#raditz redemption

[ya-kiri]

Everytime I remember the What-If Story Fateful Brothers from Budokai Tenkaichi 2, I feel sorry for Raditz and think about how much squandered potential he had.

😪😪

[rocksinmuffin]

Could you write Raditz trying to flirt with a human?

If you were a saiyan this would be a lot easier.

He could rely on his strength to do the talking. Just beat up the first guy who looks at you to stake his claim. Or bring you the head of your enemy. Hell, he could just spar with you, feel your muscles straining and the sweat dripping down your skin as he forced you down into a submissive hold.

But humans, Raditz has found, are different. They do not admire brute strength and power the same way that his people did. You especially seem unimpressed by violence; unfortunate for Raditz, as that is the only language he has ever learned.

So instead he stares and sweats and struggles to think of anything to say to you.

You turn your head and catch him staring and Raditz can feel his muscles tense and the heat rising to his face and sweat pouring in rivulets down his forehead as you arch a brow in question.

“Nice… Uh, nice weather we’re having?” he manages to sputter out even though it sounds and feels like he was just punched in the gut and had all the air knocked out of him.

You smile and nod your head in agreement before returning to your task, disengaging from him completely.

Raditz sighs, relieved and disappointed. He’ll try again another day.

[cherryrainn]

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cherry here, and i'm excited to present something special to you: a masterlist! since i've been writing up quite a storm... i thought it would be fantastic to gather all of it in one convenient place. that's right, a masterlist just for you!

now you can easily find and access all the amazing stuff i've been asked to write.

thanks for your continued support. let's dive in and enjoy this exciting journey together!

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the lorax;

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hazbin hotel;

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helluva boss;

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teenage mutant ninja turtles;

yandere! shredder x sibling reader who likes exploring (plat) (2014)

yandere! shredder x sibling reader whos getting used to him (plat) (2014)

yandere! shredder x sibling reader who had a nightmare (plat) (2014)

tmnt x robot that donnie made! reader (plat) (2012)

yandere! shredder x brother reader (plat) (2014)

april x karai; karais injury

shredder confessing to reader who's about to jump (2014)

tmnt x mutant! turtle! reader that was raised by the shredder (2014) (plat)

donatello helping reader who's having a panic attack (2014)

tmnt x sibling! reader who is afraid of spiders (2014) (plat)

tmnt x sibling! reader who has nightmares about shredder (2014) (plat)

scooby doo;

shaggy and scoob x child reader thats afraid of the dark (mystery inc) (plat)

sonic the hedgehog;

headcanons of shadow the hedgehog with a stressed best friend/lover

headcanons of sonic, shadow and silver being your best friend

super hardcore sonadow angst (commission)

dragon ball; characters i write

pan x sibling! reader (plat)

cooler, cell, and krillin with a s/o that sacrificed themselves

broly, frieza, & raditz injuring their s/o while having a nightmare headcanons

overwatch;

hanzo taking care of reader

cuddle headcanons with cassidy, hanzo and junkrat

ana x reinhardt in the snow

you're the 3rd shimada sibling and you all reunite (plat)

ducktales (2017);

pocky game; scrooge x male reader

pool date with fenton (male reader)

louie comforting reader who's going through a really hard time

red dead redemption 1 & 2;

arthur morgan x self harming reader

general relationship headcanons for hosea and dutch with an s/o

stranger things;

billy hargrove x amab! reader fluff

eddie munson x reader angst to fluff

billy hargrove x reader fluff

across/into the spiderverse;

cuddle headcanons with miguel

cuddle headcanons with hobie

lackadaisy;

ivy x female! pianist reader (platonic)

mordecai has a panic attack in front of serafine and nico

disney; characters i write

cinderella, aurora, pocahontas, and moana if their noses grew like pinocchio

fnaf;

glamrock freddy x stressed out reader (plat)

kiss;

i’m in need of love; ace frehley x reader (fic)

ace frehley x pauls sister! reader

eric carr x shy! fem! reader

ace frehley (space ace) x fem! reader that he accidentally abducted

speedin' back to my baby ; ace frehley x reader

slashers;

chucky x depressed! teen! reader (plat)

headcanons of fem! teen! reader having a nightmare about chucky (plat)

[tobiasdrake]

Dragonball has a couple interesting redemptions to talk about. Like Piccolo Jr., where depending on how you interpret his character changes both whether he has any significant crimes to be redeemed of, and the exact moment where this redemption begins. If you hold the Jr. is a seperate individual from Piccolo Daimao, then the only crimes he ever really committed are Attempted Murder (Of Goku) and mass property damage. And if you hold that Piccolo Jr. Was born a demon and lost that demonic status through positive character development, then his redemption technically occurs before he spends any time with Gohan, because he can't have been a demon when he killed Goku and Raditz (As Dragonball establishes that those killed by demons don't go to the afterlife). That scenario really makes you remember that Piccolo Jr. was only 3 years old when he fought Goku. And that's just one possible reading of his character

Piccolo is a complicated entity. There are basically three, arguably four versions of the character - but they are ultimately different facets of the same guy.

There's the original Piccolo-Daimao/Great Demon King Piccolo, of course. What's interesting about Daimao is that he seemingly lacks moral agency.

Piccolo isn't a demon because of how evil he is. He's a demon because, metaphysically, he is a demon. This is not a turn of phrase. It is not a title. It is not a fanciful status you can attain by kicking enough puppies. It is a mythological being.

When the Nameless Namekian ascended to become God, he purged all corruption and wickedness from his heart, and that wickedness became the demon Piccolo. As a demon, Piccolo is literally evil incarnate. He can only know evil. He can only be evil. He is incapable of anything else.

This man has no true goals, desires, or ambitions. He's just evil. Because he is composed entirely of evil and can know nothing but evil. By circumstances of his existences, he's not even really a person; He is just evil.

Even his idea of world domination is just genocide in slow motion.

He wants to kill everything for maximum evilness. He has a 43-year plan for disseminating fear, anarchy, and violence around society before he finishes killing all life on this planet. This is not a three-dimensional human being. This is what you get when you put an abstract concept into a body. He is not physically capable of making moral choices.

The moment everything changes is, of course, when Goku presents a very compelling argument that he should get his shit together.

This is the moment that people often point to as evidence that the two Piccolos are different characters.

Moments before he spontaneously explodes for... honestly, no clear reason at all... Piccolo speaks to the egg he's reincarnating himself into. It's a weird thing for him to do if the egg contains his own soul or essence or what have you.

But. Well. Contain it, the egg does. Piccolo hatches from his own egg with full continuity of consciousness from his past self. He remembers his identity, he remembers Goku, he remembers God and their relationship, he even remembers the language of his home planet from long before he and God ever divided.

His identity, his personality, every scrap of knowledge he ever knew, is all intact in this new body. Piccolo identifies himself as the Piccolo-Daimao reborn.

Which God independently corroborates.

Piccolo never died; If he had, God would have died as well. God cannot exist if Piccolo-Daimao does not. This is how the metaphysics work.

An argument could be made that a reincarnation is not entirely the same being. It is nonetheless a new life, a new being. Avatar: The Last Airbender goes to great lengths to show how very different the reincarnations of a single person can be, as each incarnation is born as a blank slate.

But. Uh. Piccolo Jr. wasn't born as a blank slate. He was born with Piccolo's memories, identity, personality, ambitions, etc. fully intact. So trying to label him as a brand new person untethered from the old is ultimately splitting hairs.

However.

What he wasn't reborn as, is a demon. And that's where things get interesting.

Piccolo reincarnated himself into a new body, but that new body was a new body. In terms of personality and memory and identity, he woke up the same Daimao as before - but metaphysically, he woke up as a fully three-dimensional being, suddenly capable of choice and complexity and moral agency.

He hatched himself into a new Namekian being, rather than a demon spawn.

This new form of Piccolo still wanted to take over the world. Because that's what he wanted when he was a demon. Piccolo is a ball in motion from the time he hatches, continuing to pursue the agenda he had in place before his reincarnation gambit.

But. It's. Complicated now, because he can't just do evil for evil's sake. His goals have to make sense now. They have to be a thing that a person would want. Before he even meets Gohan, he's already softened up from Pure Evil Incarnate.

The Demon Lord of old didn't really want to rule the world. It was just a pretense for a slow and cruel genocide. But in this new state, suddenly he cares about his prospective empire. He's concerned now about the wellbeing of the people he would govern.

Eight years ago his "plans for this world" were for everyone to die. But here he is like "How dare this asshole try to kill my planet when I intend to rule it!?" He's getting confused about his own motivation because his original motivation was just "Do Evil".

In this form, Piccolo is self-aware now. And he's not happy about his place in the universe.

Before, he was acting on just... raw evilness. But now he's emotional. He's bitter. Cynical. Resentful of God. He can feel things now. And with the arrival of the Saiyans bearing down on him, Piccolo's thoughts have turned to his legacy.

People fixate on The Moment but it's the capstone of a point that had been hammered in and hammered in: That Piccolo is changing, that he's been changing since the moment he hatched from that egg. That he is even capable of change because he ceased to be a demon on that fateful day years ago.

It's on the shoulders of all of this groundwork that the fateful moment everyone remembers takes place.

From this point forward, Piccolo is unquestionably 100% a protagonist, though he's still a bit of an asshole.

The debatable transformation in his character comes from his assimilation of Nail.

While Piccolo and Nail's merger does have some fairly explicit effects on his character....

It's not super clear whether his developing sense of empathy for others is a result of it, or a consequence of the growth he's already undergone up to this point.

In either case, Piccolo's development ultimately brings him to his final transformation:

This last transformation is... unusual. In a sense, it devalues the redemptive journey Piccolo's been on up to this point. Despite Piccolo repeatedly insisting "I'M DRIVING, You're just going to be FOOD FOR ME," the new being that results from their joining is at once both Piccolo and God, and neither all the same.

He still answers to the name Piccolo for convenience's sake.

But he's different now. He's humble. Wise. A spiritual leader who offers reverence to the divine and guidance to the uncertain.

This is not the same man who gleefully spat in the face of God.

Look at him there, offering spiritual clarity. Piccolo would never.

This new version of Piccolo is effectively a brand new character, bearing some traits from both Piccolo and God. This is not a product of character development, but because they waved a magic wand and fused into a single guy. So it feels kinda cheap.

But at the same time, it's not. Because Piccolo's growth and development wasn't wasted. Indeed, it's that growth and development that brought him to this point; That made it possible for Piccolo and God to rejoin one another in the first place.

This final transformation is Piccolo's redemption; The culmination of a long journey that he's been on, from Pure Evil Incarnate to a three-dimensional man standing at the altar of God in his Temple in Heaven, seeking the ability to protect the people he loves.

The prodigal son finding his way home, to become himself again.

[docgold13]

Profiles in Villainy Redemption 

Vegeta

The prince of the fallen Saiyan race, Vegeta IV is a hero who was forced for a long while to act as a villainous general of the tyrannical galactic overlord known as Freiza.  As a child, Vegeta was bestowed onto Freiza by his father, the then ruler of the Saiyans.  He was given to Freiza as an act of surrender so to spare what few remained of the Saiyan race.  Frieza accepted the child, honing young Vegeta into a powerful top lieutenant and leader of his planet-conquering ‘Frieza Force.’    

Regal, egotistical, and full of pride, Vegeta acted as a cold-blooded warrior and outright killer, enforcing Frieza’s dominion across numerous worlds.  This changed after conflicts with a fellow Saiyan on Earth named Goku.  Vegeta was ultimately encouraged to put aside his anger and embrace a peaceful life on earth as an ally to Goku and key member of the Z-Fighters.   

Once Freiza was finally vanquished, Vegeta was able to settle down and know a time of peace and happiness.  He married his colleague, Bulma and together they had two children: a son named Trunks and daughter named Bula.   Trunks would go on to become an incredibly powerful warrior himself and it was he who was able to finally destroy Freiza once and for all, avenging the countless Saiyan’s who had died at the despot’s orders.  

Actor Ryō Horikawa has provided the voice for the Saiyan prince in the anime; with actors Christopher Sabat and Laura Bailey voicing the character in the English language dubs).  The villain turned hero first appeared in the second episode of the Raditz Saga of the Dragonball Z anime, airing on May 3rd, 1989.  

[long-haired-hottie]

HOW DOES YOUR MUSE HANDLE EMOTIONS?

Bold what usually or often applies. Italicize what sometimes applies.

ANGER

jaw clenching, hands balling into fists, teeth grinding, yelling, going nonverbal, stuttering speech, rushed speech, slow concise speech, rambling, quiet, arms crossing, shaking head, tearing up, animated, expressionless, projects, internalizes, vents, withdraws, passive aggressive, direct, physical outbursts, verbal outbursts.

JOY

easy smiles, fighting back grins, suppressed laughter, loud laughter, giggles, chuckling, smirks, whole body laughs, covers mouth when laughing, throws head back when laughing, slaps leg, touches people around them when laughing, looks down when laughing, looks for eye contact when laughing, sparkling eyes, bubbly happiness, quiet subtle happiness, obnoxious happiness, wants to spread joy, quietly savors joy.

SADNESS / CRYING

bottling it up, seeks distractions, wallows, meditates & processes, avoidance, seeks out comfort, withdraws, talks it out, internalizes it, sad smiles, depression naps, uses alcohol, uses drugs, seeks out sources of joy, fidgets with sentimental item, sits in silence, broods, gets moody, wants someone to share the misery, tries to hide negative emotions, nurtures others to make themselves feel better.

EMBARRASSMENT

shame, blushing, looking away, rubbing at back of head, covering face, laughing nervously, laughs it off, overthinks, lets it go, self-deprecating humour, deflects, gets irritated, smiles, withdraws, crossing arms over stomach, crossing arms over chest, hands in pockets, shoulders sinking, shrugs, falling into silence until comfortable again, talking a lot to compensate.

GUILT

avoiding eye contact, shoulders sinking low, head hanging down, crying, chest aches, lashes out, internalizes, apologizes, deflects, communicates, withdraws, grand gestures for forgiveness, accepts fault easily, punishes themselves, martyrdom, victim complex, over-active guilt complex, healthy conscience, internalizes even after forgiveness, seeking redemption, moves on easily, denial, lack of guilt/conscience, sorry they got caught more than caused harm, can’t handle knowing they hurt others.

tagged by: @viopolis

tagging: @dragonballnewstar (Ampa), @clairvoyantcubes, @dragvnsovl (Raditz), @museincarnate (Hakkona), @wanderxdusk, @beforecreation, @hopefromadoomedtimeline, @sonchiildren (Present Trunks)

[givewingsforher]

first fanfic time

So... finaly having the guts to share my own art - I am having this blog for 11 years but hey, first time for everything. Had this fanfic idea in my head for some time, and I am already many chapters ahead, so hopefully it will find its audience.

Please exuse my drawing, I had an idea for a cover, but commisioning a real artist would have been wiser... oh well...

Bra Briefs faces her ultimate test—not just as Vegeta’s daughter, but as a warrior coming into her own. Thrust into the brutal landscape of Hell after a heroic sacrifice, she’s tasked with restoring order in a realm torn apart by rogue souls and a ruthless warlord. It’s a mission that forces her to confront her deepest fears, awaken her hidden strength, and grapple with the haunting memories of her past.

In this deadly arena, she forms an uneasy alliance with Nappa and Raditz, a once-failed Saiyans granted a second chance at redemption. Together, they battle demonic foes, each driven by their own inner conflicts: Bra’s struggle to embrace her power without losing herself, and Raditz’s turbulent feelings toward the proud, fierce "Princess" who both provokes and inspires him.

Will Bra and her unlikely allies escape the horrors of Hell, or will they be lost to its darkness forever?

[ancientforgcd]

About Goku

Name: Son Goku Alias: Kakarot Allegiance: Dragon Team/Z-Fighters Occupation: Martial Artist, Farmer Age: 40~55 Birthday: Unknown Race: Saiyan Morality Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Gender: Male Sexuality: Bisexual Handedness: Ambidextrous Height: 178 cm Eye Color: Onyx Hair Color: Black Misc: Still has his tail.

Personality:

Goku had always been a figure defined by boundless curiosity and a pure-hearted love for adventure. He sought new challenges with an insatiable drive, forever eager to test his limits and discover just how far his strength could take him. Unlike many warriors, his desire to grow stronger stemmed from an innocent thrill rather than a need for dominance or power over others. Goku’s fascination with powerful opponents was rooted in a genuine admiration for their abilities, leading him to form unique bonds, even with those initially seen as enemies. This open-minded approach shaped his encounters, transforming rivalries into friendships and shifting the dynamics of countless battles.

Yet, despite his fighting spirit, Goku possessed an unshakeable kindness and compassion that set him apart. He carried a remarkable sense of empathy, often seeing the best in people, even when others could not. His willingness to offer redemption to former foes like Vegeta and Piccolo spoke to his forgiving nature and belief in people’s capacity for change. Goku’s sense of duty to protect Earth and his loved ones was unwavering, although his approach to battles sometimes worried his allies, who found his playful, risk-taking nature unpredictable. Rather than rush to overpower his enemies, Goku often held back, relishing the excitement of a fair fight and allowing his opponent to reach their potential.

At his core, Goku’s simplicity and innocence fueled his joy in everyday moments, from family meals to training sessions with friends. His straightforward outlook and genuine curiosity sometimes left him naive to the more complex emotions and social cues around him. However, this very naivety allowed him to act without prejudice, making him approachable and deeply admired. While he valued strength, he cherished his connections and held his family and friends as his greatest treasures, embodying a hero not just in battle, but in his humility and unwavering spirit.

Background:

He is a Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby by his parents, Bardock and Gine, to escape the destruction of Planet Vegeta and the Saiyan race. Adopted by Grandpa Gohan, he grew up as a kind-hearted boy after a bump to his head altered his natural Saiyan instincts, setting him on the path of great adventures that would later span Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z.

After marrying Chi-Chi and settling down with their son, Goku eventually learns of his alien heritage when confronted by his elder brother, Raditz, setting him on a path to defend Earth and his loved ones from powerful foes. His battles extend through his victory over Kid Buu, after which Goku briefly takes up life as a radish farmer before encountering the God of Destruction, Beerus. Inspired by Beerus's immense power, Goku embarks on a journey through the multiverse, uncovering realms and warriors beyond his imagination.

In Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this version of Goku is known to fans as "Capsule Corp Goku" or "CC Goku." In this timeline, he has experienced the anime versions of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, specific DBZ Movies (including the Cooler movies, The Tree of Might, and Bojack Unbound), as well as Dragon Ball Super, with elements from the Dragon Ball Super manga up through Dragon Ball Super Hero. His adventures expand into the game’s narrative through the Universe Mission, Big Bang Mission, and Ultra God Mission arcs, making him a central figure in battles that transcend even the limits of the universes he knows.

Trivia:

Goku's hobbies include finding and fighting stronger opponents, fishing and grilling meat, going on adventures, sparring/training with Vegeta and spending time with his family.

Goku has can access Ultra Instinct at will, but it still drains his stamina heavily. Hence why he uses -Sign- more along with his emotions to achieve 'True Ultra Instinct'. The silver-haired form still remains his strongest form to date though.

Otherwise, Goku more or less just uses Super Saiyan or Super Saiyan Blue to fight against most foes, as he can regulate his energy much better that way.

As usual, he has a habit of not fighting at full power in any fight from the get-go and instead slowly powers up more and more as it goes on, deliberatively holding himself back to enjoy fights more.

Despite his simplicity and love for fighting, Goku had a remarkable memory when it came to techniques and strategies learned from past battles. He often incorporated elements from other fighters' styles into his own, showcasing his adaptability and respect for their skills.

Goku had a hearty appetite and was known for his love of food, often eating several times more than a regular person, which frequently surprised those around him. He particularly enjoyed big feasts and was happiest when sharing a meal with friends and family.

[treepan0]

the temptation to write a Raditz Redemption fic, but like take inspiration from one of my other fandoms, since the two have so much in common, because starscream is invading my brain again

[miss-meowkie]

Man, I think this is as close people are going to get to a Raditz redemption story

[dreadsuitsamus]

you guys ever think goku ever sat with vegeta to recover after a training session and just softly, shyly even, asked him about raditz

and vegeta wondered why goku even cared, but then the image of his own brother flashed through his mind and he told goku everything he could about raditz

and then they got the balls and wished him back to life or some shit for character redemption or even just to remember what he looks like idk

[yeowangies]

I still think it's ridiculous that they introduced Raditz as the Main Character's Older Brother then immediately kill him and he's never to be talked about again and only seen in flashbacks. If they were going to discard him so easily, why would he be made Goku's brother?? There was so much potential and they wasted it. It really pisses me off every time I think about it.

Blame it on Toriyama's lazy writing lmao (honestly sometimes he's great but most of the time it's crazy how terrible he was with some plot points).

Honestly, if I had been the writer in that part, I would have never killed him (or I would have brought him back), and I kinda would have given Raditz a similar """redemption""" arc as Vegeta (in quote marks because it's debatable how redeeming that was for him).

Alas, I wasn't the writer, so I write fanfiction instead lmao

[misty-missdee]

why raditz? wondering bc my younger sister is obsessed with him and its near inexplicable except she thinks he/his voice are cool. not saying thats not a good reason but curious abt yours!

i love his design! the long hair, and the lil trunks under the armor is such a look. introduction of saiyan armor and such.

His voice is great too I agree with your sister. very distinct.

I also love in all the dbz games his energy moves are named after days of the week i think thats so fun. Double Sunday!

and finally i love love love that hes a cocky asshole, but seen as pretty weak by his peers (vegeta and nappa). that resonates with me. fake it till you make it 😅 (unless you're raditz and just dont)

I also always thought it wouldve been cool if he had the redemption instead of Vegeta since hes actually Goku's bro and all.

hope that helps!

TLDR

I like his hair :3

[grazer-razor]

this is my dragon ball OC, kai-long. she is the granddaughter of shenron and was the original owner of the dragon balls until the red ribbon army started stealing them. because she is actually a monster girl version of a kids' show character i don't want to age up for petes sake an immortal dragon, she has remained in the same physical and mental age for millennia, and has thus assisted both kid and adult goku.

she also has the ability to use reality warping wish power, allowing her to bend reality if she wishes hard enough.

friends: goku, krillin, chi-chi, bulma, vegeta(after redemption arc), trunks, pan, the rest of the Z-fighters, king kai, bubbles, gregory, harambe, good buu, hercule, gohan, gotenks, silent kimbly, shrek, even farmer with a shotgun

enemies: master roshi, vegeta(formerly), nappa, raditz, frieza, the ginyu force, dr. gero and his androids, cell, babidi, dabura, garlick jr., evil buu, super buu, alex hirsch(he made an edgy cartoon...), mr. satan

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JK, this is just monster girl kai lan.

[galexibrain]

Yey, kinda. But.

With Raditz living and changing sides he would probably - likely - have gotten Vegeta's storyline/character arc. Which would probably mean we wouldn't have gotten the Vegeta we have today.

And maybe Raditz would have filled that role as one of the franchise's most beloved characters with an amazing redemption arc, including his perpetual rivalry with Goku. They're siblings, idk, I can totally see them having a similar dynamic.

It's an intriguing thought tbh.

But since I like things as they are now, I'd probably prefer Whis to feel a little funny and resurrect Raditz (and Nappa while we're at it) for the lulz.

Hey, DBZ fans, I have a question for you. No real reason, I just wanna ask.

Reblog for sample size, yadda yadda.

[addelaidesupreme]

dragonball z AU where raditz has a journey of redemption and takes piccolo's place in the story while piccolo begins a journey of further bastardization instead of vegeta. The original vegeta dies during the saiyan invasion