For fans of Dragon Ball, the early days when Son Goku was still young are unforgettable. During this time, the character Krillin, who often accompanied him, had many hilarious and memorable adventures. Despite having lower strength than Son Goku, Krillin’s cunning personality often allowed him to play a crucial role in their quests for the Dragon Balls.
Even looking so cute, this guy is quite strong.
However, as time passed, our Son Goku grew stronger and transformed into a “badass”, especially with the emergence of the Saiyan bloodline that made him incredibly powerful. It’s hard not to notice how Krillin has become more and more endearing, often portraying the role of the “underdog” in various battles. So, is it true that Krillin is just a harmless and weak character?
Krillin is much stronger than the average person.
Even from the early chapters of the manga, when Krillin was still young, he and Son Goku were already much stronger than ordinary people. In the early battles of the martial arts tournaments, Krillin was able to overcome several professional fighters, making it difficult to argue that he is weak. In comparison to other stronger characters, he has often been portrayed as the underdog.
Both Krillin and Son Goku were strong compared to other professional fighters.
Moreover, Krillin has also shown remarkable resilience; when Son Goku fought against Vegeta, he stood by and protected Goku’s son, Gohan, during many fierce battles. Even in the fight against Cell, Krillin demonstrated his utility by… marrying Android 18. This woman is incredibly powerful herself!
As he grew up, despite the increasing power gap, Krillin remained strong compared to normal people and often showed up… less frequently.
Another point to note is that despite being portrayed as the underdog, Krillin has faced many battles and often survived… quite well. For a character with relatively lower fighting power, it is already a considerable achievement to survive consistently. Take the example of a support character in a MOBA game like League of Legends or DOTA 2; the support character often dies a lot less compared to others, so they deserve a lot of credit.
Krillin also has many surprising abilities.
It’s worth mentioning that Krillin’s abilities in battles with later characters are often undervalued since he still has many hidden strengths and surprises that can catch opponents off guard.
The impressive technique of Krillin often leaves powerful enemies feeling momentarily stunned.
One must first mention the legendary “Destructo Disc” technique that Krillin created, which can cut through almost everything. Even Frieza himself dared not confront this technique directly and occasionally fell victim to it. If combined with the Saiyan bloodline, Krillin has become significantly more powerful.
Despite his weaknesses, does anyone have a beautiful and strong partner like Krillin?
Let’s consider that, while being strong like Son Goku, one must also have a partner like Chi-Chi, who is undeniably beautiful and often seen when things get tough… as everyone knows. As for Vegeta, aside from marrying Bulma, what else could he offer? (By the way, Bulma’s wealth is also… quite impressive!).
As for Krillin, he managed to marry Android 18, who is often considered the best partner in the series. Not only does she possess incredible strength (fighting alongside Super Saiyan is no small feat), but she is also stunningly beautiful.
What can someone like Krillin, who is weak, do to have a stunning partner? How is that even possible?
It cannot be denied that Krillin is the character that brings the most joy in Dragon Ball. This is evidenced by how he often takes on a hairstyle that is always on point while still being a charismatic figure even when facing daunting challenges.
In conclusion, Krillin may not be the strongest character, but he brings a unique charm that fans should appreciate. After all, shouldn’t we all appreciate the underdog who doesn’t give up despite the odds stacked against him? Perhaps we should also give Yamcha a little bit of credit, considering he is often the one to take the fall without being able to achieve anything significant!
