You know, I never considered him my fave as a kid but upon reflection as an adult, he is undeniably one of the most compelling characters.

I spent so long after my initial childhood obsession with DBZ being a "actually, DBZ is really shallow and only about fighting" guy. It took me a while to come back to it and truly appreciate it for what it is, and I'm glad about that, because it's a great series (best enjoyed at x1.25 speed).