Vegeta
Prince of Saiyans
Prince of Planet Vegeta and a survivor of the Saiyans. Goku's fierce rival who eventually fights alongside him as a comrade.
Quotes
- I fight for myself
- Kakarot, you are the wall that I cannot surpass
- As if I'd lose to a Kakarot!
- I'm in the worst mood right now!
- Take good care of Bulma
- You are number one
Trivia
- Name origin from English word 'vegetable'.
- Voice actor Ryo Horikawa thought he would exit after a few episodes upon debut.
- In anime, often depicted with different battle armors or hair colors.
- Originally disliked by creator Akira Toriyama but became a main character due to popularity.
- Father of Trunks and husband of Bulma.
- Detailed depiction of awakenings up to Super Saiyan Blue.
Alternate names
Vegeta IV
Vegeta, Prince of Destruction
Majin Vegeta
Prince
Profile
- Species
- Saiyan
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- Age 732
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Spiky black hairstyle with blue-based battle armor. Muscular and toned physique. Usually exudes an intimidating presence with a cold expression, but shows a gentle side in front of his family.
- Height
- Approx. 164cm
- Weight
- 56kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Spiky black hair
- Scar on left eye (Saiyan saga)
- Muscular build
- Iconic items
-
- Blue battle armor
- White gloves
- White boots
- Dragon Ball battle armor (Frieza Force style)
- Golden hair during Super Saiyan transformation
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Proud
- Detailed personality
- Possesses immense pride as the prince of the mighty Saiyans and is a solitary warrior who despises following others' orders. Burns with strong rivalry toward Goku, but gradually comes to value his comrades and family, a complex character harboring hot passion and contradictions within. Rational, highly intelligent, and one of the foremost hard workers.
- Keywords
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- Proud
- Solitary
- Hard worker
- Pride
- Rival
- Devoted husband
- Short-tempered
- Greedy
- Bellicose
- Motto
- I fight for myself
- Talents
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- Combat ability
- Ki manipulation
- Great Ape transformation
- Super Saiyan transformation
- Super Saiyan Blue transformation
- Instant Transmission (learned after training)
- Power of Destruction (Ultra Ego)
- Skills
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- Ki blast emission
- Martial arts
- Strategy planning
- Fusion techniques (Vegito, Gogeta)
- Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Motivation
- To surpass Goku, maintain Saiyan pride, and protect his family
- Habits
- Uses 'Ore' or 'Ore-sama' as first-person pronoun. Short-tempered and sore loser. Has an attitude of looking down on others but gradually changes. Sweet to family.
- Favorite foods
- None in particular
- Hobbies
- Training
- Favorite places
- Space, Earth
- Favorite colors
- Blue
History
- Backstory
- Born as the prince of the Vegeta royal family and belonged to the Saiyan royalty on Planet Vegeta, but survived the destruction of Planet Vegeta by Frieza. Served under Frieza as a powerful warrior, invaded Earth. From his first confrontation with Goku, he built an intense rivalry, fought various enemies, settled on Earth, married Bulma, and became the father of Trunks and Bulla. Continues to train relentlessly and has attained the evolved form 'Ultra Ego.'
- Debut date
- March 23, 1989
- Work title
- Dragon Ball Z
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 5: 'Goku Dies! There's Only One Last Chance'
Earth Invasion
- Significant event
- Earth Invasion
- Description
- Invaded Earth with Nappa and began combat with Goku and Earth's warriors.
Super Saiyan Awakening
- Significant event
- Super Saiyan Awakening
- Description
- Trained in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and other places, awakening as a Super Saiyan himself.
Battle with Frieza
- Significant event
- Battle with Frieza
- Description
- Resisted Frieza but was thoroughly defeated, entrusting the truth of the past to Goku on the brink of death.
Self-Destruction in Majin Buu Saga
- Significant event
- Self-Destruction in Majin Buu Saga
- Description
- Self-destructed to defeat Pure Majin Buu, showing his final resolve.
Training and Evolution in Dragon Ball Super
- Significant event
- Training and Evolution in Dragon Ball Super
- Description
- Trained under Gods of Destruction Beerus and Whis, reaching Super Saiyan Blue and Ultra Ego.
Participation in Universe Survival Saga
- Significant event
- Participation in Universe Survival Saga
- Description
- Participated in the universe's strongest tournament, intense battle with Jiren, and evolution of Super Saiyan Blue.
Ultra Ego Awakening in Granolah the Survivor Saga
- Significant event
- Ultra Ego Awakening in Granolah the Survivor Saga
- Description
- Awakened new power under God of Destruction Beerus and debuted Ultra Ego.
Relationships
Vegeta King (Vegeta III)
Father
The Saiyan king and Vegeta's father.
Tarble
Sibling
Vegeta's younger brother (anime original setting).
Bulma
Spouse
Scientist and devoted wife who supports his life on Earth.
Trunks
Child
Eldest son. Inherits his father's warrior spirit.
Bulla
Child
Eldest daughter. A healing presence for the family.
Dr. Brief
Guardian
Father-in-law, Bulma's father. Family-wide relationship.
Bulma's mother
Mother
Mother of wife Bulma.
Tights
Sibling
Wife Bulma's older sister.
Gre
Sibling in law
Tarble's wife (anime original setting).
Vegeta Jr.
Cousin
Descendant 100 years in the future (anime original).
Goku
Best friend
Strongest rival and close friend relationship, family-wide interactions begin.
Trunks
Child
Trains his son as a successor and has high expectations.
Cabba
Mentee
Saiyan from Universe 6, treats like a disciple.
Frieza Force
Frieza Force: unknown
Capsule Corporation
Capsule Corporation: unknown
Ginyu Force
Ginyu Force: unknown
Media appearances
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Protagonist
1989 TV series
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Protagonist
1996 TV series
Dragon Ball Kai
Anime / Protagonist
2009 TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Protagonist
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Movie / Protagonist
2018 limited theatrical release
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Movie / Protagonist
2015 theatrical release
Dragon Ball Z
Movie / Protagonist
Multiple theatrical films
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Game / Protagonist
2020
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Game / Protagonist
2018
Voice cast and creators
Ryo Horikawa
- Voice actor
- Ryo Horikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- Original representative voice actor.
Yudai Sano
- Voice actor
- Yudai Sano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Mini form (Dragon Ball DAIMA)
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Character designer
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
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