J. P. Shibayama

In the anime series Digimon Frontier, Junpei (J.P. in the English Dub) is the oldest of the Digidestined, chosen to wield the Spirits of Thunder that hold Ancient Beetmon's power. At first, Junpei is slightly jealous of Takuya Kanbara because he wishes to be Tomoki Himi's hero, and Tomoki idolizes Takuya. Later on he becomes jealous of Takuya's ability to fusion evolve; but eventually Junpei overcomes his jealosies. He also has feelings for Izumi Orimoto, though they are not returned.

Digimon Forms

 * Both of Junpei's Thunder spirits are temporarily transferred to Kouji's D-Tector when Kouji evolves into Magna Gaururumon

Beetlemon

 * Blitzmon in the Japanese Version

Using the Spirit of Thunder, Junpei becomes this cyborg Digimon. Since his fighting style is a wrestling-style, he is poor at fights in the middle of water.

Attacks

 * Lightning Blitz: Throws a wave of lightning at his target.
 * Thor Hammer (Thunder Fist)- Slams his fist right at his enemy.
 * Mjolnir Thunder (Proton Slam): Charges his body with electricity then tackles enemy.
 * Lightning Topper
 * Megaton Punch
 * Gigaton Upper
 * Megaton Drop
 * Punishment Shock

Metal Kabuterimon

 * Bolgmon in the Japanese Version

Using the Beast Spirit of Thunder, Junpei becomes this cyborg Digimon. His armored lower body is like a shield and a powerful cannon on his head.

Attacks

 * Ultimate Thunder (Bollo Thunder): Releases energy from both his arms.
 * Anti-Ground Ultimate Thunder
 * Field Destroyer (Electron Cannon): Fires a powerful shot from his main cannon.
 * Gigantic Impact

Rhino Kabuterimon

 * Created through a combination of both Sprits of Thunder. Never appeared on the show.

BlackBeetlemon/ShadowBeetlemon
After defeating Volcamon in the Earth Sphere of Sakkakumon, Beetlemon's shadow came to life and fought where it later became...

Attacks

 * Same as Beetlemon's.

BlackMetalKabuterimon/ShadowMetalKabuterimon
...BlackMetalKabuterimon when Beetlemon became MetalKabuterimon and finding out which illusion is his real friends, he defeats his evil counterpart.

Attacks

 * Same as MetalKabuterimon's.