Who could do better at taking Goku’s mantle as the main character: Vegeta or Gohan?
Dragon Ball Super is the sequel to the Dragon Ball anime and manga franchise . However, there is a criticism that the movie only focuses on Goku. This was so divisive that some fans wondered what it would be like if the show focused on anyone other than Mr. Monkey.
For example, Vegeta has had a lot of time to shine recently, but there is still another option that leans towards Son Gohan, Goku’s eldest son. Both are great people in their own right, and they could have done more as a main character.
Here are the reasons why Gohan and Vegeta can both become main characters of Dragon Ball:
10. Vegeta: Villain converted to evil
Viewers have seen Vegeta develop from a vile, cruel villain into a humble and caring father. He accompanied Goku every step of the way, achieving Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, and even God states.
9. Gohan: Supposedly the main character since the Buu arc
Since the Cell Saga, it seems that Gohan has become the main character in the Buu Saga. Of course, after Goku’s return, that didn’t happen. Even with his increased power, Gohan has not been able to save his planet Earth. This character has been dormant for several Sagas, until the recent Tournament of Power arc (where Gohan was really built up to become a hero again), it was time for him to show himself again.
8. Vegeta: Many arcs focus on this character
In some of the main Sagas from Dragon Ball Super, there was a lot of focus on Vegeta, after Battle of Gods came Resurrection of F.
Another arc involving Vegeta is the Future Trunks Saga, as it directly concerns his son. And the story of the Tournament of Power, where Vegeta shines along with many others when the universe is threatened, and the movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly, thanks to the long-standing feud between his father – King Vegeta – and Paragus.
7. Gohan: Returned to training
Gohan has trained extensively, and his training has proven effective enough to take on the fused Saiyan warrior Kefla. According to many reviewers, Gohan is considered the third strongest person in the cast of universe 7 characters. As a hybrid Saiyan and possessing a lot of potential, if he can continue to train on his own like this, It won’t be long until Gohan will surpass Goku and Vegeta with ease.
6. Vegeta: Destined to reach great heights
Vegeta was once considered Goku’s “shadow”, however, after awakening to his new Super Saiyan Blue state during the Tournament of Power, the Saiyan prince gained a form that Goku had never possessed. Even though it’s nothing compared to Ultra Instinct, Super Saiyan Blue Evolution is still a step in the right direction for him.
Now, a new turning point has occurred, Vegeta has learned Spirit Control on planet Yardrat, and he has become stronger than before. Although readers don’t yet know the results of Vegeta’s training, it will certainly be interesting to see.
5. Gohan: Searching for something beyond his final form
As stated during the fight against his father, Goku asked Gohan why he didn’t turn on his Super Saiyan state in his Ultimate form. However, he answered his father that he wanted to find something beyond what he was currently capable of. While viewers won’t know what this new form will look like, if it does appear, this is definitely something worthwhile and could solidify Gohan’s role as a main character.
4. Vegeta: Really takes things seriously
Compared to Goku, Vegeta doesn’t make clumsy mistakes. He knows when he needs to be completely serious. A prime example is when the Saiyan prince dealt with Frost during the Universe 6 tournament, or when he faced Goku Black after training in the Time Chamber to get stronger. If there’s a big enough threat, Vegeta won’t let it go on for too long like Goku, or like Gohan did in the Cell Saga.
3. Gohan: No longer arrogant
As they fought, one of the mistakes that Piccolo told Gohan was his complacency before participating in the Tournament of Power. A good example of this complacency is when Gohan fights Cell and Super Buu.
Every time Gohan is newly empowered, Gohan will always be caught off guard when fighting. This leads to everyone being affected, such as his father’s death and Super Buu absorbing Gotenks. This has now been resolved, and Gohan will fight as hard as he can, no matter what happens.
2. Vegeta: Not an idiot
Another outstanding element about Vegeta’s personality is that he is not an idiot. Unlike Goku – who will fight and test his opponents to their limits as was the case with Frieza – Vegeta already knows what a threat Frieza is and why they must be eliminated immediately.
This is why the Saiyan prince is extremely opposed to the idea of Emperor Frieza joining the Universe 7 team at Goku’s request. Furthermore, Mr. Monkey also accidentally defeated Zamas, and indirectly made him hate humans even more, which is something Vegeta probably wouldn’t do. He was certainly very arrogant in the past when it came to strong opponents, but he was certainly much less arrogant now than before.
1. Gohan: Makes it feel more relevant
It’s true that Gohan is now a scholar and he has a family to take care of. But that’s exactly what makes Gohan work harder as one of his planet’s protectors. Goku and Vegeta won’t always be in this position forever, and Gohan is next in line for that.
Gohan is a hybrid Saiyan who has been built since the Saiyan Saga, and now he is about to get more development. Perhaps it’s finally time for viewers to see it happen, watching Gohan take over for Goku when it comes to the safety of the world.
