Xuanwu

Xuanwu
Other Name(s)	GenbuShin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Persona 3 Persona 4 Persona 5 Persona 3 Reload Gui XianShin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
Race(s)	DragonShin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne SnakeShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

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 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.

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

Videos

Xuanwu's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

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