Android 18 - Dragon Ball
Android 18 is a young woman with blonde medium-length hair and clothes featuring the red ribbon army logo. Though seemingly cold and often unimpressed, unlike her future counterpart, Android 18 is in fact capable of compassion and has a softer side. This is slightly different with regards to Goku, however, as she was created to kill him. She plays a major role in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super. In Dragon Ball GT however, appearances are very limited by comparison. During the Android saga, she is accompanied by Androids 16 and 17. Afterwards, she is mainly seen together with Krillin. 18 is voiced entirely in Japanese by Miki Ito.
Appearances in Dragon Ball Z
In Dragon Ball Z Android 18 is awakened along with her brother, Android 17, by Dr. Gero after Android 19 is demolished by Vegeta. Upon waking, they refuse to listen to Dr. Gero’s commands and quickly turn on him before activating the giant, yet peaceful Android 16. Android 18 sets out with her brother and Android 16 to locate and destroy Son Goku according to their programming. They encounter the Z Fighters and quickly defeat them all, including Super Saiyan Future Trunks and Vegeta. Android 18 outclasses Super Saiyan Vegeta so much that she ends the fight by breaking both of his arms. She kisses Krillin on the cheek before setting off with the two other Androids.
While flying, they find a food van and 17 decides that driving would be more interesting than flying, though 16 disagrees. While driving, 17 suddenly stops the car and gets out with 18. He asks 18 if she felt pressure in the air to which she agrees before Android 16 tells them that the pressure came from near West City and that two powerful fighters are fighting. Android 17 asks who, but 16 does not know the identity of the fighters as they are not in his data bank. He does claim however that one of the fighters is as strong as android 17, to which Android 17 sternly refuses, claiming that no one is as strong as him. Soon after, the Androids reach Master Roshi’s house and find Goku. Piccolo leads the Androids away in the hope that he can defeat them after fusing with Kami.
Unfortunately, Cell arrives and interrupts the fight between Piccolo and 17. After much struggle and Krillin‘s reluctance to deactivate 18, Cell manages to absorb her with Vetega’s help and achieves his perfect form. Later while fighting Son Gohan, Perfect Cell receives a critical punch to the abdomen causing him to spit out Android 18 and devolve back into his imperfect form. Android 18 is tended to by Krillin for the rest of the battle and later taken to Kami’s lookout. Krillin uses the Dragon balls to wish 18 and 17 back to human form which Sharon is unable to do, so instead Krillin wishes for the bombs inside them to be removed. 18 while obviously flattered and perhaps a little embarrassed, reveals herself and tells Krillin they are not lovers. She tells Krillin ‘I’ll see you later’ and leaves Kami’s lookout.
Seven years later it is revealed that Android 18 and Krillin fact got married and have a three year old daughter named Marron. Android 18‘s family household is peaceful and fairly normal (until she gets angry). Android 18 and Krillin enter the 25th the World Martial Arts Tournament, where she ends up being matched against Mr. Satan and Mighty Mask. When Mr. Satan realizes that he has no chance of winning, Android 18 agrees to let him win for double the prize money of the tournament. After the tournament, she, along with everyone else at Kami’s lookout, hide from Majin Buu. She is killed along with everyone else when Buu turns her and Marron into chocolate and eats them. She is wished back with everyone else and helps give energy to Goku for his spirit bomb to defeat Buu.
Appearances in Dragon Ball Super
In Dragon Ball Super, Beerus’ invasion during Bulma’s birthday party saw the powerful god attack a young Gotenks. This upsets Android 18 and leads her to launch an attack on the God of Destruction, which is completely ineffective. After Frieza’s revival, she is killed after the Earth is blown up, but is revived when Whis turns back time. Goku later invites her to join the team for the universe survival tournament. Initially she refuses, claiming that she doesn’t work for free and has to take care of her daughter. However when Goku mentions prize money she is eager to join the match. When watching Krillin and Goku training for the event, she realizes through their seriousness that this event was something more than just a prize tournament and decides to train with Krillin in the lead up to the event. With her help, Android 17 joins the team as well. She defeats a number of strong fighters, working well with her husband Krillin, but after his elimination, she teams up with her brother Android 17. With the help of her brother, they manage to defeat Ribrianne of Universe 2. Android 18 is eliminated when she jumps off of the stage to save 17 as he falls.
Appearances in Dragon Ball GT
In Dragon Ball GT, she appears to confront Android 17 and Super 17 in an effort to save Goku. Later, she attempts to persuade a fused 17 to come to his senses and stop his ruthless attack on Goku, though she fails. She is reassured by Goku after Krillin’s death that he will be resurrected.
Powers and Abilities
As an Android, 18 has an infinite energy reactor and cellular enhancements. This allows her super strength, super speed, and the ability to fly. She is still, however, able to reproduce as her reproductive organs have not been removed or altered. Her main techniques include;
- Explosive Wave - A ki blast that is emitted from the user to inflict damage in the surrounding area.
- Finger Beam - A ki beam fired from the tip of the index finger.
- High-Pressure Energy Wave - This attack is similar to the Kamehameha and Galick Gun.
- Infinity Bullet - A ki blast that is capable of firing many beams from the hands. Famously a one handed variation is used against Super 17.
Family
- Krillin - Husband.
- Marron - Daughter.
- Android 17 - Brother.
Links
Dragon Ball Series
Dragon Ball Z Series
Dragon Ball Kai Series
Dragon Ball Super Series
Dragon Ball GT Series
Super Dragon Ball Heros
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