Xuanwu

Xuanwu
Other Name(s)	GenbuShin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Persona 3 Persona 3 Reload Persona 4 Persona 5 Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Gui XianShin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
Race(s)	AvatarShin Megami Tensei II DragonShin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HolyShin Megami Tensei SnakeShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
Alignment(s)	Light-LawShin Megami Tensei Light-NeutralShin Megami Tensei II
Arcana(s)	TemperancePersona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Xuanwu, also known as Genbu, is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

The Xuanwu (玄武), or Black Warrior, is one of the Four Symbols, constellations that represent various things in Chinese culture. The Xuanwu represents the north, winter, and water.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Xuanwu.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	One of the Four Symbols. A holy beast that protects the north.
Persona 3 Reload	One of the Ssu-ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it supports the earth from below.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the Ssu-ling celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water.

Trivia

• Xuanwu is inconsistently called Gui Xian and Genbu in the iOS localization of Shin Megami Tensei, with different menus using different names.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ゲンブ Genbu 玄武Shin Megami Tensei (Mega-CD) Genbu	The Black Tortoise. Katakana rendering of 玄武 ("black warrior"). The Black Tortoise. Kanji rendering of the above.
Simplified Chinese	玄武 Xuánwǔ	The Black Tortoise (lit. "black warrior")
Traditional Chinese	玄武 Xuánwǔ	The Black Tortoise (lit. "black warrior")
Korean	현무 Hyeon-mu	The Black Tortoise (lit. "black warrior")

Gallery

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  Sprite of Xuanwu from Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II.

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  Animated sprite of Xuanwu from Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II.

• A Sprite of Genbu/Gui Xian from the Shin Megami Tensei

  A Sprite of Genbu/Gui Xian from the Shin Megami Tensei

• A Sprite of Genbu/Gui Xian from the Mega-CD version of Shin Megami Tensei

  A Sprite of Genbu/Gui Xian from the Mega-CD version of Shin Megami Tensei

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  Model of Genbu from Persona 3 Reload.

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  Render from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

• Artwork used for Persona 4 The Animation

  Artwork used for Persona 4 The Animation

Videos

Xuanwu's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

Xuanwu's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2