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Majin (じん Majin, lit. "Demon People") is a term used to refer to numerous demonic and magical beings.

The earliest Majin to appear first debut in Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, though they are not referred to as such in their debut. Majin have their first mention through Majin Ozotto on the cover of "Fathers", and a full debut via Majin Buu in "The Djinn Awakens?!", the 460th chapter of the Dragon Ball manga. They make their first anime appearance with the same character in "Buu is Hatched", the 232nd episode of Dragon Ball Z.

The Majin in Dragon Ball Fusions, they are considered part of the Offworlder race.

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'Majin', synonymous with 'genie' in Japanese, refers to a potent race in the Dragon Ball series. Majins, including both genders, possess immense strength without requiring transformation. They prominently feature in Dragon Ball Online, with Majin Mani Mani being a heroic character from the Majin race.
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Majin Ozotto was the first Majin mentioned in the Dragon Ball series, on the cover of 'Fathers'. The first full appearance of a Majin character was Majin Buu, debuting in the 460th manga chapter 'The Djinn Awakens?!' and the 232nd Dragon Ball Z episode 'Buu is Hatched'. The Majin subspecies created by Mr. Buu and Miss Buu are the most recognizable.
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Majins, part of the Offworlder race in Dragon Ball Fusions, play a significant role and can be chosen as playable characters. Players can encounter Majin characters like Ratopa and customize Tekka to be a Majin. Majin Buu, a notable Majin, debuts in the 460th Dragon Ball manga chapter and the 232nd anime episode. Majin Satan, a fusion of Majin Buu and Hercule, is another character in the game.
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Types[]

Demon Realm Race[]

The Demon Realm Race of Majin is made up of a large number of pointy-eared humanoids whose skin comes in a variety of colors, most commonly shades of blue or red.

Buu's subspecies[]

Buu's subspecies of Majin (じんぞく Majin-zoku, lit. "Magical People Race" or "Demon People Race") all originate from the original Majin Buu.

Artificial[]

Nox

Nox, a battle enhanced Majin

Multiple different types of artificially created Majin appear, most are created via Magic.

Depending on the source, Majin Buu is the most notable of these, as he was allegedly created by Bibidi.[1][2] However in Dragon Ball Daima, it is revealed that Marba is the one who actually created Buu per Bibidi's request, as he did not possesses the ability to create a Majin.[3] Working with Dr. Arinsu, Marba goes on to create Majin Kuu.[4]

Additionally, there are Fin and the Android Majin - who were created by Towa, as well as the battle-enhanced Majin Nox - who was created by magicians.

Through Earth science Dr. Gero created a hybrid Majin; Android 21 who is a new type of Bio-Android with cells from both Majin Buus as well as Frieza, Cell, the Z Fighters and countless researchers.

Ogre[]

Ogres are a race of Majin who inhabit the Devil's Castle on Earth, though many also exist in the Demon Realm.

Other[]

Several different Majin exist on Earth, including, the Teapot Genie, as well as the Spring Majin and his variants - the Ensei Majin and Gogyo Majin.

There is also Majin Ozotto, a Super Monster who dwells on the Green Planet. This type of Majin possess the special trait of shapeshifting into a foe and copying their signature abilities. The Super Monster is also capable of undergoing a transformation, becoming rotund and growing extra arms from its chest.

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The Phantom Majin, Hirudegarn

There are also the Phantom Majin (幻魔人 genmajin) - called Phantasm in the English subs - with the only example being Hirudegarn, who was created from a statue of a Demon God by a clan of evil wizards who infused it with evil, turning into a living monster. It evades attacks by turning into ectoplasm, using its tail to absorb the energy of living beings, and breathing fire. The Phantom Majin has displayed two forms.

Numerous different Majin aside from those of the Demon Realm Race also inhabit the Demon Realm. Majin who resemble various types of animals live in the Third Demon World, and there is also Werewolf type of Majin. The Gendarmerie are all members of a yellow-eyed purple Majin race. Hybis and Peral are also Majin from the Demon Realm who do not resemble the Demon Realm Race sub type of Majin.

Supreme Kai
Ratopa

Ratopa, a former Supreme Kai

It is revealed in Dragon Ball Fusions that Majin can serve as Supreme Kai, though there is only one known example: Ratopa, who served as Supreme Kai long ago but eventually quit.

During the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga, Good Buu awakened the ability to transform into Grand Supreme Kai after gaining access to the Grand Supreme Kai's memories. However Good Buu lacks the full godly power of Grand Supreme Kai as a majority of it remained with Kid Buu after they split. As a result, when the Grand Supreme Kai came to Uub, the reincarnation of Kid Buu, he was able to help Uub use this power to grant Goku ki.

Forms and Transformations[]

The Demon Realm Race and Buu's subspecies both have multiple different forms. Multiple Majin aside from those who make up those two races have also displayed transformations however.

Super Monster's transformation[]

Majin Ozotto (the Super Monster) is shown to be capable of a transformation unique to his Majin type. In his transformed state he becomes much more rotund, and he grows an extra pair of arms.

Phantom Majin transformation[]

Phantom Majin like Hirudegarn are shown to be capable of evolving into a new state, with Hirudegarn taking on his transformation after being taken down by Gotenks, this form is much stronger and grants the Phantom Majin wings in order to allow flight.

In some games, the host of the Phantom Majin can fully transform into the beast if they choose to, or when overtaken by it.

In Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission, if the Phantom Majin is freed from his hosts by resonating with the dark evil ki emitted by those empowered by Villainous Mode he can reform fully evolved into his transformed state.

Werewolf[]

The Werewolf Majin have the ability to switch between their humanoid and wolf forms at will.

Known Majin[]

Spring Majin

Spring Majin

  • Members of the Ogre race
  • Members of the Demon Realm Race
  • Majin Buu
  • Majin Kuu
  • Peral
  • Hybis
  • Fin - A Pure Majin similar to Kid Buu created by Demon Goddess Towa. Like Buu he can absorb others to increase his power and gain their abilities, though unlike them he can store and retain their genetic information within himself.
  • Teapot Genie - a Majin who existed on Earth.
  • Majin Ozotto - a "Super Monster" who lived on the Green Planet.
  • Hirudegarn - a Phantom Majin created on Planet Konats.
  • Spring Majin (ミドギラス) - A Majin who lives on Earth. Alongside the Spring Guardian, he protects the water that is used by Korin to grow Senzu Beans.
  • Ensei Majin (円生魔人) - A type of Majin which live on Earth. It is a palette swap of the Spring Majin.
  • Gogyo Majin (五行魔人) - A type of Majin which live on Earth. It is a palette swap of the Spring Majin.
  • Ratopa - A skinny male Majin who once served as a Supreme Kai long ago.[5]
  • Nox - a battle-enhanced Majin created by magicians long ago, his main purpose is to fight, and he does nothing but that.[5]

Trivia[]

  • Demon God (魔神 Majin) is another usage of the term Majin, though uses different kanji due to it's different meaning.
  • Members of the Organization of Babidi under Manipulation Sorcery are referred to as "Majin" in the English dub.
  • Neko Majin, while similarly named, are not related to the demonic Majin in any way.

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