Dragon ball as a franchise has several characteristic aspects, such as the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. These Saiyan have faced multiple occasions, although the latter has always felt behind in terms of power, generating a feeling of inferiority and an obsessive desire to overcome.
And, although many fans believe that Vegeta should highlight more and get more victories, it always seems that Goku is one or two steps ahead. However, there is an even more important aspect than the strength and in which the Prince of the Saiyan is much higher. In fact, the franchise itself recognizes and celebrates it. We refer to the character development.
Vegeta is a much better written and worked character compared to Goku
Vegeta is a very complex character and with many layers, unlike Goku
It is true that Goku is usually the center of attention, since he is the protagonist of this story since he launched in 1984. Although he has tried to give Gohan prominence, this has not worked or has been well received by all. However, despite being the most important narrative figure, the truth is that it has barely had depth and development.
In fact, we can affirm that Goku is a great protagonist, because he fulfills his role as protector, among other things, but has no depth. In fact, sometimes he feels very plan and does not evolve. This is the opposite with Vegeta.
The Prince of the Saiyan has gone through a winding path in search of redemption, since it began being a dangerous, sadistic and treacherous villain, as well as thirsty for power. However, as he recognized him, he was gradually adapting to a normal life on earth, forming a family with Bulma.
Goku has always been a character that has a very clear moral and knows what is right and wrong, but Vegeta has shown greater depth and complexity in this regard, starting as a villain until it evolves little by little.
This makes sense, considering that Goku has been raised since childhood with a lot of love and compassion, while Vegeta was educated as a bloodthirsty and heartless warrior who sought to conquer worlds. Not to mention that he was manipulated by Frieza, getting to work for the individual who annihilated his own species.
Vegeta began as a blood and ruthless villain
Vegeta’s path has not been difficult at all, because his pride has been stepped on multiple occasions. And his obsession with facing and defeating Goku has also made him make bad decisions, such as when he was manipulated by Babidi, for example. This action won a direct ticket to hell, because he killed many innocent, although he also left us with one of the most emotional sacrifices.
But Vegeta has not only changed at the moral level, but also personality. But all this without drastically altering its essence. In fact, it is still the same proud, determined and competitive character, but now uses these features towards purposes that are more selfless.
And it is precisely in this aspect that Vegeta has completely surpassed Goku and feels like a much more complete, developed character that has changed and evolved over time and has not stagnated. The latter is something that many fans think of Goku and that is still the same as many decades ago.
Vegeta may never overcome Goku in terms of power, but what cannot be denied is that, in terms of development and depth, as well as writing, it is the real winner and without competition. Therefore, the Prince of the Saiyan is the favorite character of many people, since it represents many interesting and complex aspects.
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