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In Dragon Ball Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Kririn is introduced as a young, bald monk who arrives by rowboat at Master Roshi's island seeking martial arts training. When his initial request is refused, he gains acceptance by offering the old master a bribe of girly magazines, revealing a practical and somewhat cunning side right from the start. He is shortly introduced to Goku, another boy competing for the same training, and the two become instant rivals.
Kririn's personality in the film blends ambition, trickery, and a desire to prove himself. He views Goku as a direct obstacle to becoming Roshi's student and during the journey to Devil's Castle he repeatedly uses underhanded tactics—such as tripping, misdirection, and other small schemes—to slow Goku down and gain an edge. Despite this competitive streak, he is not malicious and his actions stem more from insecurity and a burning wish to be recognized as a capable martial artist. When real danger appears, Kririn shows genuine courage, joining Goku in confronting ogres and monstrous creatures deep inside the castle grounds.
His central motivation throughout the movie is to win Master Roshi's training by retrieving the legendary Sleeping Princess from the Demon Castle. This goal is entirely self-serving at first, tied to his desire to become stronger and perhaps more popular with girls. As the quest unfolds, however, his reasons for fighting begin to shift; he starts to care about the safety of others, including his rival Goku, and takes part in the larger effort to stop Lucifer's plan to destroy the sun.
Kririn's role in the story is that of the foil and eventual friend to Goku. The film sends them on a long, perilous trek that forces them to cooperate against demons and a vampire count. Their dynamic evolves from one-upmanship toward mutual reliance. When Kririn is held hostage by Lucifer and Goku surrenders the Sleeping Princess to save him, it marks a turning point in their relationship. Later, during Goku's uncontrolled Great Ape transformation, Kririn helps Yamcha grab Goku's tail, allowing Puar to cut it off and return him to normal. By the end of the story, after the castle's destruction and Lucifer's defeat, Kririn is visibly contrite about his earlier trickery—though he never explicitly apologizes—and he and Goku are accepted as Roshi's official students. They are last seen cheerfully training together at Kame House, indicating that the rivalry has matured into friendship.
His most important relationship in the film is with Goku. It begins as a one-sided competition where Kririn schemes while Goku remains obliviously good-natured. Through shared hardship, it becomes a bond of trust. He also interacts with Master Roshi, who uses the contest as a test of character, and briefly with the wider cast including Yamcha and Puar during the rescue sequence inside the castle.
Regarding development, Kririn enters as a crafty, self-interested monk willing to cheat for personal gain and exits as a loyal friend who has earned his place as a pupil through bravery and cooperation rather than deception. The quest forces him to move beyond his petty tactics, and though the change is subtle, he demonstrates a clear shift in attitude by the finale.
In terms of notable abilities, Kririn is shown to be an agile and competent martial artist, trained previously at a temple and possessing enough skill to hold his own against a castle filled with ogres and demons. His fighting style relies on speed and cleverness rather than raw strength, fitting a character who prefers outsmarting opponents to overpowering them. The film does not depict any energy-based attacks from him, keeping his combat grounded in physical technique and evasion. His resourcefulness is also highlighted in how he attempts to slow Goku down through non-combative means, demonstrating a knack for improvisation.
Kririn's personality in the film blends ambition, trickery, and a desire to prove himself. He views Goku as a direct obstacle to becoming Roshi's student and during the journey to Devil's Castle he repeatedly uses underhanded tactics—such as tripping, misdirection, and other small schemes—to slow Goku down and gain an edge. Despite this competitive streak, he is not malicious and his actions stem more from insecurity and a burning wish to be recognized as a capable martial artist. When real danger appears, Kririn shows genuine courage, joining Goku in confronting ogres and monstrous creatures deep inside the castle grounds.
His central motivation throughout the movie is to win Master Roshi's training by retrieving the legendary Sleeping Princess from the Demon Castle. This goal is entirely self-serving at first, tied to his desire to become stronger and perhaps more popular with girls. As the quest unfolds, however, his reasons for fighting begin to shift; he starts to care about the safety of others, including his rival Goku, and takes part in the larger effort to stop Lucifer's plan to destroy the sun.
Kririn's role in the story is that of the foil and eventual friend to Goku. The film sends them on a long, perilous trek that forces them to cooperate against demons and a vampire count. Their dynamic evolves from one-upmanship toward mutual reliance. When Kririn is held hostage by Lucifer and Goku surrenders the Sleeping Princess to save him, it marks a turning point in their relationship. Later, during Goku's uncontrolled Great Ape transformation, Kririn helps Yamcha grab Goku's tail, allowing Puar to cut it off and return him to normal. By the end of the story, after the castle's destruction and Lucifer's defeat, Kririn is visibly contrite about his earlier trickery—though he never explicitly apologizes—and he and Goku are accepted as Roshi's official students. They are last seen cheerfully training together at Kame House, indicating that the rivalry has matured into friendship.
His most important relationship in the film is with Goku. It begins as a one-sided competition where Kririn schemes while Goku remains obliviously good-natured. Through shared hardship, it becomes a bond of trust. He also interacts with Master Roshi, who uses the contest as a test of character, and briefly with the wider cast including Yamcha and Puar during the rescue sequence inside the castle.
Regarding development, Kririn enters as a crafty, self-interested monk willing to cheat for personal gain and exits as a loyal friend who has earned his place as a pupil through bravery and cooperation rather than deception. The quest forces him to move beyond his petty tactics, and though the change is subtle, he demonstrates a clear shift in attitude by the finale.
In terms of notable abilities, Kririn is shown to be an agile and competent martial artist, trained previously at a temple and possessing enough skill to hold his own against a castle filled with ogres and demons. His fighting style relies on speed and cleverness rather than raw strength, fitting a character who prefers outsmarting opponents to overpowering them. The film does not depict any energy-based attacks from him, keeping his combat grounded in physical technique and evasion. His resourcefulness is also highlighted in how he attempts to slow Goku down through non-combative means, demonstrating a knack for improvisation.