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Majin

Majin, often written with the kanji 魔人 or 魔神 in Japanese, is a term that literally means demon person or demon god. In Japanese folklore and contemporary fantasy, it denotes powerful supernatural beings of magical origin, frequently associated with malevolent or chaotic traits. The concept has been adopted across various media to evoke otherworldly power and magical influence.

In popular culture, the term Majin is most closely associated with the Dragon Ball franchise. In this

Outside Dragon Ball, Majin appears in other anime, manga, and video games as a demon-like or magical

See also: demons in folklore, Japanese mythology, Majin Buu.

context,
Majin
refers
to
beings
created
or
empowered
by
magic
wielded
by
sorcerers
such
as
Bibidi
and
Babidi.
The
best-known
example
is
Majin
Buu,
who
exists
in
several
forms
(for
example
Fat
Buu
and
Evil
Buu)
and
is
central
to
a
story
arc
about
magical
transformation,
control,
and
conflict.
More
broadly,
Majin
functions
as
a
designation
for
individuals
or
creatures
altered
or
elevated
by
magical
forces,
often
linking
to
themes
of
power,
manipulation,
and
transformation.
entity.
In
these
works,
the
term
is
used
to
signal
supernatural
origin
and
extraordinary
abilities,
sometimes
serving
as
a
plot
device
to
introduce
formidable
antagonists
or
mysterious
beings.
The
word
remains
a
recognizable
trope
in
fantasy
and
pop
culture,
conveying
a
sense
of
arcane
power
and
otherworldly
danger.