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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.
HEEENNNSSHIIINN!
(person transforms into japanese super hero)
henshin 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).
"Henshin-a-go-go, baby!"/"Henshin-a-bye-bye!"/"Henshin around!"
henshin by Madam Luna January 1, 2004
A word used to activate a V-watch and transform its owner into an unstoppable superhero.
"Henshin-a-go-go, baby!"
henshin by J. Kyle October 11, 2003
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.
Hahaha, Henshin-a-go-go baby! Uh, What does henshin mean anyway? lol
henshin by interwebmanx October 27, 2003

Henshin A Go Go Baby!

henshin; Japanese for "transform"

Term used in "Viewtiful Joe" to describe the transformation from regular form to superhero form.

Informally, it may also be used as an interjection to convey a feeling of happiness, superiority, or generally any positive feeling.
"Henshin a go go baby! I've just received a V-Watch!"

Henshin A Go-Go Baby! 

*What Joe says when he has enough power to transform into his superhero form, Viewtiful Joe.

*Popularized now as a phrase used as reaction to a positive moment, or to a moment of final preparations, etc.
"Henshin a go-go baby!"
-Joe after transforming into Viewtiful Joe

"Life is viewtiful. ^_^ "
-me
Henshin A Go-Go Baby! by Dave February 18, 2004
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