J.P. Shibayama (柴山 純平 Shibayama Junpei?) is a main character in the Digimon anime series Digimon Frontier. He is one of the "DigiDestined", children who were chosen to receive the ability to transform into Digimon in order to save the Digital World.
Appearance[]
J.P. is a young, overweight boy with spiky brown hair and eyes. He wears an orange shirt under a blue jumpsuit with yellow pockets, white socks, and blue and yellow sneakers.
Description[]
J.P. is the oldest member of the group, and was the one who was chosen to wield the Spirits of Thunder. This allows J.P. to use AncientBeetlemon's power to turn into two Digimon forms which use mainly electricity attacks.
At the start of the series, J.P. shows some jealousy towards Takuya Kanbara, the main character of this series for being Tommy Himi's hero and being able to combine both of his Digimon forms into one more powerful form. He also shows feelings for Zoe Orimoto, the only female of the group. Though his interest in Zoe is seemingly not returned, they do become closer as the series progresses. J.P. also seems to have a hidden fear of being alone—despite being constantly surrounded by people when he was in the Real World, he felt that he had never really been anyone's real friend. This fear spawned some rather obnoxious behavior in the earlier parts of the series. As the series progresses, J.P. learns to confront his fears, and begins to see the other members of the group as real friends. He also overcomes the jealousy he feels towards Takuya.
J.P. is good at performing magic tricks, with which he used to try to appeal to his classmates in the Real World. Alone But Never Alone In the Digital World, he uses his tricks to cheer up the other DigiDestined, his first real friends. He is also good at math and has a talent for engineering, which he uses to make complicated plans to build a raft The Swiss Family Digimon and a giant slingshot The Man In The Moon Is You.
Early on in the series, it is revealed that J.P. is afraid of thunder, making it ironic that all of his Spirits are of the electric type. The Odd One Out
As Beetlemon, he is a playable character in Digimon BattleSpirit 2.
Etymologies[]
- Junpei Shibayama (柴山 純平)
Name used in the Japanese version of Digimon Frontier and related materials.
- Ja: Shibayama (柴山?). A Japanese surname meaning "firewood mountain".
- Ja: Junpei (純平?). A masculine Japanese name meaning "pure peace".
- J.P. Shibayama
Name used in the English dub of Digimon Frontier.
- J.P. Derived from two consonants present in "Junpei".
Digimon Forms[]
J.P. wields AncientBeetlemon's power through the Spirits of Thunder. In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, J.P. can become AncientBeetlemon himself as a "finishing" move. If Beetlemon fills up his power meter, he can warp digivolve into AncientBeetlemon and fire a huge lightning bolt at his opponent.
Beetlemon[]
H Spirit of Thunder
Beetlemon is the form J.P. assumes when he uses the H Spirit of Thunder.
Beetlemon is significantly larger than the other Digimon formed from Human Spirit digivolutions, and appears to have more raw, non-elemental strength.
Snimon and his Goblimon minions were using his Spirit as a power source for the Wind Factory. J.P. finds the Spirit after knocking a wall with a wrecking ball in an attempt to distract Snimon, then spirit evolves into Beetlemon and quickly defeats and purifies the Insectoid. Ladies and Gentlemen: The Beetlemon
After defeating Volcamon in Sakkakumon's Earth Area, a dark-colored Beetlemon representing J.P.'s darkness appears out of his shadow. He tries to make J.P. think that none of his friends care about him, that they only hang out with him because of his magic tricks and chocolate. None of these work, and J.P. spirit evolves into MetalKabuterimon, though the other Beetlemon responds in the same. Alone But Never Alone
When the Old Clock Shop Man summons the heroes of the past to the Fusion universe to help take down Quartzmon, Beetlemon shows up with MegaGargomon to assist in the DigiQuartz. A Great Legendary Hero Gathering! The Digimon All-star Showdown!!
J.P. fights in this form in Digimon BattleSpirit 2.
Attacks
- Lightning Blitz (Lightning Topper): Beetlemon's horn emits a powerful electric charge.
- Thunder Fist (Thor Hammer): A powerful electrified punch is launched at the enemy.
- Proton Slam (Mjöllnir Thunder): Beetlemon tackles the enemy while his body is charged with electricity.
MetalKabuterimon[]
B Spirit of Thunder
MetalKabuterimon is the form J.P. assumes when he uses the B Spirit of Thunder.
J.P. obtains the Beast Spirit from Whamon, and quickly uses it to destroy Grumblemon. No Whamon
When J.P. evolves into MetalKabuterimon against his shadow, that Beetlemon is unimpressed and also slide evolves into MetalKabuterimon. Though the other MetalKabuterimon attempts to demoralize him with clones of his friends, the real Takuya, Zoe, Koji and Tommy appear, and they provide encouragement. Bolstered, he destroys the other MetalKabuterimon with a close range "Electron Cannon". Alone But Never Alone
When J.P. tries to write a love letter to grab Zoe's heart with words, he spirit evolves to MetalKabuterimon, hoping that his cool Digimon form will provide inspiration. He then realizes that MetalKabuterimon can't hold a pencil to write. Get Izumi's Heart! The Ultimate Strategy!!
This is J.P.'s digivolution in Digimon BattleSpirit 2.
Attacks
- Bolo Thunder (Ultimate Thunder): MetalKabuterimon releases from both his arms energy that resembles a two-weight bola.
- Electron Cannon (Field Destroyer): A powerful electric blast that can be fired from his horn to a distance. This attack requires a brief charging period.
RhinoKabuterimon[]
RhinoKabuterimon is J.P's Fusion Hybrid form.
In the virtual pet D-Tector, J.P. can digivolve to RhinoKabuterimon.
AncientBeetlemon[]
Grumblemon[]
Grumblemon is J.P's Human Hybrid form, which he undertakes when he spirit evolves using the H Spirit of Earth.
In the virtual pet D-Tector, J.P. can digivolve to Grumblemon.[3]
Gigasmon[]
Gigasmon is J.P's Beast Hybrid form, which he undertakes when he spirit evolves using the B Spirit of Earth.
In the virtual pet D-Tector, J.P. can digivolve to Gigasmon.[3]
Susanoomon[]
Notes and References[]
- ↑ Digimon Encyclopedia: Voice Actors: Digimon Frontier Character Cast List
- ↑ Digimon Frontier (manhua); Although he is referred to as "Junpei Shibayama", the back cover of volume 1 refers to him as "J.P.".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 D-Tector 3.0
| Digimon Frontier | |
|---|---|
| Main characters: | Takuya Kanbara | Koji Minamoto | J.P. Shibayama | Tommy Himi | Zoe Orimoto | Koichi Kimura | Bokomon and Neemon |
| Other characters: | Ten Legendary Warriors | Celestial Digimon | Gotsumon | Sorcermon | Katsuharu, Teppei, Chiaki, Teruo, and Angemon | Other characters |
| Antagonists: | Grumblemon | Ranamon | Arbormon | Mercurymon | Duskmon | Cherubimon | Royal Knights (Dynasmon and Crusadermon) | Lucemon | Murmukusmon and Ornismon |
| Other media: | Island of Lost Digimon | Things That Want To Be Told | A Train Named Hope | Digimon BattleSpirit 2 | Legendary Skies | Force Three | Visual Dictionary | Music | Singles | Albums |
| Relationships: | Takuya Kanbara | Koji Minamoto | J.P. Shibayama | Tommy Himi | Zoe Orimoto | Koichi Kimura |
| See also: | Digimon | Digital World | DigiDestined | D-Tector | Spirits | Fractal Code | Holy Ring | Digi-Egg | List of episodes |
| Digimon Adventure V-Tamer 01 | |
|---|---|
| Main characters: | Tai Kamiya | Zeromaru | Rei Saiba | Gabo |
| Allies: | MagnaAngemon | Leo |
| Villains: | Daemon | Neo Saiba, Arcadiamon, and Partners |
| Alias III: | Hideto Fujimoto and Omnimon | Sigma and Piedmon | Mari Goutokuji and Rosemon |
| See also: | Digimon | List of chapters | List of characters |
| Digimon Fusion | |
|---|---|
| Fusion Fighters: | Mikey Kudo | Angie Hinomoto | Jeremy Tsurgi | Nene Amano | Shoutmon | Ballistamon | Dorulumon | Starmons | Cutemon | Beelzemon | Sparrowmon | Other members |
| Blue Flare: | Christopher Aonuma | Greymon | MailBirdramon | Other members |
| Midnight: | Nene Amano | AxeKnightmon | Sparrowmon | Tuwarmon | Tyutyumon | Other members |
| Bagra Army: | Bagramon | Tactimon | Laylamon | Blastmon | Other members |
| Other characters: | Ewan Amano | DigiCards | Other characters |
| Other media: | Super Digica Taisen | Super Xros Wars Red and Blue | Digimon Xros Archive | Digimon Fusion Fighters |
| See also: | Digimon | Digital World | DigiMelody | Fusion Loader | Darkness Loader | Code Crown | Xros Wars | DigiBytes | List of episodes |
| Digimon Fusion Season 2 (The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms) | |
|---|---|
| Fusion Fighters United Army: |
Fusion Fighters | Blue Flare | Ewan Amano | Mervamon | Other members |
| Midnight: | Ewan Amano | AxeKnightmon | Tuwarmon | Tyutyumon | Other members |
| Bagra Army: | Bagramon | Laylamon | Blastmon | Midnight | Dark Generals | Other members |
| Other characters: | DigiCards | Other characters |
| Other media: | Super Digica Taisen | Super Xros Wars Red and Blue | Digimon Xros Archive |
| See also: | Digimon | Digital World | DigiMelody | Fusion Loader | Darkness Loader | Code Crown | Xros Wars | Generals | Dark Stone | D5 | List of episodes |
| Digimon Xros Wars (manga) | |
|---|---|
| Fusion Fighters: | Mikey Kudo | Angie Hinomoto | Jeremy Tsurgi | Kotone Amano | Shoutmon | Ballistamon | Dorulumon | Starmons | Cutemon | Sparrowmon | Wizardmon | Gatomon | Other members |
| Blue Flare: | Christopher Aonuma | Greymon | MailBirdramon | Other members |
| Midnight: | Nene Amano | AxeKnightmon | Sparrowmon | Shademon | Other members |
| Fusion Fighters United Army: |
Fusion Fighters | Blue Flare | Royal Knights | Nene Amano | Luminamon | Other members |
| Bagra Army: | Bagramon | Tactimon | Laylamon | Blastmon | Other members |
| Other characters: | ZeedMillenniummon | Tatsuya Sano | Other characters |
| See also: | Digimon | Digital World | DigiMelody | Fusion Loader | Darkness Loader | Code Crown | Xros Wars | Generals | Xros Code | Abyss Truffle | DigiBytes | Digi-Egg | List of chapters |