HONESTLY... I think its nice!!! They're close in age, Krillin is short handsome king, Bulma is hot and knows she is, it works out aesthetically

As for the rest? I think Krillin maybe would have had a crush on her when they were teens, but he'd never try to go after someone his homie is dating, no matter how on-n-off it is. In an AU where Bulma and Yamcha don't try to make it work after the first time, Maybe?

There isn't really any timing it would work in canon but I think it would be a good ship. They are really comfortable with each other, especially as adults, and I can see them getting along in a domestic setting. Ignoring how ooc things are during that fake Namek filler, and Bulma is not a slob nor super rude for no reason, I think that filler is a good example of how well they'd get along.

It is SERIOUSLY not easy to be around someone in close quarters for extended periods of time, and yet Krillin and Bulma (and Gohan, who was a child) made it work perfectly fine. They had a mission ofc, its not like they just chose to go on vacation together and could leave any time, but seriously this is proof that they'd work imo.

beyond that. Krillin and Bulma don't have clashing personalities. They might argue over some things, but Krillin would probably find compromises that work for both of them. Bulma usually wouldn't budge on things where she knows she's right, but romance isn't Like That. Krillin also isn't a famous guy with fangirls for her to get jealous about, I think it kinda works there too LOL

ALL IN ALL. while personally its more of a BROtp, I am not at all against it

also. just look how cute they are ? fr

I can give you a few :]

bulma takes the lead, as she is the more experienced one and also because her personality prefers it

both of them have praise kinks in different ways. bulma is confident and sexy and if she isn't affirmed in that she will be (rightfully) upset. Krillin is insecure in comparison and wants affirmation that he is wanted and needed and desired.

INTERESTING!!!!!