Dragon Ball Z Quotes

"It's over 9000!"

Vegeta crushes his scouter after reading Goku's power level during the Saiyan Saga (episode 28 of the original English dub). The line became one of the most famous internet memes in anime history.

"I am the hope of the universe. I am the answer to all living things that cry out for peace. I am protector of the innocent. I am the light in the darkness. I am truth. Ally to good! Nightmare to you!"

Goku's speech to Frieza on Namek in the Funimation dub, delivered after his first Super Saiyan transformation. It is the most quoted version of Goku's declaration of purpose and defines his role as Earth's protector.

"Trunks... Bulma... I do this for you. And yes, even for you, Kakarot."

Vegeta's last thoughts before his Final Explosion against Majin Buu, sacrificing himself to protect his family and Earth. It is the moment his redemption arc is complete.

"I'm the Saiyan who came all the way from Earth for the sole purpose of beating you. I am the warrior you've heard of in legends, pure of heart and awakened by fury. That's what I am. I am the Super Saiyan, Son Goku!"

Goku's Super Saiyan declaration to Frieza on Namek after Krillin's death triggers the transformation. It marks the first time a Super Saiyan appears on screen and the emotional climax of the Frieza Saga.

"Gohan... you're the only real friend I've ever had."

Piccolo's dying words after taking Nappa's attack for Gohan during the Saiyan Saga. A year of training the boy turned the former Demon King into a protector.

"Kakarot... you are the best. Even from a Saiyan point of view."

Vegeta's silent admission while watching Goku fight Kid Buu in the Buu Saga. After decades of rivalry, he finally accepts that Goku is the superior warrior and lets go of his pride.

"Please, Kakarot... destroy Frieza. He made me what I am. Don't let him do it to anyone else."

Vegeta's dying plea to Goku on Namek, crying for the first time as he explains that Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta and enslaved him as a child. Goku buries him with his own hands.

"Now, Gohan! Do it now!"

Goku's voice from the Other World during the Father-Son Kamehameha against Cell. With Vegeta's distraction giving Gohan an opening, Goku urges his son to unleash everything, ending the Cell Games.

"You may have invaded my mind and my body, but there's one thing a Saiyan always keeps: his pride!"

Vegeta's defiance of Frieza on Namek, seconds before Frieza mortally wounds him. It is the first time Vegeta's pride is shown as something more than arrogance.

"Power comes in response to a need, not a desire. You have to create that need."

Goku explains the logic of his training to Gohan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber during the Cell Saga, right before Gohan pushes himself to transform. It sums up how every power-up in the series is earned.

"I'm not going to let you hurt anyone else, Cell. It's over."

Gohan's warning to Cell after awakening Super Saiyan 2 at the Cell Games, triggered by Android 16's death. The gentle boy finally unleashes the power everyone knew he had.

"I am the Prince of all Saiyans!"

Vegeta's constant reminder of his royal blood, thrown at Goku, Frieza and everyone else. Even after accepting he is not the strongest, the title remains the core of his identity.

"I give up. You win, Cell."

Goku forfeiting his match at the Cell Games and naming Gohan as the next fighter, shocking everyone. He had realized during the fight that only his son could surpass Cell.

"My power level is 530,000. But of course, I have no need to use my full power against you."

Frieza's taunt to Nail on Namek before their one-sided fight. The number became shorthand for Frieza's overwhelming advantage before Goku's arrival.

"I do not fear this new challenge. Rather, like a true warrior, I will rise to meet it."

Vegeta's attitude toward stronger enemies, expressed through the Cell and Buu sagas. It captures the Saiyan prince's pride and his refusal to back away from a fight regardless of the odds.

"This planet will explode in five minutes!"

Frieza's threat after destroying Namek's core to deny Goku a fair fight. The 'five minutes' famously stretched across many episodes of the Super Saiyan battle.