Janemba, the strongest movie villain in the Dragon Ball Z series, has made a comeback after 31 years with a new SH Figurarts release and brand-new key art, solidifying his status as DBZ's most popular movie-only villain.
The Inspiration Behind Janemba's New Release
The new release is a result of a fan poll held by Bandai Namco, which saw Janemba winning over iconic characters like Garlic Jr and Cooler. This victory is a testament to Janemba's enduring popularity among fans, and his new SH Figurarts release is expected to be of the highest quality.
Along with the new figure, Janemba also received brand-new key art to celebrate his victory, taking on a modernized look that appears more like the art style of Dragon Ball DAIMA than his classic DBZ look.
Janemba's Powers and Abilities
Janemba's powers are unique and unlike anything seen in DBZ prior, as he has the ability to complete control and alter reality at will. He can warp through dimensions and move through space by creating portals effortlessly, making him a formidable opponent in the series.
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn takes place during an alternative timeline of the Buu Saga, when Goku is still in the Other World with Vegeta prior to the final fight against Kid Buu. Janemba is a powerful monster of pure evil energy from the Demon Realm who exists in Hell during the events of the movie.
Janemba has appeared in various other aspects of the Dragon Ball franchise, including multiple video games and the Super Dragon Ball Heroes spin-off series, where Dragon Ball Super mangaka Toyotarou famously got his start before drawing for DBS.
If Janemba were to ever follow Broly and Gogeta's leads in eventually becoming an actual canonical character, proving his continued popularity through polls like this SHfiguarts question is the best way fans can help make that a reality.
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