Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto recently praised Akira Toriyama's popular Dragon Ball series, and talked about a key supporting character, and explained why the fighter has become one of his favorite characters from the Shonen series.
in a recent interview with Saikyo Jump (via DBHype), Kishimoto praised Goku's longtime bald-headed friend, Krillin, and explained why he enjoys seeing his character in Toriyama's series.
"Among the many characters in Dragon Ball, the one I like the most is Krillin," Kishimoto said. "I've always passionately read the parts where he chases Goku's back, even though he knows he's stronger than him. I love all the chapters where Krillin fights, and that's one of the reasons I choose to draw Volume 11. Congratulations on the 40th anniversary!"
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Krillin may not be as powerful as his Saiyan friends, but Dragon Ball Super has given the bald fighter some memorable moments in the Tournament of Power arc as a member of Universe 7's team. In the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc, he gets to fight Moro's goons in Earth. Although Krillin doesn't have a fighting scene in the current Granolah the Survivor arc, Toei Animation has already confirmed that he is one of the fighters appearing in the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie, which is set to release next year. The concept art reveals that Krillin has taken a police officer role, but the producers of the film didn't reveal any plot details about Krillin.
Currently, Kishimoto is back to writing Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and the next chapter will be released in the Weekly Shonen Jump later this month along with the latest chapter of Dragon Ball Super.
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