Shiisaa

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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.

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

Gallery

Videos

Shiisaa's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Shiisaa's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2