Jiren

Jiren (ジレン), also known as "Jiren the Gray", is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series created by Akira Toriyama. He is an inhabitant of Universe 11 and the strongest member of the Pride Troopers, a heroic organization that defends their universe from evil. Jiren serves as the primary antagonist in the Tournament of Power arc of Dragon Ball Super, a multi-universe competition to ensure the survival of each respective universe. Jiren is considered the most powerful participant, rumored to have power that rivals or surpasses even that of the Gods. His goal is to obtain the Super Dragon Balls by winning. He establishes a rivalry with Goku, leading to intense battles which ultimately pushes Goku to new levels of power. Jiren first appeared in episode 85 of the Dragon Ball Super anime and chapter 30 of the manga. He is voiced by Eiji Hanawa in Japanese and Patrick Seitz in the English dub. Reception of Jiren has been mixed, with some reviewers praising his role while others critiquing his backstory as shallow. Jiren is known for his immense power and stoic personality. Initially, he is presented as a calm, reserved warrior, but later, shows a more complex persona, including a dedication to justice and a fear of losing. Despite being a formidable adversary, Jiren is ultimately defeated by Goku and his allies.