Strongest Earthling

[Flamzeron]

Who would you say is the strongest human in the entire DragonBall series and why?

For me, I'd say Tenshinhan. He seems more serious about training and keeping up his strength. Although Kuririn and Yamcha are both strong, they don't really train to keep up their skill that much, besides for the tournament during the Majin Buu arc. I feel like Tenshinhan has always been serious about his training. That's just my opinion.

Also, sorry if there is an actual answer from Akira Toriyama or something and I'm just wasting everyone's time. I heard something about Toriyama saying that Kuririn was the strongest human, but I haven't seen any proof. Other than that, I haven't heard any official answer.

[dbzfan7]

Who would you say is the strongest human in the entire DragonBall series and why?

For me, I'd say Tenshinhan. He seems more serious about training and keeping up his strength. Although Kuririn and Yamcha are both strong, they don't really train to keep up their skill that much, besides for the tournament during the Majin Buu arc. I feel like Tenshinhan has always been serious about his training. That's just my opinion.

Also, sorry if there is an actual answer from Akira Toriyama or something and I'm just wasting everyone's time. I heard something about Toriyama saying that Kuririn was the strongest human, but I haven't seen any proof.

From known characters who fight and are main character/side I go by

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1. Krillin
2. Tenshinhan
3. Yamcha
4. Chaozu
5. Yajirobe
6. Muten Roshi
7. Grampa Gohan
8. Tao Pai Pai
9. Chi Chi
10.Tsuru-senin
11. Gyumao
12. General Blue
13. King Chappa
14. Nam
15. Bora
16. Videl
17. Mr. Satan
18. Pamputto
19. Ranfan
20. Farmer
21. Bulma

Update my list if I missed something. Also Oob doesn't count. He is a reincarnation of Boo. If you feel he does count then he gets the number 1 spot and demotes everyone on the list by one level.

[Super Saiyan Turlast x4]

Yamcha says that Krillin is the "Strongest among earthlings" or something along those lines, so there's that.

[Ketchup_Revenge]

I too recall Toriyama saying that Krillin was, but it makes more sense to me to have Tenshinhan by the end of the manga series.

But I don't take Toriyama's word for everything. He forgot who Launch was at one point, and now for his current art style, he puts blue sparks in his regular Super Saiyan auras, which was exclusive to SSj2 and 3 when the series was created.

EDIT:

1. Krillin
2. Tenshinhan
3. Yamcha
4. Chaozu
5. Yajirobe
6. Muten Roshi
7. Grampa Gohan
8. Tao Pai Pai
9.General Blue
10. Nam
11. Bora
12. Videl
13. Mr. Satan
14. Pamputto
15. Farmer

You forgot King Chappa

[Saiga]

I say it's Kuririn.

For Kurirn vs Tenshinhan, the official battle powers show that even before having his potential unlocked Kuririn was steadily bridging the gap between the two. After the power up, his strength skyrocketed, and I don't think Tenshinhan could close that gap within the timeframe of the series. Not with Kuririn continuing his training up until the Cell Games.

Throw in Yamcha's and Toriyama's comments, it's pretty clear the Kuririn is the strongest. However, once Oob receives proper training, he'll be the strongest human of all.

Yamcha and Chaozu are of course non-factors here.

[dbzfan7]

I too recall Toriyama saying that Krillin was, but it makes more sense to me to have Tenshinhan by the end of the manga series.

But I don't take Toriyama's word for everything. He forgot who Launch was at one point, and now for his current art style, he puts blue sparks in his regular Super Saiyan auras, which was exclusive to SSj2 and 3 when the series was created.

EDIT:

1. Krillin
2. Tenshinhan
3. Yamcha
4. Chaozu
5. Yajirobe
6. Muten Roshi
7. Grampa Gohan
8. Tao Pai Pai
9.General Blue
10. Nam
11. Bora
12. Videl
13. Mr. Satan
14. Pamputto
15. Farmer

You forgot King Chappa

Thanks.

[Herms]

The Toriyama quote in question is from his DB Tenkaichi Densetsu joint interview with Takao Koyama and Masako Nozawa:

Toriyama:
Kuririn was originally supposed to be just a minor role, so to have him become Goku’s best friend in the blink of an eye…

Koyama:
Well, he is the strongest Earthling male.

Toriyama:
You’re right, he is the strongest among the Earthlings. But in spite of that, he tends to end up in a bad way, so I thought, “once in a while, I have to let him be happy,” and had him get married. (laughs)

The promotional pamphlet for Battle of Gods has little bios on the main characters, with Kuririn's bio describing him as the strongest Earthling warrior.

There's that Yamcha quote mentioned above.

Awhile back Shueisha had this website where you'd answer questions and it would tell you which DB character you were most like. To go along with this it featured summaries of the characters, and Kuririn's made prominent mention of him being the strongest Earthling, seemingly to console whoever was matched up with him. I can't remember what they said for Tenshinhan (or Yamcha, for that matter).

I remember that Viz's character bios at the start of their volumes describe Kuririn as the strongest Earthling but a weakling compared to the other main characters. Something like that. I think they started using this description of him around the Cell era.

The games Supersonic Warriors and Ultimate Butoden both have "What If?" stories where Kuririn single-handedly defeats various major villains up to and including Boo. OK, OK, I guess we really can't count that.

I feel like there's a bunch of stuff I'm forgetting, and at least half these things aren't what most people would consider "canon". But it's kinda interesting how much stuff there is out there labeling Kuririn the strongest Earthling. I don't think there's really anything equivalent for Tenshinhan, take that as you will.

[DBZAOTA482]

I too recall Toriyama saying that Krillin was, but it makes more sense to me to have Tenshinhan by the end of the manga series.

But I don't take Toriyama's word for everything. He forgot who Launch was at one point, and now for his current art style, he puts blue sparks in his regular Super Saiyan auras, which was exclusive to SSj2 and 3 when the series was created.

EDIT:

1. Krillin
2. Tenshinhan
3. Yamcha
4. Chaozu
5. Yajirobe
6. Muten Roshi
7. Grampa Gohan
8. Tao Pai Pai
9.General Blue
10. Nam
11. Bora
12. Videl
13. Mr. Satan
14. Pamputto
15. Farmer

You forgot King Chappa

Thanks.

You also forgot Bulma (Last position), Chi-Chi (9th position), Gyumao (11th position), Bacteria (right above or below Videl), Ranfan (???), and Tsuru-senin (10th position).

I still call bullshit Kuririn being the strongest though.

[Fox666]

There are plenty of other characters, like Budokai participants, members of the Red Ribbon, Uranai Baba fighters, etc.

[DBZAOTA482]

There are plenty of other characters, like Budokai participants, members of the Red Ribbon, Uranai Baba fighters, etc.

You mean those vague, background characters? Nope, they don't count and all of Uranai Baba fighters weren't human except Grandpa Gohan (and maybe the mummie if you're welling to discount the distinction between the two).

[sonikku956]

Who would you say is the strongest human in the entire DragonBall series and why?

For me, I'd say Tenshinhan. He seems more serious about training and keeping up his strength. Although Kuririn and Yamcha are both strong, they don't really train to keep up their skill that much, besides for the tournament during the Majin Buu arc. I feel like Tenshinhan has always been serious about his training. That's just my opinion.

Also, sorry if there is an actual answer from Akira Toriyama or something and I'm just wasting everyone's time. I heard something about Toriyama saying that Kuririn was the strongest human, but I haven't seen any proof.

From known characters who fight and are main character/side I go by

edit
1. Krillin
2. Tenshinhan
3. Yamcha
4. Chaozu
5. Yajirobe
6. Muten Roshi
7. Grampa Gohan
8. Tao Pai Pai
9.General Blue
11. King Chappa
10. Nam
11. Bora
12. Videl
13. Mr. Satan
14. Pamputto
15. Farmer

Update my list if I missed something. Also Oob doesn't count. He is a reincarnation of Boo. If you feel he does count then he gets the number 1 spot and demotes everyone on the list by one level.

You missed Chichi.

[TheMightyOzaru]

Umm Uub...

[hleV]

Oob is a reincarnation of Boo and thus doesn't count.

[Ketchup_Revenge]

So if you honestly think about it (If Toriyama is correct about Krillin being the strongest), it's likely that no human had a PL over 100,000 by the end of the series. Krillin's biggest jump was during the Freeza arc, and he was nothing to Recoom who only had a power level of 60,000. Factor in the three years for training for the Artificial humans, and I'll bet he didn't make it over 100,000 by that time. He didn't train seriously after that, so I wouldn't feel good putting him any higher than 120,000 by the end of the series.

I'm just wondering if someone with a PL lower than 100,000 could actually stun someone as strong as second form Cell if Cell was really as high as everyone puts him at. Is it possible that later characters are nowhere near as strong as we think they are?

[Marco Polo]

Of course Uub counts. EVERY human in the series is the reincarnation of someone else, good or bad (at least in the manga).

[DBZAOTA482]

Of course Uub counts. EVERY human in the series is the reincarnation of someone else, good or bad (at least in the manga).

Oob is a very direct reincarnation.

[Titan]

For Kurirn vs Tenshinhan, the official battle powers show that even before having his potential unlocked Kuririn was steadily bridging the gap between the two.

Really? Let's see, when Raditz came to the Earth Tenshinhan was given a BP of 250 and Kuririn 206,
later, according to the Daizenshuu, Tenshinhan is given 1830 and Kuririn 1770.
Hmmm, it seems that Tenshinhan is the one augmenting the gap between the two.

But I don't take Toriyama's word for everything. He forgot who Launch was at one point, and now for his current art style, he puts blue sparks in his regular Super Saiyan auras, which was exclusive to SSj2 and 3 when the series was created.

Exactly! let's see what happens in this movie. So far, we've seen Tenshinhan ready to fight alongside
with A-18 and Piccolo while Kuririn is left out.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves, probably, this movie will be indicative about which one is really the strongest.

So if you honestly think about it (If Toriyama is correct about Krillin being the strongest), it's likely that no human had a PL over 100,000 by the end of the series. Krillin's biggest jump was during the Freeza arc, and he was nothing to Recoom who only had a power level of 60,000. Factor in the three years for training for the Artificial humans, and I'll bet he didn't make it over 100,000 by that time. He didn't train seriously after that, so I wouldn't feel good putting him any higher than 120,000 by the end of the series.

I'm just wondering if someone with a PL lower than 100,000 could actually stun someone as strong as second form Cell if Cell was really as high as everyone puts him at. Is it possible that later characters are nowhere near as strong as we think they are?

Those are the implications if Kuririn is stronger than Tenshinhan.

[TheMightyOzaru]

Oob is a reincarnation of Boo and thus doesn't count.

Does that matter? He is still human. If we don't count Uub then Krillin assuming Tien doesnt count since I've heard he is alien.

[Makaioshin]

I say Kuririn since most stuff labels him as such and there isn't much else to go on. Oob if we are counting GT but I don't think he could be considered the strongest human at the end of the manga when he couldn't really use his own power(I don't remember much...).

Does that matter? He is still human. If we don't count Uub then Krillin assuming Tenshinhan doesnt count since I've heard he is alien.

I believe Tenshinhan is listed as an Earthling even though he is supposed to descended from the three-eyed tribe.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, probably, this movie will be indicative about which one is really the strongest.

The promotional pamphlet is already describing Kuririn as the strongest Earthling so things aren't looking too good for Ten.

[Titan]

I say Kuririn since most stuff labels him as such and there isn't much else to go on. Oob if we are counting GT but I don't think he could be considered the strongest human at the end of the manga when he couldn't really use his own power(I don't remember much...).

Does that matter? He is still human. If we don't count Uub then Krillin assuming Tenshinhan doesnt count since I've heard he is alien.

I believe Tenshinhan is listed as an Earthling even though he is supposed to descended from the three-eyed tribe.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, probably, this movie will be indicative about which one is really the strongest.

The promotional pamphlet is already describing Kuririn as the strongest Earthling so things aren't looking too good for Ten.

Tenshinhan is an Earthling and Gohan is what?

Are you sure that things aren't looking good for Ten? In your place i would wait.