25 Things You Didn’t Know About The Ginyu Force From Dragon Ball Z
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There’s a lot more to Frieza’s hired help, The Ginyu Force, than fans of Dragon Ball know. These dark secrets show their true power.
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Bad guys always seem to have much more fun. In terms of evil factions, the Ginyu Force combined sheer power and ferocity with utter silly nonsense. As a parody of superheroes and Super Sentai teams, the Ginyu Force were known for their ridiculous behavior that involved posing, yelling of signature attacks, and engaging in often childish games, such as having a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors to determine the next combatant to battle their enemies.
While each of the members met their gruesome ends at the hands of Vegeta, the Ginyu Force is perhaps one of the most memorable Dragon Ball-related villains in the entire franchise. When the Pride Troopers debuted in Dragon Ball Super, the Ginyu Force ended up trending on Twitter in Japan, as fans drew correlations between the two teams. This showed the lasting popularity of the team.
Being the most elite forces of Frieza, the Ginyu Force should be considered the Fist of Frieza. Still, there are many factoids and trivia that Dragon Ball fans and viewers might not even know of or considered. Because of that, it seems only fitting to list 25 crazy facts and trivia about the most flamboyant villainous team in all of Dragon Ball Z, The Ginyu Force!
25 It Was Vegeta
While they were considered the most-elite members of the Frieza Force, the members of the Ginyu Force each found their demises at the hand of one Saiyan warrior named Vegeta. Yes, Vegeta ended up eliminating every member of the Ginyu Force, albeit he did have a lot of help from Goku. Vegeta first dispatches Guldo by decapitation and blowing up the remains of his still living head. The next member, Burter, had his neck snapped after he is knocked out by Goku. Recoome is destroyed after Goku disables him. Finally, Jeice is eliminated through the solo efforts of Vegeta. It wouldn’t be until Dragon Ball Super that he finally put an end to Captain Ginyu, who was in the body of Tagoma during the “Resurrection of F” Saga and film.
24 Super Connection
Perhaps somewhat of a tribute to the Ginyu Force and Super Sentai fans everywhere, the Pride Troopers carry a lot of the silly characteristics as this villainous team. Debuting during Dragon Ball Super, the Pride Troopers are a super-powerful hero team who operate under the God of Destruction Belmod of Universe 11. Resembling Super Sentai (Power Rangers) teams, the Pride Trooper consists of many members: Toppo, Jiren, Dyspo, Cocotte, Vuon, Kahseral, Tupper, Kunshi, Kettol, and Zoiray. Similar to the Ginyu Force, this team also has their own designated poses. One of the members, Cocotte, has a posed exactly the same as Jeice. It is also notable that when the Pride Troopers debuted in Dragon Ball Super, the term Ginyu Force was trending on Twitter in Japan, as many saw the similarity between the two teams.
23 Meeting The Legend
Reappearing in Dragon Ball Super, Captain Ginyu is noted for being the only member of the Ginyu Force to meet and battle the powerful Super Saiyan when he finally confronts Gohan when he is powered-up. However, Ginyu is actually not in his original form, as he has taken the control of Tagoma’s body during Dragon Ball Super. He is eventually dispatched by Vegeta in his base form, thus, allowing the Saiyan prince to successfully eliminate all five members of the Ginyu Force. If you take into account Nappa eventually joins the Neo Ginyu Force in a hypothetical story-line in the video games, then Vegeta actually defeated all six members of the Ginyu Force.
22 Sounds Like A Supermarket
Like with all naming trends in Dragon Ball, each of the members of the Ginyu Force is named after a type of real-world item. Akira Toriyama really does love puns in his works, so the Ginyu Force would also hold onto this tradition. Thus, it only seems right that another one of Frieza’s Forces would be named after one of the essential food groups that we learned in elementary school. What exactly are they named after? Dairy products! Captain Ginyu is named after the Japanese word for milk, gyunyu. Furthermore, Recoome is named after cream, Jeice is named after cheese, Guldo is named after yogurt, and Burter is named after Butter. With the vegetable-named Saiyans, and the various ranking soldiers of Frieza’s army named after fruits, it appears that there is a well-balance of nutrition in Dragon Ball Z.
21 Super Villain Headquarters
All teams, heroic and villainous, need a base of operations. This would also hold true in the Dragon Ball universe. The Ginyu Force call Planet Frieza 79 as their home base. The entire planet would also be inhabited by the soldiers of Frieza’s army. This would also be the place where Vegeta spent time recovering after being injured on Earth. It is notable that Planet Frieza 79 appears to be extremely similar to Planet Kanassa, a location that was featured in Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, where Bardock and his team eliminated the original inhabitants of the planet when it is assimilated by the Frieza Force. This is also where Bardock is given the ability to see into the future, a trait that was used to see the destruction of his race. Most of the Ginyu Force would see their demise in Age 779.
20 The Vegeta Force!
What would happen if there was no Captain Ginyu in the Ginyu Force? Debuting in the video game realm, the Vegeta Force sounds exactly as the name suggests. First seen in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, Vegeta invites Captain Ginyu to join the Vegeta Special Forces, but the former declines. In Dragon Ball: Raging Blast, the Vegeta Force is formed after Vegeta defeats Captain Ginyu and takes the mantle of leader of the team. Ginyu is kicked out of the Ginyu Force, and Vegeta ends up telling each member that the poses performed by the team are pretty pathetic. Of course, this is featured as a What-if scenario, which is quite popular in Dragon Ball-related games, but is considered a non-canonical story.
19 Perks Of The Job
Like with any other Earthling career choices and occupations, being a member of the Frieza Force also has its typical perks and advantages. According to the Funimation dubbing, the Ginyu Force states that their jobs in the Frieza Force affords them benefits and perks such as paid vacation and health care. Also, the members mention that they take part in a company-wide bowling tournament. So, apparently conquering planets and killing innocents do indeed have some perks. I wonder if the members of the Star Wars Imperial Army also have the same level of accommodations as the ones given by Frieza and his family. However, it also should be noted that sometimes being under the employ of Frieza would led to the destruction of one’s planet. Just ask the Saiyans.
18 Where’s The Real Body?
Though he appears in his well-known form, the actual appearance of Ginyu is actually unknown. The only character to have seen Ginyu in his original body is Salza, the leader of Cooler’s Armored Squadron and the direct counterpart to the Ginyu Force. When Ginyu was unable to be the leader of the Armored Squadron, he joined the ranks of Frieza’s army. Still, Ginyu’s original form was never elaborated upon, and could actually look much different than his debut appearance. It is notable that other members who look like Ginyu are designated as creatures of Ginyu’s Race in video games. These inconsistencies among the fictions further complicate the actual truth of Ginyu’s true form and body. Given that gaming histories are usually not completely canonically, it could be that this was just used as a placeholder name until Toriyama designs a new and official name.
17 They Always Get It Wrong
Called the Blue Hurricane, Burter boasts that he is the fastest creature in the universe, though this statement is debatable. While Burter appears the tallest in the team’s appearances, he is often shown in other medium, such as toys, as being shorter or the same size as Recoome, who is shown in the animated series as the second tallest member of the Ginyu Force. It is unknown if this was just a trait that is often neglected by the various merchandisers of Dragon Ball Z goods. In various guidebooks, Burter is listed at 250 centimeters (8 foot 3 inches), while Recoome is listed at 230 centimeters (7 foot 7 inches). Burter is usually partnered with Jeice, as both members shares a great number of tag-team techniques.
16 He Sounds Familiar
Remember the movie called Face Off? Well, that seems to be similar to the Body Change technique of Captain Ginyu, except a few supernatural differences. Whenever Ginyu is in someone else’s body, he appears to maintain his original voice while he takes control of it. Thus, it is evident when he swaps bodies with Goku and even Bulma. So, it seems rather odd that other characters don’t seem to notice the differences in their voices when they meet the Ginyu version of them. In the original Japanese audio track and the English dubbing, this is the case. When he finally trade bodies with Tagoma, Ginyu’s voice is noticeable while in his body. Still, Frieza notes the differences without realizing it is actually the voice of Captain Ginyu. Interestingly, Ginyu is unable to talk while in the body of the Namekian frog, as frogs don’t have the same vocal chords as sentient humanoid beings.
15 Mutant X
As some of the most powerful villains in Universe 7, the members of the Ginyu Force are Frieza’s most trusted soldiers. Revealed during a conversation between the Jeice and Captain Ginyu, each member of the Ginyu Force are mutants with high power levels and special abilities of their species. Thus, each member should probably be considered the X-Men of their specific planets. Each of their special powers and abilities were realized during their childhood, and honed throughout their adult lives. That being said, their powers are actually uncharacteristic of their original species. Despite being powerful mutants, each member of the Ginyu Force is eventually defeated and then eliminated by Vegeta. Given how powerful Goku and Vegeta are, it could mean that they are also mutants themselves.
14 Insignia-V
The Ginyu Force insignia is shown on their various vehicles and equipment. The symbol looks very similar to the shape of Captain Ginyu and Frieza’s heads (a V-shaped logo), as both of the characters have horns on their heads. The insignia of the Ginyu Force is shown on space pods and trucks of their logistical team located at their headquarters somewhere on Planet Frieza 79. Being the most trusted troops of Frieza, the Ginyu Force also have control of the resources of the Frieza Empire. The Cooler’s Armored Squadron would also have an insignia similar to the one utilized by the Ginyu Force, except it is shaped similar to the head of Cooler instead of Frieza or Ginyu.
13 The Female Force
In the game Dragon Ball Fusions, the Ginyu Force is given a lot of more emphasis than in other Dragon Ball-related media. Like the newly-formed Ghostbusters, they are given a female counterpart that appears to look pretty similar to the villainous team. The Female Ginyu Force is also formed by five members, who all are female versions who share the same race as their male counterparts of the original Ginyu Force. Called the Doola Force, the team is led by Doola, who looks like a female Jeice. The second member is named Shorny, and appears similar to Captain Ginyu. Vereen looks like Recoome. Kranola is a ringer for Burter. Finally, Parm is a taller and slimmer version of Guldo. The Doola Force is actually a heroic team, unlike the Ginyu Force.
12 Not Called Captain For Nothing
While Frieza, Cooler, and King Cold are considered the leaders and face of their empire, there are many soldiers holding various ranks in their armies. Before the creation of side-stories and sequels after the end of Dragon Ball Z, the Ginyu Force are considered the top-ranking soldiers in the Frieza Force. Thus, they are designated as the “High Level Executive Class”. Later on, the soldiers of Abo and Kado also hold the same rank as the members of the Ginyu Force. All subsequent warriors in the Frieza Force hold lower ranks than the Ginyu Force, including the Saiyans, Zarbon, Dodoria, Sorbet, and Tagoma. Also, Frieza’s Elite soldiers are all named after food and drinks, with members of his family named after equipment that keeps them fresh. Very clever, Toriyama.
11 Fusions Galore
Thanks to the game Dragon Ball Fusions, fans of the Ginyu Force are given a whole lot of hypothetical and silly fusion characters based on the various members of the team. The Ginyu Force actually teaches the protagonists of the game the method of the “Five-way Fusion”, which combines all of the members of the Ginyu Force into one entity. In turn, Trunks and Goten ends up teaching the Ginyu Force the correct way of performing a Fusion Dance. Also included in the game are EX-Fusions of various Ginyu Force team members. Burter and Jeice fuse to become Burce. Ginyu and Frieza merge to become Ginyuza. Recoome and Guldo become Reguldo. While utilizing the Fusion Dance, Guldo and Jeice become Gulce, while Recoome and Burter become Recurter.
10 The Honorary Member
During the main story-line of Dragon Ball Z, this particular Saiyan is never shown to converse with the Ginyu Force, yet he somehow found his way on the team as an honorable member. In the Dragon Ball Xenoverse game, Nappa replaces Captain Ginyu as the leader of the newly-resurrected Neo Ginyu Force during the Dragon Ball GT Super 17 Saga. Ginyu’s whereabouts is unknown during this time, but it is likely that he was also lurking around during this afterlife jailbreak. After the two evil doctors open the portal, allowing the departed to escape the realm, Nappa returns to avenge his demise at the hands of Vegeta. The plan of the Neo Ginyu Force is thwarted by the heroes, and the villainous team is sent back to the afterlife, once again.
9 Just Like The Power Rangers
The original Japanese name for the Ginyu Force is Ginyu Tokusentai, or literally the Ginyu Special Squadron. Thus, it does appear that their appearance and demeanor is a parody of Super Sentai teams, known outside of Japan as the Power Rangers. Similar, to the Sentai teams, they each have some sort color-related nickname, special attributes, and poses. Because Akira Toriyama loves to parody all sorts of popular fiction, the Ginyu Force themselves are a parody of Super Sentai, for which his son actually has an interest in. This parody is further shown in Dragon Ball Super, where the Pride Troopers actually where color-matching outfits and have similar characters to the Ginyu Force, as well as Super Sentai teams.
8 Theme Song!
You can’t have a Super Sentai parody without having poses and signature techniques. It only seems right to include your very own silly theme song, especially when you are some of the most powerful aliens in the Frieza Force. Even Peter Griffin has his own theme song. Thus, the Ginyu Force do indeed have their own theme called “Take the Stage!! Ginyu Special Squad” and first debuted when the Ginyu Force arrives on Namek. Included in the song are ridiculous references to their special fighting pose, dancing, their favorite snack, and deciding their order with a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors. The song is performed by each member of the Ginyu Force in the order when they arrive on Namek: first Recoome, then Burter, Jeice, Guldo, and finally Captain Ginyu.
7 The Official Team Technique
Being a part of a team usually means that you often trained in the same techniques, as well. Is this also true for the Ginyu Force? It appears that it is. In the Dragon Ball Xenoverse game, each member of the Ginyu Force have the Ultimate Skill called “Full Power Energy Blast Volley” in their skill sets. While this was not shown in any other fiction of the Dragon Ball franchise, it could be that this Ultimate Skill is known by all members of the Ginyu Force. The “Full Power Energy Blast Volley” is also the primary Ultimate Skill for Captain Ginyu. This move was first given its name in the Dragon Ball Budokai gaming series, and used by a various amount of characters in the franchise, from Android 17 to Videl.
6 Four Eyes Can’t Wear Scouters
Unlike the other members of the Ginyu Force, Guldo never wears a scouter. This could be attributed to the idea that the scouter cannot fit the odd shape of his head that contains two sets of eyes, or that he could gauge power levels through his psychic powers. It is further explained in the series as Guldo is capable of sensing the ki of other fighters. Also, Guldo is the first member of the Dragon Ball universe to exhibit some form of time manipulation that would be elaborated further upon in the Dragon Ball Super series. Whis, the Supreme Kai of Time Chronoa, and Hit, all of whom debuted in the DBZ sequels, have varying sorts of time manipulation techniques in their arsenal. Guldo can use “Time Freeze” as long as he can hold his breathe.
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