Vegeta
Also known as: Prince of All Saiyans, Prince Vegeta
The Prince of all Saiyans, who arrived to destroy Earth and stayed forty years out of spite, pride, and a family he will deny enjoying. His decades-long climb from genocidal rival to devoted husband and father is shounen's most gradual redemption arc.
Popular Vegeta Ships
Goku/Vegeta
32k works
The intense rivalry between Saiyan warriors Goku and Vegeta that evolved from hatred to mutual respect and obsession.
Vegeta/Bulma Briefs
9k works
The genocidal Saiyan prince moved into his enemy's mother's house, and Earth's richest genius somehow ended up married to him with two kids. Canon skips the entire courtship during the three-year gap before the androids, which is precisely the blank space the fandom's biggest het ship lives in.
Other Dragon Ball Characters
Goku
14k works
A Saiyan raised on Earth as Son Goku, whose bottomless appetite for food and stronger opponents has saved the universe more times than he can count. The genre's founding protagonist — pure-hearted, battle-drunk, and cheerfully terrible at staying dead.
Gohan
7k works
Goku's scholarly first son, the boy whose hidden rage annihilated Cell and who would still rather be a researcher than a fighter. The Cell Games made him the franchise's biggest what-if, and fic loves timelines where he stays the strongest.
Bulma
6k works
The genius heiress of Capsule Corp who started the whole saga hunting Dragon Balls with a teenage Goku, and somehow ended up married to the Saiyan prince. She builds time machines, scolds gods, and remains the franchise's irreplaceable brains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Vegeta?
Vegeta appears in 12k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Dragon Ball fandom. You can browse all Vegeta fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Vegeta ships?
The most popular Vegeta ships include Goku/Vegeta, Vegeta/Bulma Briefs. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Vegeta fanfiction?
Vegeta fanfiction spans many genres and tropes. Use Fanfict Reader to browse and filter stories by your preferred tags.
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