Dragon Ball Super Chapter 101 confirms to many readers and fans of the series why Vegeta and Goku’s rivalry is one of manga’s most compelling—and how their dynamic has evolved over the years in while remaining true to its roots.
Dragon Ball Super released Chapter 101, titled “Carmine and Soldier #15” on January 18, 2024. As Goku, Vegeta, Whis and Beerus exchange information about the latest events on Earth, with of Gohan and Piccolo taking down Cell Max, Goku’s surprise causes him to rush straight into Vegeta’s grill. Goku regrets not knowing that his son was acting up due to his duel with Vegeta, causing the latter to reply, “Heh, heh… indeed. The duel… which… you lost to me.” This exchange was notable for fans, with many highlighting Goku’s reaction of rejection as an example of how Super has truly put the two on equal footing.
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Vegeta defeated Goku during the events of the “Superhero” arc. After Whis had the two duel without using transformations, the post-credits sequence of the movie Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero revealed that Vegeta actually defeated Goku at this point. One of the running stories of the series is that Vegeta always plays second fiddle to Goku, never understanding why, despite his lineage and upbringing, he can never surpass his opponents. Vegeta has matured through many Dragon Ball projects, with his arrogance shedding his complacent nature. This is perhaps most clearly seen in the latest chapter when he mentors Broly. Fans can expect Vegeta to push Goku even further as his belief in himself and hard work has more weight behind it – coming just as the series hits the 40 year mark, with a number of projects are being implemented to enhance global visibility.
However, fans can be sure that Vegeta will never lose his irritability. Dragon Ball audiences have been treated to some of the funniest exchanges between the two rivals – arguably lucky in this regard – through wildly different mediums and adaptations. From the original manga, Japanese anime, and English dub translations of varying accuracy to popular fan spoofs and summaries, the interpretation of Vegeta’s character is generally very complacent. CBR notes some of Vegeta’s best quotes in Dragon Ball: 10 Most Brutal Vegeta Quotes.
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Dragon Ball Super looks to enter a new season with Chapter 102, expected sometime in mid to late February. VIZ Media publishes the latest Dragon Ball Super manga chapters in North America and has released 19 of the 22 volumes in English. Episode 20 will be released in English on February 6, 2024. On the anime side, more information about Dragon Ball Daima is expected in the upcoming Battle Hour 2024. With Vegeta, Goku, and the Z Fighters all turning into children, fans can expect extremely immature roasts later this year.
Source: Shonen Jump
