History Heartwarming / DragonBallSuperUniverseSurvivalArc

** Remember how Vegeta was indifferent to Bulma, especially after Present Trunks was born? Chances were, he wasn't even there by Bulma's side when she gave birth to Trunks (and in the English dub of Episode 17, Bulma even ''said'' Vegeta didn't bother to show up). Now, he genuinely wants to be by Bulma's side when she gives birth a second time. This cements Vegeta's role a family man even more. The man who didn't give a crap about "that blasted woman and her child" is no more.

* In the English dub, it's easy to tell from his tone that Vegeta only told Roshi to stay out of his fight with Frost and Magetta out of concern for the old man's wellbeing.

** It should be noted that the sub term he uses to refer to Roshi is ''Jiisan'', which means "Grampa." It carries '''much''' more respect (and more importantly affection) than what Vegeta normally uses to refer to old men, which is ''Jiji'' (analogous to "old geezer" or "miserable old fool")

* A mix of Awesome and Heartwarming: Daman Mills has done Frieza's dub voicework throughout the arc - [[TheOriginalDarrin at least prior to the home release]] - yet this episode brought the still-ailing Chris Ayres back to the role, purely so that his character could properly act alongside Frost (whom Greg Ayres voices).

* In the dub, Cabba's retort to Monna shortly before turning Super Saiyan 2. In the sub, he merely said he's going to defeat her after she threatened Vegeta, along with Caulifla and Kale. In the dub however, he gets pissed not just because Monna's threatening them, but because she's insulting the worth of ''all'' Saiyans, including him. His response shows that he's ''truly'' learned to be proud of the Saiyan race's pride, thanks to Vegeta's example.

* Caulifa refuses to join the tournament unless Kale joins, making it clear that the two are close. Heck, she even knew that Kale was observing her learning Super Saiyan from Cabba without having to check.

* Cae also has a subtle one. First, we see his absolute faith in his fighters. Unlike the others, he doesn't even need to brag, he just ''knows'' how strong they are. This makes even sweeter how he tries to get the other universes to join him in a plea to Zeno to spare all the others. From his point of view, his universe will survive either way, he's just trying to help the others too.

* While the ascension for Top is a sad moment, caused by him reaching the breaking point, it seems to be something that Vermoud had been expecting for a while, and is proud of his student.

** Vermoud also deserves a mention: despite spending most of the arc acting smug and/or freaking out whenever another opponent comes close to eclipsing Jiren's power (restrained or legitimately), when it looks like Jiren is about to be taken out by Frieza, he calmly sits down and says in a sad yet resolute tone the Jiren did well. And much like the above, both Vermoud and Cae stand with Jiren in their final moments, showing that the deities care for their subjects.

* When Shosha of Universe 4 is knocked out, it's Nink ([[MemeticMolester of all people]]) comforting him. Likewise, the wolf warrior does the same when Majora gets knocked off. It helps that both warriors were [[TenderTears sobbing]] after getting ringed out, likely because of [[KillEmAll what failure means.]]

* Once it appears that Piccolo and 17 are ready to resume their fight from the Cell saga, [[FireForgedFriends they proceed to bury the hatchet instead]] by giving each other a handshake, with Piccolo being glad to have 17 as a participant for the tournament, and the two even sharing a smile.

* Continued from episode 83, the Briefs family interacting with Bulla. Bulma is on the phone for the moment (talking to her sister Tights about Bulla), while Trunks is trying to change her diaper, but can't figure it out and is trying to get Goten's help - Vegeta notices, swoops in and puts it on himself with no difficulty. Bulla starts giggling happily, and Trunks and Goten praise how competent Vegeta was at handling the situation as he smirks with pride, with Bulma smiling as well.

* When Top saw that the General did - saving a frightened kitten from being electrocuted - the giant warrior warmly smiled and petted the heads of the two children who owned said kitten.

* Once it appears that Piccolo and 17 are ready to resume their fight from the Cell saga, they proceed to bury the hatchet instead by giving each other a handshake, with Piccolo being glad to have 17 as a participant for the tournament.

* Upon Frieza's arrival, Vegeta immediately placing himself between Bulma and Frieza.
* When the Tournament of Power is about to begin, we see that, miraculously, Universe 9 actually managed to get some other members besides the Trio of Danger team. Not bad for a [[CrapsackWorld universe of its caliber.]]

--> '''Whis:''' Beerus-sama, do you have anything to say?
--> '''Beerus:''' He's coming.

-->'''Monna:''' I'll finish you, that sucker-punching twerp, those Saiyan girls, then find some worthy foes!
-->'''Cabba:''' Don't you dare call us unworthy!!

** Frieza of all people gives Gohan [[VillainRespect a genuine compliment for his plan to defeat Dyspo turning out successful.]]

** Another proof of Vegeta's development: after he uses that attack, everyone from Universe 7 is concerned about his safety, and glad when he turns out to be alive. Compare to the last time he used that attack, when his sacrifice was respected, but only Trunks and Bulma were really sad for his death.

* After spending most of the series bullying and berating Vegeta, Beerus actually gives him a [[PetTheDog genuine]] [[SoProudOfYou complement]] for his performance in the tournament.

** Freeza fully expected to be sent back to Hell the moment he outlived his use in saving Universe 7, bitterly quipping that one such as him has no place in a warm and happy ending... only to be pleasantly shocked when Universe Seven actually ''rewarded'' him with life for honoring his word. This affirmation of decency appears to shatter his cynical world-view that everyone is fundamentally selfish as he is; enough that his body language (along with a nervous sweatdrop) indicated relief rather than defensive disgust when last shown kindness on Namek and Earth. Ryusei Nakao's delivery of "I just might go back to my evil ways" in particular glowed with the warm sarcasm he once reserved for trusted henchmen like Zarbon, Dodoria and Ginyu, rather than the venomous sarcasm for enemies. The flick of his tail like a happy cat at Goku challenging him all but reaffirming his growing fondness (or respect) for his enemies. Frieza may deny it, but being shown this much honor and kindness is enough to change even a monster like him, however subtly.
* When Jiren was on his knees, about to be finished by Frieza, Top ended up giving him a pep talk, reminding him that even if Jiren doesn't have any friends, he believes in his strength.

** Bulma rushing to hug Vegeta. And Vegeta's so surprised!

** A worn out Satan and a sleeping Buu in bed together, and Pan playing with Piccolo's antennae
** Roshi hanging with Korin and Yajirobe, while Tien and Chiaotzu assiting with the rebuliding of their town. Even Yurin is helping out.
** Chichi getting mad at Goku... par for the course. Then again, seeing him the state he was in probably had her [[AngerBornOfWorry worried too]].
** Tights showing up to Bra's party. It's the first time since the Jaco manga we've seen her spend time with her family in person.

** Small, but when Goku responds that together he and Vegeta can reach new heights, Vegeta never dismisses it and responds as though it should be obvious that Saiyans have no limits. While the Saiyan pride is par for the course, the recognition of their mutual gain shows that perhaps Vegeta is finally accepting the benefit of teamwork thanks to the Tournament of Power. It's also a far cry from how he completely dismissed Goku's point that enough hard work and training could close the gap between even a low-class and an elite prior to that first fight. On that note…
** Actually take notice. Yes the same location and stances… but the way the rock cliffs are made they're EVEN with each other when way back at the beginning of their rivalry Vegeta chose a high rock and Goku a lower rock… now the two are on equal footing.
* The final shot and the final speech ends up being a real heartwarming moment. Saying that no matter what happens, even though they may be gone from our screens for the moment, their adventures will continue. One day, they will be back to make us pump the air in excitement in some way or form, be it [[VideoGame/DragonBallFighterz video games]], anime, or even a [[Anime/DragonBallSuperBroly movie]].

* Seeing Master Roshi and Tienshinhan work together to take out an enemy is both this and awesome. Tien checking if Roshi's too tired right after is pure heartwarming, since it was originally Tien's goal to eliminate Roshi's school.

* Krillin does it ''again'' when trying to leap back into the ring (even after [[DeaderThanDead witnessing what happens to people]] [[CessationOfExistence who violate the rules from the bench]]) and being forced back by the Supreme Kai and Tien as Android #18 is helpless before a gigantic Ribrianne. This, in turn, gives #18 the strength to come back and ''flatten'' Ribrianne! The power of love was indeed on #18's side.
** Just the fact that both 17 and 18- two cyborgs designed ''specifically'' to kill Goku in the past- came to Goku's defense when he needed them most, shows how much a positive effect both Krillin and Goku have had on both of them.

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* When Sanka is about to be knocked out of the ring, Vikal flies and catches her, saving her teammate. For at first looking like a villain, she's actually rather heroic, and it's revealed and the two are in a [[TokenYuriGirls relationship]], as they embrace and hug each other. When Vikal is eliminated by 17, Sanka attacks 17 to try and avenge Vikal.

** Adding on to that, after Jiren is rung out and right before Universe 11 is erased, Goku makes his way too Jiren. In the last moments before erasure as Jiren is surrounded by his team, Goku confronts the Pride Trooper saying he enjoyed fighting him and wants to see him again believing that together they pushed each other farther than they were before. Jiren at first is shocked that after everything he said and did Goku would forgive him, but after he gets over it Jiren for the first time since his childhood seems at peace and content with himself, happily smiling at the idea of meeting and sparring with Goku whilst disappearing.

* When Vegeta is talking about how the Saiyans moved past their limits during the Tournament of Power, he's not talking just about Goku and himself, but of Gohan, Cabba, Caulifla, Kale, and Kefla as well.

* Universe 6 erasure, despite being erased from existence, the members decide to face it with dignity.

** Speaking of Bergamo, jerk as he is, [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold he was sincere when he pleaded with the Zenos in getting rid of the whole 'blow up the universes' thing altogether should he win.]] Naturally, [[InnocentlyInsensitive Goku ignored this due to wanting a good fight]] (and the fact that throwing a match would anger Zeno and get ALL of the universes erased) and Bergamo [[WhatTheHellHero was PISSED.]]