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'{{About|the Dragon Ball character}} {{pp-move-indef}} {{Infobox animanga character | color = #41547D | name = Vegeta | series = [[Dragon Ball]] | image = Vegeta Dragon Ball.jpg | caption = Vegeta, drawn by Akira Toriyama | first = ''[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]'' chapter #204: ''Sayonara, Son Goku'' (1988) | creator = [[Akira Toriyama]] | voiced by = '''Japanese'''<br>[[Ryō Horikawa]]<br>'''English'''<br>[[Brian Drummond]] (Ocean)<br>[[Chris Sabat]] (adult), [[Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (kid) (Funimation) | species = Saiyan | title = Saiyan prince | relatives = {{Plainlist| * [[List of Dragon Ball characters#King Vegeta|King Vegeta]] (father) * [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Tarble|Tarble]] (brother) * [[Bulma]] (wife) * [[Trunks (Dragon Ball)|Trunks]] (son) * Bulla (daughter) * Vegeta Jr (Great great great great grandson) }} }} {{nihongo|'''Vegeta'''|ベジータ|Bejīta|lead=yes}} is a [[Character (arts)|fictional character]] in the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga series created by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Vegeta first appears in chapter #204 {{nihongo|''Sayonara, Son Goku''|さようなら孫悟空|Sayōnara Son Gokū}}, published in ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' magazine on November 7, 1988<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mediaarts-db.jp/mg/magazines/322308 |title=週刊少年ジャンプ　1988/11/07　表示号数1・2 |website=Media Arts Database |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |language=Japanese |accessdate=March 21, 2017}}</ref> seeking the wish-granting Dragon Balls to gain [[immortality]]. Vegeta is the Prince of an [[extraterrestrials in fiction|extraterrestrial]] race of warriors known as the Saiyans just like the series' protagonist [[Goku]]. Vegeta is extremely vain and proud, constantly referring to his heritage throughout the series.<ref name="vegetaprince" /> He believes he is the strongest fighter in the Universe and becomes obsessed with surpassing Goku after fighting him. After his loss to Goku and the Z fighters, Vegeta later reluctantly unites with the heroes to thwart greater threats to the universe. Throughout the series, Vegeta's role changes from villain to [[antihero]] and later as one of the heroes, while remaining a rival to Goku. Vegeta's character, particularly his personality, has been well received. He is one of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise's most popular characters. ==Creation and design== Following the trend that names of members of the Saiyan race are puns on vegetables, Vegeta's name is a pun of the word ''vegetable'' itself.<ref name="TenkaDen">{{cite book |title=DRAGON BALL 天下一伝説|year=2004|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|pages=80–91|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-873705-9}}</ref> Toriyama stated that when he received a lot of [[fan mail]] telling him not to kill Vegeta, he purposely did just that.<ref>{{cite book |title=DRAGON　BALL　大全集　5: TV ANIMATION PART 2 |year=1995 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |pages=206–210 |isbn=4-08-782755-0}}</ref> After the release of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'', Toriyama expressed interest in having Vegeta be the lead in the event of another animated feature, though he insisted this was only his intent and no decision had been formed.<ref>Interview with Akira Toriyama - Saikyō Jump #3, 2014</ref> Vegeta is the prince of the Saiyan race,<ref name="vegetaprince">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=22|chapter=257: 怯えるドドリア|date=10 July 1990|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851619-2}}</ref><ref name="princeanime">{{Cite episode|title=爆死ドドリア！ベジータの恐るべき衝撃波|trans-title=Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta’s Fearsome Shockwave|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language=Japanese|date=23 May 1990|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number=49}}</ref> being the son of [[King Vegeta]],<ref name="vegetason">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=25|chapter=296: フリーザ超変身！！|date=8 March 1991|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851415-7}}</ref><ref name="sonanime">{{Cite episode|title=悪夢の超変身！！戦闘力１００万のフリーザ|trans-title=A Nightmare Super Transformation!! Freeza’s Battle Power Reaches One Million|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series=Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language=Japanese|date=13 February 1991|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number=78}}</ref><ref name="kingvegetaname">{{Cite episode |title=悪夢の超変身!!戦闘力100万のフリーザ|trans-title=A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Freeze's Battle Power of One Million |episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=dragon ball z|language= Japanese|date=February 20, 1991|publisher= [[Toei Animation]]|location= Japan|station= Fuji TV |number= 78}}</ref> with Planet Vegeta named after his father. Vegeta is shown to be exceptionally vain and egotistical. Only in very few instances is he seen to be afraid of opponents, such as against [[Freeza]].<ref name="afraid freiza">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link=Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=25|chapter=294: 最後の願い|date=8 March 1991|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851415-7}}</ref><ref name="afraid freiza2">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link=Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=25|chapter=296: フリーザ超変身！！|date=8 March 1991|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851415-7}}</ref><ref name="afraidfreezaanime">{{Cite episode |title=神様も生き返った！超神龍でピッコロが復活|trans-title=God Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shenlong|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series=Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language=Japanese|date=30 January 1990|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number=78}}</ref><ref name="afraidfreezaanime2">{{Cite episode |title=悪夢の超変身！！戦闘力１００万のフリーザ|trans-title=A Nightmare Super Transformation!! Freeza’s Battle Power Reaches One Million|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series=Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language=Japanese|date=13 February 1991|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number=76}}</ref> Arguably, his most defining trait is his rivalry with Goku and obsession to surpass him in power. Vegeta has a signature hair style that firmly stands upwards, with a prominent widow's peak. Like all full-blooded Saiyans,<ref name="saiyanhair">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link=Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=28|chapter=333: 帰って来た孫悟空|date=8 November 1991|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851418-1}}</ref><ref name="saiyanhairanime">{{Cite episode|title=オッス！！ひさしぶり…帰って来た孫悟空|trans-title=Heya!! It’s Been a While… Son Goku Returns|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language= Japanese|date=18 December 1991|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number= 121}}</ref> he possesses black eyes, jet black hair that never grows in length, and had a tail before [[Yajirobe]] cut it off. Vegeta is noticeably shorter than Goku, although a visible shift in Akira Toriyama's artistic style lessens this difference later in the series. Vegeta continues to don the traditional Saiyan armor for a large portion of his appearances, until he integrates into Earthly society eventually favoring clothing more characteristic of a human altogether. ==Appearances== ===''Dragon Ball''=== Vegeta is introduced as the proud prince of the {{nihongo|Saiyan|サイヤ人|Saiya-jin}} race. He travels to Earth with his comrade [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Nappa|Nappa]] to use the Dragon Balls to wish for immortality.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 |chapter=Chapter 10| volume = 1 | isbn = 978-1-56931-930-7}}</ref> Nappa easily fights off Earth's heroes and kills [[Tenshinhan]], [[Chaozu]], and [[Piccolo (Dragon Ball)|Piccolo]] in the process. Goku then arrives after completing his training with [[Kaiō-sama]]. Goku easily defeats Nappa who is then killed by Vegeta, for the shame of being defeated by a low class saiyan such as Goku. Vegeta fights and beats Goku in a very close fight after resorting to his [[Ozaru]] form, but is unable to beat the rest of the heroes due to his sustained injuries. Exhausted and being consistently harassed by [[Gohan]], [[Kuririn]] and [[Yajirobe]], he barely escapes with his life and is humiliated by the fact that Goku pleaded with Kuririn to spare his life.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 | volume = 5| isbn = 978-1-56931-934-5|chapter=Chapter 47}}</ref> Vegeta travels to planet Namek in an attempt to wish for immortality using that planet's Dragon Balls, cutting the tyrant [[Freeza]] off from making the same wish in the process.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 | volume = 5| isbn = 978-1-56931-934-5|chapter=Chapter 52}}</ref> Upon arrival, Vegeta manages to kill many of Freeza's henchmen and also mercilessly destroys a whole defenseless Namekian village for their Dragon Ball. Later on Vegeta is forced to team up with Gohan, Goku, Piccolo, and Kuririn so they can fight off Freeza. He also kills most members of the [[Ginyu Force]]. Ultimately, he is defeated and subsequently killed by Freeza while asking Goku to avenge him and all the other Saiyans. Vegeta is unintentionally revived with a wish from the Dragon Balls from Earth.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 | volume = 11| isbn = 978-1-56931-939-0|chapter=Chapter 114}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 | volume = 10| isbn = 978-1-56931-807-2|chapter=Chapter 129}}</ref> [[File:Vegeta First.PNG|thumb|200px|left|Vegeta's first few appearances in the anime depicted him with a radically different color scheme.]]<!-- Please don't remove this image from this article as it help prove that Vegeta looked drastically in his first three appearances in the anime. --> After Freeza's final defeat, Vegeta chooses to stay on Earth and has a son named [[Trunks (Dragon Ball)|Trunks]] with [[Bulma]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 | volume = 12| isbn = 978-1-56931-985-7|chapter=Chapter 143}}</ref><ref name="trunksmanga">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link=Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=28|chapter=337: 集う超戦士たち|date=8 November 1991|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851418-1}}</ref><ref name="trunksanime">{{Cite episode|title=ボクの父はベジータです…謎の少年の告白|trans-title=My Dad is Vegeta… Confessions of the Mysterious Boy|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series=Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language=Japanese|date=8 January 1992|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number=122}}</ref><ref name="trunksanime2">{{Cite episode|title=気配を持たぬ殺人鬼どいつが人造人間だ！？|trans-title=Murderers Who Leave No Trace – Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans?!|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series=Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language=Japanese|date=5 February 1992|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|location=Japan|station=[[Fuji TV]]|number=126}}</ref> Three years later, Vegeta finally becomes a Super Saiyan and easily destroys [[Android 19]], sent by [[Dr. Gero]] to kill Goku.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2003 | volume = 13| isbn = 978-1-56931-986-4|chapter=Chapter 150}}</ref> However, even as a Super Saiyan, he is easily defeated by [[Android 18]]. Afterwards, Vegeta ascends beyond the Super Saiyan level while training with Trunks from an alternate dimension in the {{nihongo|Room of Spirit and Time|精神と時の部屋||}} and pummels the artificial life form [[Cell (Dragon Ball)|Cell]], who has absorbed [[Android 17]]. Vegeta's overconfidence leads him to allow Cell to absorb Android 18, upon which Cell achieves his "perfect" form. After Vegeta fails to defeat Perfect Cell, he is forced to participate in Cell's martial arts tournament known as the Cell Games, in which he makes a crucial intervention so [[Gohan (Dragon Ball)|Gohan]] can overpower and defeat Cell in his perfect form.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2004 | volume = 16| isbn = 978-1-59116-328-2|chapter=Chapter 191}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2005 | volume = 19| isbn = 978-1-59116-751-8|chapter=Chapter 222}}</ref> Seven years later, Vegeta allows himself to be consumed by [[Bobbidi]]'s evil power for his own desire to become powerful enough to fight and defeat Goku. He then goes on an indiscriminate killing spree to provoke Goku to fight him.<ref name="ch262">{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2005 | volume = 22| isbn = 978-1-4215-0051-5|chapter=Chapter 262}}</ref> However, when the monster [[Majin Boo]] is revived as a result of the energy released from their fight, Vegeta knocks out Goku from behind after deceiving Goku by feigning a truce. Vegeta then faces Majin Boo alone and ends up sacrificing himself in an attempt to defeat Boo, dedicating his sacrifice to Bulma, Trunks, and Goku.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2005 | volume = 23| isbn = 978-1-4215-0148-2|chapter=Chapter 273}}</ref> With all other fighters dead or absorbed, Vegeta is allowed to recover his body and returns to Earth to help Goku, the last warrior remaining, against the threat of Boo. He reluctantly combines bodies with Goku using the ''Potara'' earrings, to create the fused warrior Vegito, who completely overwhelms Boo with his strength.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2006 | volume = 25| isbn = 978-1-4215-0404-9|chapter=Chapter 306}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2006 | volume = 26| isbn = 978-1-4215-0636-4|chapter=Chapter 311}}</ref> Eventually, Vegito allows himself to be absorbed into Boo's body to free the other heroes absorbed by Boo, but this leads to the splitting of the fusion.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2006 | volume = 26| isbn = 978-1-4215-0636-4|chapter=Chapter 312}}</ref> Goku and Vegeta manage to free their allies who have been absorbed by Boo, causing him to undergo a new transformation, which results in his return to his original Kid Boo form. On the [[Kaiō-shin]]'s planet, Vegeta battles Boo again to buy time for Goku to gather energy for the ''Genki Dama'', which he uses to defeat Majin Boo once and for all. It is during this fight that Vegeta finally admits Goku as both his superior and friend.<ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball Z|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 2006 | volume = 26| isbn = 978-1-4215-0636-4|chapter=Chapter 322}}</ref> ===In Toriyama's films and ''Dragon Ball Super''=== In addition, Vegeta appears in eight of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' movies; in the [[Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler|sixth]], Vegeta comes to Goku's aid against Cooler, foiling his attempt at powering the Big Gete Star with their energy by overloading it;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13|seventh]], Vegeta appears to aid the others in combating a new wave of androids, destroying Android 15;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan|eighth]], Vegeta shows hesitation in fighting Broly due to his immense strength though he overcomes it in time to supply Goku with his energy, contributing to Broly's defeat;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound|ninth]], Vegeta withdraws from attending a tournament, disillusioned by Goku's death, but comes to help Trunks when believing he is in danger;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn|twelfth]], after having a difficult time with Janemba, Vegeta fuses with Goku to form Gogeta who defeats Janemba easily;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon|thirteenth]], Vegeta fights Hirudegarn after he steps on his home;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods|fourteenth]], Vegeta tries appeasing Beerus so that he will not destroy the Earth and surpasses Goku and even Beerus, briefly following a power boost of rage brought on by Beerus slapping Bulma;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods''</ref> and lastly, in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'|fifteenth]], Vegeta trains off planet with Whis and returns to Earth to combat the resurrected Freeza, being killed by him when he destroys the Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F''''''</ref> After the latter two films, Vegeta participates in a tournament where he defeats Frost,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Turn Anger into Power! Vegeta's All-Out Battle|date=March 20, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=35}}</ref> Magetta,<ref>{{cite episode|title=An Unexpectedly Tough Foe! Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!|date=March 27, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=36}}</ref> and Cabba,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Don't Forget Your Saiyan Pride! Vegeta vs the Saiyan of Universe 6|date=April 3, 2016|number=37|series=Dragon Ball Super}}</ref> but is defeated by the assassin Hit.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Universe 6's Strongest Warrior! Meet the Assassin Hit!!|date=April 10, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=38}}</ref> He travels to Planet Potaufeu to retrieve Goten and Trunks, where he fights a copy of himself. He is then reunited with Trunks and begins training to fight Goku Black,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Master and Student Reunion - Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks|date=July 17, 2016|number=52|series=Dragon Ball Super}}</ref> also training Trunks for the fight.<ref>{{cite episode|title=He Who Carries Saiyan Blood - Trunks' Determination|date=August 7, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=54}}</ref> Vegeta travels to the future to counter Goku Black, but is defeated<ref>{{cite episode|title=Goku Black Rematch! The Appearance of Super Saiyan Rose!!|date=August 28, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=56}}</ref> and returns to the past.<ref>"God with the Invulnerable Body - Zamasu's Advent". Dragon Ball Super. Episode 57. September 4, 2016.</ref> Vegeta heals and returns to the future for a rematch.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Back to the Future - Goku Black's Identity is Revealed|date=October 2, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=60}}</ref> failing to defeat Goku Black before traveling to the present, where he trains, giving him enough strength to best Goku Black in their next encounter.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Revere Him! Praise Him! Fusion Zamasu's Explosive Birth|date=October 30, 2016|number=64|series=Dragon Ball Super}}</ref> Vegeta and Goku then meet their match against Zamasu's fused form,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Is This the Final Judgement?! The Ultimate Power of the Absolute God|series=Dragon Ball Super|number=65|date=November 6, 2016}}</ref> forcing them to once again fuse into Vegito, who defuses from overusing his energy. Vegeta later aids Trunks in defeating Zamasu.<ref>{{cite episode|title=The Climactic Battle! The Miraculous Power of a Relentless Warrior!|number=66|date=November 13, 2016|series=Dragon Ball Super}}</ref> Vegeta loses a battle to [[Arale]],<ref>{{cite episode|title=Goku vs Arale! A Ridiculous Battle Will End the Earth?!date=December 4, 2016|number=69|series=''Dragon Ball Super''}}</ref> and later declines training with Goku due to Bulma's pregnancy.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Let's Do It, Zen-Oh Sama! The All-Universe Martial Arts Tournament!!!|date=February 5, 2017|series=''Dragon Ball Super''|number=77}}</ref> When his daughter, Bulla, is born, Vegeta develops a strong attachment to her and becomes very protective over her wellbeing. Vegeta decides to enter in the Tournament of Power in order to protect his family. During the tournament Vegeta is successful in knocking out numerous fighters. He knocks out Toppo, who achieved the power of a Hakaishin or God of Destruction, and then aids Goku in fighting the last remaining member of Universe 11, Jiren. With 2 minutes remaining in the tournament, Jiren knocks Vegeta out, who then sends the last of his remaining power to Goku. ===In other media=== In filler episodes of ''Dragon Ball Z'', set during the Saiyan arc, Vegeta and Nappa travel to Arlia while in space, being hailed as a hero after saving the people there. After leaving, Vegeta destroys the planet from space. After the Namek arc, Vegeta travels across space in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt at finding Goku, defeating remnants of Freeza's army. After the Boo arc, Vegeta attends a gathering with the other heroes. In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', Vegeta is confronted by a Baby-possessed Gohan. Baby possessed Vegeta during their battle despite strong resistance by Vegeta,<ref>{{cite episode|title=The Attack on Vegeta" / "Ambitions Achieved!? Vegeta Possessed|date=November 6, 1996|number=27|series=Dragon Ball GT}}</ref> and the resulting Baby/Vegeta fusion battles Goku.<ref>{{cite episode|title=The Fall of The Saiyans" / "The Situation is Even Worse!? Super Saiyan 3 Fails!!|date=November 27, 1996|number=29|series=Dragon Ball GT}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Goku's Ascension" / "The Strongest Form! Son Goku Becomes A Super Saiyan 4!!|date=January 29, 1997|series=Dragon Ball GT}}</ref> Vegeta is later split from Baby's body before Baby is destroyed.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Baby Put To Rest" / "The Finale! At Last, Bebi Is Annihilated|date=February 26, 1997|number=39|series=Dragon Ball GT}}</ref> Later, he fights Super Android #17, but again, he is knocked out and nearly killed.<ref>{{cite episode|title=17 Times 2" / "The Ultimate Android! The Two #17s Unite|number=44|date=April 30, 1997|series=Dragon Ball GT}}</ref> When Omega Shenron wreaks havoc, he fights with Goku as a Super Saiyan 4 but the two eventually revert to normal.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta" / "Friend Or Foe?... Giant Ape Vegeta on the Rampage|series=Dragon Ball GT|number=59|date=September 17, 1997}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Universal Allies" / "A Miraculous Come-From-Behind Victory!! Goku Saves The Universe|date=November 12, 1997|series=Dragon Ball GT|number=63}}</ref> Afterwards, Vegeta says a farewell to Goku, who leaves the duty of protecting Earth in Vegeta's hands before he flies off into the sky on Shenron.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Until We Meet Again" / "Goodbye, Goku... 'Till the Day We Meet Again|date=November 19, 1997|series=Dragon Ball GT|number=64}}</ref> Vegeta has appeared in many video games related to the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise as both a [[Player character|playable character]] and [[Boss (video games)|boss]]. In several games, Vegeta is capable of transforming into a Super Saiyan 3,<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Raging Blast 2]]''</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Zenkai Battle''</ref> first introduced in ''Dragon Ball Z: Raging Blast''.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]''</ref> In the 2003 game ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2'', Vegeta can be absorbed by Boo as one of the alternate forms exclusive to the game.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2''</ref> In the 2010 arcade game ''Dragon Ball: Heroes'', Vegeta bests Super 17 before and after he merges with Android 18.<ref>''Dragon Ball: Heroes'' God Mission series fifth mission</ref> A Time Breaker-possessed version of Vegeta also appears in the game.<ref>''Dragon Ball: Heroes'' God Mission series ninth mission</ref> In the 2015 game ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', Vegeta serves as a mentor to the player character, teaching ''Galic Gun'', ''Final Barrage'', ''Shine Shot'' and ''Final Flash''.<ref>[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/dragon-ball-z-xenoverse-mentor-guide-how-unlock-every-move-and-challenge-420837|title=Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse Mentor Guide: How To Unlock Every Move And Challenge|date=March 8, 2015|first=Phillip|last=Martinez|publisher=idigitaltimes.com}}</ref> He has also appeared in other non ''Dragon Ball''-related video games, such as ''[[Jump Super Stars]]'', ''[[Jump Ultimate Stars]]'', and even in the ''Dragon Ball Z''/''[[One Piece]]''/''[[Naruto]]'' crossover game ''[[Battle Stadium D.O.N]]''. Vegeta has made several appearances in other manga, one of which is in Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' self-parody ''[[Neko Majin]]'', where he battles the titular character. In the ''Dragon Ball'' and ''[[One Piece]]'' crossover, ''Cross Epoch'', Vegeta is re-imagined as a captain of a crew of air pirates which includes Trunks, [[Usopp]], and [[Nico Robin]]. On September 15, 2006, Vegeta made a guest appearance in a chapter of the ''[[Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo]]'' manga, ''Super Kochikame'', entitled {{nihongo|''Kochira Namek-Sei Dragon Kōen-mae Hashutsujo''|こちらナメック星ドラゴン公園前派出所||This is the Dragon Police Station in front of the Park on Planet Namek}}.<ref>{{cite book |last1= Akimoto|first1= Osamu|authorlink1= Osamu Akimoto|title= Super Kochikame|series= ''[[Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo|Kochikame]]''|date= September 15, 2006|publisher= Shueisha|language= Japanese|isbn= 4-08-874096-3|page= |pages= |chapter= This is the Dragon Police Station in front of the Park on Planet Namek}}</ref> Vegeta appears in the ''Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru'' manga in Chapter 178. Two characters go to a restaurant that features live Muay Thai boxing and Vegeta is in the background cheering. He also makes a single panel appearance in Toriyama's 2014 ''[[Dragon Ball Minus: The Departure of the Fated Child]]'' special.<ref>{{cite book |last=Toriyama |first=Akira |date=2015-01-06 |title=Jaco the Galactic Patrolman |publisher=[[Viz Media]] |pages=232–247 |isbn= 978-1-4215-6630-6}}</ref> [[File:Cross Epoch Vegeta.PNG|thumb|150px|Vegeta as he appears in the ''Cross Epoch'' crossover.]] Vegeta has also been the victim of parody: the ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' ''Gag Special 2005'' issue released on November 12, 2004 featured a ''[[Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]]'' one-shot ''Dragon Ball'' parody manga. The manga was a humorous retelling of the battle between Goku and Vegeta initial battle; [[Jelly Jiggler]] was Goku and [[Don Patch]] was Vegeta.<ref>{{Cite comic |cartoonist= [[Yoshio Sawai|Sawai, Yoshio]]|story= Dragon Ball|title= Shōnen Jump Gag Special 2005|issue= |date= November 12, 2004|publisher= [[Shueisha]]|location= Japan|page= 2}}</ref> Vegeta has made two contributions to music: in the eighth installment of ''[[Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection Series|Hit Song Collection series]]'' entitled ''[[Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection 8: Character Special 2|Character Special 2]]'', Vegeta sings the song "Vegeta-sama no Oryori Jigoku!!". The song focuses of Vegeta cooking a special [[Okonomiyaki]],<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title= Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection 8: Character Special 2|others= Various|date= 1991|last= Horikawa|first= Ryo|type= Album|publisher= Columbia Records|id= COCC-9067|location= Japan|language= Japanese }}</ref> and in ''Dragon Ball Kai: Song Collection'' he sings the song "Saiyan Blood", which he brags about how great he is.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title= Dragon Ball Kai: Song Collection|others= Various|date= 2009|last= Horikawa|first= Ryo|type= Album|publisher= Columbia Records|id= COCX-35798|location= Japan|language= Japanese }}</ref> Other ''Dragon Ball''-related songs that center around Vegeta are "Koi no Nazonazo" by Kuko and Tricky Shirai which focuses on his and Bulma's relationship<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title= Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection 8½ Special|others= Various|date= 1991|type= Album|publisher= Columbia Records|id= COCC-9247|location= Japan|language= Japanese }}</ref> and "Ai wa Ballad no Yō ni~Vegeta no Theme~" by Shin Oya which represents Vegeta's reflections on his life and then current family.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title= Saikyō no Fusion|others= Hironobu Kageyama|date= 1995|last= Oya|first= Shin|type= single|publisher= Forte Music Entertainment|id= FMDC-518|location= |language= Japanese}}</ref> ==Abilities== Up until his tail was cut off, Vegeta could turn into a gigantic monkey-like creature called an {{nihongo|''Ōzaru''|大猿||lit. "Great Ape"}} by looking at a full moon, an ability common of all Saiyans with tails.<ref name="oozaru">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=20|chapter=232: 『月』|date=10 January 1990|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn= 4-08-851617-6}}</ref><ref name="destroyplanetanime2">{{Cite episode |title=いまだ悟空！すべてを賭けた最後の大技|trans-title=Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line |episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language= Japanese|date=20 December 1989|publisher= [[Toei Animation]]|location= Japan|station= [[Fuji TV]] |number= 31}}</ref> Vegeta has the ability to create and enhance attacks with the use of ''ki''. He also has the ability to use {{nihongo|''Bukū-jutsu''|舞空術||lit: "Air Dancing Technique"}}, which enables him to fly.<ref name="firstvj">{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 1990 | volume = 20 | isbn = 1-56931-933-2}}</ref> Constant training and his Saiyan heritage have given him vast [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman strength|superhuman strength]], [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman durability|durability]], [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman speed|speed]] and [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman reflexes|reflexes]].<ref name="firstvj"/> Vegeta can increase his strength, speed, stamina, invulnerability and flight speed many fold if he directs ki into them. Vegeta is known to give names for his various [[List of comic book superpowers#Energy blasts|energy attacks]]. In his early appearance, Vegeta is seen to use attacks similar to several of the protagonists of the series, such as a {{nihongo|''Ki Disk Razor''|気円斬|Kienzan}}, a laser-like disk capable of cutting through solid objects, and a ki wave similar to Goku's ''Kamehameha''. One of his better known attacks is the {{nihongo|''Galick Gun''|ギャリック砲|Gyarikku Hō|}}, although he uses it only once in the series proper; during his battle against Goku in an attempt to destroy the Earth.<ref name="destroyplanetanime2"/><ref name="firstvj"/> He later develops the {{nihongo|''Big Bang Attack''|ビッグ・バン・アタック|Biggu Ban Atakku}}<ref name="bigbangattack">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=29|chapter=344: うろたえる人造人間|date=10 March 1992|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851419-X}}</ref><ref name="bigbanganime">{{Cite episode |title=２０号の不敵な笑い…ドクターゲロの秘密|trans-title=No. 20′s Defiant Smile… The Secret of Doctor Gero|episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language= Japanese|date=4 March 1992|publisher= [[Toei Animation]]|location= Japan|station= [[Fuji TV]] |number= 130}}</ref> and the {{nihongo|''Final Flash''|ファイナルフラッシュ|Fainaru Furasshu}}<ref name="finalflash">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=32|chapter=384: ベジータ、執念の秘策|date=2 October 1992|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851687-7}}</ref><ref name="finalflashanime">{{Cite episode |title=超サイヤ人の限界突破!!嵐を呼ぶトランクス|trans-title=Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm |episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language= Japanese|date=28 October 1992|publisher= [[Toei Animation]]|location= Japan|station= [[Fuji TV]] |number= 162}}</ref> techniques, which are much more powerful than his older energy attacks. Vegeta's most commonly used tactics in the series is when he bombards an opponent with an array of small ''ki'' blasts. He is not known to have an official name for this attack, but it is occasionally called {{nihongo|''Rapid-Fire Energy Balls''|連続エネルギー弾|Renzoku Enerugī Dan}}. In ''Dragon Ball GT'', Vegeta displays a powerful new attack, entitling it the {{nihongo|''Final Shine Attack''|ファイナルシャインアタック|Fainaru Shain Atakku}}, where he uses his left hand to fire off a massive beam of green ''ki'' that widens with distance.<ref name="finalshine">{{Cite episode |title=究極の人造人間!二人の17号合体|trans-title=The Ultimate Android! The Two #17s Unite |episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball GT episodes|series= Dragon Ball GT|serieslink=Dragon Ball GT|language= Japanese|date=30 April 1997|publisher= [[Toei Animation]]|location= Japan|station= [[Fuji TV]] |number= 44}}</ref> Because of his immense strength and power, Vegeta, along with few other characters from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, can [[Planet killer|destroy entire planets]] with single attacks if he intends to.<ref name="destroyplanetanime2"/><ref name="destroyplanet">{{cite book|last1=Toriyama|first1=Akira|author-link= Akira Toriyama|title=[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]|volume=20|chapter=231: レッドゾーンの闘い！|date=10 January 1990|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=Japanese|isbn=4-08-851617-6}}</ref><ref name="destroyplanetanime">{{Cite episode |title=宇宙一の強戦士サイヤ人めざめる！|trans-title=The Saiyans, The Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken! |episodelink=List_of_Dragon Ball Z episodes|series= Dragon Ball Z|serieslink=Dragon Ball Z|language= Japanese|date=12 July 1989 |publisher= [[Toei Animation]]|location= Japan|station= [[Fuji TV]] |number= 11}}</ref> Vegeta also possesses several transformations that greatly enhance his abilities to varying degrees. He gains the ability to transform into a Super Saiyan and, through training, can further transform into advanced states of Super Saiyan as the series continues.<ref name="ssvegeta">{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 1991 | volume = 29| isbn = 1-56931-986-3}}</ref><ref name="vegeta32">{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 1992 | volume = 32 | isbn = 1-59116-328-5}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Toriyama| first = Akira| author-link = Akira Toriyama|title = Dragon Ball|publisher = [[Viz Media]]| year = 1994 | volume = 39 | isbn = 1-4215-0148-1}}</ref> Vegeta later achieved the immensely powerful {{nihongo|Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan|超サイヤ人ゴッドSS（スーパーサイヤ人ゴッドスーパーサイヤ人）|Sūpā Saiya-jin Goddo Sūpā Saiya-jin}} transformation under Whis's tutelage. During his fight with Jiren, a mortal stronger than a destroyer, Vegeta unlocks a transformation beyond Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan by breaking his very utmost limits. Vegeta can also fuse with Goku and create a warrior who has the combined power and skills of both. One method is by using the ''Potara'' earrings, presented to Goku by the [[Kibitoshin|Old Kaiō-shin]]. This results in a 'potara fusion' creating {{nihongo|Vegito|ベジット|Bejitto|"Vegerot" in [[Viz Media]]'s manga translation}}, who, in his reappearance in ''Dragon Ball Super'', can also transform into a Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan. The other method, appearing only in the anime, is by performing the 'Metamorese Fusion Dance', which creates {{nihongo|Gogeta|ゴジータ|Gojīta}}. ==Voice actors== {{multiple image | align = right | direction = | width = | image1 = Ryo Horikawa (14947949559).jpg | width1 = 170 | caption1 = | image2 = Christopher Sabat by Gage Skidmore.jpg | width2 = 156 | caption2 = | footer = [[Ryō Horikawa]] (left) has been Vegeta's Japanese voice actor in every single piece of ''Dragon Ball'' media. [[Christopher Sabat]] (right) has been Vegeta's most consistent English voice to date. }} In the original Japanese version of the anime and all other media, Vegeta is voiced by [[Ryō Horikawa]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=W.|first1=Sam|title=Interview: Ryo Horikawa [Voice Actor, "Dragon Ball Z"]|url=http://inside.anime-expo.org/ax-scoop/2012-08/exclusive-ryo-horikawa-interview-anime-expo-2012/|website=Inside AX|publisher=[[Anime Expo]]|accessdate=21 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106204723/http://inside.anime-expo.org/ax-scoop/2012-08/exclusive-ryo-horikawa-interview-anime-expo-2012|archivedate=2015-01-06}}</ref> In the Ocean Productions English dub, Vegeta was voiced by [[Brian Drummond]]. Drummond returned in the Funimation dub of [[Dragon Ball Super]] to voice Vegeta's clone. In Funimation's in house dub, [[Christopher Sabat]] has voiced Vegeta in all ''Dragon Ball'' media, including video games. While Sabat continued to dub Vegeta's adult incarnation in ''[[Dragon Ball Z Kai]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Funimation Announces Dragon Ball Z Kai's English Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-02-14/funimation-announces-dragon-ball-z-kai-english-cast|website=Anime News Network|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=21 August 2014}}</ref> [[Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] voiced Vegeta's child incarnation in Dragon Ball Z Kai. ==Reception== Vegeta has generally received praise by various reviewers from manga, anime and other media. Theron Martin from [[Anime News Network]] noted Vegeta's pride as being partially responsible for the success of the series. His fight against Goku during the final story arc was also commented to be very entertaining, despite its length as well as Goku and Vegeta's fighting styles, which Martin considered to have become stale.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dragon-ball-z/dvd-season-8|title=Dragon Ball Z DVD - Season 8 Uncut|author=Martin, Theron|accessdate=May 12, 2009|date=March 4, 2009|publisher= [[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> In another review, Theron noted Vegeta's overcoming his pride to help defeat Cell as the best scene from the fight against said antagonist due to how it creates the climax of the scene.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dragon-ball-z/dvd-season-6|title=Dragon Ball Z DVD - Season 6 Box Set (uncut)|author=Martin, Theron|accessdate=May 12, 2009|date=November 25, 2008|publisher= [[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> Todd Douglass Jr. from [[DVD Talk]] commented on Vegeta's skills and anger, noting them to be a good combination for any fight even though it is a one-sided battle due to how powerful he is. Douglass called his reveal as a villain during the appearance of Bobbidi, "the real meat" of the story.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/36155/dragon-ball-z-season-eight/|title= Dragon Ball Z: Season Eight |publisher= [[DVD Talk]]|date=February 1, 2009|author= Douglass Jr., Todd |accessdate=May 12, 2009}}</ref> Carlos Ross from Them Anime Reviews found Vegeta and Bulma's relationship to have too much comic potential and comments that such characterization was lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=245|title= Dragon Ball Z Review|publisher=Themanime.org|author= Ross, Carlos |accessdate=May 17, 2009}}</ref> Vegeta is an extremely popular character in the series, placing fourth in the 1993 ''Dragon Ball'' character popularity poll voted on by ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' readers, and moved up to second in the 1995 one.<ref name="WSJ polls">{{cite book |title=Dragon Ball The Complete Illustrations|date=October 2008|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|isbn=1-4215-2566-6|pages=215, 217}}</ref> In 2004, fans of the series voted him the second most popular character for a poll in the book ''Dragon Ball Forever''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Dragon Ball Forever |year=2004 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |isbn=4-08-873702-4|language=Japanese}}</ref> In [[About.com]] "Top 8 Anime Love Stories", Vegeta and Bulma's relationship ranked second with Katherine Luther commenting that such a relationship was unpredictable by fans.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://anime.about.com/od/animeprimer/tp/aa100303.htm|title=Top 8 Anime Love Stories|accessdate=June 26, 2009|author=Luther, Katherine|publisher= [[About.com]]}}</ref> Mania Entertainment writer Briana Lawerence listed Vegeta 9th in the article 10 Male Headaches of Anime, criticizing his personality and his repeated desire to surpass Goku's power.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/10-male-headaches-anime_article_118033.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009023451/http://www.mania.com/10-male-headaches-anime_article_118033.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=October 9, 2009|title=10 Male Headaches of Anime|last=Lawerence|first=Briana|date=October 6, 2009|publisher=Mania Entertainment|accessdate=January 26, 2010|df=}}</ref> Vegeta has appeared in the [[Anime Grand Prix]] poll taking high places in the category "best male character" in the 1991 poll<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1991.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523154147/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1991.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=May 23, 2010|script-title=ja:第13回アニメグランプリ1991年5月号|publisher=[[Animage]]|language=Japanese|accessdate=April 11, 2011|df=}}</ref> and 1992 poll.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1992.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914195158/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1992.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=September 14, 2009|script-title=ja:第14回アニメグランプリ1992年5月号|publisher=[[Animage]]|language=Japanese|accessdate=April 11, 2011|df=}}</ref> Vegeta was placed twenty-first in [[IGN]]'s 2009 top anime character of all-time list, calling him "the original unmitigated bastard" that preceded [[Light Yagami]] and [[Lelouch Lamperouge]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/103/1036651p1.html|title=Goku wins a place with the best|date=October 20, 2009|author=Mackenzie, Chris|publisher=IGN|accessdate=February 15, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612043634/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/103/1036651p1.html|archivedate=June 12, 2012|df=}}</ref> and in the tenth spot in 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/04/top-25-greatest-anime-characters?page=4 | title=Top 25 Greatest Anime Characters | author=Isler, Ramsey | date=February 4, 2014 | publisher=IGN | accessdate=March 13, 2014}}</ref> Vegeta came third on IGN's 2014 Top 10 Anime Villains list, stating, "The most famous bad-guy-turned-not-so-bad in all of anime. Vegeta started out as an alien punk with a sadistic streak and an inferiority complex, but over time he became one of Goku's friends, and every now and then, if he was feeling nice that day, he'd help save the world."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/07/30/top-10-anime-villains?page=2 | title=Top 10 Anime Villains | author=Isler, Ramsey | date=July 30, 2014 | publisher=IGN | accessdate=August 1, 2014}}</ref> A Biglobe poll conducted in 2012 listed Vegeta at number 16 of Japanese fans' favorite ''[[tsundere]]'' characters, the highest among male characters on that list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/05/02/poll-japanese-fans-name-their-favorite-tsundere-characters|title=POLL: Japanese Fans Name Their Favorite Tsundere Characters|publisher=|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref> and a Thai magazine about anime characters also listed him among male tsunderes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animeherald.com/2014/11/03/behold-vegeta-prince-saiyans-tsundere/|title=Behold Vegeta: Prince of the Saiyans and... Tsundere?|date=3 November 2014|publisher=|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref> ==In popular culture== [[File:Over_9000!.png|thumb|right|Example of the 'Over 9000!' meme, which shows a still image from the original ''Dragon Ball Z'' episode.]] Vegeta's quote "It's over 9000!", referring to Goku's new power level, has become an [[Internet meme]] and a popular [[catchphrase]] referring to a large number or great quantity. The line originates from episode 21 of the [[Ocean Productions]] [[English language|English]] dub, "The Return of Goku", where Vegeta was voiced by [[Brian Drummond]]. It was altered from the original line, which was {{Nihongo|"over 8,000!"|8000以上だ…!|8000 ijō da…!}}. Subsequent releases and dubs have used one of the two numbers.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://thedaoofdragonball.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dragon-ball-z-its-over-9000-when-worldviews-collide.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912155951/http://thedaoofdragonball.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dragon-ball-z-its-over-9000-when-worldviews-collide.pdf | dead-url=yes | archive-date=2014-09-12 | last=Padula | first=Derek | others=forward by Ryo Horikawa | title=Dragon Ball Z 'It's Over 9,000!' When Worldviews Collide'' | year=2012 | isbn=978-0-9831205-2-0 | df= }}</ref> WWE superstars The New Day wore Vegeta inspired costumes at Wrestlemania 32 as a part of their grand entrance for their match against the League of Nations. The costume worn by the antagonist [[Killmonger]] in the 2018 film ''[[Black Panther (film)|Black Panther]]'' is strikingly similar to Vegeta's costume. Killmonger is portrayed by [[Michael B. Jordan]], who is known to be a fan of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Black Panther's Killmonger May Have Borrowed His Costume From Vegeta|url=https://www.cbr.com/black-panther-killmonger-vegeta-costume/|work=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=22 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger Costume Honors His Anime Love|url=https://screenrant.com/michael-b-jordan-erik-killmonger-costume-anime-vegeta/|work=[[Screen Rant]]|date=21 February 2018}}</ref> ==See also== * [[List of Dragon Ball characters]] {{Portalbar|Anime and manga|Dragon Ball|Fictional characters|1980s}} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} {{Dragon Ball characters}} {{Subject bar|portal1=1980s|portal2=Anime and manga||commons=y}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Dragon Ball characters]] [[Category:Comics characters introduced in 1989]] [[Category:Anime and manga characters who can move at superhuman speeds]] [[Category:Anime and manga characters with superhuman strength]] [[Category:Anime and manga martial artists]] [[Category:Fictional characters with energy manipulation powers]] [[Category:Fictional extraterrestrial characters]] [[Category:Fictional shapeshifters]] [[Category:Fictional mass murderers]] [[Category:Fictional monkeys]] [[Category:Fictional princes]] [[Category:Revived fictional characters]] [[Category:Fictional soldiers]] [[Category:Fictional suicides]] [[Category:Orphan characters in anime and manga]] [[Category:Video game bosses]] [[Category:Male characters in anime and manga]] [[ca:Llista de personatges de Bola de Drac#V]]'