Caulifla
A brash Universe 6 Saiyan who rivals Goku and fuses with Kale to become Kefla.
Caulifla (Japanese: カリフラ, Hepburn: Karifura) is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball media franchise, created as part of a collaborative effort between franchise creator Akira Toriyama and Toei Animation. She first appeared in the Universal Saga arc of Dragon Ball Super as an antagonistic character from an alternate universe. Caulifla was personally designed by Toriyama as a companion and counterpoint to Kale. A member of the extraterrestrial humanoid species known as the Saiyans, Caulifla is one of the first female characters in the series outside of video games to have attained Super Saiyan forms. During the Universal Survival Saga storyline, she utilizes a magical earring known as a Potara to merge with Kale into a single being known as Kefla, whose resulting power rivals that of series's main protagonist Son Goku. Caulifla is voiced by Yuka Komatsu in the Japanese and by Elizabeth Maxwell in the English dub.
- Species
- Saiyan
- Origin
- Universe 6
- Affiliation
- Team Universe 6
- First Appearance
- Universal Saga arc of Dragon Ball Super
- Status
- Alive
- Signature Fusion
- Kefla
Lore & Background
Caulifla's characterization has been described as 'arrogant, ambitious, and eager for a challenge', while her visual design is reminiscent of a wild, 'lawless child' with an unparalleled 'battle sense'. Her personality is a strong contrast to the rest of the Saiyan people in Universe 6, more akin to the Saiyans of Universe 7 who are known for their aggression and prideful behavior. She is also passionate about improving her own strength and power, which is evident when she learns from her Universe 7 counterparts about various advanced, more powerful forms a Saiyan could attain. Caulifla is presented as Kale's best friend, sister figure, and protégé. She is depicted as possessing prodigious potential in terms of power, attaining advanced stages of Super Saiyan transformation which the main characters of the series have taken much more time and effort to achieve. In the Universal Survival Saga, Caulifla is introduced as the brash and headstrong leader of a group of Saiyan delinquents residing in their homeworld Sadala in Universe 6. The Saiyan Cabba recruits her and Kale to compete on behalf of their home universe in the multiverse-oriented Tournament of Power.
In Their Own Story
During the Tournament of Power, Caulifla fights as a member of Team Universe 6. In both the anime and manga versions of the story arc, Kale in her frenzied Saiyan form eliminated multiple competitors from the tournament. Kale would later merge with Caulifla to become Kefla using a matching pair of Potara earrings. In the anime, Kefla is defeated and blasted out of the arena by Goku while in Ultra Instinct form; in the manga, Kefla and Goku's son Gohan eliminate each other from the tournament.
Reader's Guide
Caulifla serves as an antagonist turned ally during the Tournament of Power. Her character arc focuses on her arrogance and ambition, pushing herself to unlock higher Super Saiyan forms. Her combat style is aggressive, and she attains advanced Super Saiyan transformations quickly. A defining moment occurs when she merges with Kale using Potara earrings to become Kefla, a warrior whose power rivals Goku. Caulifla's name follows Toriyama's vegetable-inspired naming tradition for Saiyan characters, her name being a pun on cauliflower. Like other Saiyan characters, Caulifla has black spiky hair in her base form, which turns golden yellow when she transforms into a Super Saiyan. Unlike the Saiyans of Universe 7, Saiyan characters from Universe 6 like Caulifla lack tails.
Did You Know?
- Caulifla's name is a pun on cauliflower, following Akira Toriyama's vegetable-inspired naming tradition for Saiyan characters.
- Caulifla was personally designed by Akira Toriyama as a companion and counterpoint to Kale, who was originally conceived by Toei Animation staff as a derivative of Broly.
- Caulifla and Kale are the first female characters in the Dragon Ball series outside of video games to have attained Super Saiyan forms.
- When Kale and Caulifla merge to become Kefla, the voices of their voice actresses had to be synced up as part of their performance; Yukana would maintain eye contact with Yuka Komatsu's mouth to sync her voice.
- Caulifla is voiced by Yuka Komatsu in Japanese and by Elizabeth Maxwell in the English dub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Caulifla?
Caulifla is a brash Saiyan from Universe 6 who first appeared in the Tournament of Power arc as a key member of Team Universe 6. She was personally designed by Akira Toriyama to serve as a foil and companion to the character Kale.
What are Caulifla's powers and fighting style?
As one of the first female Saiyans outside video games to master Super Saiyan transformations, she can rapidly ascend through multiple forms including Super Saiyan 2. Her combat style is aggressive and street-fighter inspired, often relying on raw power and speed rather than complex techniques.
How does Caulifla's story arc conclude?
During the Tournament of Power, Caulifla fuses with Kale to become Kefla in an attempt to defeat Goku, but they are eventually eliminated from the tournament by Jiren. Following the restoration of Universe 6, she remains alive and continues her life as a delinquent Saiyan.
Why is Caulifla important to Dragon Ball Super?
She represents a significant expansion of the franchise's lore by introducing female Saiyans who can achieve legendary power levels independently. Her dynamic with Kale also explores themes of friendship and control that contrast sharply with the traditional Goku-centric narratives.
What is Kefla?
Kefla is the powerful fusion resulting from Caulifla combining her energy with Kale using the Fusion Dance technique. This combined entity possesses immense strength, capable of challenging even top-tier fighters like Jiren and Goku in their strongest forms.
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