King Vegeta
Japanese
Romaji
Anime Name	King Vegeta
Manga Name	Vegeta Ou
Alternate Name(s)	King Vegita
Canon to	Anime
First Appearance
Appears in
Race	Saiyan
Family Connections Prince Vegeta (Son) Trunks (grandson) Future Trunks (grandson, alternate timeline) Bra (granddaughter)
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King Vegeta or King Vegita is a fictional character in the anime Dragon Ball Z. He is a Saiyan from Planet Vegeta. In the Dragon Ball manga, only a passing reference is made to the character (and he is not named.) In the anime however, he plays a much larger role. King Vegeta is the father of Prince Vegeta and the grandfather of Trunks and Bulla. Image File history File links King_Vegeta_photo. ... Japanese writing Kanji 漢字 Kana 仮名 Hiragana 平仮名 Katakana 片仮名 Uses Furigana 振り仮名 Okurigana 送り仮名 Romaji ローマ字 The title given to this article lacks diacritics because of certain technical limitations. ... // A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime ) is the Japanese contraction and pronunciation of the English word animation, most popularly referring (but not limited) to the medium of animation originating in Japan, with distinctive character and background aesthetics that visually set it apart from other forms of animation (e. ... For other uses, see Manga (disambiguation). ... Dragon Ball canon is a term used to describe the various levels of truth in the fictional Dragon Ball universe of Akira Toriyama. ... // A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime ) is the Japanese contraction and pronunciation of the English word animation, most popularly referring (but not limited) to the medium of animation originating in Japan, with distinctive character and background aesthetics that visually set it apart from other forms of animation (e. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Saiyans, or Saiya-jin (サイヤ人) abbreviated SJ, are a fictional race in the Japanese anime and manga Dragon Ball and its sequels. ... Vegeta or Prince Vegeta is a fictional character in the manga and anime Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. He is a Saiyan warrior, voiced by Ryô Horikawa in the original Japanese version, Brian Drummond for the first two seasons of the FUNimation English dub, and Christopher Sabat in... Trunks (called Chibi Trunks by many to distinguish from Future Trunks) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the anime Dragon Ball Z. He is the human/saiyan hybrid son of Bulma and Vegeta. ... Future Trunks, or Mirai no Trunks (Trunks of the Future, but really just Trunks) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the anime Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. He is the Human-Saiyan halfbreed son of Vegeta and Bulma from the future. ... Young Bra by the end of Dragon Ball Z Bra (or Bulla in the English dub of the anime) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z and the anime Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. Her seiyÅ« is Hiromi Tsuru. ... This is a list of fictional characters from the Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following each characters bio are external links that focus on the corresponding character. ... A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... // A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime ) is the Japanese contraction and pronunciation of the English word animation, most popularly referring (but not limited) to the medium of animation originating in Japan, with distinctive character and background aesthetics that visually set it apart from other forms of animation (e. ... Dragon Ball Z is the long-running sequel to the anime Dragon Ball. ... The Saiyans, or Saiya-jin (サイヤ人) abbreviated SJ, are a fictional race in the Japanese anime and manga Dragon Ball and its sequels. ... Vegeta is the home planet of Vegeta, Son Goku, Nappa, Raditz and all other native Saiyans in the fictional universe of Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z. The planet was destroyed by Freeza during King Vegetas reign and although the whole population put up a defence and King Vegeta even... Dragon Ball tankōbon volume 1 (Japanese version). ... For other uses, see Manga (disambiguation). ... Vegeta or Prince Vegeta is a fictional character in the manga and anime Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. He is a Saiyan warrior, voiced by Ryô Horikawa in the original Japanese version, Brian Drummond for the first two seasons of the FUNimation English dub, and Christopher Sabat in...

As he is an anime-only character, he is not considered by most fans to be part of the greater Dragon Ball canon. (Vegeta is acknowledged to have a father, the King of Planet Vegeta. However, the specific characterization of King Vegeta is not canon.) Dragon Ball tankōbon volume 1 (Japanese version). ... Vegeta is the home planet of Vegeta, Son Goku, Nappa, Raditz and all other native Saiyans in the fictional universe of Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z. The planet was destroyed by Freeza during King Vegetas reign and although the whole population put up a defence and King Vegeta even...

History

King Vegeta looking back

The character of King Vegeta is primarily witnessed through several flashbacks and through the Bardock television special. He appears to be a level-headed, stoic, and honorable man and a symbol of Saiyan pride. Although he is "King", he has come to terms with the fact that his people have no real freedom under "Emperor" Frieza, but he does not let this feeling on to his people. Image File history File links King_Vegeta. ... Image File history File links King_Vegeta. ... Bardock (Japanese: バーダック) is a fictional character from the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z and the anime Dragon Ball Z. He is a Saiyan. ... The Saiyans, or Saiya-jin (サイヤ人) abbreviated SJ, are a fictional race in the Japanese anime and manga Dragon Ball and its sequels. ... Freeza (FUNimations dub: Frieza), is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/(US only: Dragon Ball Z) and the anime Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. In the series, Freeza is the leader of an empire which spans at least seventy-nine planets, and likely many more. ...

In the end, he does decide to rebel against Frieza's oppression and mounts an assault on Frieza's capital ship. When he arrives in Frieza's chamber room, Zarbon and Dodoria bear witness as Frieza kills him with a single punch to the jaw. Shortly thereafter, Frieza launches his final assault and destroys Planet Vegeta and the entire remaining population of the Saiyan race. Zarbon is a fictional character in the second half of the manga Dragon Ball, known as Dragon Ball Z in USA. His Japanese voice actor is Sho Hayami. ... Dodoria is a fictional character in the second half of the manga Dragon Ball, known as Dragon Ball Z in USA. // Storyline Bardock Special Dodoria carries out Friezas orders Dodoria is seen as one of Friezas top two henchmen, the other being Zarbon. ... Vegeta is the home planet of Vegeta, Son Goku, Nappa, Raditz and all other native Saiyans in the fictional universe of Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z. The planet was destroyed by Freeza during King Vegetas reign and although the whole population put up a defence and King Vegeta even... The Saiyans, or Saiya-jin (サイヤ人) abbreviated SJ, are a fictional race in the Japanese anime and manga Dragon Ball and its sequels. ...

As a Saiyan warrior, it was remarked that he was far less powerful than his son Vegeta was even as a child. However, this opinion came from Vegeta himself —who did not have a high opinion of his father. Bardock(Goku's father) has even been speculated to have been stronger than King Vegeta.

In episode 17 "Pendulum Room Peril", a statue of a Saiyan warrior is seen. It may, in fact, be a statue of King Vegeta, or an ancestor of Vegeta who led the Saiyans against the Tsufurujins. Tsufuru-jin trying to stop the Saiyan invaders Tsufuru-jin, known in the English version as the Tuffles are a race of people in the anime series Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. Tsufuru-jin is a play on the Japanese word for fruit (フルーツ furūtsu), continuing the pun...

Family

Not much is known about his family life. It is apparent that he cares deeply for his son, Vegeta (although his son never knew this or never cared). Vegetas responce was to that statement was shit son on my shizzed whistle freaza please fuck him up my father was the bigest fag of the saiyan race and was a discrase. He's never seen me although the best he's said to me is vegeta your fathers a black man. I said fuck you old man freza fuck his jaw up. In that instants with a single punch KING vegetas nuts fell off and well the whole planet exploded holy shit. Vegeta then at the age of 12 had a sex change and became a man funny you people didn't know he was a women huh ya it's true he only did it because he was a lame tom boy. Holy Fuck my balls

King Vegeta in Canon

A direct reference to King Vegeta is only mentioned in the manga in a single piece of dialogue.

Frieza: "I attacked Planet Vegeta and killed its King in my first form. Your Father didn't take long to dispatch, Mr. Vegeta."

Vegeta: "I had surpassed him when I was a child."

All other lines referring to him aren't direct references.