TV-Series
Description
Krillin appears in Dragon Ball GT as a retired martial artist who has chosen a quiet life with his family. His hair, now grown out from his earlier shaved appearance, is streaked with gray, and he sports a prominent mustache, reflecting the years that have passed since his younger days as an active Z Fighter. He lives peacefully with his wife, Android 18, and their daughter, Marron, and his priorities have shifted entirely toward their well‑being and happiness.
His personality remains good‑natured, loyal, and brave, though the series often uses him for gentle comic relief in domestic scenes. Despite no longer being on the front lines, Krillin still holds a deep affection for his oldest friend, Goku, and their brief reunions carry a warm sense of nostalgia. He is supportive of his wife and protective of his daughter, demonstrating the maturity he developed through a lifetime of battles and friendships.
Krillin's role in Dragon Ball GT is limited but emotionally charged. His most significant moment comes during the Super 17 arc, when a brainwashed Android 17 attacks. Krillin tries to reason with 17 and succeeds in breaking Android 18 free from mind control, but the confrontation ends tragically: Android 17 kills him right in front of his wife and daughter. This death motivates Android 18 to fight, and Krillin remains deceased for much of the remainder of the series. He is eventually revived by the Dragon Balls during the finale, reuniting with his family.
His motivation throughout GT is simply to protect the peaceful life he has built. He does not seek out conflict and is content to support his loved ones rather than train for battle. His development from a mischievous young monk into a devoted husband and father is complete, and the series portrays him as a man who has earned his rest, even if fate forces one last tragedy upon him.
In terms of notable abilities, Krillin does not display new techniques in Dragon Ball GT, but his legacy as Earth's strongest pure human martial artist still stands. He possesses masterful ki control, flight, ki sensing, and his signature techniques such as the Destructo Disc and the Kamehameha. Though he is no longer a central combatant, his courage and tactical mind remain part of his character, qualities that helped him survive countless battles in the past.
His personality remains good‑natured, loyal, and brave, though the series often uses him for gentle comic relief in domestic scenes. Despite no longer being on the front lines, Krillin still holds a deep affection for his oldest friend, Goku, and their brief reunions carry a warm sense of nostalgia. He is supportive of his wife and protective of his daughter, demonstrating the maturity he developed through a lifetime of battles and friendships.
Krillin's role in Dragon Ball GT is limited but emotionally charged. His most significant moment comes during the Super 17 arc, when a brainwashed Android 17 attacks. Krillin tries to reason with 17 and succeeds in breaking Android 18 free from mind control, but the confrontation ends tragically: Android 17 kills him right in front of his wife and daughter. This death motivates Android 18 to fight, and Krillin remains deceased for much of the remainder of the series. He is eventually revived by the Dragon Balls during the finale, reuniting with his family.
His motivation throughout GT is simply to protect the peaceful life he has built. He does not seek out conflict and is content to support his loved ones rather than train for battle. His development from a mischievous young monk into a devoted husband and father is complete, and the series portrays him as a man who has earned his rest, even if fate forces one last tragedy upon him.
In terms of notable abilities, Krillin does not display new techniques in Dragon Ball GT, but his legacy as Earth's strongest pure human martial artist still stands. He possesses masterful ki control, flight, ki sensing, and his signature techniques such as the Destructo Disc and the Kamehameha. Though he is no longer a central combatant, his courage and tactical mind remain part of his character, qualities that helped him survive countless battles in the past.