A word used in japanese programs such as Kamen Rider, it means 'transform'. The protagonist would use this word and transform into a metal hero to defeat the enemy.
by MoonGazer July 7, 2006
Japanese word that means "transform". Used alot by old school japanese super heroes (an example of this would be "Kamen Rider"), and recently used as a catchphrase in the new capcom game, Viewtiful Joe.
by Anonymous October 26, 2003
Japanese for "transform." A popular catch phrase used in Capcom's new game Viewtiful Joe. Used to activate V-Watch and transform into Viewtiful form (used by Captain Blue, Sylvia and Joe).
by Madam Luna January 2, 2004
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Japanese for "transform". Capcom decided to use this word in their new game, Viewtiful Joe, but most people outside of japan don't understand what it means.
by interwebmanx October 27, 2003
Henshin is the Japanese word for Transformation and Ryu is the Japanese word for (Martial Arts) School. Putting those two together means - Transformation School.
by Henshin Ryu June 2, 2010
A phrase used to express a mystical transformation from a normal being into a mystical creature or person.
by Michael R. October 9, 2003