Summary
Vegeta’s quotes show his inner evolution from a villain to a devoted family man. These quotes reflect different aspects of Vegeta’s personality at different points in the Dragon Ball franchise, showing his growth and development. Although arrogant, Vegeta’s verses show his deep pride in his Saiyan heritage and his unwavering determination to protect his loved ones and the universe.
Vegeta is one of the most complex characters in Dragon Ball. Fans have watched him grow from an arch-villain to an anti-hero and finally to a bona fide good guy and a loyal family man in Dragon Ball Super. Over time, viewers have caught glimpses of his inner evolution not only through his actions, but also through his words. Vegeta in Funimation English dubs The voice actor of the series, Chris Sabat, manages to bring an often unexpected sense of humor and varying degrees of cynicism to the proud prince in this Dragon Ball franchise.
These quotes come from the entire Dragon Ball franchise, from Vegeta’s first appearances to Dragon Ball Super. As a result, they reflect the various aspects of the most prominent Saiyan Prince at birth. While many of these lines are spoken in battle, not all of them are, and it can be very revealing to see what Vegeta was thinking at the time. Regardless of the idea, these famous quotes are some of Vegeta’s best moments, captured in just a few words and best captured by the character.
20 “He will pay the ultimate price for what he did to my son.”
Vegeta vs. Cell, “The Cell Saga.”
It can be said that Cell Saga has some plant selfish and pig headed moments. In the story, it allows Cell to regain his perfect form so that he can have a worthy opponent and treat future trunks as unwanted visitors. However, he takes a newly regenerated cell and kills the alternate timeline son for Vegeta to finally feel something for Trunks. After Cell blasts Future Trunks with a death ray, Vegeta’s inner monologues about all the various insults Cell throws at Cell, but Cell’s killing is what sends Trunks over the edge. Even if the resulting explosion means nothing (as is often the case with Vegeta), the quote still shows what Trunks ultimately meant to Vegeta.
19 “At least try to face your death with some dignity.”
Vegeta vs. Frieza, “Resurrection F.”
When Vegeta transforms into his Super Saiyan blue form during the finale of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, fans are no doubt left out of their seats. While Frieza was having a perfect time in his battle with Goku, Vegeta saw his turn to attack his former boss and seed killer. Instead of bragging about his power, Vegeta gently and slowly let Frieza know just how strong he was. As Vegeta is about to deliver the kill to the now non-golden Frieza, Frieza comments on how sad she looks with this quote. Unfortunately, Vegeta waits too long and Frieza explodes the Earth, causing Whis to reverse time and Goku to deliver the final blast of energy. Even though his moment was stolen, this remains a great quote and shows how much Vegeta has grown since becoming Frieza’s soldier.
18 “Only defeat leaves his principles and pride behind.”
Vegeta vs. Top, “Race of Power.”
While Goku was simply the star of the Power Race Saiyan, Vegeta also had his share of epic moments. While Goku’s new rival Jiren was on another level, his mentor Top was no slouch either, and it was this bearded veteran who fought Vegeta. Despite bragging about “serving justice,” Toph eventually taps into the God of Destruction and declares his desire to save the universe at any cost. As Vegeta takes the fight to him, he comments in the quote above how whether fans love Vegeta or hate him, he will always be proud of what he stands for. Thankfully, at the end of Dragon Ball Super, Vegeta’s thoughts aren’t just about fighting for his pride, but protecting his loved ones and the universe.
17 “Every breath you take is an attack on my dignity.”
Vegeta vs. Goku, “Babidi Saga”
If the fans had a nickel for every time Vegeta said the word “glory”, they might have a few thousand Zeni to their name. It’s a word that means a lot to Vegeta, as he often makes dumb decisions when it comes to his own self-respect. The peak of his stupidity came when he allowed himself to be corrupted by Babidi in order to receive a power boost. In his speech to the forbidden Goku, Goku tells him how he lived all those years and outlived Vegeta, which was an insult to his own identity. Vegeta ends up winning their battle (very suspiciously) but the quote shows Vegeta’s state of mind during their rematch.
16 “You’ll never learn to think like that Chloe.”
Vegeta vs. Goku Black, “Future Trunks Saga”.
In the Dragon Ball Super Goku Black arc, Vegeta was decisively defeated in a duel with Goku Black. However, their rematch takes a very different turn as Vegeta manages to defeat the Fake Saiyan while giving him a hell of a speech when he hits Goku Black. To wrap up the incredible monologue, Vegeta tells Zamasu that even though he stole Goku’s body and had the power, he can’t use it like Goku, because Goku actually got that power. Of course Vegeta still calls Goku a jerk, but that’s to be expected. As with other verses in the series, however, it shows that despite his hatred for Goku, Vegeta still respects him as much as anyone else in the universe.
15 “Spend most of your life subjugated and watch your race dwindle to a handful, then tell me what means more than your own strength.”
Vegeta vs. Supreme Kai, “Buu Saga”
In the Dragon Ball Z Buu Saga, Vegeta manages to become Earth’s hero when he stops the last ditch on the Ark. Along with the evil wizard Babidi, Vegeta makes a Faustian pact to gain power. When Goku challenges him to one more battle, Supreme Kai calls their rivalry a “senseless brawl”. Although it is not right to speak to Vegeta when he delivers a spine-tingling speech worthy of the gods. That particular verse is his highlight and a great moment for voice actor Chris Sabat.
14 “You’re better than me Kakarot, you’re the best.”
Vegeta vs. Himself, “Boo Saga”
At the end of the Buu saga, the fate of the universe is on the line when Goku battles Kid Buu. Try as he might, Vegeta couldn’t keep up with the demented monster, giving him his royal seat. This prompts Vegeta to stay on the sidelines and watch his rival fight a battle he can’t. While one would expect Vegeta to be enraged by this and try to attack Buu, this quote is a long internal monologue about how emotionally mature he has become. Even though Vegeta accepts Goku as his superior, this doesn’t stop him from training him the hardest to beat him.
13 “That’s my Bulma!”
Vegeta vs. Beerus, “War of the Gods.”
In Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods, Bulma tries to break up a fight between Beerus and Vegeta by yelling and slapping the God of Destruction. Frustrated by this, Beerus simply slapped Bulman to the ground. He shouldn’t have done that, but since this Vegeta causes her to fly into a rage, it makes him more powerful than Goku, as Master Roshi. But this was only temporary as his powerful attack was not enough to hurt Beerus in any meaningful way. Still, the line delivery is perfect.
12 “You may have invaded my mind and body, but there is one thing a Saiyan will always protect: his pride.”
Vegeta vs. Babidi, “Babidi Saga”.
Babidi thought he had it all figured out. He thought he had secured his evil victory with his possession of the garden. How wrong this short, pitiful and wicked witch was. Instead of killing the omnipotent Kai as Babidi had instructed, Vegeta overcame mind control instead of being controlled by the villain and ordered all of his newfound power to fight Goku. In the quote above, Vegeta proves how willing he is.
11 “Trunks, Bulma, I’ll do this to you. And, yes, Kakarot even to you.”
Vegeta vs. Bu, “Buu Saga”
For most of Dragon Ball Z, one would be very wrong to consider Vegeta as a team player. This Saiyan always cared for himself above all else, and only ever helped others if it served selfish goals. At this crucial moment, however, Vegeta has shown the progress it took him over a century to achieve. Believing that the only way to stop Buu is to sacrifice his own life, Vegeta unleashes a desperate final blast attack to end Buu for good. When he leaves this world, he thinks to himself who he will do for. Three most important people in his life; His wife, his son and his rival. Unfortunately, all of this means nothing in terms of stopping boo, but the quote is legendary regardless.
10 “Servant woman! Bring me a cloth to dry at once!”
Vegeta vs. Bulma, “Trunks Saga”.
After Frieza was defeated, Vegeta found himself with nowhere to go. Bulma was the one she welcomed home, despite all the bad things he’d done before, and it didn’t take long for Vegeta to abuse her kindness. At the time, Vegeta considered her a lowly servant, so a relationship between them was unthinkable. One thing was certain: he wouldn’t dare talk to her like that now.
9 “I will eat all your seed!”
Vegeta vs. Octopus, “Battle of the Gods.”
During a family vacation with Trux and Bulma in Dragon Ball Super, Bulma points out that he’s changed after fighting Buu, and Vegeta tries to prove her and everyone else is completely wrong. When a whole octopus is served for dinner, Vegeta threatens to eat “the whole seed”. Only a vegetable can do something as simple as eating seafood to eradicate detritus. That planet-destroying maniac from years ago still seems to be deep inside.
8 “Welcome to the end of your life, and I promise it will hurt.”
Vegeta Vs. Pui Pui, “Babidi Saga”.
Although outwardly intimidating, Babidi’s servant Pui Pui couldn’t even land a single hit on Vegeta, who didn’t even rely on transformation to defeat him. Unimpressed by Pui Pui’s speed and agility, Vegeta hurled this threatening insult at the alien warrior. More importantly, he was able to back up his words. Vegeta is the one who ends up getting his face dirty when he talks big to an opponent. Poor Pui Pui; He would have been better off just fighting Gohan.
7 “Whose face is ugly?”
Vegeta vs. Krillin, “Vegeta Saga”.
Surviving a spirit bomb that nearly pushed him into Earth orbit, Vegeta returned to the canyon in shock. Thinking that Krillin is dead, he says that they don’t need to “see his ugly face again”; Vegeta immediately asked, “Who is ugly?” She responded strongly. This left Krillin, Gohan, Goku, Yajirobe, and even King Kai speechless. Not only was this a clever and well-timed comeback, but it showed us just how strong the Saiyan elite was, as it still had enough sense to react even on the brink of death.
6 “I do a lot of push-ups and sit-ups, and I drink a lot of juice.”
Vegeta vs. Semi Cell, “The Perfect Cell Saga.”
After spending a year in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta was more than enough for a semi-perfect cell. When Cell asks Vegeta how he can become so strong, Vegeta replies with a very stupid answer that sounds like it’s straight out of Saitama’s playbook if he releases a Punch Man first. It seems he’s not just working on his fighting technique – apparently, he’s been training his comedic approach as well.
5 “I can’t believe my cells are in your body. How could they be so ugly?”
Vegeta vs. Cell, “The Perfect Cell Saga.”
The Saiyan Prince decided to take Japan on a bio-android look by sticking with some of Vegeta’s most famous cell discs. Although it was meant to be a joke to aggravate the cell, this quote actually brought up a valid point. If the cell is made up of the organic matter of all these different fighters, why doesn’t it look like any of them? Of course, he inherited Piccolo’s green skin, but other than that, he doesn’t look like any other cute hero.
4 “Let me ask you, has a machine like yourself ever been scared?”
Vegeta vs. Android 19, “The Android Saga”.
Before Vegeta unleashed his Super Saiyan powers on the world, he delivered this iconic line. This quote shows us how confident he is in his own abilities despite his Super Saiyan transformation. Vegeta quickly answered his own question as Android 19 could only stare in horror as his arms were ripped from their sockets.
3 “Is it slavery when you get what you want?”
Vegeta vs. Goku, “Babidi Saga”
Despite shaking off the M tattoo on his forehead and gaining the boost of power that came with joining the ranks of the Babidi, Vegeta was still in complete control of his actions in his own selfish desire to fight Goku after years of waiting. Goku asks Vegeta why he allowed himself to be Babidi’s slave, to which Vegeta responds by killing more World Tournament spectators and delivering this amazing line. At the end of the day, Vegeta got the rematch he wanted.
2 When we fight we need a whole planet for an arena.
Vegeta vs. Goku, “The End of the Z Saga”.
The Buu Saga was a difficult time for Vegeta. Not only did he get the chance to fight Goku again, but he awakened the darkness in his heart for a moment before sacrificing himself for the sake of his family and friends. Finally he was forced to agree that Goku was the superior fighter among them. Years after Kid Boo’s defeat, the two entered the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament. As the tournament’s strongest fighters, they were destined to meet in the ring, until Goku decided to vouch for Ubi’s training. Vegeta responded with this friendly comment that held more truth than anger. Since both Saiyans are powerful enough to destroy the planet even in their base form, if they truly leave Earth will quickly be reduced to a mountain of rubble.
1 “You say I’m arrogant. I say, that’s right. It’s pride. I’m proud to be a Saiyan.”
Vegeta vs. Jiren, “Race of Power”.
Despite its flaws, Dragon Ball Super is worth a watch for any die-hard Vegeta fan. It’s hard to watch Super and believe that Vegeta was one of the most cunning people in the galaxy. Plant identity is tested during a power struggle. After Goku activates his Ultra Instinct powers, Vegeta desperately tries to follow in Goku’s footsteps, knowing that the Universe 11 fighter can easily toss him aside as trash. Jiren calls him out for this and tells him that his technique is impure because of his arrogance. This is one thing that never changes in Vegeta’s development, and of course, it has to do with his royal upbringing. Unlike Goku, who has a complicated relationship with his Saiyan heritage, Vegeta fully embraces it. Instead of seeing his Saiyan pride as a weakness, Vegeta sees it as an affirmation, which is what got him this far in the first place.
While it’s difficult to capture Vegeta’s entire character arc in just a few quotes, these symbolic lines give a general idea of what Vegeta’s character is like. He is on the good side, but often holds a grudge against this fact. His pride is not a flaw, but pride, but despite his superiority, he still cares for those around him. And best of all, even though he’s no longer a raider, Vegeta still likes to fill the role of villain by delivering some sick burns to his opponents before trying to destroy them. Vegeta is a complex character and one of Dragon Ball’s best, and that’s why fans love him.