Krillin

The strongest human

Krillin is Goku’s oldest friend and the most powerful ordinary human in the series, a bald monk who repeatedly stands beside gods and Saiyans despite lacking their inborn advantages. His courage in the face of impossible odds defines him.

Heart over power

Krillin’s arsenal — the Destructo Disc, his sharp instincts, his refusal to quit — lets him punch far above his weight. He knows he will never match Goku, yet he throws himself into every battle anyway, out of loyalty rather than pride.

The everyman among legends

Krillin grounds the series. Where his friends chase godhood, he wants a normal life, and his eventual marriage and family give the story its warmest, most relatable stakes. He is the audience’s window into a world of impossible fighters.

Loyalty that never breaks

From childhood rival to lifelong friend, Krillin’s devotion to Goku is unwavering, and his repeated willingness to die for his friends makes him one of the franchise’s most beloved hearts. He is small in power but immense in spirit.