The Straw Hats Channel Their Inner Vegeta In Hilariously Moody Fanart Tribute

One Piece and Dragon Ball Z are filled with a multitude of memorable moments through iconic battles or moody atmospheres. One such moment is when Vegeta is silently brooding in the rain, creating a visual of his intense and solitary nature that quickly becomes iconic enough to be transformed into a meme. In a clever and humorous twist, Vegeta’s stance in the rain is recreated with One Piece character Trafalgar D. Water Law in Vegeta’s place, with Luffy and Zoro mocking him in the background, creating a hilarious crossover.

In a recent fanart by Archecopeteryx on Reddit, Law stands under a dark rainy sky with a pensive demeanor that is reminiscent of Vegeta’s brooding attitude as he stands under the rain in Dragon Ball Z. To the left of the image, Luffy and Zoro embrace the rain in a carefree manner with their tongues out to catch the droplets. The visuals between Luffy, Zoro and Law are a hilarious contrast between their personalities and attitudes.

Law Embraces Vegeta's Brooding Attitude In The Rain

Law Has A Heavy Aura While Luffy And Zoro Enjoy The Rain

Archecopeteryx’s fanart recreates Trafalgar Law taking on a pose that comes straight out of Dragon Ball Z. Much like Vegeta, Law is known for his quiet and calculating behavior that is highlighted in a way that is both dramatic and fitting for his character. The artist captures Law standing in solitude, his expression somber and pensive, as if thinking about silent burdens, whereas both Luffy and Zoro are goofing around in the background.

The rain creates a dramatic effect that reinforces Law’s reflective mood and mirrors how Vegeta’s moment in the rain is usually interpreted as a visual representation of his inner turmoil. By inputting Law in this scene, the fanart creates a clear connection between the two characters’ personalities, with both being independent, powerful, and driven by a strong will, albeit for independent reasons. Their shared intensity makes the crossover feel natural, especially with the inclusion of both Luffy and Zoro not far off to lighten the mood.

Law And Vegeta Come From Tragic Pasts That Shape Their Personalities

While There Are Plenty Of Differences Between Them, An Undeniable Connection Is The Burdens From Their Past

Law and Vegeta share similarities through their tragic backstories and personal vendettas. Law experienced upheaval in his early life due to the Amber Lead Syndrome that uprooted his hometown, leading to the murder of his family and the genocide of his people. Similarly, Vegeta’s entire planet was wiped out by Frieza, fueling his desire for revenge against the universal tyrant.

Law and Vegeta have a similarly complex relationship with their respective series’ protagonists, Luffy and Goku. For Vegeta, Goku is both a rival and a respected ally turned friend who continuously pushes him to grow stronger. In Law’s case, his connection to Luffy is a bit more complex, starting as allies out of convenience with mutual respect for one another with shared goals. Despite their differences in personality and power, Law and Vegeta are solitary characters that evolve as their series move forward, making them both fan favorites and memorable characters in One Piece and Dragon Ball.

Source: Archecopeterix (Reddit)

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  One Piece chronicles the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, an easy-going young pirate with the power to stretch like rubber, gained from eating a Devil Fruit. Luffy and his diverse crew sail across the Grand Line in search of the ultimate treasure, the One Piece, to become the Pirate King.

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  Dragon Ball Z is the sequel series to Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball and continues the adventures of Goku. Along with his companions, Goku defends the Earth against various villains ranging from intergalactic space fighters and conquerors to powerful androids and nearly indestructible creatures.