Android 18
Android warrior from the Cell Saga and Krillin's wife
An infinite energy android warrior modified by Dr. Gero, and Krillin's wife. Known for her overwhelming combat power and calm personality.
Quotes
- “Realizing it now, you idiot?”
- “I don't do things that don't make money”
- “See ya”
- “No. 17 is my twin brother”
- “Should I go since I'm stronger?”
Trivia
- Based on a human, retains reproductive ability.
- Equipped with perpetual energy furnace due to modifications, tireless.
- First female cyborg designed by original author Akira Toriyama.
- Kissed Krillin in the story, sparking his romantic feelings.
- Money-grubbing personality, but cherishes family.
- Future Android 18 is more cruel, kills humans and comrades.
Alternate names
18
Lazuli
Android 18
Profile
- Species
- Android (human-based)
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A beautiful woman indistinguishable from a human. Straight blonde hair, appears younger than her age. Often wears easy-to-move clothing during battles.
- Height
- About 165cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Blonde hair
- Sharp upturned eyes
- Youthful appearance due to slow cellular degradation
- Iconic items
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- Fighting outfit
- Energy wave
- Destructo Disc (ki technique)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cool
- Detailed personality
- Basically calm and maintains a haughty attitude, but also has a stingy side with money. Business-like, doesn't fight without prize money or rewards. Usually rough-mannered, but has a gentle side with family. Pays attention to fashion and has feminine aspects.
- Keywords
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- Cool
- Haughty
- Money-grubbing
- Intellectual
- Family-oriented
- Businesslike
- Tough
- Calm
- Motto
- “I don't do things that don't make money”
- Talents
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- Infinite stamina from perpetual energy reactor
- Superhuman martial arts ability
- High combat sense
- Tough body
- Flight ability
- Skills
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- Ki blast emission
- Destructo Disc (energy disc)
- Energy absorption
- Hand-to-hand combat techniques
- Energy barrier deployment (anime/game original)
- Motivation
- Living freely while protecting her family. Sometimes motivated by prize money or rewards.
- Habits
- Habit of brushing up her blonde hair, often communicates by teasing Krillin.
- Favorite foods
- Water
- Hobbies
- Fashion
- Favorite colors
- unknown
- Person
- Krillin
- Disliked situations
- Unrewarded battles, Bad deals
History
- Backstory
- Created by Red Ribbon Army scientist Dr. Gero, who organically modified most of the body of a human woman (real name Lazuli) and equipped it with a perpetual energy furnace as an android. Retains reproductive ability and can grow as a human. Personality became cruel during modification stage, but was adjusted back to disobedient temperament, ultimately developing resentment toward Gero.
- Debut date
- August 24, 1992
- Work title
- Dragon Ball Z
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 133 "And the Terror Becomes Reality... 17 and 18 Awaken!!"
Appearance in Android Saga
- Significant event
- Appearance in Android Saga
- Description
- Activated by Dr. Gero, overwhelms Vegeta in battle. Kisses Krillin and teases him, sparking his romantic feelings.
Cell Saga
- Significant event
- Cell Saga
- Description
- Absorbed by Cell along with brother Android 17, but revived after Cell's destruction. Bomb removed, marries Krillin, and gives birth to daughter Marron.
Majin Buu Saga
- Significant event
- Majin Buu Saga
- Description
- Participates in World Martial Arts Tournament aiming for prize money. Killed once by Majin Buu but revived, supports Goku and others.
Dragon Ball Super
- Significant event
- Dragon Ball Super
- Description
- Participates in Universe Survival Saga as a Universe 7 warrior. Depicted with family, serving as a good wife supporting Krillin.
Dragon Ball GT
- Significant event
- Dragon Ball GT
- Description
- Involved in Baby Saga brainwashing incident and battle against Super Android 17. Has important scenes expressing feelings for Krillin.
Movies etc.
- Significant event
- Movies etc.
- Description
- Appears in numerous movies, depicting battles and family interactions.
Relationships
Android 17
Sibling
Twin brother and combat companion. Defied orders, killed Gero, and acted together.
Krillin
Spouse
Human warrior. Became lover and wife after Cell Saga. They have daughter Marron as family.
Marron
Child
Daughter with Krillin. Cherishes family.
Goku
Teammate
Teammate who fought together in Cell Games and Universe Survival Saga.
Trunks
Encountered in Cell Saga and World Martial Arts Tournament. Also in future timeline.
Bulma
Friend
Close as friend in human relationships and planning.
Universe 7 Representative Warriors
Universe 7 Representative Warriors: teammate
Media appearances
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Protagonist
1992 TV series
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Supporting
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball Z: Super Warrior Defeat!! I'm the Strongest
Movie / Supporting
1993 theatrical
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Movie / Supporting
2013 theatrical
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Movie / Supporting
2015 theatrical
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Movie / Supporting
2022 theatrical
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Game / Supporting
2020
Dragon Ball Heroes
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Miki Ito
- Voice actor
- Miki Ito
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Figure
- Item name
- Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Plush
- Item name
- Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Costume
- Item name
- Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited