13.01.2026
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week. This time, we're looking at the glitzy, gallant, yet gruesomely grim goliath, Ginyu!

Ginyu is captain of the Ginyu Force, an elite squadron within the Frieza Force. He previously attempted to switch bodies with Vegeta on Planet Namek, only to unwittingly occupy a frog that Goku threw in his direction instead. Trapped in this frog-state, he is teleported to Earth along with all remaining beings sans Goku and Frieza in accordance with the wish granted by Porunga. When a revived Frieza invades Earth, Ginyu spots Tagoma, a powerful soldier within the all-new Frieza Force. He succeeds in switching bodies with Tagoma when the latter reads out the words "change now" etched in dirt by Ginyu.

In Frieza's presence, Ginyu unveils his part of the Special Fighting Pose he had painstakingly deliberated over for this very day and then proceeds to mercilessly crush the warriors of Earth one by one.



However, when Gohan powers up into a Super Saiyan, he finds himself in a precarious situation.

Though briefly overpowered by an attacking Frieza, Goku and Vegeta arrive in Gohan's time of need.
Ginyu angrily berates the pair, lamenting, "You Saiyans can treat it like a big joke but for me it was years of agony! Out of all the bodies. You trapped me in a frog?" Vegeta coldly retorts, "At least if you had stayed on your lily pad then you wouldn't have to die", and fires a Kidan toward Ginyu at close range, completely obliterating him.
"Dragon Ball Super" Episode 21
Change
With the mere utterance of the words "change now", an aura emanates from Ginyu, and he is able to switch bodies with whomever he targets.

Surviving on Earth was pure agony!
With tears in his eyes, Ginyu recalls the suffering he experienced since arriving on Earth, telling Frieza about being hunted by a snake and being a plaything for Trunks.

→ Preview: Scroll down to the comments for a hint about who next week's character will be!
*All images are from the Japanese version.
©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION
This site includes machine-translated texts. Please be aware that you might find some unusual expressions that are difficult to understand.
Post
Confirm Post
Post the above comment?
Reply
Confirm Reply
Post the above comment?
Are you sure you want to delete this comment?
Report successful
Post Unsuccessful
This user will be muted.
You will be unable to see comments from muted users in the comments area.
*To unmute users, navigate to the "Comments" area on MY PAGE.
Reply
Confirm Reply
Post the above comment?
Edit
Post
Post
Confirm Post
Post the above comment?
Edit
Post