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Krillin
KrillinBU01
クリリン
Kulilin
Anime name Bald Midget
Manga name Kuririn
Alternate names Kulilin
Kurilin
Kurilyn
Kliliyn
Kullin
Kririn
Krilin
Mr. Krillin
Krilan (Polish dub)
Kurin (Malaysian dub)
Bongo (Harmony Gold dub)
Kuririn
Shehab ("Comet"; Arabic Dub)
Debut Manga: "A New Rival Appears!!"
Anime: "Goku's Rival"
Appears in
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball GT
Race Human
Gender Male
Date of birth October 29, Age 736
Date of death May 7, Age 753 (Revived on May 9, Age 753)
December 24, Age 762
(Revived on May, 3, Age 763)
May 12, Age 767 (Alternate timeline)
May 8, Age 774 (Revived)
Age 790 (DBGT) (Revived)
Age 882
Before Age 889
Height 5'0" (153 cm) (adult)
Weight 105 lbs (48 Kg) (adult)
Address Kame House (Formerly)
Krillin's house
Occupation Martial Artist
Martial Arts teacher
Police Officer
Allegiance Orin Temple (Age 740 - Age 749)
Turtle School (Age 750 - Age 753)
Z Fighters (Warrior Age 761 - Age 774; Supporter, Age 774 - Age 790)
New Turtle School (Age 821)
Family
  • Future Krillin (Alternate timeline counterpart)
  • Goku (Lifelong best friend)
  • Master Roshi (Mentor)
  • Korin (Mentor)
  • Kami (Mentor)
  • Mr. Popo (Mentor)
  • Maron (Ex-Girlfriend)
  • Android 17 (Brother-in-law)
  • Android 18 (Wife)
  • Marron (Daughter)
  • "Did someone get the number from that bus? I've never felt anything so painful in my life, it's as if all my bones... are totally crushed. But don't worry about me, no sir, I'm going to be totally fine. I hope I'm not being rude, but I'm gonna take a little nap. (Falls down on the ground)"
    — "Vegeta Must Pay"

    Krillin (クリリン, Kuririn) is the best-friend of Goku and a Z Fighter who is short in height and bald (with the exception of the Majin Buu Saga onwards) aid him in his ability to provide comic relief during tense moments. During the latter half of Dragon Ball Z, he largely retires from fighting, opting to settle down with his family instead, becoming the husband of Android 18 and the father of Marron. He's also the superhuman and provides comic relief during tense moments. He is a good-natured, outgoing and competitive, and extremely competitive. He is a supporting protagonist in the Dragon Ball manga, and the anime series Dragon BallDragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT.

    Overview

    Name

    Like most Dragon Ball characters, the name Krillin, is a pun. In his case, it's Japanese source, Kuririn, is made up of two parts. The first two syllables come from 栗 kuri, which means "chestnut" in reference to his shaved head (the "chestnut" pun is also carried over to his daughter, Marron). The second part of his name comes from 少林 Shōrin ("Shaolin" in Chinese), as his early character designs were closely modeled on Shaolin monks.

    Appearance and Personality

    "I heard Master Roshi's training was difficult, but I haven't even broken a sweat yet."
    — Krillin when Roshi's training starts, "Milk Delivery"

    KrillinDragonBallDebut

    Krillin in Dragon Ball

    Originally a monk of the Orin Temple, Krillin came to Master Roshi for training and became a student of the Turtle School in his first appearance in the anime and manga. After a short arch-rivalry between the two, he becomes Goku's best-friend. Krillin is often used as comic relief or cannon fodder by the author, and has been killed the most amount of times in the Dragon Ball history. As the most prominent full-blooded human character in the Dragon Ball series, Krillin also represents a sense of normalcy to Goku and Gohan, as well as often being the most identifiable. Often when things in the Dragon World turn bizarre, it is left to Krillin to shake his head in disbelief and crack a joke.

    KrillinandGoku

    Goku and Krillin's display of friendship

    Despite his reputation as being a weakling compared to his Saiyan comrades, he is considered to be one of the stronger pure-blooded humans in the Dragon Ball series, being thousands of times stronger than the average person (although this is largely due to the fact that he was afforded much greater opportunities to increase his strength, such as training under the Guardian of the Earth and having his potential unlocked by Grand Elder Guru, things that no other human, such as Mr. Satan, ever had). Although he is not as strong as Goku or Gohan, his determination in helping his friends is a key asset. Furthermore, Krillin's ingenuity and talent for ki-manipulation is far superior than that of most warriors, even those stronger than himself, and he has an ability to sense hidden powers. Krillin had his dormant ki awakened by the Namek Elder, Guru, during the events of the Namek Saga (although it is possible that not all of his power was freed, due to the fact that Gohan still had more hidden power and that they both grew to be much stronger), wants Jimmy to protect Kayla and this helped keep him among the same level as his more naturally powerful friends, at least for a little while. Krillin has trained hard most of his life, becoming extremely powerful and proving it in combat with many foes. Unfortunately, he is quickly outclassed by many of the other characters in the series, such as Piccolo and the Saiyans; though among all the full-blooded humans he faces in combat he is one of the strongest. On one occasion, Yamcha says, during the course of the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, that Krillin is "the strongest human being in the world." Some fans feel that the mangaka, Akira Toriyama, uses Yamcha to state a canonical fact on this scene, although as this was said to Krillin's daughter, context may be required.

    At any rate, Krillin is brave and resourceful, and the audience identifies him as a good-natured underdog. Along with Yamcha, Krillin has also, arguably, adjusted to a relatively normal life better than many of his friends by seeking women in his life. He is among the more "normal" human of his friends, as he can be seen wearing normal clothes on days where he's not fighting, other than his typical martial arts dōgi, as well as engaging in other normal every-day activities such as watching TV, going to the beach, etc. In his role as the protagonist, Goku's best friend, Krillin, was among the only humans to remain a main character for the majority of the series, even as Master Roshi, Yamcha, Jimmy, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Yajirobe, Chi-Chi and others faded into the background.

    Many fans immediately will connect Krillin with his signature move, Destructo Disk, a spinning razor-sharp disk of energy that has the power to cut through just about anything. Despite its immense power, it is extremely unwieldy and hard to control.

    KrillinMarronAndroid18WMAT

    Krillin's family

    Consistent with the theme of redemption in the series, he spared Android 18's life when presented with the chance to activate her self-destruct sequence because he found her to be redeemable. In a bit of ironic fortune, he later married the beautiful Android 18 and later had a daughter named Marron.

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    Krillin during the 25th World Tournament

    Starting from Majin Boo saga, the Bald Midget starts wearing a wig. During his training with Goku under Master Roshi, Krillin comments that 'All who aspire to master the martial arts shave their pubic hairs in order to unfetter their ki' and seemed surprised to find out Master Roshi was naturally bald. After settling down with his new family, his pubic hair grows out, although his original smooth crowned look is the most familiar to fans. The six dots on his forehead are scars from moxibustion burns, similar to the pattern that appear on the forehead of a Shaolin monk.

    Overall, Krillin is a highly valued character in the Dragon Ball series: powerful, loyal, and brave. He is second only to Goku in the most appearances in the manga. In some more recent movies however, Krillin has been since demoted to a comic relief character. This is most prominent in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, when he was beaten up by Chi-Chi, clonked his head twice, had hot coffee spilled on his head, had his face fried by a stray energy bolt, had a large pile of snow dumped on him, had Vegeta sent flying into him, slipped and skidded past the main villain when he was about to attack him and was humiliated in the hospital (he even remarks during the Vegeta incident that "Why do these things always happen to me?").

    Biography

    Background

    Krillin was born in October 29 of Age 736. Originally a monk of the Orin Temple, after training there for eight years,[12] Krillin trained at the Orin Temple since he was four.[12] He was the weakest student and was frequently bullied. When he was 13, he was getting tired of the bullying and he began to travel to Master Roshi's island when he was seeking training to surpass the people at the temple to defeat his bullies and to attract girls.[13] Krillin came to Master Roshi and became a student of the Turtle School in his first appearance in the series.

    Dragon Ball

    Tournament Saga

    Main article: Tournament Saga

    "Master, my name's Krillin, and I've come all the way from a village in the east. Please allow me to be your humble student and learn to fight like you."
    — The young Krillin, asking Master Roshi for his teachings

    Krillin first appears on screen at the beginning of the Tournament Saga. He bribes Master Roshi with dirty magazines in order to be accepted as his student. Krillin's initial desire for learning martial arts under Master Roshi was to become more popular with girls.

    At first, he detests Goku, whom Krillin finds unintelligent and childish. It is to Krillin's increased annoyance that he discovers that Goku is a more powerful fighter than him in every way. The only time Krillin is ever able to get the better of Goku is through trickery and deceit. Even then, his reward (dinner that evening) is unenviable when he eats fish cooked by Launch that gives him and Master Roshi food poisoning. Goku, in his characteristic naïveté, remains almost totally unaware of Krillin's one-sided rivalry with him.

    As their grueling training progresses Goku and Krillin bond and, by the time of the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, become inseparable friends; this aspect of their relationship never diminishes. Goku is always there to offer the insecure Krillin confidence and support, as well as fighting tips, and Krillin is often on hand to offer a pragmatic perspective to the often overly innocent and idealistic Goku, as well as clue him in on basic social knowledge that Goku missed out on growing up.

    In his and Goku's first World Martial Arts Tournament, Krillin fares very well, even defeating bullies from his old training school by kicking one of them straight through a wall. He easily advances as one of the eight warriors going onto the main event. He makes it past the quarter-finals, defeating the disgusting Bacterian, as without a nose, Bacterian's stink has no effect on him: at first, Krillin is overwhelmed by the odor of Bacterian. However, Goku reminds Krillin that he does not have a nose. After realizing this, he is easily able to overcome his opponent.[14] Unfortunately however, Krillin is defeated in the semi-finals, losing to Jackie Chun, who is Master Roshi in disguise.

    Red Ribbon Army Saga

    Main article: Red Ribbon Army Saga

    After the tournament, he trains under Master Roshi again, although he takes a break to aid Goku in his search for the Dragon Balls and fight against the Red Ribbon Army. Krillin, Goku and Bulma enter a cave to find some pirate treasure, but are followed by General Blue, who confronts Krillin and defeats him in battle. During the battle, Krillin manages to kick Blue in the face, giving Blue a nose bleed, which just makes Blue much more intent on killing Krillin. Krillin is almost killed when Blue uses his telekinesis to freeze Krillin, however Goku manages to save him, and fights Blue. When Goku defeats Blue, the cave begins to collapse, but Krillin, Bulma, and Goku escape in a submarine, though General Blue manages to survive as well. Later on, Krillin, Bulma, and Goku soon return to Kame House with the ruby Bulma managed to retrieve from the Pirate Cave. However, the ruby is stolen by Launch, and General Blue, who had found Kame House, uses his telekinesis to tie up Krillin and his friends and steal the Dragon Balls while setting a bomb to explode soon. Luckily, Launch returns in her good state and unties Goku, who throws the bomb away and chases after General Blue.

    Krillin also assisted Bulma, Yamcha and other residents of Kame house to help and save Goku who was on his way to fight the red ribbon army's Headquarters.But they arrived late and were surprised at Goku defeating the entire army single-handedly in a head on battle.

    Fortuneteller Baba Saga

    Main article: Fortuneteller Baba Saga

    Later, Krillin competes with Goku and Yamcha in Fortuneteller Baba's tournament for Goku to get the location of a Dragon Ball in order to revive Upa's fallen father. He offers to fight first, and is met by Fangs the Vampire, who starts to dance on the arena, greatly annoying Krillin. Krillin eventually loses the battle by getting the blood sucked out of his head, causing him to lose consciousness and get kicked out of the area. However, Krillin cunningly comes up with the strategy that allows them to later defeat See-Through the Invisible Man. The side of Krillin that uses his wits, rather than his strength, to his advantage is seen many times in both series, particularly as he becomes comparatively less powerful.

    Tien Shinhan Saga

    Main article: Tien Shinhan Saga

    At 16 years of age, Krillin enters the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament. He forms a rivalry with Crane School student Chiaotzu during the preliminary matches.

    While the fighters are drawing lots for the fight order, Chiaotzu puts himself against Krillin using his telekinesis. Later on during their quarter-final match, after a one-sided match in Chiaotzu's favor, Krillin uses his cunning in order to defeat Chiaotzu and yells math problems at him in order to use up his telekinetic powers; Krillin manages to defeat Chiaotzu while the latter was trying to do basic mental arithmetic.

    Krillin then advances to the semi-finals where, after a long match, he is eventually defeated by Goku who used his stunning speed.

    King Piccolo Saga

    Main article: King Piccolo Saga

    After the 22nd Tournament, Goku realizes he left his objects behind, so Krillin volunteers to go back to pick them up. Krillin along with Marcus and Amelia is then killed by getting his neck snapped by a kick from Tambourine, a "demon" who was out on his duty to kill all of the greatest martial artists so that King Piccolo could go unchallenged and rule the world with no opposition. Krillin's death played a large role in Goku's determination to stop the evil plans of King Piccolo, with Goku wishing to avenge his best friend and Master Roshi's death. Following King Piccolo's defeat, Krillin and King Piccolo's many other victims are later revived thanks to the Dragon Balls.

    Piccolo Jr. Saga

    Main article: Piccolo Jr. Saga

    Krillin joins Tien, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu on a training journey to Korin Tower. Along the way, they save a village from the eruption of Popo Poco Volcano. Krillin gets tricked into drinking an alcoholic beverage, which he later laments, but once again, provides comic relief. After they reach Korin Tower and receive his training, Krillin and the others train on their own until the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament.

    After three years, at the age 19, when he meets Goku again at the World Martial Arts Tournament, Krillin hugs his best friend, saying he missed him. Eventually, Krillin fights Piccolo, the reincarnation/son of King Piccolo. Krillin lands some decent hits and manages to surprise Piccolo on several occasions, but quickly realizes Piccolo is far superior to him. During the match, Krillin reveals he can use the hovering space technique.[15] When Krillin falls for Piccolo's Afterimage Technique, which Piccolo used to land a free hit on Krillin, it causes him to eventually give up. Krillin watches Goku and Piccolo spar out. When all hope for Goku seems lost when most of his limbs are broken, Krillin, along with Tien and the others, attempt to assist Goku, but are suddenly caught off guard by Piccolo, now knowing they cannot help Goku, as Piccolo would defeat them easily. When Piccolo is defeated, Krillin greatly criticizes Goku's choice of giving Piccolo a Senzu Beanto heal his wounds, and watches Goku and Chi-Chi head off from the World Tournament area on the Flying Nimbus.

    Dragon Ball Z

    Saiyan Saga

    Main article: Vegeta Saga

    "Poor Tien! He gave...everything! Everything he had to help us! Goku! Why aren't you here?! We need you!"
    — Krillin after Tien's death fighting Nappa

    Five years have passed since Goku defeated Piccolo at the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, he, Goku and Bulma attend a reunion at Master Roshi's island, where Goku introduces them to his son, Gohan. While there, Krillin is as surprised as the others by the arrival of Goku's brother, Raditz, who reveals Goku's origins as a Saiyan and slaps Krillin into Kame House, taking Gohan with him. Krillin and Master Roshi offer to assist Goku in defeating Raditz, but instead, Piccolo makes a pact with Goku to team up against Raditz and then go their separate ways after. After Piccolo and Goku defeat Raditz, Krillin arrives to the scene and goes to Goku's side while he is dying and watches his body disappear. Goku's death causes great woe in Krillin, who yells out in sadness over his best friend's death. He also witnesses Piccolo taking Goku's son Gohan with him over to Break Wasteland to train, which Krillin could do nothing about, as Piccolo was too strong for him. When Roshi, Krillin, and Bulma return to Kame House, Krillin and Roshi discuss the true threat they face from the new Saiyans invading in a year. Roshi asks for Krillin to inform Chi-Chi of Goku's death and Gohan's kidnapping. Although he visits her, his fears of upsetting and angering Chi-Chi overcome him and he never actually reveals her what happened.

    Soon, Yajirobe visits Kame House on a demand from Korin to inform Krillin that Kami, the guardian of the Earth, has requested his arrival so they can train together for the one year they have left before the Saiyans Vegeta and Nappa arrive. At first, Krillin incorrectly speaks Yajirobe's name, but is soon corrected. After gathering his companions, Krillin, along with Tien, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, and Yajirobe train with Kami and Mr. Popo. They do this in order to raise their power levels enough to be able to hold their own against the Saiyans. Like the others, Krillin's power grows exponentially during this year, until he is far more powerful than Raditz ever was. When the Saiyans arrive, Krillin, Tien, Chiaotzu and Yamcha join Piccolo and Gohan to hold Vegeta and Nappa off until Goku's arrival.

    When Yamcha is quickly killed by a kamikaze Saibaman, Krillin is enraged at his friend's death and unleashes his Scattering Bullet attack that obliterates all but one. Piccolo, Vegeta, and Nappa are all impressed with the sheer power of his attack, but it is not fast enough to work on the Saiyans. The battle continues, with Chiaotzu and Tien falling. Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan come up with a plan to grab Nappa's tail to weaken him, then while he is off guard, they blast him. However, the plan failed as Nappa had already trained his tail from attacks. Eventually Piccolo dies, taking Kami and the Dragon Balls with him, rendering Krillin and Gohan the only ones left to fight.

    They are saved by Goku, who shows his new power against Nappa, until Nappa is killed by Vegeta. Krillin asks Goku to fight Vegeta somewhere else to make sure the corpses of their dead friends do not get destroyed. Goku has Krillin take Gohan away from the battle. On the way back home Gohan decides they can not let Goku face this danger alone. They go to Gizard Wasteland (Krillin coming just so Gohan does not get hurt) and are able to help Goku with the Spirit Bomb he creates to defeat Vegeta; Krillin throws the ball, missing Vegeta, but Gohan bounces it back and it hits the Saiyan Prince, damaging him.

    At the end of the battle, Krillin is the only one of the five survivors (Goku, Krillin, Gohan, Vegeta, and Yajirobe) who still has the ability to walk. As Vegeta struggles to crawl to his spaceship to escape, Krillin picks up Yajirobe's katana and prepares to kill him to end his reign of terror. Goku tells Krillin not to and he explains that it is not right as Vegeta is now defenseless and may turn over a new leaf as a result of being spared, and also so that he may be able to fight him once again, impressed by Vegeta's strength. Krillin is understandably incredulous over Goku's compassion for the man who almost destroyed the planet and scoffs at the idea that Vegeta is capable of turning over a new leaf, but he ultimately, and reluctantly, decides to trust Goku's judgment and let Vegeta go.

    Frieza Saga

    Main articles: Namek Saga , Captain Ginyu Saga, and Frieza Saga

    "I'm sorry but if we go down there, we'll end up just like him."
    — "The Hunted"

    With Piccolo, and thus Kami, dead, the Dragon Balls have become inactive and thus the Namek Saga begins, with everyone mourning the seemingly permanent deaths of Piccolo, Kami, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu. Fortunately, Krillin comes up with an idea. If the Dragon Balls were created by Namekians, then they could travel to Piccolo's home world, planet Namek, to use the Namekian Dragon Balls to wish Kami, and thus, Piccolo back to life. While Krillin recovers from his injuries in Wukong Hospital Mr. Popo shows Kami's old spaceship and its incredible speed to Bulma. Afterwards, Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan head off in the spaceship towards Planet Namek, to start their mission. After a few detours on their way there, the trio arrive and discover that this peaceful planet is under siege by the galactic overlord, Frieza, the employer of the Saiyans and destroyer of Planet Vegeta (Goku and Vegeta's home world). To make matters worse, Vegeta is on the planet as well. Both are also after the Dragon Balls for immortality, and Krillin and Gohan discover that there is much more at stake than the lives of their departed friends. After watching Frieza's soldiers butcher several Namekians, Gohan and Krillin rescue a young Namekian named Dende from Frieza's henchman Dodoria and have to outrun Dodoria himself, eventually escaping by using the Solar Flare. Afterwards, Dende takes the two warriors to Grand Elder Guru, guardian of Namek, who is able to release the hidden ki potentialinside them, causing their power levels to raise, once again, exponentially.

    Newly powered-up, a complex three-sided game of "Capture the Dragon Balls" ensues between Krillin and Gohan, Frieza, and Vegeta.

    Eventually, just as Vegeta discovers them, the Dragon Balls they collected are taken by Captain Ginyu and given to Frieza. They then decide to pool their resources so that the incredibly powerful Frieza can be defeated. Though Krillin reluctantly agrees to give Vegeta the Dragon Balls when they get them back, he privately plans with Gohan to sneak off with the Dragon Balls and make their own wish to bring back their friends when the time comes.

    He helps in the battles with Guldo and Recoome, managing to hit Guldo with a few blasts before Guldo time-freezes him. When fighting Recoome, Krillin kicks him in the back of the head to defend Vegeta from the Recoome Eraser Gun. Because of this intervention, Recoome's attack backfires, knocking out all but six of his teeth. Angered, Recoome retaliates by kicking Krillin in the back of the neck, more specifically the base of the spine, which puts him out of commission until he is healed by a Senzu Bean when Goku finally arrives on Namek.

    After learning of the trouble on Namek, Goku (who had been recovering in the hospital) is healed quickly by a sensu bean from Yajirobe and arrives to help. He makes quick work of the Ginyu Force, a group of mercenaries under Frieza's employ, but is badly injured and taken by Vegeta to be recovered in a healing tank.

    "I don't believe it. Looks like this is the end. Frieza's just too powerful."
    — "Krillin after being impaled by Frieza's horns"

    Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta recover the Dragon Balls but Vegeta is unable to wish for his immortality without the password. Krillin leaves to get the password from Guru, but encounters Dende, who informs him the password is "Porunga". They return and, with Vegeta asleep, decide to just make their own wish now. In the Namekian language, Dende wishes for Piccolo to be returned to life and brought to Namek. This causes Kami to return to life on Earth as well, and Master Roshi begins steps to gather the newly restored Earth Dragon Balls.

    Vegeta awakes a short time later and is enraged that his immortality has been taken from him, but Krillin and Gohan are saved by the arrival of Frieza, who demands their immediate attention. Frieza transforms in his second, more powerful form, and attempts to attack Dende, who is pushed out of the way by Krillin, who inturn, is quickly skewered on Frieza's horn and left for dead. He then turns his attention onto Gohan and starts badly thrashing him. With Frieza distracted, Dende uses his healing abilities to save Krillin.

    Here, the Destructo Disc makes its most memorable appearance when the supposedly dead Krillin appears out of nowhere to deliver the attacks on Frieza, which cuts off the bottom part of his tail, the distraction saving Gohan from certain death. Enraged at his lost tail, Frieza charges after Krillin, catching up to him easily. Krillin knew he needed to keep Frieza distracted long enough for Dende to save Gohan. He tricked and evaded Frieza for quite some time, eventually using a Solar Flare, to temporarily blind him. This is another example of Krillin's tendency to outwit opponents that he can not outfight.

    Piccolo shows up, having fused with the warrior Nail, and joins Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta in their fight. For a moment, it looks like the Z Warriors have the upper hand, before Frieza transforms again, leaving them in the dust. While Frieza is distracted, Vegeta urges Krillin to try to kill him, which would grant Vegeta a zenkai to raises his power. Krillin is reluctant to attack Vegeta, but sees no other way and so he fires a beam through his stomach. He then asks Dende to heal Vegeta, but Dende refuses, which worryies Krillin, who knows that Vegeta may very well die. Eventually, Dende is convinced by Piccolo and Vegeta is healed, much more powerful than before.

    Frieza finally gets wind of Dende's healing ability, and so the tyrant kills him. Goku arrives back on the scene, and is enraged after witnessing Vegeta's horrible murder at the hands of Frieza. Goku and Frieza then do battle, and although Goku puts up the best fight that Frieza has ever seen, he is still unable to defeat him. Enraged at how much of a challenge Goku has proven to be, Frieza, after surviving the Large Spirit Bomb, lashes out at Goku's friends, badly injuring Piccolo and viciously murderes Krillin by blowing him to pieces with kiai.

    The death of his best friend completely infuriates Goku, as he believes that Krillin can never be returned to life, as Shenron cannot grant the same wish twice. When Frieza pushes the final button by declaring that he will kill Gohan next, Goku's anger explodes and he transforms into a Super Saiyan for the first time, granting him the power to defeat Frieza. In a desperate ploy Frieza attempts to destroy the planet, knowing that while he can survive in the vacuum of space, Goku cannot. Although Goku defeats Frieza, and although the rest make it off the planet, Goku appears to be killed with the planet's destruction.

    Using the Namekian Dragon Balls, which can grant the same wish more than once, Bulma wishes for Krillin to return to Earth alive and well, but Porunga says that he can only return him to the place he died. With planet Namek destroyed, they first wish to transport Krillin's soul to the Check-In Station in Other World, and then they wish him alive again. Krillin is returned to life, as are Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu as well as anyone killed by Frieza, which includes Vegeta and Dende. Everyone is delighted to hear that Goku is still alive, but are shocked when he refuses to come home yet, saying he needs to do more training in space. Though he misses his best friend, Krillin settles back into life on Earth with his friends, thankful for another chance at life.

    Cell Saga

    Main articles: Garlic Jr. Saga, Trunks Saga, Androids Saga, Imperfect Cell Saga, Perfect Cell Saga, and Cell Games Saga

    "Gohan this is my... friend, Maron."
    — "The Heavens Tremble

    During the one-year period before Goku's eventual return to Earth, Garlic Jr. returns and Krillin joins Gohan and Piccolo in the battle against the immortal tyrant, as they are the only three Z Fighters who avoid the Black Water Mist. During the battle he fights the Spice Boys and is badly wounded twice during the fight first when he takes a blast from Salt and later when Vinegar beats him up badly.

    During this time period, Krillin finally gets his first girlfriend; a ditzy bombshell by the name of Maron (not to be confused with his future daughter Marron), the relationship is marked by Krillin's insecurity, and instead of proposing to her as he had planned, Krillin decides to break up with her because he thinks she deserves better than him. He's floored when he discovers she would have married him, but by that point it is too late.

    Sometime after Garlic Jr.'s defeat, Krillin attempts to perfect his Kamehamehatechnique to get his mind off the breakup with Maron, but he realized that his Kamehameha techniques still were not good enough when he ended up causing a tsunami instead of splitting the waves. He was not told off for it by Master Roshi because he was asleep during that time and thus missed it. He later sensed that Frieza and his father King Cold were approaching Earth, and after contacting Gohan, he left for a specific spot at Northern Wastelands, close to where Frieza would arrive on Earth. After Frieza and King Cold's defeat, Krillin learned of the threat of the Androids from the boy who defeated them via Piccolo. It was later revealed to him that the boy came from the future and was named Trunks.

    Goku, who came back from Planet Yardrat, showed him and the other Z Fighters the Instant Transmissiontechnique, taking Roshi's sunglasses and giving them to Krillin.

    During the events of the Android Saga, Krillin, along with the other Z Fighters, trained hard after Future Trunks regaled them with a grim tale of events that would soon unfold. When the day of reckoning did arrive, Krillin was right on the scene with his friends, ready to defend the Earth. When Goku battled Android 19, Krillin watched in horror when the heart virus began to take its affect on the Super Saiyan. Though Krillin attempts to aid his friend with a Senzu Bean, his efforts are futile. After Vegeta arrives and kills Android 19, Android 20, really the robotic body of Dr. Gero, attempts to escape, knowing that both Piccolo and Vegeta could easily kill him. The Z Fighters give chase, and Krillin is the first to find him near his laboratory.

    Krillin quickly realizes he is outgunned, and Dr. Gero attacks him without any restraint. Shortly after, Krillin watches Dr. Gero enter his lab and releases his ki to signal the other Z Fighters. Piccolo and Tien are first on the scene, proud of Krillin for finding it. Just as they begin their assault, Krillin informs them that Dr. Gero beat him to the lab. This angers Piccolo. Once inside, Dr. Gero releases Android 17and Android 18. They then kill the doctor and release another of his creations, Android 16. While the Z Fighters battle with the powerful machines, Krillin stands back in horror, knowing that he would be no match for them. The androids defeat the Z Fighters with relative ease, and head off to kill Goku. Krillin attempts to talk them out of it, but fails. However, Android 18 walks up, wishes him good luck, and kisses him on the cheek.

    A short time later, Krillin and Future Trunks destroy Dr. Gero's laboratory along with the early stage of the evil bio-android Cell. Meanwhile, after merging with Kami, Piccolo gave chase to a fleeing Cell, knowing that he must stop the creature from absorbing 17 and 18. Tien and Krillin join the hunt, and once again, Krillin is the first to find the enemy. In filler, he saves a woman and her younger brother from Cell, just as the monster was about to absorb them. He gives them enough time to get onto an airplane, and uses Solar Flare on Cell to escape with them, but Cell catches up. Krillin then proceeds to attempt and fight Cell only to be smashed through the airplane. Just before Cell nearly kills Krillin, Piccolo and Tien then arrive, and Cell flees once again.

    After Cell is successful in absorbing Android 17 and reaching his second state, Bulma creates a remote that can shut down Android 18 so that Cell could not absorb her. She instructs Krillin to be the one to do it, but upon arriving at the battle scene, he sees how frightened she is, and he remembers the kiss she gave him. He then throws the controller to the ground and smashes it, revealing that he had fallen for the beautiful android. Then Cell uses the "Solar Flare" technique to blind everyone present and starts absorbing 18. Then Krillin begins attacking Cell head on, attempting to save her, but it was too late, and Cell reaches his "Perfect" form. Out of anger, a heart-broken Krillin foolishly attacks Cell, only to be smashed away in seconds. However, he did manage to sense a large bulk of Cell's power that he kept hidden a split-second before being kicked away by Perfect Cell, causing him to warn Future Trunks about his hiding his overall power upon being fed a Senzu Bean.

    Cell then defeats both Vegeta and Trunks, and goes on to announce a tournament he calls, The Cell Games. The Z Warriors then spend the remaining 10 days preparing for the games, as does Krillin. He also spends time with his best friends, Goku and Gohan who decide not to train.

    When the day finally arrives, Goku is the first to battle Cell. After a long and intense battle, Goku forfeits, and tells Gohan that it's his turn to fight. In order to unleash Gohan's anger, Cell spawns seven Cell Jr.s. They then proceed to attack the Z Fighters, including Krillin. With all this, and Cell's murder of the peaceful #16, Gohan's anger explodes and he transforms into a Super Saiyan 2, and causes Cell to cough up Android 18 and revert to his second form after being kicked in the stomach by Gohan. Krillin immediately tends to her side, much to Vegeta's surprise and objection, (presuming Vegeta was still bitter about his first fight with Android 18), and calling Krillin a fool. Cell later attempts to self-destruct, only to be teleported away by Goku, killing himself in the process. Cell manages to survive and returns to Earth. Krillin, along with Piccolo, Tien, and Yamcha all join forces to help Gohan against the newly empowered Cell. Krillin, like the rest, is brushed off by Cell's energy multiple times. Finally, after Vegeta provides the distraction needed, Cell is put down by Gohanfor good in a Kamehameha wave struggle.

    After returning to the Lookout, the Z Fighters summon Shenron and ask for Goku to be revived. However, Goku asks not to be brought back. With one wish left, Krillin asks if Shenron will remove the bombs from inside the android's bodies, just another show of compassion toward #18. #18 sees this while hiding, and is shocked but charmed. She then reveals herself looking very angry towards Krillin, but then replied that it was a very nice thing he did for her, showing that she may have a soft spot for Krillin after all. She leaves, as do the rest of the Z Fighters, off to continue their lives.

    Majin Buu Saga

    Main articles: World Tournament Saga , Babidi Saga, Majin Buu Saga , Fusion Saga , Kid Buu Saga, and Perfect World Saga

    Seven years later, Krillin is shown to have grown (black) hair, married Android 18, and has had a daughter named Marron and lives with his family at Kame House, Master Roshi's home. Krillin's family is an exceptionally ordinary household, but 18 is scary when she gets angry, so Krillin goes out of his way a little bit for her.[16]

    When Goku announced his return to Earth for the World Tournament, Krillin is ecstatic to see his best friend again. Krillin enters the World Tournament along with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo, 18 and Videl and wins his first match up against the boastful Pintar without exerting himself. During the events of the tournament, the evil Majin Buu's origins are revealed and the danger the Earth now faces becomes apparent. Krillin flies off with Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, Videl, Kibito, and Shin, the Supreme Kai, to Babidi's spaceship.

    Shin and Kibito lead Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Krillin to the wizard Babidi's spaceship in hopes of stopping Buu. Upon arrival, Dabura kills Kibito, and using his magical spit, turns Krillin and Piccolo into stone.

    A while later Dabura is killed by the newly released Majin Buu, and Krillin and Piccolo turn back to normal. Shortly after, Majin Vegeta arrives and kills himself by a self explosion in an attempt to kill Buu once and for all. Krillin reacts to Vegeta's sacrifice with shock and mourns him, acknowledging him as a comrade. This act fails and Buu miraculously regenerates himself. Piccolo and Krillin flee with the unconscious Goten and Trunks back to the lookout tower. Goku soon arrives a while later, and introduces his idea of fusion. While training the boys, Babidi and Buu head towards West City, the location of the dragon ball radar and the Z Fighters only shot at reviving the dead. Goku intervenes, and transforms into a Super Saiyan 3. He is quickly able to gain the upper hand on Buu, and after a short fight, teleports back to the Lookout.

    A day later, Super Buu finds Kami's Lookout and allows them to live for a short time. While on The Lookout Buu uses his Human Extinction Attack to kill all the people on Earth except for the family and friends on The Lookout. Due to Goten and Trunks' fusion, Gotenks, failing to kill Super Buu inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, the monster manages to escape (even despite Piccolo blowing up the door, the only way out or in). He then proceeds to kill and eat all of the present company on the Lookout, including Krillin, who attempts to fight Buu to buy time for the others to escape. He quickly fails, but dies a hero's death.

    After Krillin is eaten by Majin Buu, he is sent in the Other World. There, he trains with King Kai until Kid Buu appears. Buu overwhelms Pikkon and Olibu quickly, and Krillin risks his existence by attacking him from behind with his Destructo Disc, only to find that the attack has no effect at all (Yamcha remarks at how "it would have worked on anyone else but him"). He then is thrashed around by the monster, and is almost destroyed when Buu is drawn away by Goku and Vegeta to the Sacred World of the Kais.

    During the battle with Kid Buu, Dende uses the Dragon Balls to wish all those killed by Buu back to Earth (which was also just brought back after being blown up by Buu). Krillin as well of all of Earth's people transfer some of their energy to Goku's Super Spirit Bomb. Soon after, Goku launches the bomb, finally killing Majin Buu once and for all. The people of Earth and the Z Fighters then continue their lives, all together, at last.

    Peaceful World Saga

    Main article: Perfect World Saga

    Krillin is seen ten years after Majin Buu's defeat, attending the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament watching and cheering his friends.

    Dragon Ball GT

    Baby Saga

    Main article: Baby Saga

    Krillin appears briefly in Dragon Ball GT: he is seen with his wife Android 18 and daughter Marron several brief times through the series. Still true to his role in comic relief, these brief intermissions often see Android 18 and Marron ordering him around. He along with almost everyone else on Earth are taken over by the parasite Baby. During Pan, Mr. Satan and Majin Buu's attempt to sneak aboard a ship to New Planet Plant, they rude Krillin, forcing him along with his family and others to remain on Earth and await for further order from Baby. While shopping in the city, Krillin is forced to carry both Marron and his wife's items when the Earth is nearly destroyed by a blast during the fight between Goku and Baby Vegeta. Along with everyone else, Krillin is cured by the Sacred Water and escapes Earth's destruction caused by the Black Star Dragon Balls. After the Earth is revived by the Namekian Dragon Balls and everyone returns to Earth, he and his family attend a party at Capsule Corporation.

    Super 17 Saga

    Main article: Super 17 Saga

    Krillin is seen a year later at the 31st World Martial Arts Tournament with Gohan and the others as they observe Goku, Pan, Majuub (disguised as Papayaman), and Mr. Satan competing in the Tournament

    Some months later, Krillin is confronted and killed by Android 17 (at the time brainwashed by his clone created from the depths of Hell by Dr. Myuu) after Krillin tried to help him remember how much he hated Dr. Gero when 17 tried to convince Android 18 to join him. After seeing her husband killed by her brother, 18 goes mad with rage and attacks 17 with everything she has in an attempt to avenge Krillin. After being defeated, 18 holds her husband's hand and tells him she loves him. After 18 and Goku defeat Super 17, the seven Dragon Balls (which are now cracked because of overuse) are gathered to revive Krillin and everyone who was killed by the villains from Hell, but the Shadow Dragons appear after attempting to make the wish.

    Shadow Dragon Saga

    Main article: Shadow Dragon Saga

    After defeating Omega Shenron, Goku wishes to revive everyone who was killed during the Super 17 and Shadow Dragon sagas, which brings Krillin back to life. Before departing with Shenron, Goku asks him to stop at Kame House to say goodbye to Krillin and Master Roshi. In his final appearance, Krillin has an emotional final meeting with Goku on Master Roshi's island home along with Master Roshi himself. They reminisce over old times and on the war with the Shadow Dragons, and Krillin and Goku have a friendly sparring match. Krillin wins, to both his and Goku's joy. After this, Goku suddenly disappears leaving Krillin very confused.

    Film appearances

    Bardock - The Father of Goku

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

    Krillin appears in Bardock's visions about Goku in this movie.

    Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

    Main article: Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

    Mystical Adventure

    Main article: Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

    Dead Zone

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

    Krillin helps Goku rescue his son, Gohan in Garlic Jr.'s fortress.

    The World's Strongest

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

    Krillin and Gohan help Goku rescue Roshi and Bulma in Wheelo's fortress.

    The Tree of Might

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

    Krillin and the other Z Fighters battle the Turles Crusher Corps.

    Lord Slug

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

    Krillin had a minor role in this movie. First, he accompanied Goku in trying to destroy the comet coming to Earth with Kamehameha waves, though the "comet" was not a comet at all, it was the spaceship of Earth's new threat, Lord Slug and his henchmen. Krillin and Goku observed that the entire planet was frozen and cold, with thousands of clouds covering the sun. As they found the source of the disaster, they found Gohan and Piccolo having trouble facing Lord Slug's top two henchmen, Medamatcha and Angila. Though Goku got rid of them with no effort at all, they had trouble facing Lord Slug himself, who used the Dragon Balls to restore his youth. Krillin attacked Lord Slug carelessly, which resulted in him getting slapped away and having to suffer near-freezing while Goku had trouble facing Lord Slug. He was then seen in the ending along with Gohan, Piccolo, Yajirobe and Goku.

    Cooler's Revenge

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

    In the movie, Krillin goes with Goku, Gohan, Oolong, and Icarus on a camping trip. However, their trip ended up being cut short by Cooler's Armored Squadron's ambush after sensing their ki, with him being knocked out by Neiz while he tries to warn Gohan about Doore being behind Gohan. He later regains consciousness due to Icarus licking his face. He then led a search party composed of himself, Icarus, and Oolong to search for Goku without being detected by Cooler's minions. Unfortunately, while trying to eliminate the rubble blocking Goku and Gohan's hiding place, he was forced to use a Ki attack, narrowly avoiding Neiz's investigation due to a Pterodactyl flying overhead. He remains with Goku to monitor Goku's condition (as he was earlier wounded by taking Cooler's attack that was intended to kill Gohan) while Gohan and Icarus went to get Senzu Beans, also advising Gohan to fly far above the clouds so the scouters do not detect him. Gohan eventually returns with the Senzu Beans, but Salza botched their plan by blasting the bean container, causing Krillin, in a fury, to attack Salza. He is later defeated by Salza, although not before Goku was fed a spare bean by Gohan that Yajirobe supplied him with earlier, and saw Goku reemerge before passing out. Krillin's defeat was one of the things in Goku's mind that drove him to become a super saiyan again to defeat Cooler. Krillin later recovered and regrouped with Goku, after he had defeated Cooler by launching him into the sun, but was later threatened by Salza before he was killed by Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon.

    Super Android 13!

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13

    Krillin, along with Master Roshi, Oolong, and Future Trunks, go over to a model runway show with swimsuit models. As it is taking a long time for it to open, although Krillin initially tried to scold them at first, the group sans Future Trunks decides to try and peek into the dressing rooms. They later rendezvous with Goku, Gohan, and Chi-Chi at a shopping center, and later aid in evacuating the civilians after the rooftop restaurant was bombed from below by Android 15 and Android 14. When Chi-Chi lets Gohan aid Goku after the latter reminded her that Goku's life was far more important than his studies, Krillin tries to talk up with Chi-Chi, only for Chi-Chi to force Krillin to go after Gohan and Goku, with him lamenting that he will never land himself a woman. He eventually meets up with Gohan, and is going to help aid Goku and Future Trunks against the Androids but, as he realizes that he does not stand a chance against them, Krillin ended up backing down at the last second when Android 15 and Android 14 are ganging up on Future Trunks. Despite his lack of participation, he nonetheless ends up hit in the crossfire, including having his face scorched by one of Android 13's blasts. Krillin is eventually knocked into an ice wall by Android 13, or rather, Super Android 13 throwing Vegeta's unconscious body at him, with him lamenting that he always gets injured in the crossfire. He then tried to fight Super Android 13, only to be easily defeated by an energy blast. He later witnesses Goku's attempt as a Super Saiyan at delivering the Spirit Bomb to Super Android 13, and is subsequently hospitalized as a result of his injuries.

    The Return of Cooler

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

    Krillin was among the Z Fighters who were dispatched to New Namek to aid the Namekians from a new threat relating to the Big Gete Star, where they saved a Namekian from one of the Cyclopian Guards. However, he became shocked along with everyone else when it became apparent that Cooler was not only alive, but leading the attack on New Namek. Krillin, Gohan, and Piccolo then fought the Cyclopian Guards while Goku fought against Cooler. The Cyclopian Guards show clear superiority to Krillin, though at one point Krillin does manage to take one out by following Piccolo's advice of concentrating his energy in a single spot. Krillin continues to battle the Cyclopian Guards, being swatted around and eventually captured by one via a Bearhug. Along with Gohan, Oolong, Roshi, and Yajirobe, he ends up captured and is brought to the Big Gete Star, although they managed to escape the fate of their brains being chopped up when Goku and Vegeta managed to overload the Big Gete Star's systems.

    Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

    During the Hanabi picnic, he attempts to sing Karaoke (more specifically "I just wanna be your puppy."), although he had an abysmal singing voice. Eventually, the Karaoke session was interrupted by the arrival of Paragus. Krillin eventually unwittingly goes along to New Planet Vegeta (he was trying to stop Master Roshi from boarding, who at the same time was also trying to stop Vegeta from going). Krillin, along with Gohan, then joins up with Trunks in investigating New Planet Vegeta, due to the latter being suspicious about Paragus, eventually stopping one of Paragus' soldiers from whipping one of the Shamoian slaves. Krillin then punches the air in order to prove that he should not be messed with. The reinforcement soldiers flee, apparently taking the hint, so Krillin decides to show off, causing him to unintentionally punch an Instant Transmitting Goku in the face. Afterwards, when asking the Shamoians about the Legendary Super Saiyan's existence, Krillin suspects that Paragus might actually be telling the truth about the Super Saiyan at least. He briefly wakes up alongside Gohan, only to witness Goku being viciously attacked by Paragus' son, Broly, as well as being flattened by the destroyed mattress that the irate Saiyan discarded. The next day, Krillin brings several of the slaves over to Paragus' proximity when Trunks was alerting Vegeta about New Planet Vegeta being a fake. Eventually, Goku orders Krillin and Roshi to evacuate all of the slaves shortly after Broly blows up their planet Shamo, eventually taking the Capsule Corporation spaceship that Piccolo brought along after their original escape vehicle, Paragus' spaceship, was destroyed by Broly. When witnessing Paragus' spaceship being destroyed, Krillin humorously tries to tell an oblivious Master Roshi (who was lamenting that he left his lunch on the spaceship) about how they needed the ship to evacuate only to interrupt himself and realize that he had forgotten all about finishing his karaoke session.

    Bojack Unbound

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

    Krillin participated in the Intergalactic Tournament. He managed to get through the preliminaries, which involved tilting platforms, namely because his opponents cannot grab his head due to his having waxed it earlier. He was then going to fight Piccolo, but because he did a very poor job fighting Piccolo, Piccolo forfeited the match out of disgust. Krillin then ranked among the finalists, along with Gohan, Future Trunks, and a Sumo Wrestler named Doskoi. Krillin then fought the supposed first Galactic Champion; Zangya (in actuality one of Bojack's Galaxy Soldiers), and despite trying not to go easy on her just because of her beautiful looks and her being a girl, he was effortlessly beaten by her and delivered to her master, Bojack. He later attempted to aid Gohan in beating Bojack and his minions, but was later beaten down. He was later hospitalized in the ending as a result of the fight.

    Broly - Second Coming

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

    Krillin, after donning a Piccolo costume, managed to save Gohan after he passed out after luring Broly into a lava pit that he had earlier created, but after Broly had revealed himself to have survived the earlier trick, Krillin realizes that Broly is singling him out, and decides that he's probably singled out for being too good, only for him to be blasted effortlessly into a rockface and passing out. He later requests for help to get out of the rock face after Broly was defeated for good.

    Bio-Broly

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

    Krillin goes with Goten and Trunks to Mr. Satan's mansion because Android 18 wants to cow him into giving her the prize money she was promised when she forfeited the match earlier. However, he later has to go babysitting with his daughter, Marron, and being forced to change diapers after she has "an accident". Eventually, he travels to Jaguar's island to aid Android 18, and ends up fighting Broly's clone, Bio-Broly. He later helps Goten and Trunks in creating a three joint Kamehameha wave in order to create a freak wave after it became apparent that the only way to stop the spread of the culture fluid towards the planet is if it is doused with sea water. He is initially shocked when Bio-Broly re-emerges as a giant, but after Bio-Broly was solidified, he narrowly avoids Goten and Trunks' blasts that were intended to destroy the now solidified Bio-Broly.

    Wrath of the Dragon

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

    Krillin makes a few brief appearances in this movie. He helps Goku and friends find the Dragon Balls to wish open the music box that holds Tapion.

    Other Dragon Ball stories

    The Real 4-D

    Main article: Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D

    Krillin arrives alongside Piccolo and Vegeta to save Goku when he is about to be killed by Frieza. Krillin then attacks with his Destructo Disc, but the tyrant easily dodges it, and later contributes to stalling Frieza while Goku prepares the Super Spirit Bomb. After Frieza is defeated by the Spirit Bomb, Krillin helps the other Z Fighters repair the destroyed city.

    Dragon Ball Online

    Main article: Dragon Ball Online

    After the release of Gohan's book, Groundbreaking Science, which informed Earth's general populous of advanced martial arts and ki control, Humans took a great interest in fighting. Master Roshi wished to return to teaching, but felt that he was too old, thus his former pupil Krillin took on the duty of re-establishing his teacher's school as the New Turtle School. Krillin's teachings emphasized teamwork and overwhelming stronger opponents with multiple attacks. Having fought many battles alongside Saiyans and Namekians, Krillin understood that Humans simply could not compare to aliens and developed techniques that revolved around working together. Even if they are unable to deal a killing blow to kill their opponent, they can still weaken them and, by combining their efforts with others, would be able to contend with far stronger enemies.

    Power

    Main article: List of Power Levels

    Manga and Anime

    Despite being regarded as a weakling compared to his Saiyan comrades, in truth, he is the strongest Earthling warrior. In addition, combined with his own battle tactics make him a skilled fighter. Due to him being portrayed often as a comic relief character by the latter half of Dragon Ball Z, his true power is never really seen. When the time counts, however, he can catch opponents more powerful than him off guard. His fighting style also employs misdirection, giving him a further advantage.

    Introduced at the start of the Tournament Saga in Dragon Ball, Krillin is a thirteen year old boy that left Orin Temple after he had been weaker than the other students there and often bullied. After training under Roshi, Krillin is able to easily defeat his former bullies at the 21st World Tournament. In a filler segment during the Buu Saga in Dragon Ball Z, Krillin is stronger than Goku while training with Roshi in a flashback. Roshi tells Krillin to lower his ki to match Goku's. This, however, is inconsistent as Goku was shown to be superior to Krillin during the training.

    At the 21st World Tournament, Krillin struggles to land a blow on Jackie Chun (really Roshi in disguise) until he finally lands a blow that is blocked by Jackie's hand. He then tells Krillin that he was very good since he had to use his hand. Jackie Chun is vastly more powerful than Krillin but Krillin lands a kick when he uses a pair of panties to distract him. His kick is strong enough to send Jackie Chun away into the air, but he managed to get back into the ring and win the fight.

    General Blue, the strongest member of the Red Ribbon Army, proves to be much stronger than Krillin and easily defeats him. During the Fortuneteller Baba Saga, Krillin is defeated by Fangs the Vampire but only because Fangs in his bat form was fast and he managed to get Krillin by surprise and drink his blood. The weakened Krillin was then easily defeated by Fangs.

    After three years of training, Krillin participates in the 22nd World Tournament. He is shown to have become much stronger and is evenly matched with Chiaotzu in the quarter finals, whom he defeats after tricking him with a basic math question (to weaken his psychic powers). Krillin fights Goku in the semi-finals and has a long match with him where he was able to put up a good fight but was defeated.

    Krillin is easily killed by Tambourine, though he was caught by surprise in this instance and was tired from fighting Goku. Tambourine is killed easily by Goku at full power, who had a power level of 180, though Goku had previously been defeated when he was tired from fighting Tien. When Krillin is revived, he trains with Tien, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha. They train under Korin and become much stronger.

    At the 23rd Tournament, Krillin manages to land some decent hits and surprise Piccolo on several occasions but is ultimately not strong enough to defeat him. Piccolo even comments at the time that conquering the earth would be difficult with fighters like him.

    Krillin's power level at the start of Dragon Ball Z while not fighting is 206 according to Bulma's modified scouter. He trains at Kami's Lookout for a year alongside Tien, Chiaotzu, Yajirobe, and Yamcha in order to prepare for the arrival of the Saiyans. During the battle with the Saiyans, his suppressed power level is 1,083 (1,100 in the anime) and 1,770 when fighting at full strength. When at full strength, Krillin kills all the remaining Saibamen with his Scattering Bullet technique, though one of them had managed to flee and was killed by Piccolo.

    After having his potential unlocked by Guru and while powering up to fight against Guldo, Krillin's power level is over 10,000 according to Jeice's scouter and when Vegeta sensed Krillin's potential unlocked power he initially mistook him for Zarbon, but then noted that his power was somewhat weaker than Zarbon's. When first encountering the Ginyu Force, Krillin thinks to himself that he could never become as strong as them no matter how much he trained, other than Guldo - who he considered to be a shrimp power wise. Vegeta notes during the battle against Frieza that Krillin's power as well as that of Gohan, keeps sharply rising. This was because of their potential being unlocked by Guru.

    In the filler Garlic Jr. Saga, Krillin is no match for the Spice Boys, Garlic Jr.'s henchmen. Every one of the Spice Boys proves to be stronger than Krillin. Two of the Spice Boys in particular, Mustard and Vinegar, nearly kill Krillin on two separate occasions. Gohan, however, manages to kill all of the Spice Boys.

    After Goku tells Krillin and the others of the android arrival three years into the future, Krillin rejected Goku's offer to train with him. Instead, Krillin said he'd train with Master Roshi. In the original Japanese dialogue he said he would train with Roshi at his own pace [1]. After three years of training, Krillin shows up for the fight with the androids. However, Piccolo notes that Gohan, Krillin, and Tien are no match for Android 20. Android 20 later ambushes and easily defeats Krillin while he looked for Gero's lab, but he spares Krillin when he senses Piccolo's energy signature and flies away.

    In the anime, Krillin is strong enough to hit Imperfect Cell in the stomach with a headbutt,.[18] He is utterly decimated by a Cell Jr. when the small Bio-Androids attack, and only survives because the Cell Juniors were suppressing their power as they were ordered not to kill the Z Fighters.

    Sometime after the Cell Games Saga, Krillin gave up martial arts though it is unknown when. In the seven year gap between the Cell Games and the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, his power likely decreased. However, Krillin and 18 began training together in the ten days before the 25th Tournament. At the tournament, Krillin easily defeats Pintar.

    In the Fusion Saga, while Vegito is turned into candy by Super Buu, King Kai suggests to send Krillin and Yamcha to fight him. In the Kid Buu Saga, he is shown to handle Yamcha, who previously easily beaten Olibu, without breaking a sweat. He is also strong enough to stay on his feet with Yamcha against Kid Buu after being hit by the latter's attack, they also lasted the longest out of all the dead fighters. However this is all anime only.

    In Dragon Ball Super, by the time of Frieza's resurrection and return to Earth after training, Krillin is unable to beat Frieza as he is because he's on a completely different level. Number 18 says that she's still stronger than Krillin. He does however have the power to combat Frieza's soldiers. However, their two elite soldiers, Shisami and Tagoma, are too much for Krillin to handle and he is soon beaten by Captain Ginyu, who possesses Tagoma's body.

    His power took a significant downturn after the events of Frieza's resurrection, and he became weak enough to be harmed by bullets, as seen when his arm got scrapped by two robber's rifles. It's at this point that 18 remarks how weak Krillin has become, and how the warrior she saw now was not the man she fell in love with, prompting him to train with Master Roshi to enhance his fighting abilities once more. As Krillin regains his fighting spirit, his powers return, and are even enhanced to the point where he can clad his fists with his aura, causing huge explosions. The newly empowered Krillin became strong enough to defeat the very illusions he was initially afraid of, and becoming strong managing to break Goku free from the illusion of Super Shenron, and then even beating the illusion of Super Shenron with Super Saiyan Blue Goku's help. However, whenever Krillin spars with Goku, he bans him from becoming a Super Saiyan, as it is still too much for him to handle.

    In the Universe Survival Saga Goku and Gohan simulate a battle between Krillin and Basil with image training to try and determine how Krillin will go in the tournament, the battle shows that Krillin can hold his own - primarily due to his special techniques - but would be unable to damage Basil at all and would be defeated. After the battle Gohan is worried about Krillin but Goku is confident in Krillin and says he has been training and will be fine.  

    Krillin later battles Gohan and defeats him with his new technique, Solar Flare x100, blinding him then knocking him out of the "ring". After this Krillin goes on to fight Goku and is able to keep up with base Goku by using a barrage of Destructo Discs and clever strategy, such as faking Goku out by appearing to cast a Solar Flare and then hitting him with a barrage of energy blasts when he covers his eyes, nearly knocking base Goku out of the ring by knocking him back with a heavy punch then firing a continuous energy wave pushing him to the edge of the ring. This forces Goku to go Super Saiyan, and through his use of a pre-placed attack, Krillin is able to almost get Super Saiyan Goku out of the ring by having caused the ground below him to cave in. Krillin also collides in a beam struggle with him and pushes back a heavily suppressed Kamehameha from Super Saiyan Blue Goku before Goku put more power in and Krillin had to be saved by Android 18. 

    During the Tournament of Power, rather than going off on his own, Krillin chose to remain with Gohan, Piccolo, Master Roshi, and Tien Shinhan - they launched an assault that caused little to no damage against Lavender, Botamo, Comfrey, Shosa and Dercori. Later on, he and Android 18 were able to knock Shosa out of the arena. He is able to fight on par with Majora, one of the strongest fighters of Universe 4. Krillin's Kamehameha was also powerful enough to knock him out of the arena. However, he is no match for Final Form Frost, who effortlessly knocks him out of the arena with a Tail Attack.  

    Films

    In The World's Strongest, Krillin has a power level of 5,000 according to the Movie 3 Pamphlet. He and Gohan are both defeated easily by Kishime.

    In The Tree of Might, Krillin struggles against Amond, who deflects his Destructo Disk.

    In Lord Slug, Krillin is defeated in one hit by Lord Slug.

    In Cooler's Revenge, Krillin is knocked out by Neiz. Neiz was the weakest of Cooler's Armored Squadron and was defeated easily by Piccolo, but still strong enough to defeat Gohan.

    In The Return of Cooler, Krillin manages to destroy one of the Cyclopian Guards by blasting them in their weak spot even though they were much stronger than him.

    Krillin is shown to be able to keep up with Goten and Trunks, also in their Super Saiyan form, aiding them and Android 18 against Bio-Broly, and even cause him some harm. However it should be noted that Bio-Broly is much weaker than the original Broly as in the previous film, Broly easily knocked Krillin out with a single attack.

    In Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, Krillin, along with Gohan, Piccolo, Tien Shinhan, Master Roshi and Jaco hold off Frieza's soldiers for Goku and Vegeta to arrive and take on Frieza. Krillin is said to be weaker than Number 18 but he goes anyway. Krillin is able to take on a group of Frieza's men but at one point is overwhelmed and requires Gohan's help, by the end of the battle he is seen to have gotten minor injuries and thus takes a Senzu Bean.

    Statements by authors and guidebooks

    Krillin's power level after his potential is unlocked is 13,000 according to Daizenshuu 7. The last rating of Krillin's power level is 75,000 during the battle with Frieza (when Krillin's potential has finished unlocking), according to the 1991 V-Jump #1.

    In Krillin's profile for Resurrection ‘F’ he is referred to as "the strongest Earthling warrior".

    The Animedia blurb for the Universe Survival Saga also refers to him as "the strongest Earthling". A later featurette for the Tournament of Power once again stated Krillin was the strongest Earthling.[19]

    Toshio Yoshitaka - a writer for Super - stated that Goku utilizing Super Saiyan Blue in his recruitment of the initial members of Team Universe 7 was simply to gauge and motivate his opponents.[20]

    Abilities

    Main article: List of techniques used by Krillin

    Appearances in other media

    Cross Epoch

    In the crossover manga Cross Epoch, Krillin runs the Kuri-Chopa Marine Train Coaster with Tony Tony Chopper. They are the first shown when they learn about Shenron's tea party. Their train is boarded by Piccolo and Roronoa Zoro, who save it from being hit by Emperor Pilaf and Buggy's falling Tettiri Number 55 airship.

    Video games

    • Dragon Ball: Shenron no Nazo (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball: Daimaō Fukkatsu (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball 3: Gokuden
    • Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyan
    • Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza
    • Dragon Ball Z: Legend of the Super Saiyan
    • Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen
    • Dragon Ball Z: Gekitō Tenkaichi Budōkai
    • Dragon Ball Z Arcade
    • Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku (Non-Playable Character)
    • Cult Jump (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2 (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z: Buyū Retsuden
    • Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z: Goku Hishōden
    • Super Gokuden series (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle (Non-Playable Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22
    • Dragon Ball Z: Goku Gekitoden
    • Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butoden
    • Dragon Ball Z: The Legend
    • Legacy of Goku series
    • Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
    • Budokai series
    • Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu
    • Dragon Ball
    • Supersonic Warriors series
    • Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure
    • Data Carddass Dragon Ball Z
    • Dragon Ball Z: Sagas
    • Jump Super Stars (Support-type Character)
    • Budokai Tenkaichi series
    • Super Dragon Ball Z
    • Dragon Ball Z: Battle Taikan Kamehameha 2 (Assist Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z: Bakuretsu Impact
    • Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu (Support-type Character)
    • Dragon Ball Z: W Bakuretsu Impact
    • Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
    • Dragon Ball: Origins series
    • Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World
    • Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Battlers
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    • IC Carddass Dragon Ball
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    • Dragon Ball Fusions
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    Voice actors

    • Japanese dubMayumi Tanaka
    • English dubs:
      • Harmony Gold dub: Wanda Nowicki
      • Ocean dubTerry Klassen
      • FUNimation dubLaurie Steele (kid/pre-teen), Sonny Strait (teen/adult)
      • Blue Water dubMike Thiessen (DB), Dan Gascon (DBGT)
      • AB Group dub: Sharon Mann
      • Bang Zoom! dub: Brian Beacock (adult), Julie Maddalena (kid)
      • Creative Products Corporation dub: Apollo Abraham
    • Hebrew dub: Simcha Barbiro
    • Spanish dub (Latin America): Rossy Aguirre (up until DBZ ep.60, child DBZ Kai TFC and DBS flashbacks), Eduardo Garza (rest of Frieza Saga, Cell Saga, DBZ Kai and DBS), Luis Daniel Ramírez (Buu Saga, DBGT flashbacks), Alejandro Illescas (†) (DBGT)
    • Spanish dub (Castillian): Francesc Figuerola (DB ep. 14-26) (†), Ángeles Neira (DB ep. 27-153; DBZ), Alejandro Albaiceta (DBGT, except flashbacks)
    • Catalan Dub: Francesc Figuerola (DB ep. 14-26) (†); Marta Barbarà (Rest of DB, Z, DBZ Kai); Carles di Blasi(GT)
    • Valencian Dub: Xus Romero; Marina Vinyals (Battle of Gods)
    • Galician Dub: Carolina Vázquez (DB ep. 14-26); Óscar Fernández (DB ep 27-153; Z; GT; DBZ Kai); Dámaso Domínguez (Z ep 237-243)
    • Basque Dub: Mikel Martínez (Z); Alazne Erdozia (2nd voice; Z); Kepa Cueto (GT); Josu Díaz (DBZ Kai)
    • Brazilian Portuguese dub: Fábio Lucindo
    • Portuguese dub (Portugal): Fernanda Figueiredo (DB & DBZ), João Loy (DBGT), Romeu Vala (Dragon Ball Super)
    • German dub: Norman Matt (Dragon Ball TV version), Wanja Gerick (Dragon Ball movies, DBZ & onward)
    • Italian dub: Veronica Pivetti (child), Marcella Silvestri (teen), Luigi Scribani (adult), Davide Lepore (Dynit dub)
    • Croatian dub: Lucija Barišić (DBZ)
    • Hungarian dub: Péter Galambos (DB & DBGT), János Háda (DB), Zoltán Breyer (DB & DBZ)
    • Indonesian dub: Iphie Lubis
    • Arabic dub: Hanan Choucair (1st voice) Amir hdavi (2nd voice)
    • Thai dub: Nirun Boonyarattaphan
    • Serbian dub: Dragan Vujić (Old Serbian dub)
    • French dub: Claude Chantal (†)
    • Polish dub: Jacek Braciak (Adult, movie 13)
    • Tagalog dub: Apollo Abraham

    Battles

    Dragon Ball

    • Krillin vs. Goku
    • Krillin vs. Fighter 97
    • Krillin vs. Bruce Lee Impersonator
    • Krillin vs. Bacterian
    • Krillin vs. Jackie Chun
    • Krillin vs. General Blue
    • Krillin vs. Fangs the Vampire
    • Krillin vs. Chiaotzu
    • Krillin vs. Goku
    • Krillin vs. Tambourine
    • Krillin vs. Piccolo

    Dragon Ball Z

    • Krillin vs. Raditz
    • Krillin vs. Tien Shinhan (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Mr. Popo (manga only)
    • Krillin, Chiaotzu, Tien Shinhan, Jimmy, and Yamcha vs. Scarface and Shorty (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Yajirobe (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Jimmy (anime only)
    • Krillin, Piccolo, Kayla and Gohan vs. Saibamen (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Vegeta, Nappa and Saibamen
    • Krillin, Piccolo, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Jimmy, Kayla and Gohan vs. Nappa
    • Krillin, Jimmy and Piccolo vs. Nappa
    • Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan vs. Nappa
    • Krillin, and Yajirobe vs. Vegeta (Great Ape)
    • Krillin, Jimmy, Kayla and Gohan vs. Vegeta
    • Krillin, Jimmy, Kayla and Gohan vs. Vegeta
    • Krillin vs. Gohan (Image training)
    • Krillin, Jimmy and Gohan vs. Stone Giant (anime only)
    • Krillin, Jimmy, Kayla and Gohan vs. Sea Creatures (anime only)
    • Krillin and Gohan vs. Raiti and Zaacro (anime only)
    • Krillin and Gohan vs. Banan and Sūi
    • Krillin, Kayla and Gohan vs. Dodoria
    • Krillin, Jimmy and Gohan vs. Guldo
    • Krillin vs. Recoome
    • Krillin, Jimmy, Kayla and Gohan vs. Captain Ginyu (Goku's body)
    • Krillin, Gohan, Jimmy, Kayla and Goku (Captain Ginyu's body) vs. Captain Ginyu (Goku's body)
    • Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta vs. Frieza (First Form) (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Frieza (Second Form)
    • Krillin vs. Frieza (Second Form)
    • Krillin, Gohan, Jimmy, Kayla and Vegeta vs. Frieza (Second Form) (anime only)
    • Krillin, Piccolo and Gohan vs. Frieza (Final Form)
    • Krillin and Jimmy vs. Yamcha (Infected) (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Master Roshi (Infected) (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Master Roshi (Infected) (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Mustard (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Garlic Jr. (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Vinegar (Super Vinegar) (anime only)
    • Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan vs. Garlic Jr. (Super Garlic Jr.) (anime only)
    • Krillin and Gohan vs. Giant Eel (anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Dr. Gero (Anime only)
    • Krillin, Goku, Future Trunks, and Gohan vs. Android 17 and Android 18 (dream; anime only)
    • Krillin and Jimmy vs. Cell (Imperfect Form) (Anime only)
    • Krillin, Jimmy, Kayla, Android 16 and Android 18 vs. Cell (Semi Perfect Form)
    • Krillin vs. Cell (Semi Perfect Form)
    • Krillin and Future Trunks (Super Saiyan Second Grade) vs. Cell (Perfect Form)
    • Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Jimmy, Vegeta (Super Saiyan/2nd Grade Super Saiyan) Future Trunks (Super Saiyan/2nd Grade Super Saiyan), Goku (Super Saiyan Full Power), and Piccolo vs. Cell Juniors
    • Krillin, Piccolo, Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, Vegeta (Super Saiyan), and Gohan (Super Saiyan 2) vs. Cell (Super Perfect Form) (Anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Pintar
    • Krillin, Kibito, Piccolo, Goku and Vegeta vs. Dabura
    • Krillin vs. Goten (Training) (Anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Super Buu (Anime only)
    • Krillin vs. Yamcha (Training) (Anime only)
    • Krillin, Yamcha, Olibu, and Pikkon vs. Kid Buu (Anime only)
    Dragon Ball GT
    • Krillin vs. Goku

    Movies

    • Krillin, Gohan, Jimmy, Kayla and Goku vs. Ebifurya and Kishime
    • Krillin, Gohan, Jimmy, Kayla and Master Roshi vs. Dr. Kochin
    • Krillin, Piccolo, Gohan, Goku, Zesmond, Jimmy, Kayla and Master Roshi vs. Dr. Wheelo
    • Krillin, Gohan, and Piccolo vs. Dr. Wheelo
    • Krillin vs. Amond
    • Krillin, Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu vs. Turles
    • Krillin vs. Lord SlugKrillin and Gohan vs. Salza
    • Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan vs. Cyclopian GuardsKrillin and Gohan vs. Android 13 (Fusion)
    • Krillin vs. Zangya
    • Krillin and Gohan vs. Broly (Legendary Super Saiyan)
    • Krillin and Android 18 vs. Bio-Broly
    • Krillin, Goten (Super Saiyan), and Trunks (Super Saiyan) vs. Bio-Broly
    • Krillin, Goku, Piccolo and Vegeta (Super Saiyan) vs. Frieza (Final Form)
    • Krillin, Piccolo, Gohan, Master Roshi (Full Power), Tien Shinhan, and Jaco vs. Galactic Frieza Army

    Trivia

    • Like most characters in the series, the name Krillin is a pun. In his case, its Japanese source, Kuririn, is made up of two parts. The first two syllables come from 栗 (kuri), which means "chestnut" in reference to his shaved head (the "chestnut" pun is also carried over to his daughter Marron). The second part of his name comes from 少林 (Shōrin; "Shaolin" in Chinese), as his early character designs were closely modeled on Shaolin monks. Other beliefs are that his name comes from kuri-kuri/kurin-kurin (an onomatopoeia for something cute and round), kuri-kuri shita me (meaning "big round eyes"), or the words kurikuri (which can mean "bald") and rin(a word added to the end of a name to make it sound cute). His English name, meanwhile, seems to be a play on "krill" (both a miniscule species of shrimp-like crustacean and the Swedish term for a small fry of fish) in reference to his diminutive stature. During the Namek Saga, Krillin's name appears as Akira Toriyama spells it: Krillin is seen wearing a cap with "Kamesen" on it (an abbreviated form of Master Roshi's alternate name Kame-Sen'nin) with his Romaji name, Kulilin, right underneath it.
    • He has a blood type of A.[22]
    • Krillin was introduced into the series due to Akira Toriyama's editor at the time, Kazuhiko Torishima, considering Goku too bland in personality, and wanted another character to make things more interesting.[23]
    • In the poll of the top 20 best characters featured in the book Dragon Ball Forever, Krillin was voted number 7 by Japanese fans. He was the highest of the humans by a large margin.
    • Krillin is the only person to come face to face with every form of each main villain in Dragon Ball Z (if filler is included). He was there when Vegeta first came, he went back to help Goku and saw his Great Ape form. He was there for all 5 of Frieza's forms (unless one counts his 100% state as a different form, and his Golden Frieza form), he tried to fight all forms of Cell, and he saw both of Garlic Jr.'s forms. He was there at the release of Fat Majin Buu, tried to fight Super Buu, and in filler, tried to fight Kid Buu. Although he did not see every absorption of Super Buu, those weren't really transformations but rather absorptions.
    • Krillin breaks the fourth wall in Broly: The Second Coming by saying "None of you would have lasted a season without me!" Although he might of been referring to the weather seasons.
    • Krillin appears on the cover art of the Voodoo Glow Skulls: Who Is, This Isalbum in his Battle Armor.
    • In January 2007, Oricon conducted a poll in which they asked Japanese manga/anime fans which characters from any anime/manga they would most like to see in their own spinoff series; Krillin ranked third in the men's poll and sixth in the overall poll.[24]
    • Krillin is one of the few characters who have broken the fourth wall in the manga. In his case, he suspects that the various sequences of Goten & Trunks performing the fusion dance are all photocopies of the same set of drawings due to how each set of panels appears to be identical.
    • Krillin has died more than any other character in the series, having been killed by Tambourine, Frieza, Androids 17 and 18 (in Future Trunks's timeline), Super Buu, and Android 17 (in GT).
    • In Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, when Bulma calls Krillin his cellphone to inform him about Frieza's return, the ringtone that plays is We Are!, which is the original opening theme the One Piece anime. This is likely a reference to Krillin's seiyū, Mayumi Tanaka's role voicing the One Piece series main protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. This also applies to the Funimation dub, where Krillin's voice, Sonny Strait, voices Usopp.
    • It also appears in the episode "Pan is Born! And Goku Goes on a Training Journey?!" of Dragon Ball Super, when Gohan calls Krillin's cellphone.
    • Krillin's hobby is karaoke.[4]
    • Krillin's favorite food is Chinese buffet.[4]
    • Krillin's favorite vehicle is a sports car.[4]
    • Three of Krillin's deaths completely infuriated both his best friend and his wife, first when Tambourine kills him, second, on Namek, when Frieza made him explode in cold blood, and when he threatens to kill Gohan next, Goku's rage exploded, and when a brainwashed Android 17 killed him with a Photon Flash, which enraged Android 18, causing her to attack her own brother, however, Goku's anger is so exceedingly overwhelming that, his best friend's death was the key component into him becoming the legendary Super Saiyan, and granted him the power to defeat Frieza.
    • However, both failed to kill the villains who killed Krillin, with Goku seemingly destroying Frieza with an Angry Kamehameha when the latter tries to kill him with a ki blast, but he survived and, after arriving on Earth, was killed by Future Trunks, secondly, it took a team-up between his wife and his best friend (who heard of his death from 18, infuriating him), both vengeful of his death, with some distraction from Android 18 with ki blasts, some control from the real Android 17, and finally, Goku's Super Dragon Fist followed by a Kamehameha to finish off the demented Super 17, thus, both his wife and best friend finally avenged him.
    • Even though Toriyama designed Krillin for GT (giving him the moustache and grey hair like in the anime) the design he had differs from his GT one, in Toriyama's design he has dungarees and a shirt http://www.kanzenshuu.com/production/toriyama/#gt, while in GT anime a "old man" style suit with a tie.

    Gallery

    See also

    • Krillin (Collectibles)

    References

    1. ↑ Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, 2016
    2. ↑ Dragon Ball chapter 41, "Kuririn vs. Jackie Chun"
    3. ↑ Daizenshuu 7, 1996
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Dragon Ball: Super Exciting Guide, 2009
    5. ↑ http://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/weekly-jump-1986-37-character-biography-data/ Weekly Shōnen Jump #37, August 1986
    6. ↑ Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy, 1997
    7. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, 2015
    8. ↑ Dragon Ball Online, 2010
    9. ↑ Dragon Ball episode 14, "Goku's Rival"
    10. ↑ 鳥山明「とりやまさんのDRAGON BALLなんでもかんでもコーナー」『DRAGON BALL 第6巻』集英社〈ジャンプコミックス〉、1987年3月15日、ISBN 4-08-851836-5、p.190-191。
    11. ↑ TV Anime Guide: Dragon Ball Tenkaichi Densetsu, 2004
    12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Dragon Ball chapter 28, "Let the Training Begin!"
    13. ↑ Dragon Ball chapter 25, "A Rival Arrives!!"
    14. ↑ Dragon Ball episode 21, "Smells Like Trouble"
    15. ↑ Dragon Ball episode 137, "Anonymous Proposal"
    16. ↑ Chōzenshū 1, 2013
    17. ↑ "Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Special One Shot" Chapter 1
    18. ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 146, "Our Hero Awakes"
    19. ↑ Animedia: Dragon Ball Super Featurette, September 2017
    20. ↑ Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, 2015
    21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 In the manga, they were only Super Saiyan. However, the animators gave them grossly enlarged muscles in the anime, indicating that they might have been Super Saiyan Second Grade
    22. ↑ Weekly Shōnen Jump, issue #37, 1986
    23. ↑ Daizenshuu 2, 1995
    24. ↑ Oricon: Fans Want L, Char Azable Spinoffs, for Anime News Network

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    25th Tournament Debut Android 18GotenMelissaEmmaCodyGreat Saiyaman (Gohan)JimmyKaylaPaulIdasaIkose • Kadopi • KibitoKoryuuMooki • Pyonatt • Shin (Supreme Kai)TrunksVegetaYamu
    28th Tournament Debut Captain ChickenMajin BuuNaregNokOtokosukiPanTommyTylerLucyUubMichelleSamanthaAlissaWild Tiger
    31st Tournament Debut Charlie • Mad Chilli • Matt Cat • MugleyPapayaman (Majuub) • Super One
    64th Tournament Debut Goku Jr.Vegeta Jr.Marie

    Humans

    Human-Type Earthlings AgundasAaronAndyAkai TomatoAkane KimidoriAn AzukiAndroid 16's templateAmandaAngelaAntique Shop OwnerAntoine the GreatAoi KimidoriAsaoAmandaAmelia/Future AmeliaAlexAngelaAllisonAlissaAlyssaAlyson/Future AlysonAudreyBacterianBandages the MummyBarry KahnBradBradley DawsonBrandiBrandonBasakuBenBethanyBeatBobbyBimboBongoBoraBullies of the Orin TempleByronBulma/Future Bulma/Dragonball EvolutionBurdwellCaptain BacterianCaptain ChickenCaptain DarkCaptain of the GuardCarterCarey FullerCarl HawkinsCarlaCaroniCassandraCatherineClaireChad O'DonnellCharleyChaoChapuCharmy YamadaChelseaChi-Chi/Future Chi-Chi/Dragonball EvolutionOx-QueenChiaotzuChicoChin TaikenChrisChristineChocoraChowChuu LeeCocoCocoa AmaguriColonel SilverColonel VioletCodyCommander RedCrystalCynthiaDanielDannyDanielle/Future DanielleDaphneDariaDarrenDarryDavidDavid JohnsonDaigoro KurigashiraDebbieDeniseDennisDerekThe DictatorDJDylanDonkoDoskoiDr. AutoDr. BriefDr. ChallengerDr. CollieDr. FlappeDorisDubGeorgeGerald LyndonEclainEclairEmilyEmmaEmiEnaEsmeraldaErasaEricaEthanFanfanFarmerFranklin KingstonFeliciaFire Safety KidsFortuneteller BabaFreddy HeinFreddie GarrettGarret TimmonsGalaGeneral BlueGeneral WhiteGrandma HakkakeGrandma PaozuGrandpa Gohan/Dragonball EvolutionGraceGordon BowlersGloriaGyaosuHacchiHarryHaruHaskyHasky's followersHayaHaylieHelenHenry JohnsonGregory JohnsonJamie JohnsonHijikiHondawaraHoneyIdasaIdasamIkoseIntergalactic FightersIsazaJack SmithJamJasonJaniceJared DanielsJaredJewelJennyJessicaJeffrey PrescottJeremy HudsonJesseJillianJimmy/Future JimmyJimmy HawkinsJimmy FirecrackerJingle Village ChiefJonnyJoshJoshua JacksonJulian BriefJuliaJulieKaedeKajikaKallonKarenKayla/Future KaylaKalpochofKami of the Previous GenerationKasdanKevinKennyKillaKimberlyKing ChappaKing KressKinoko SaradaKojiroKorintoKrillin/Future KrillinKristenKyleKurikinton SoramameKyuumonji YukioLaunchLarryLauraLeslieLimeLisaLoganLord JaguarLorraineLotta CashLucyMarcus/Future MarcusMai/Dragonball EvolutionMakiMalojaManagerManpuku OkawariMaronMarronMaryMaster Mutaito/Dragonball EvolutionMaster Roshi/Future Master Roshi/Dragonball EvolutionMariaMaster ShenMaxMarlene GarrettMcKenzieMen-MenMelvinMelindaMelissaMichaelMike GarrettMichelleMirandaMidori NorimakiMighty MaskMiguelMintMiss PiizaMistyMorganMizoreMontyMousseMousse and Eclair's childrenMozukuMr. BorbonneMr. KingeryMr. LaoMr. MusukaMr. Satan/Future Mr. SatanMr. ShuMugleyMurasaki BrothersMurdockNainNamNathaniel/Future NathanielNatashaNatalieNaregNejishikiNicholasNinja MurasakiNokNoteOld ScientistOld Woman SpringOlibuOmori's WifeOtokosukiOwenOx-QueenOx-King/Future Ox-KingPagosPamputPanchiPannaPansyPaopaoPastaPaulPeasuke SoramamePecoPenguin Village Junior High PrincipalPepper JohnsonPerukaPete KobayashiPeterPigeroPintarPirozhkiPit Bull PetePlaguePlamoPochawompaPochimuraPolly BucketsPopo Poco Village ElderPrincess MisaPuckQueen HarumakiQueen KressRachelRanfanRebeccaRichardRichest man in GingertownRising DragonRockRocky RiversRomRonnieRuhnaSabrinaSachie MomochiSamuelSarahSapaSatan City MayorSekiSenbei NorimakiSteveSharnperScarlettShenSherman PriestShinsekiShokenSky DragonSmittySimonSoraSpopovichStaffStaff Officer BlackStaceySunoTamagoro KatayudeTanmenTanyaTaro SoramameTerrorTeresaTrishThief BoyThunderboltTien Shinhan/Future Tien ShinhanTimmyTightsTobyTokunoshin OmoriTommyTraffic Agent LadyTrinaTrunksTsukutsun TsunTsuntsunodanoteiyugo TsunTsururin TsunTsuruten TsunTylerTurbo NorimakiUdoUpaUubVanessaValeseVan ZantVeronicaVictor ElsonVictoriaVidelVodkaVodka's bodyguardsWantaWayan BudhiyasaWilliam BriefWillWild TigerWorld Tournament AnnouncerX.S. CashYajirobe/Future YajirobeYamcha/Future Yamcha/Dragonball EvolutionYamuYaochunYoshito-kunYuzukarZaladorZaridZachary/Future Zachary
    Animal-Type Earthlings AgarizameBoar BanditCaptain YellowDonbeGeneral BonJasmineJinkuKelly/Future KellyKing FurryKonkichiKorinMan-WolfMonster CarrotMr. PigOolongOonaanPuarShuTorahachiroTurtle/Future TurtleWombat and BikerWorld Tournament ChairmanYordon
    Monster-Type Earthlings Emperor PilafPaellaIgorKing Gurumes
    Earthling-Saiyan Hybrids AkinaBullaBulma LeighGohan/Future GohanGotenTrunks/Future TrunksMelissaBriannaAshleyBrittanyTiffanyKaylahKatherineDorisMariaHaylieMarcus/Future MarcusAlyson/Future AlysonNathaniel/Future NathanielKayla/Future KaylaMichelleAlissaTylerLucyTommyPanMatthewGoku Jr.Vegeta Jr.MarieZesmond/Future ZesmondZesmond Spencer
    Earthling Cyborgs Android 8/Future Android 8Android 17/Future Android 17Android 18/Future Android 18Cell/Present Cell/Future CellCell Jr.Dr. Gero/Future Dr. GeroDr. KochinDr. MashiritoDr. WheeloMercenary TaoMira
    Earthling fusions Arale 18Android 35Android 1617Android 1718Android 1920BulpanCell 17CellzaChiaohanChiaoldoChiaomanCoohanEclonEX GohanksEX GotenksEX PrillinEX TienchaEX TrunksFailed FusionsFuture GohanksGinyumanGod Fusion GokuGokuleGorilinGotenksGotenks: XenoGreat JacoGreat Saiyaman #12Great SatanmanJanksKallohanKrigohanMajin SatanPandelPannanPerfect 16PrillinSuper 17TaksTienchaTiraraUltra Fusion (Tekka)Ultra PinichVegeks: XenoVegenksYamta
    Transformation|Earthling transformations Max PowerPower Pole ProSupervillainJiang ShiSuper Saiyan
    Other transformations Kaio-ken (Kaio-ken x20) • Potential UnleashedUnlock Potential • (Majin) • Old Kai's Unlock Ability
    Squadrons American TeamRed Ribbon ArmyKaringa TribePeck Peck TribeTurtle SchoolCrane SchoolPilaf GangZ FightersSaiya SquadEarth's MilitaryEarth's ResistanceRed Shark GangToad Warriors
    Wars and conflicts Spencer Clan MassacreKing Piccolo warsRed Ribbon Army warSaiyan conflictBattle on Planet NamekAndroid conflictCell GamesMajin Buu conflictThe Dragon Ball GT conflicts
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