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Neko Majins (猫魔人, Neko Majin, lit. "Magical Cats") are a species of magical cats that appear in Akira Toriyama's comedy manga Nekomajin, as well as in the spin-off manga Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission. Neko Majins are cute yet strong, and quietly play a big role somewhere in the world.^[1] There are only twenty-eight Neko Majins in the Dragon World, making them an extremely rare creature. They are a simple race that enjoy martial arts, practicing magic, and pulling pranks.

Overview

Appearance

Neko Majins are generally heavy set, have round bodies, and slanted eyes. Neko Majins look a lot like Majin Buu of the original series, although there is no relation. Neko Majins come in all different colors and fur patterns like actual cats do. Most Neko Majins are the height of the average Earthling child (Goku and others are seen looking down at his Neko Majin disciple, Z).

Name

Neko Majins may tend to be confused with "Majins". The Japanese word Majin that falls under Majin Buu's category would mean "demon." On the other hand, Majin can also be defined as "magical," which is placed under the Neko Majin category. Neko simply means "cat", causing the Japanese word Neko Majin to only mean "Magical Cat."

Personality

Many Neko Majins have a cheerful personality, but among them, there are also pessimistic ones, as well as quiet intellectual Neko Majins.^[2]

Lifestyle

Neko Majin are extremely long-lived, possibly immortal, and can even sleep for 30-straight years. The Neko Majin race is originally from Earth, and they have existed on Earth longer than humanity; among them, there are apparently even those who have been alive since that time. They are frighteningly long-lived, but as they are capricious, they never quite increase in number.^[2]

Like Oolong and Puar, two other anthropomorphic shapeshifters in the Dragon Ball franchise, Neko Majins live in a similar fashion as other Earthlings do; Neko Majins communicate verbally, wear clothing, own pets, accept currency, and even practice advanced martial arts. On a the cover of the Nekomajin manga, Neko Majin Mike can be seen in a red helicopter with Kojiro, while the Neko Majin Z protagonist flies via ki control alongside.

Strong is the standard power of the Neko Majin race; this is normal for them, from the start.^[2] Majin-Dama are the Neko Majins' source of power. The Neko Majins keep this ball inside their bodies and can spit out of their mouth at will, but removing it causes them to lose their powers. Usagi Majin stole every other Majin-Dama (except Z's) around the Dragon World, but he was forced by Z to relinquish them all. Without their Majin-Dama a Neko Majin becomes a simple cat.

Powers and abilities

Neko Majins have the ability to shapeshift. Neko Majin are able to manipulate ki, notably Neko Majin Z uses the Nekohameha, his own variation of the Kamehameha technique.Neko Majin Z also displays the ability to mimic and alter techniques and abilities after witnessing them. Z once again performs this feat during battle with Onio; Z witnesses Onio transform into a Super Saiyan and then transforms into what he boasts as a Super Neko Majin, which granted him enough power to defeat Super Saiyan Onio even more easily than before. Usagi Majin noted that Neko Majin Z was the strongest Neko Majin, as the other twenty-seven combined along with Usagi Majin would be nowhere near his power - Neko Majin Z is said to possess power comparable to Good Buu.

Transformations

File:Neko majin.JPG

Super Neko Majin Z preparing a Nekohameha

Super Neko Majin

Main article: Mimicry Through mimicking the Super Saiyan transformation, Neko Majin Z is able to undergo the Super Neko Majin transformation, much to his own amazement. Z states that in this form, he is absorbing more power than before; it is never explained what this means, though before Super Saiyan Onio could boast that Z is still too weak to defeat him, the difference in power shifted drastically. While copied from the Super Saiyan transformation, the color of the Neko Majin's fur does not change.

This form is playable for Neko Majin Z in Dragon Ball Heroes.

Transforming Ability

Main articles: Mimicry and Transforming Ability Through mimicking the Frieza Race Transforming Ability, Neko Majin Z is able to transform into a state with double-eyelids.

Cursed

If a Neko Majin's Majin Ball is broken they take on a cursed state and forget their true name, thus becoming a simple cat.

Video Game Appearances

Neko Majin Z is an unlockable support-type character in the Japanese version of Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2, and regular Neko Majins are supporting characters as well in Dragon Ball Heroes.

List of Neko Majins

AbraKabra(VM) — Abra becomes Neko Majin V in *DBH: Victory Mission*

Usa Majins

A rival race of the Neko Majins are their knock-offs the Usa Majins.

Usagi Majin
Usa Majin Lop^[3]

Trivia

The character Ū-sama from Akira Toriyama's Oishii Shima no Ū-sama manga looks like a Neko Majin.
In the Dragon Ball Xenoverse series, Neko Majin ears appear as customization options for male Majin characters.

References

↑ Saikyō Jump #7, 2014
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Chouzenshuu 1, 2013
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission, 2012

[1] Saikyō Jump #7, 2014

[Chou1-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Chouzenshuu 1, 2013

[VM-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission, 2012

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-[[File:Nekomajins.png|right|300px|Nekomajin Singapoura, Nekomajin Machikan, Nekomajin Corniche Rex, Nekomajin Long Hair, Nekomajin American Curl,<br>Nekomajin Bengal, Nekomajin Bombay, Nekomajin Scottish Fold, Nekomajin Sphinx, Nekomajin Oriental Short Hair]]
+[[File:Nekomajins.png|thumb|Singapoura, Machikan, Corniche Rex, Long Hair, American Curl,<br>Bengal, Bombay, Scottish Fold, Sphinx, Oriental Short Hair]]
-'''Neko Majins''' are a species of magical [[cat]]s that appear in [[Akira Toriyama]]'s comedy manga ''[[Nekomajin]]'', as well as in the spin-off manga ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission]]''. They are a simple race that enjoy [[martial arts]], practicing magic, and pulling pranks. It is revealed that there are only 28 Neko Majins in the [[Dragon World]], making them an extremely rare creature.
+{{Nihongo|'''Neko Majins'''|猫魔人|Neko Majin|lit. "Magical Cats"}} are a species of magical [[cat]]s that appear in [[Akira Toriyama]]'s comedy manga ''[[Nekomajin]]'', as well as in the spin-off manga ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission]]''. Neko Majins are cute yet strong, and quietly play a big role somewhere in the world.<ref>''[[Saikyō Jump]]'' #7, 2014</ref> There are only twenty-eight Neko Majins in the [[Dragon World]], making them an extremely rare creature. They are a simple race that enjoy [[martial arts]], practicing magic, and pulling pranks.
 ==Overview==
 ===Appearance===
-Neko Majins are generally heavy set, have round bodies, and slanted eyes. Neko Majins look a lot like [[Majin Buu]] of the original series, although there is no relation. Neko Majins come in all different colors and fur patterns like actual cats do. Most Neko Majins are the height of the average [[Human]] child ([[Goku]] and others are seen looking down at his Neko Majin disciple, Z).
+Neko Majins are generally heavy set, have round bodies, and slanted eyes. Neko Majins look a lot like [[Good Buu|Majin Buu]] of the original series, although there is no relation. Neko Majins come in all different colors and fur patterns like actual cats do. Most Neko Majins are the height of the average [[Earthling]] child ([[Goku]] and others are seen looking down at his Neko Majin disciple, Z).
 ===Name===
@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
 ===Personality===
-Many Neko Majin have a cheerful personality, but among them, there are also pessimistic ones, as well as quiet, intellectual Neko Majin.<ref name="Choz1">''[[Chōzenshū 1]]'', 2013</ref>
+Many Neko Majins have a cheerful personality, but among them, there are also pessimistic ones, as well as quiet intellectual Neko Majins.<ref name="Chou1">''[[Chouzenshuu 1]]'', 2013</ref>
 ==Lifestyle==
-Neko Majin are extremely long-lived, possibly immortal, and can even sleep for 30-straight years. The Neko Majin race is originally from Earth, and they have existed on Earth longer than humanity; among them, there are apparently even those who have been alive since that time. They are frighteningly long-lived, but as they are capricious, they never quite increase in number.<ref name="Choz1"/>
+Neko Majin are extremely long-lived, possibly immortal, and can even sleep for 30-straight years. The Neko Majin race is originally from Earth, and they have existed on Earth longer than humanity; among them, there are apparently even those who have been alive since that time. They are frighteningly long-lived, but as they are capricious, they never quite increase in number.<ref name="Chou1"/>
 Like [[Oolong]] and [[Puar]], two other anthropomorphic [[Shapeshifting|shapeshifters]] in the [[Dragon Ball (franchise)|''Dragon Ball'' franchise]], Neko Majins live in a similar fashion as other Earthlings do; Neko Majins communicate verbally, wear clothing, own pets, accept currency, and even practice advanced martial arts. On a the cover of the ''Nekomajin'' manga, Neko Majin Mike can be seen in a red helicopter with [[Kojiro]], while the Neko Majin Z protagonist [[Flight|flies]] via ''[[ki]]'' control alongside.
-Strong is the standard power of the Neko Majin race; this is normal for them, from the start.<ref name="Choz1"/> Majin-Dama are the Neko Majins' source of power. The Neko Majins keep this ball inside their bodies and can spit out of their mouth at will, but removing it causes them to lose their powers. [[Usagi Majin]] proclaims to have stolen every other piece of Majin-Dama (except Z's) around the Dragon World; making him very strong Neko Majin with the possession of twenty-seven. It is unknown how Neko Majins function without their power source.
+Strong is the standard power of the Neko Majin race; this is normal for them, from the start.<ref name="Chou1"/> Majin-Dama are the Neko Majins' source of power. The Neko Majins keep this ball inside their bodies and can spit out of their mouth at will, but removing it causes them to lose their powers. [[Usagi Majin]] stole every other Majin-Dama (except Z's) around the Dragon World, but he was forced by Z to relinquish them all. Without their Majin-Dama a Neko Majin becomes a simple cat.
+==Powers and abilities==
-==Power==
-Neko Majin have the ability to shapeshift. The protagonist of "Neko Majin Z" uses the [[Nekohameha]], a self-created version of the [[Kamehameha]] technique, indicating that he can not only control his ''ki'', but [[Mimicry|mimic]] and alter techniques after witnessing them. Z once again performs this feat during battle with [[Onio]]; Z witnesses Onio transform into a [[Super Saiyan]] and then transforms into what he boasts as a Super Neko Majin, which granted him the power necessary to defeat Super Saiyan Onio. Usagi Majin once claimed he was the strongest Neko Majin, with the possession of 27 Majin-Damas, though his power is never truly witnessed.
+Neko Majins have the ability to shapeshift. Neko Majin are able to manipulate ''ki'', notably Neko Majin Z uses the [[Nekohameha]], his own variation of the [[Kamehameha]] technique.Neko Majin Z also displays the ability to [[Mimicry|mimic]] and alter techniques and abilities after witnessing them. Z once again performs this feat during battle with [[Onio]]; Z witnesses Onio transform into a [[Super Saiyan]] and then transforms into what he boasts as a Super Neko Majin, which granted him enough power to defeat Super Saiyan Onio even more easily than before. Usagi Majin noted that Neko Majin Z was the strongest Neko Majin, as the other twenty-seven combined along with Usagi Majin would be nowhere near his power - Neko Majin Z is said to possess power comparable to [[Good Buu]].
-===Super Neko Majin===
+===Transformations===
+[[File:Neko majin.JPG|thumb|right|Super Neko Majin Z preparing a Nekohameha]]
-The protagonist of "Neko Majin Z" is able to undergo the Super Neko Majin [[transformation]], much to his own amazement. Z states that in this form, he was absorbing more power than before; it is never explained what this means, though before Super Saiyan Onio could boast that Z was still too weak to defeat him, the difference in power shifted drastically. To some, the transformation is thought to be a direct parody of the [[Super Saiyan]] transformation, however, the shading of the Neko Majin's fur suggests the color did not change, and the aura color is unknown due it being a manga-only appearance. It is unknown if all Neko Majin can transform into Super Neko Majins.
+====Super Neko Majin====
+{{Main|Mimicry}}
+Through mimicking the [[Super Saiyan]] transformation, Neko Majin Z is able to undergo the '''Super Neko Majin''' [[transformation]], much to his own amazement. Z states that in this form, he is absorbing more power than before; it is never explained what this means, though before Super Saiyan Onio could boast that Z is still too weak to defeat him, the difference in power shifted drastically. While copied from the [[Super Saiyan]] transformation, the color of the Neko Majin's fur does not change.
+This form is playable for Neko Majin Z in ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''.
-==Video game appearances==
-Neko Majin Z is an unlockable support-type character in the Japanese version of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]'', and regular Neko Majins are supporting characters in the arcade game ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''.
+====Transforming Ability====
+{{Main|Mimicry|Transforming Ability}}
+Through mimicking the [[Frieza Race]] [[Transforming Ability]], Neko Majin Z is able to transform into a state with double-eyelids.
+====Cursed====
+If a Neko Majin's Majin Ball is broken they take on a cursed state and forget their true name, thus becoming a simple cat.
+==Video Game Appearances==
+Neko Majin Z is an unlockable support-type character in the Japanese version of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]'', and regular Neko Majins are supporting characters as well in ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''.
 ==List of Neko Majins==
+[[File:AbraKabra(VM).jpg|thumb|Abra becomes Neko Majin V in ''DBH: Victory Mission'']]
-*[[Neko Majin (character)|Neko Majin]]
-*[[Neko Majin Mike]] (ネコマジンみけ)
+*[[Neko Majin (character)|Neko Majin Mix]]
+*[[Neko Majin Mike]]
 *[[Neko Majin Z]]
+*[[Abra|Neko Majin V/Abra]]<ref name="VM">''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission]]'', 2012</ref>
+*[[Neko Majin Singapura]]
+*[[Neko Majin Munchkin]]
+*[[Neko Majin Cornish Rex]]
+*[[Neko Majin Long-Hair]]
+*[[Neko Majin American Curl]]
+*[[Neko Majin Bengal]]
+*[[Neko Majin Bombay]]
+*[[Neko Majin Scottish Fold]]
+*[[Neko Majin Sphinx]]
+*[[Neko Majin Oriental Shorthair]]
+*[[Neko Majin Abyssinian]]
+*[[Neko Majin Devon Rex]]
+==Usa Majins==
+A rival race of the Neko Majins are their knock-offs the '''Usa Majins'''.
 *[[Usagi Majin]]
-*Neko Majin Singapoura
+*[[Usa Majin Lop]]<ref name="VM"/>
-*Neko Majin Machikan
-*Neko Majin Corniche Rex
-*Neko Majin Long Hair
-*Neko Majin American Curl
-*Neko Majin Bengal
-*Neko Majin Bombay
-*Neko Majin Scottish Fold
-*Neko Majin Sphinx
-*Neko Majin Oriental Short Hair
-*Neko Majin Abyssinian
-*Neko Majin Debon Rex
-*Abra<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission]]'', 2012</ref>
 ==Trivia==
 *The character Ū-sama from Akira Toriyama's ''[[Oishii Shima no Ū-sama]]'' manga looks like a Neko Majin.
+*In the [[Dragon Ball Xenoverse (series)|''Dragon Ball Xenoverse'' series]], Neko Majin ears appear as customization options for male Majin characters.
 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
+[[pt-br:Neko Majin (raça)]]
 [[Category:Animals]]
-[[Category:Majin]]
 [[Category:North Galaxy Races]]
 [[Category:Races]]