Did You Know?

• Vegeta's name is a pun on the word 'vegetable', following the trend of Saiyan names being puns on vegetables.
• Vegeta made his first appearance in chapter #204 'Sayonara, Son Goku', published in Weekly Shōnen Jump on January 7, 1989.
• In the original Japanese version, Vegeta is voiced by Ryō Horikawa, with the only exception being Dragon Ball Daima where mini Vegeta was voiced by Yūdai Mino.
• Vegeta was originally intended by Akira Toriyama to be a short-lived antagonist, but his popularity led to Toriyama keeping him in the story.