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Vegeta IV, more commonly spelled as Vegeta, is one of the main antagonists of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Z Kai (along with Frieza, Cell, and Buu), later becoming the deuteragonist and anti-hero of the Dragon Ball franchise and Dragon Ball Z Kai series.

What makes him sympathetic?[]

  • His home planet was blown up by Frieza and most of his people, the Saiyans, were exterminated as a result.
  • While at first he is cruel and merciless, the reason for this is because Frieza made him like that as he needed strong warriors. Vegeta and the rest of his people also had to suffer under Frieza's tyranny for many years while they waited for a chance to avenge their planet.
  • Vegeta later teams up with Goku and his friends in order to kill Frieza. At first, he doesn't like them and plans to betray them but later changes his mind.
  • Vegeta greatly respects Goku for his powers and even admits that he can never surpass him. Their rivalry becomes more friendly as time goes on and on a few occasions Vegeta gives useful advices to Goku.
  • When Vegeta is killed by Frieza, he urges Goku to avenge him and his people. Afterwards Goku mourns his death.
  • When Vegeta is revived, he teams up with the good guys on many occasions and helps them defeat dangerous villains. Though his Saiyan pride tends to get in the way and has made things worse, he also manages to for the most part, correct his mistakes.
  • Vegeta starts a family and is deeply devoted to his wife and children.
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