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“ | Janemba! | „ |
~ Janemba's only word in the film. |
Janemba is the main antagonist of the 1995 film Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. Janemba was created when a young ogre, who was put in charge of cleaning the Soul Cleanser, neglects the machine. This caused all of the negative energy from the machine to explode and transforms the ogre into Janemba. Goku is sent down to Hell to fight Janemba.
After a short fight, Janemba made Goku go Super Saiyan 3 before he could defeat him, and when Goku did Janemba transformed into a far more powerful form. Vegeta in his Super Saiyan 2 state then appears, and joins the fight, but even with his help they can't defeat Janemba. Goku suggests that they fuse together and, after some initial hesitation, Vegeta agrees. They transform, but not correctly instead forming into Veku, so Janemba beats him around until the fusion wears off. They try again and do it right forming Gogeta who beats Janemba in no time with the Stardust Breaker, dissolving the evil that is Janemba and turning him back into the ogre.
His first form actually seems to be called Janempa, as it is all that he says, and is referred to as such by Goku and Pikkon, as well as the credits when voiced by Jim Foronda, while his second form is referred to in the credits as Janemba, voiced by Kent Williams. However, the games call him only Janemba, and his second form is referred to as Super Janemba. In the Japanese version, both Janempa and Janemba are voiced by Tessho Genda.
Appearance[]
When Janemba assumes the Saike Demon's form, he transforms into an immense, yellow creature with a rotund figure. His belly is adorned with four apertures, from which he emanates powerful ki blasts, while his shoulders boast two additional openings. The coloration of his legs and forearms takes on a somber shade of purple, providing a stark contrast to his vibrant yellow exterior. His eyes are characterized by white sclera, complemented by pitch-black irises and pupils that are perfectly circular in shape. Furthermore, Janemba possesses a lengthy tail and two stubby toes, adding to his overall formidable appearance.
When Super Janemba transforms, he undergoes a physical change where he becomes smaller and takes on a human-like size. His appearance also undergoes various alterations. His eyes turn yellow, and the color of his upper armor becomes a dull-purple. Additionally, his skin tone and tail become a bright red hue. Two curved horns in the same dull-purple shade as his armor appear on his head, and he acquires wristlets, pelvic armor, and ankle supports in the same color. The design of his skull cap and horns is reminiscent of the Frieza Race Head/Hair Type 16 option available to the Future Warrior, hinting that Super Janemba may have acquired these traits due to the influence of evil from deceased members of the Frieza Race. It is worth noting that his pointy ears are a common characteristic observed among Demons.
Following the alterations conducted by Dr. Wheelo, his physical appearance bears a striking resemblance to that of Super Janemba, albeit with a few notable modifications. Firstly, his armor has undergone a transformation, now sporting a sleek, obsidian hue that exudes an aura of darkness. Additionally, his shoulders have become adorned with an array of menacing spikes, enhancing his menacing presence. Furthermore, dark crimson lines now trace the contours of his face and body, accentuating his sinister countenance.
Personality[]
Like many Dragon Ball villains, Janemba is an energetic and forceful being with a tendency for destruction, a volatile temperament, and an aggressive nature. He seems to lack any significant purpose other than deriving sadistic pleasure and having an insatiable craving for chaos and anarchy. Initially, in his initial form, Janemba exhibits a more youthful and innocent demeanor, but as he transforms into his second form, these qualities diminish significantly.
He is capable of manipulate the surroundings through the use of magic, reshaping them according to his desires. However, he exhibits a concerning disregard for the consequences his actions may have on others, showcasing an intense desire for control. Interestingly, when his magic is insulted or belittled, it temporarily diminishes in strength, revealing a profound connection between his emotional state and his powers. This vulnerability can be exploited strategically during conflicts, as it disrupts his equilibrium and renders him momentarily unstable.
His first form seemed unaware of the destruction he wrought, simply finding ignorantly innocent joy in fighting Goku; despite his intuitive talent with his powers, he did display as careless side with his Rapid Cannon as the recoil from the attack eventually flipped him over, causing him to create an explosion with him at its core - albeit, this caused no damage due to his durability. Even his initial conscious reality warping was changing the clouds of Snake Way into colourful jelly beans/bean bags, reflecting his childlike demeanour.
His second form not only appeared aware of the damage he caused, but relished it; he would occasionally break into demented laughter. He was non-verbal, but did appear intelligent, as he would manipulate matter into lethal weaponry. While his first form didn't seem able of finishing an opponent due to lack of finesse, the second form was effortlessly capable of killing a challenger, yet chose not to as to prolong their suffering; when Goku was caught in the floating Bloody Lake, Janemba used his reality-cutting sword to slowly chip away, carefully ensuring only a small portion of the lake remained, which held Goku.
Both first and second forms seemed capable of sensing power levels, at least when directly viewing someone; with the first form/Janempa sensing Goku was stronger than Pikkon, and becoming excited to fight him akin to an activity of playing, and the second form, Janemba, knowing he is more powerful than SS3 Goku and Vegeta, thereby sadistically tormenting them both. The second form also seemed aware that Gogeta was more powerful than him, since seeing him is the only time Janemba displayed any semblance of fear; despite Janemba's fear, his wrathful or malicious nature still compelled him to attack the fused warrior, even feeling he no longer had the advantage.
Biography[]
Background[]
The evil energy which eventually manifested into Janemba had been gathering for generations, and created a powerful evil heart. The evil energy that he was born from includes that of many humans. In the GBA game Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury, King Yemma tells Goku that Janemba was the kingpin of an organized crime syndicate in the Demon World before he came to Hell. His scouter profile in the game also states this, saying that the soul of the crime boss Janemba had just arrived in the soul cleansing machine, and turned into a monster after taking over the Saike Demon.
Fusion Reborn[]
Janemba is incarnated in the Other World into the Saike Demon, a teenage ogre responsible for watching the Soul Cleansing Machine, when the latter slacks off and causes the cleanser to explode. The evil formed around the ogre mutates him into a giant, yellow, and childlike being who begins to turn Hell into his own paradise.
Goku and Pikkon are interrupted from their match in the Other World Tournament to fight Janemba, Pikkon being left behind to free King Yemma from the barrier that Janemba created around the Check-In Station.
Eventually, Janemba's weaker first form is destroyed by Super Saiyan 3 Goku, forcing a transformation into his second state, which enables him to overcome Goku. Vegeta appears and assists Goku, but neither of them is strong enough to defeat Super Janemba. The two eventually defeat Super Janemba by fusing into Gogeta, who destroys Super Janemba by purifying his pure evil energy and turning him back into the Saike Demon.
Other Media[]
Janemba appears in the dragon ball heroes promotional anime and some dragon ball heroes manga.
Powers and Abilities[]
Upon sensing the power of Janemba in his first form, Goku says that it is the strongest power he has ever felt (he may have been referring to Janemba's reality manipulation abilities along with his raw strength). In his super form, Janemba manages to completely overpower Super Saiyan 3 Goku and is only defeated by Super Gogeta (the fusion of Goku and Vegeta, whose Power Level is said to be 2,500,000,000 in a 2004 V-Jump). According to the Toei website for the Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z movies, Super Janemba is stronger than even the Genmajin Hirudegarn, since Hirudegarn was capable of trading blows evenly with Super Saiyan 3 Goku while Super Janemba could beat back Super Saiyan 3 Goku.[6] Super Saiyan 3 Goku seemed to be more powerful than Ultimate Gohan when fighting Hirudegarn, yet was no match for Super Janemba (however, this isn't a certainty, due to the established fact that as a base level increases strength, so too does the transformed states, therefore Goku post-Kid Buu was more powerful than he was when still dead).
His power over dimensions is capable of transforming the entire universe into his image, including the Other World. He possesses great matter manipulation powers as well since he was easily able to pick up a club and alter its molecular structure, turning it into a sword. Aside from his power over dimensions and matter, he is also proved to be an accomplished martial artist, taking on both Goku and Vegeta in hand-to-hand combat, and winning. In both forms, Janemba has a rather unusual weakness: he is physically hurt by insults. Whenever he or any of his constructions are insulted, he or it cracks slightly and shatters like glass. However, it is not enough to be useful against Janemba due to his powers of rapid regeneration, and stuns him only briefly. His constructs, such as the barrier around the Other World station, do not regenerate, but, like Janemba, crack only slightly and must be insulted numerous times before they can be broken. Only Pikkon seems to be aware of this weakness, as he got frustrated and insulted one of Janemba's creations.
The story of the PSP game Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai has it that Janemba's power level is based on the amount of evil energy he has absorbed, as the likes of Pikkon and Super Saiyan Goku can hold their own against Super Janemba at the start of the game, but by the end Janemba is able to fight an almost even match with Gogeta/Vegito and is able to take down Kid Buu. Upon Janemba gaining physical form, Kibito Kai states that he feels like he is being pulled apart just by looking at Janemba. When Gotenks fights Super Janemba, he states that he does not seem to be doing any damage even using his full power as a Super Saiyan 3. In the arcade mode of Shin Budokai, after meeting Super Janemba, Super Buu (Gohan absorbed) states that he is stronger than Janemba.
Forms[]
1st Form[]
More commonly known as Janempa; this is the second this is the first physical incarnation of Janemba. This form is extremely unintelligent and child-like (similar to Fat Buu). He is able to completely outmatch and dominate Goku in his Super Saiyan 2. But he is completely no match for his Super Saiyan 3 state.
2nd Form[]
The state that Janemba takes after SS3 Goku defeats his first form. This form of Janemba is much more intelligent, evil, and over 10x stronger. While Janempa was completely humiliated and defeated by Goku's Super Saiyan 3 form, Super Janemba was a whole other story. This form is most commonly known as Super Janemba.
King of Destruction Janemba[]
When Babidi resurrects most of the movie villains and their henchmen, Janemba is among them. Janemba is resurrected and transformed into a Majin.
Supervillain[]
In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Janemba is empowered by Dark Magic from the Time Breakers to enter this elevated state.
Notable Techniques[]
Bunkai Teleport[]
Janemba's most common way of movement. He breaks up into cubic bits and dissipates before reappearing a short time later.
Cosmic Illusion[]
A counterattack where When the opponent attempts to attack, Janemba uses the Bunkai Teleport to avoid them. He then reappears beside the opponent as he charges a pink energy sphere over their chest and blasts them away, creating an explosion and inflicting a great amount of damage.
Rapid Cannon[]
Used in his 1st Form Janemba expels multiple orangish-yellow Ki Blasts from the cannon-like holes on his body and guides them towards his opponent, creating a huge explosion.
Illusion Smash[]
Used in his first form where he opens up huge dimensional portals and opens another one where the target is. He then sticks his fist through and punches the opponent from a great distance away.
Dimensional Hole[]
A defensive technique where Janemba opens up a small portal to absorb Ki Blasts and send them away.
Vast Reality Warping[]
Janemba can warp reality in seemingly anyway he likes on a dimensional scale. This makes him a very tough opponent to beat. His reality warping abilities include: Regeneration, Possession, Molecular Manipulation, Cloning, Corrupting other living beings, Necromancy, Evil Energy Manipulation, Shapeshifting, and much more.
Some part of his reality warping seemed to be a passive ability, as even as the childish first form, the barriers between the living and dead worlds were gone, yet without indication he consciously caused it.
Brutal Destruction[]
Janemba punches and kicks the opponent in the face. Then, he punches them in the stomach before blasting them away with a pink Energy Wave, inflicting a high amount of damage.
Needle Mountain Hell[]
More commonly known as Lightning Shower Rain. It is a technique where Super Janemba traces his finger in the air and creates a streak of green energy light that breaks into sharp, glass-like needles (which are identified as a form of Ki Blast in Xenoverse 2). Then, he swings his arm back and fires the energy needles at his opponent, inflicting a high amount of damage. The Ki Needles are sharp enough to pierce even SS3 Goku's skin, leaving bloody scars.
Spike Hell[]
A weaker version of Needle Mountain Hell where Janemba traps his opponent in a sphere made from the Blood Pond, and then he creates beams of energy from his Dimension Sword that can cut through both the trap and the opponent easily.
Hell Gate[]
Super Janemba places his hands at the sides of his face as he charges a green energy sphere in his mouth. Then, he yells and fires the green energy in the form of an energy wave from his mouth at the opponent, inflicting a high amount of damage.
Weaknesses[]
Insults[]
Janemba's greatest weakness when getting insulted, his body cracks.
Stardust Breaker[]
As Janemba being pure evil, Stardust Breaker can extinguish Janemba and destroy every trace of his evilness. But reverting him back into the Saike demon (who was King Yemma's employee).
Equipment[]
Dimensional Sword[]
A weapon created from an ogre club; the Dimensional Sword is Janemba's signature weapon. It is a powerful red sword with a dark blue (sometimes purple) body and a white handle. The weapon is more than capable of slicing open the skin of a Super Saiyan 3, leaving deep bloody scars on Goku's body. It also possesses Anti-Dimensional properties; being able to cut open portals to other worlds and create Sword Beams. As well as perform his Dimensional Sword Attack. It was destroyed by the arrival Vegeta.
Trivia[]
- In the dubbed version of the movie, there is a significant differentiation between the two forms of the character, with the first form being referred to as "Janempa" and the second form as "Janemba." This distinction is evident even in the closing credits, where Janempa and Janemba are listed as separate characters, portrayed by different voice actors. However, in the original Japanese dub, no such differentiation is made, and both forms are simply referred to as Janemba.
- Janemba and Majin Buu share many similarities in terms of their physical appearance and character progression. Initially, both Janemba and Majin Buu are depicted as corpulent beings, possessing excess weight that limits their physical capabilities. Additionally, their intellectual capacities are rather limited at this stage. However, as the narrative unfolds, both characters undergo a remarkable transformation, evolving into more formidable and physically fit forms that enhance their overall strength and abilities. This transformation not only showcases their growth but also signifies a significant shift in their character development, emphasizing their determination to become more powerful and overcome their previous limitations.
- The bond between Super Janemba and Kid Buu has been formed on multiple occasions throughout the Dragon Ball series. In one instance, during the arcade mode of Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, Super Janemba and Kid Buu are seen understanding each other's words and even developing a friendship. Another instance occurs in Xenoverse 2, where they form a friendship in a parallel timeline showcased in Parallel Quest 57: "Hell is a Picture?" Together, they transform the underworld into their own personal playground. Additionally, in the game Dragon Ball Fusions, Kid Buu and Super Janemba are depicted as allies and can combine their powers through EX-Fusion to become the formidable being known as Janembu.
- Interestingly, the counterparts of Janemba and Buu do not have a harmonious relationship. This could be attributed to Buu's personality undergoing a transformation after absorbing Dabura. Consequently, when Buu absorbs Janemba, their incompatible natures clash, leading to discord between them.
- Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that Janemba exhibits a similar passion for wreaking havoc and engaging in intense battles, just like Broly. Interestingly, these two formidable beings, Broly and Janemba, even join forces in the opening sequence of the highly acclaimed video game Budokai Tenkaichi 3. Their collaboration is not limited to the virtual world, as they also align themselves with the notorious Time Breakers in Xenoverse 2, with the shared objective of causing chaos and disturbance in the year 774.
- In Xenoverse 2, Chronoa exhibits a profound understanding of Janemba's past, which is to be expected considering the immense danger posed by his power to control dimensions and alter reality.
- One unique aspect of the Budokai Tenkaichi series is that Janemba is the sole character who possesses a distinct base giant form. However, what sets Janemba apart even further is that he undergoes a transformation within this giant form, changing into a regular sized character. Interestingly, this transformation comes at a cost, as Janemba experiences a decrease in health during the process. This makes Janemba's character design and gameplay mechanics truly one-of-a-kind within the Budokai Tenkaichi series.
- In the 1.15.00 Update DLC for Xenoverse 2, players now have the ability to customize the color of Janemba's armored sections, allowing him to closely resemble his Modified form. This exciting addition allows players to further personalize their gameplay experience and enhance their immersion in the game. By providing this customization option, the developers have shown their commitment to continuously improving and expanding the content of Xenoverse 2, ensuring that players have even more opportunities to create their own unique versions of their favorite characters. Whether players choose to stay true to Janemba's original design or experiment with different color combinations, this new feature offers a refreshing and exciting twist to the gameplay, giving players the freedom to express their creativity and make their mark in the Xenoverse 2 universe. With the introduction of this customization option, players can now explore new possibilities and unleash their imagination to transform Janemba into a formidable force that truly reflects their personal style and preferences. This update not only adds visual diversity to the game but also fosters a sense of ownership and attachment to the character, as players invest time and effort into customizing Janemba to their liking.As players dive into this new update and experiment with the various color options, they will undoubtedly discover new ways to enjoy and engage with Xenoverse 2, further enhancing their overall gaming experience.
- In the game Shin Budokai - Another Road, when Dabura comes face to face with Super Janemba, he makes an intriguing observation by stating that the appearance of Super Janemba bears a striking resemblance to none other than the Master of the Demon World.
- Toyotarō created a captivating alternate version of Janemba known as "Masked King of Destruction Baby Janemba". In this intriguing portrayal, Janemba becomes a formidable fighter after being possessed by Baby, who had previously been infected by the villain. To further intensify the character's complexity, Towa and Babidi manipulate Baby Janemba's mind, asserting complete control over him.
- In the Funimation dub, Kent Williams' portrayal of Janemba's voice is reminiscent of his Dr. Gero voice, exhibiting a similar vocal tone and delivery. However, as time progressed and Janemba's character evolved in subsequent media adaptations, Williams modified his portrayal to imbue Janemba with a more demonic and menacing sound. Similarly, the Japanese dub also witnessed a change in Janemba's voice. Initially, in the movie, Janemba's voice was characterized by a deep and resonant tone, akin to the Funimation dub. Nevertheless, in subsequent media iterations, Janemba's voice took on a higher pitch, resembling the distinctive voice of Kid Buu.
- Janemba, a prominent character in Xenoverse 2, holds a unique position as one of the two movie villains who does not fulfill the role of a mentor to the Future Warrior. The other individual sharing this distinction is none other than Android 13. However, it is worth noting that Android 13 is only accessible as a downloadable content (DLC) character, thus making Janemba the sole movie villain included in the base game with this particular status.
- Similar to the Metalman race introduced in Dragon Ball Super, Janemba possesses a weakness to insults. However, unlike the Metalman, Janemba's vulnerability to insults goes beyond affecting him mentally; it actually manifests as physical damage. His body, along with the reality constructs he creates, is remarkably feeble when exposed to insults. In contrast, the Metalman experience a more psychological handicap when confronted with insults.
- Janemba is the third primary antagonist in the movie series to possess a vulnerability, following in the footsteps of Bio-Broly, who solidifies upon contact with salt water, and Lord Slug, who is susceptible to the power of whistling due to his Namekian heritage.
External Links[]
- Janemba on the Dragon Ball Wiki
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