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InDragon Ball Z, Goku and Vegeta were two of the last remaining Saiyans. The Saiyan race holds immense power and has the potential to be galactic conquered. Goku had been acquainted with the Dragon Balls and Shenron since he was a little child, many of his friends and family members were resurrected with its use.
Although Goku and even Vegeta had access to the wish-granting Dragon Balls, they’ve never considered using them to make a wish to revive the Saiyan race—a decision that might seem puzzling but is rooted in their distinct backgrounds, values, and growth environment.
While it might seem like a logical step to restore their lost people, the duo’s perspectives highlight a deeper rationale for their choice. Let us dive in and understand the reasons behind the Saiyans’ behavior.
Goku: A Saiyan Raised on Earth
Unlike traditional Saiyans who grew up together and lived on Planet Sadala, Goku or Kakarot grew up on Earth. On Earth, he was far removed from the planet Sadala or Planet Vegeta and the inherent warrior culture. He did not have affection or relations with anyone of the Saiyan race, not even interactions.
Goku’s early life was shaped by Grandpa Gohan’s kindness, Earth’s customs, and the unique bonds he forged with humans and Earth-based warriors during his travels when he was a kid. These factors instilled in Goku values that are more humane, and which would be sharply contrasted with the ruthless survivalist mentality of the Saiyan race.
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Goku’s connection to the Saiyan people is nonexistent, and he identifies himself as an Earthling. Even after learning about his heritage from Raditz, he continued protecting his adoptive home overhis Saiyan lineage. For Goku, it doesn’t make sense to revive a war-hardened race like the Saiyans. He wishes only for peace, and their very existence is a threat to that ideal. Goku himself has beenrevived multiple times.
Vegeta: Saiyan Prince Without Sentimentality
Vegeta, on the other hand, was royalty on Planet Vegeta. He has a far more complicated history with the Saiyan race. As the proud prince, he once viewed his people as tools for his ambitions. However, during the events ofDragon Ball Z, his relationship with other Saiyans changed into disdain.
Vegeta’s perspective shifted visibly inDragon Ball Z, and his focus narrowed to protecting his new family and Earth. The role played by Bulma in all this is not to be underestimated. The destruction of Planet Vegeta by the all-powerful Frieza was the closure that Vegeta needed. The Saiyans’ history of pillaging and conquest left Vegeta with little incentive to restore them.
Goku and Vegeta don’t care about bringing the Saiyan race back from the dead. Goku was raised on Earth and has no attachment to his home planet. Vegeta couldn’t care less; he didn’t treat any other Saiyan with any respect either way, just look at Nappa.
Despite his royal title, he understands that reviving the Saiyan race using the Dragon Balls would only bring chaos and disrupt his life on Earth. Both Goku and Vegeta have undergone immense character development throughoutDragon Ball ZandDragon Ball Super.
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Ultimately, Goku and Vegeta’s choice reflects their growth and their understanding of their responsibility to the greater good. They have come to accept the burden and responsibility of being the protectors of the universe. Their refusal to revive the Saiyan race symbolizes their evolution from their innate trait of being warriors of destruction to defenders of life.
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Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
