Shiisaa

Shiisaa is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Shiisaa is based on the guardian lion statues found in the Ryukyu Islands, which originated in China and spread due to Chinese cultural influence.

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Shiisaa.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	A mythical creature said to protect homes from evil. It is especially well known in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Shin Megami Tensei V	A holy beast said to protect houses from evil and grant them fortune. Though it may look similar to Shinto guardian dogs, it is actually modeled after a lion. There are many stories about it in Ryukyu lore.
Persona 3 Reload	A holy beast said to protect houses from evil and bring good fortune. They look similar to Shinto guardian dogs, but are actually modeled after a lion. There are many stories about it in Ryukyu lore.
Persona 4	A holy beast said to protect houses from evil, and grant them fortune. It looks similar to Shinto guardian dogs, but is actually modeled after a lion. There are many stories about it in Ryukyu myth.
Persona 5	A holy beast said to protect houses from evil and bring good fortune. They look similar to Shinto guardian dogs, but are actually modeled after a lion. There are many stories about it in Ryukyu lore.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	A holy beast who protects houses from evil and grants fortune. It looks similar to Shinto guardian dogs, but is modeled after a lion. There are many stories about it in Ryukyu myths.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked	A holy beast said to protect houses from evil and grant them fortune. It is known to have the power to keep evil away. Ceramic statues in its image are placed on the roofs of houses, in similar fashion to gargoyles. In Okinawa, souls of the deceased become balls of fire and will burn houses, but Shiisaa keeps such spirits out.
Devil Survivor 2	A holy beast said to protect houses from evil and grant them fortune. It is known to have the power to keep evil away. Ceramic statues in its image are placed on the roofs of houses, in similar fashion to gargoyles. In Okinawa, souls of the deceased become balls of fire and will burn houses, but Shiisaa keeps such spirits out.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	シーサー Shīsā	Shīsā
Simplified Chinese	狮爷 Shīyé	Shisa; Lion God
Traditional Chinese	獅爺 Shīyé	Shisa; Lion God
Korean	시사 Sisa	Shisa