About
The Ginyu Force Pose, also known as the Tokusentai, is an iconic pose made by the Ginyu Force in the popular anime and manga series Dragon Ball. The pose has become popular among fans of the series and is well-recognized by anime fans in general.
Origin
The Ginyu Force is a special force of elite mercenaries who, in the Dragon Ball series, work under the rule of the emperor Frieza.[1] The group first appeared in the two hundred seventy-second chapter of the manga, first published in 1990 in Weekly Shonen Jump, where they introduce themselves with their signature pose (shown below).[2]
Spread
The Ginyu Force was well-remembered by fans for their flamboyant nature; as such, their pose was well remembered as well. There are many examples of fan art featuring characters from many different series doing the pose, as well as cosplayers imitating the pose.
Example Images
Left to right : Touhou Project, Attack On Titan, Street Fighter
Left to right : Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Rozen Maiden, Pokémon
Search Interest
References
[1]Dragon Ball Wiki – Ginyu Force
[2]Dragon Ball Wiki – The Ginyu Force