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Fans believe that oneDragon Ballcharacter had a lot of potential that went unexplored. Maybe Akira Toriyama killed him off too quickly, or maybe it was necessary for the plot; it’s hard to say when it comes to this proud character.
However, the Saiyan blood running in him held a chance of greatness just like Vegeta and Goku. Yes, the subject of discussion is Raditz, the arrogant brother of Goku, who was gotten rid of inDragon Ball Z.
Was Raditz’s Death Too Early inDragon Ball?
Many fans consider Raditz’s death too early inDragon Ball. If he had stayed, he could have become Goku’s ally in the long run. When he arrived on Earth, he was stronger than Goku and wanted to recruit him for Frieza’s army. Buthe was killedin the span of a few chapters.
However, he was Goku’s elder brother. While he did not inherit the soft-spoken nature of his parents and was extremely rude to Goku, the same can be said about Vegeta when he first arrived. Eventually, Vegeta realized they had a common enemy and made amends with Goku.
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If Raditz was not killed during his very first encounter, he could have received a chance toturn a new page like Vegeta. He could have also received a redemption arc. Given that he carries the same blood as Goku, his early death denied him a chance at more character development.
Raditz’s death could have been delayed until he was ready to sacrifice himself to save another character. Or Goku could have later resurrected Raditz, explained Frieza’s villainous deed, and united against a stronger enemy.
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If Raditz had a better character development arc, thenfans would have become more attachedto him, and his death would lead to more emotions. His attitude could be a byproduct of growing up with elite (rude) Saiyans, including Vegeta, and it might have undergone a change had he stayed on Earth among humans.
Akira Toriyama’s Decision Might be Right, and Raditz is Better Off Dead
While many fans think that Raditz’s early death is wasted potential,others thinkit would have led to a cliched storyline if he had survived. What if Raditz was rotten throughout and never had it in him to improve? Then Goku would have been stuck with an evil brother who showed up at the worst possible times, as Team Rocket did inPokemon.
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No doubt, he was the perfect introduction to the Saiyans, eventually paving the way for Vegeta and understanding their species. However, beyond that, Raditz could have been a drag. Bringing back villains just because they are family is not the best way to proceed.
You can take Frieza, for example. No matter how many times he is defeated, destroyed, and killed, he finds a way to return to the franchise. His latest transformation isblack Frieza, inspired by credit card levels. As a recurring character, many fans think he has lost his charm, while others are surprised simply by the number of unique transformations he comes up with.
Raditz was a mid-level warrior, introduced byAkira Toriyama, onlyto set a new power standard inDragon Ball Z. He served his purpose and could be better off staying dead.
you’re able to readDragon BallandDragon Ball Zon Viz Media and watch the anime on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
