Biodata

Feature Details
Name Kasso (卡索)
Alias(es) Lord Kasso; Brother Kasso; Time King; Candidate Supreme Kai of Time 46 373 531
Species/Race Saiyan 1
Gender Male
Affiliation Saiyan race; Planet Sadala; Lolita Clan 69 98
Occupation/Role Leader of the Saiyans; protector and organizer of Planet Sadala 97 98 228
First Appearance Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
300 combat power 1 Awakens after Ling Yun's soul and memories merge with Kasso's; his near-death condition had elevated his power.
350 combat power 2 Reaches this level through strenuous training while searching for a way to use ki.
2,000 combat power 10 Arrives on Namek after three months of hibernation.
12,000 combat power 12 The Namekian Grand Elder unlocks his potential, raising him from 2,000.
14,000 combat power 27 Gains strength after a month of repeatedly exhausting his energy in training.
At least 300,000 combat power 74 His released aura overwhelms Planet Sadala's scouters; the redesigned devices fail after reaching their 500,000 limit.
Super Saiyan 91 92 Awakens the golden-haired, green-eyed form against Cooler and retains control over its violent energy.
Autonomous State 119 Enters the Autonomous State while transformed as a Super Saiyan, allowing his body to act from instinctive calmness.
Divine Realm, third level 157 His power has surpassed ordinary combat-power measurement; he defeats Dark Golden Frieza at this level.
Super Saiyan 2 210 211 Uses the form against Hirudegarn; its maximum output, enhanced by his realm, exceeds the anime-era Super Saiyan 3 benchmark.
Super Saiyan 2 + Autonomous State 225 Combines the form with Autonomous State, reaching the third level of the Divine Realm while fighting Frieza.
Super Saiyan 3 226 Reveals the third Super Saiyan stage to counter Frieza's Golden Cutting and Supernova Destruction Bomb.
Divine Realm, fourth level 256 Possesses power comparable to a God of Destruction and effortlessly neutralizes Broly's Super Meteor Destruction Bomb.
Divine Realm, fifth level 264 Old Kai's potential-unlocking process reveals the depth of Kasso's latent power and his time-space potential.
Angel Realm, first level 322 Breaks through within the Space-Time Vortex while preparing for the Universal Tournament.
Golden Great Ape 329 Transforms while retaining rationality; the form carries power equivalent to the First Angel Level.
Super Saiyan 4 365 366 Regains his memories through Ausbie's intervention and completes the bloodline-based Super Saiyan 4 transformation.
Mystic State 392 Maintains Super Saiyan-class power in his natural form with minimal stamina drain and bodily burden.
Space-time laws, tenth level 543 Reaches a qualitative threshold where he can restore countless split parallel timelines with a thought, though he chooses not to do so.

Background / History

Ling Yun, a 21st-century Dragon Ball enthusiast, transmigrated into the dying body of Kasso after the original Kasso was severely injured protecting Ausbie from Nappa. Ling Yun's memories and personality merged with Kasso's, creating the identity that continued as Kasso. He learned that it was Age 735—only two years before Frieza would destroy Planet Vegeta—and made survival his immediate priority. 1

Kasso left Planet Vegeta with Ausbie and reached Mumu Planet, where he began pursuing training, ki control, and the resources needed to survive beyond Saiyan society. 2 4 He later traveled to Namek, gained the Grand Elder's conditional support, and had his potential unlocked in exchange for a promise to assist the Namekians during a future catastrophe. 10 12

When Frieza's forces surrounded Planet Vegeta, Kasso helped expose the coming extermination and worked relentlessly to relocate the surviving Saiyans. The refugees eventually resettled on their ancestral home, Planet Sadala, where Kasso's strength, planning, and protection earned him the confidence of both the Saiyans and the Lolita Clan. 19 25 27 69

After defeating Cooler as a Super Saiyan, Kasso was formally appointed Saiyan leader when Bardock relinquished the position. He accepted the role by committing to restore the Saiyans' name without allowing their power to become arrogance. 92 97 98

Appearance

Kasso is described as a sharply featured, handsome Saiyan with dark eyes, a masculine bearing, and an air of authority that becomes more pronounced as his status grows. 76 374

  • Normal appearance — angular features, deep dark eyes, and a composed, commanding presence. 76 374
  • Super Saiyan — golden hair, green eyes, and a golden aura. 91 92
  • Super Saiyan 4 — long black hair, golden eye rims, black pupils, red fur across his upper body, and a long red tail. 366 375
  • Later appearance — is seen with silver hair and silver eyes after attaining his higher time-space status. 541

Personality

Kasso begins with a survival-driven mindset. Knowing Planet Vegeta's fate, he refuses to rely on luck and pursues strength as the only dependable way to protect himself and Ausbie. His hostility toward Nappa stems from Nappa's attack on Ausbie rather than indiscriminate cruelty. 1 2

As a leader, Kasso is pragmatic and demanding. He favors competition, structured rewards, Gravity Chamber training, Senzu Beans, and Spirit Fruits as tools to develop the Saiyans without making them complacent. 46 70 144 169 He repeatedly warns his people against repeating Frieza's conquest-driven path, insisting that their real objective is continual growth and preparedness against threats such as the Dark Demon Realm. 375 390

Despite his status and power, Kasso remains approachable away from combat. He jokes with Shenron, plays along with the Lolita Clan, cooks for his companions, and is noted for remaining calm, easygoing, and kind even after becoming vastly stronger. 123 370 375

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Transformations

Kasso follows a dual path: Saiyan bloodline evolution through transformation and cultivation through realm advancement. 79 226

  • Super Saiyan — awakened against Cooler; he can control its violent emotional pressure from the outset. 91 92
  • Super Saiyan 2 — used against Hirudegarn and later combined with Autonomous State. 210 225
  • Super Saiyan 3 — reached through intensive long-term training, including repeated use of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. 226
  • Golden Great Ape — achieved without losing reason, unlike the usual berserk Great Ape state. 329
  • Super Saiyan 4 — attained after Ausbie restores his memories; this form becomes natural enough for him to activate with a thought. 365 375
  • Limit — his Great Ape-derived breakthrough initially endangered Ausbie and Planet Sadala because of the form's primal instincts and enormous output. 365 366

Autonomous State

Kasso's Autonomous State is a calm, instinctive combat condition in which his body moves without conscious delay. 119

  • Can be entered while using Super Saiyan transformations, an achievement that surprises Whis. 119
  • Enables the “Body Follows Heart” principle, allowing him to evade attacks and perceive openings with exceptional precision. 191 225
  • Lets him minimize the danger posed by Super Saiyan rage through a still and controlled mind. 119

Mystic State

Kasso's Mystic State applies his unleashed potential directly to his natural form. 392

  • Maintains power comparable to a Super Saiyan without transforming. 392
  • Greatly reduces stamina consumption and physical burden. 392
  • Allows him to defeat Bardas, Gogeta, and Broly even while they attack together. 392

Ki Control and Instant Transmission

Kasso develops his ki control through Earth-based training and later becomes able to suppress his presence completely. 2 71 174

  • Ki suppression — conceals his strength from scouters and hostile observers. 27 71
  • Instant Transmission — transports himself and others across vast distances, including between Earth and Planet Sadala. 71 86
  • Combat movement — uses rapid displacement and afterimage-like positioning in battle. 120 191

Time and Space Laws

Kasso possesses a rare power of time and space rooted deeply within his soul. 264

  • Splits Omega Shenron with the Law of Space. 398
  • Reverses the physical conditions of Sun Wukong and Vegeta with the Laws of Time and Space. 398
  • Saves Piccolo from destructive pseudo-law power. 423
  • At the tenth level, can restore countless divergent parallel timelines, though he chooses not to disrupt the existing order. 543

Space Survival

Kasso can survive in the vacuum of space after making a wish through Shenron. 93

  • Remains alive when Cooler destroys Planet Gigi to exploit the usual Saiyan inability to survive in space. 93
  • Fights Frieza directly in space during their later confrontation. 225 226

Equipment / Items

  • Senzu Beans — carries and uses them for recovery; gives Bulma ten beans and uses them to continue fighting King Cold. 45 109
  • Dragon Balls — gathers all seven to summon Shenron and uses a wish to strengthen Planet Sadala without disrupting Saiyan daily life. 123
  • Communication bracelet — gives one to the Namekian Grand Elder to maintain contact. 161

Relationships

  • Ausbie / Little Biel — Kasso's closest companion and the person he first protected after transmigrating. She supports his training, awakens his memories during his Golden Great Ape crisis, and later confesses her love for him. 1 119 365 366
  • Bardock — initially Kasso's sparring opponent and later a trusted senior ally. Bardock recognizes Kasso's leadership and formally transfers the Saiyan leader position to him. 27 46 97
  • Bulma — a close companion who trains under Kasso's guidance and openly worries about his safety when he leaves Earth. 45 86 366
  • Philia — Lolita Clan leader and frequent critic of Kasso's decisions; their contentious exchanges develop into trust and close support. 70 71 366
  • Tights — a companion Kasso rescues and empowers with a Spirit Fruit; she later accompanies him closely. 171 366
  • Sun Wukong / Kakarot — Kasso's admired childhood hero from his former life and a long-awaited rival. He later works alongside Kasso in major conflicts and tournaments. 27 239 531
  • Broly — regards Kasso as an almost godlike elder brother and places absolute faith in his return during crises. 225 373
  • Whis — mentor and observer of Kasso's growth, particularly his entry into the Autonomous State and later divine advancement. 119 263 272
  • Namekian Grand Elder — unlocks Kasso's early potential after securing his promise to aid Namek in the future. 12
  • Frieza — Kasso's enduring enemy; their conflict begins with the destruction of Planet Vegeta and culminates in Kasso defeating him to protect Planet Sadala. 1 226 228

Story Role / Major Arcs

Saiyan Exodus

Kasso's knowledge of Frieza's future betrayal drives the evacuation of the surviving Saiyans from Planet Vegeta. He becomes the central figure in their resettlement on Planet Sadala and establishes the foundation for their recovery. 1 19 25 27

Cooler and the Super Saiyan Awakening

When Cooler threatens the Saiyans, Kasso returns from Earth to take command of Planet Sadala's defenses. His battle with Cooler awakens his Super Saiyan form and establishes him as the Saiyans' strongest protector. 86 92 93

Saiyan Leadership

Bardock names Kasso Saiyan leader after Cooler's defeat. Kasso expands Planet Sadala's training systems, directs squad deployments, protects Senzu Bean fields, and oversees cooperation with the Lolita Clan. 97 98 70

Frost Demon Conflicts

Kasso confronts King Cold, later defeats Dark Golden Frieza, and finally kills Frieza after Frieza declares his intent to exterminate the Saiyans. 108 157 226 228

Divine Cultivation

Under guidance from Mr. Popo, Whis, Old Kai, and others, Kasso develops Autonomous State, advances through the Divine Realm, unlocks his potential, and pursues Super Saiyan 4 alongside space-time cultivation. 119 263 272 322 329

Super Saiyan 4 and the Universal Tournament

Kasso's Golden Great Ape state threatens Planet Sadala until Ausbie restores his memories, allowing him to become Super Saiyan 4. He later reveals the form publicly and advises Bardock to prioritize steady Saiyan development over universal conquest. 365 375

Time-Space Crises

As a Candidate Supreme Kai of Time and later the Time King, Kasso intervenes across timelines. He battles Omega Shenron, saves the GT-era Earth, returns to the main timeline to aid Piccolo, and confronts Kid Buu. 373 398 423 442

Departure Beyond the Dragon Ball World

After reaching the tenth level of space-time laws, Kasso investigates the realm beyond the Dragon Ball World's barrier. He leaves a clone on Planet Sadala as a safeguard, entrusts the Saiyans to Sun Wukong and Vegeta, and departs with his wives, Chronoa, and Kid Buu. 543

Notable Quotes

“Hand me over? Are you even worthy?” 107

“Just have the Saiyans continue developing steadily as they are now. Don't think too much about anything else. Leave everything to me.” 375