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Kuririn (クリリン, Kuririn^?, Krillin in most English adaptations) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the anime for Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. In the original Japanese version, he was voiced by Mayumi Tanaka. In the English dub he was originally voiced by Terry Klassen and later Sonny Strait (as an adult), and by Laurie Steele (as a kid). Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Akira Toriyama ) born on 1955-04-05,[2] in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan,[2] is a widely known and acclaimed Japanese manga artist known mostly for his work in the Dragon Ball metaseries, as well as the media franchise of the same name which he began in 1984. ... Akira Toriyama ) born on 1955-04-05,[2] in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan,[2] is a widely known and acclaimed Japanese manga artist known mostly for his work in the Dragon Ball metaseries, as well as the media franchise of the same name which he began in 1984. ... The Earth of Dragon Ball[1] Earth (also known as the Dragon World) is a fictional planet inhabited by Humans, demons, aliens, and the like being the main setting for the bulk of the plot of the Dragon Ball manga, the Dragon Ball anime, Dragon Ball Z, as well as... Artificial Human 18 , known also as #18, Jinzoningen [#]18, Jinzō-ningen JÅ«hachi-gō, JÅ«hachi-gō, name given as Android 18, Cyborg-18 or C-18 in most other Latin-related translations) is a fictional character who first appears in the Dragon Ball manga created by Akira Toriyama, as... Marron ) is a fictional character from the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the animes Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. seiyuu is Tomiko Suzuki. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “DBZ” redirects here. ... Dragon Ball is the first part of the anime adaptation of the Dragon Ball manga written by Akira Toriyama and published in Japan in the Weekly Shonen Jump manga anthology comic. ... “DBZ” redirects here. ... Dragon Ball GT ) is the sequel to the anime Dragon Ball Z. It is said to stand for Grand Tour in the American adaptation by FUNimation, but may also be interpreted as Galaxy Touring, Great Touring, or Gran Turismo, depending on the Japanese source. ... Mayumi Tanaka ) is a veteran seiyÅ« who was born on January 15, 1955 in Tokyo. ... Tv Roles Dragon Ball z as Krllin/Master Roshi(season 3&up,vancouver dub/Badibi,West Kai ... Sonny Strait (Born June 28, 1965 in Kaufman, Texas) is a comic artist and voice actor (mainly anime related). ... Laurie Steele is a Funimation Productions voice actress who lives in the Fort Worth- Dallas region of Texas. ...

Kuririn is introduced in Dragon Ball as a rival (and later friend) of the main character, Son Goku. Later in the series, he can also be seen to have a close relationship with Goku's son, Gohan. Kuririn eventually settles down and marries a cyborg named Android 18, having a daughter named Marron. Son Goku is the main character in the Dragon Ball series, and one of the most recognizable anime characters in the West, usually with spiky black hair and his trademark orange and blue ghi. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Artificial Human 18 , known also as #18, Jinzoningen [#]18, Jinzō-ningen Jūhachi-gō, Jūhachi-gō, name given as Android 18, Cyborg-18 or C-18 in most other Latin-related translations) is a fictional character who first appears in the Dragon Ball manga created by Akira Toriyama, as... Marron ) is a fictional character from the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the animes Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. seiyuu is Tomiko Suzuki. ...

Name and origin

Like most Dragon Ball characters, Kuririn's name is a pun. In his case, it 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. Marron ) is a fictional character from the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the animes Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. seiyuu is Tomiko Suzuki. ... Shaolin may refer to: Shaolin Monastery (or the Shaolin Temple), a Chinese Buddhist monastery associated with the martial arts Shaolin kung fu, the martial arts associated with that temple Staten Island, an area in New York nicknamed the Shaolin by the rappers of the Wu-Tang Clan Category: ...

Appearance

Kuririn's appearance stays relatively the same for the majority of the series. When he first appears, he dresses in a cream colored Shaolin uniform. Later on, he dresses in an orange gi, which was given to him by his sensei Muten Roshi. His physical appearance is very basic, he is first introduced in the series with no hair, as he had shaved as was the practice for the monks in the temple he hailed from. He does not possess a nose, and he has six incense burns on his forehead, a reference to shaolin monks. Muten-R shi (in English, the Invincible Old Master) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the anime Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. He is a human. ... For other uses, see Monk (disambiguation). ...

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