Zhong Kui

Shouki ( ショウキ, Shouki ), known as Zhong Kui (鍾馗) in China, is a recurring demon in the series.

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Kishin
 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Kishin
 * Megami Ibunroku Persona: Hierophant Arcana

History
In Chinese Taoist mythology Zhong Kui was a man who desired to be the Emperor's personal physician. He was said to be unpleasant to look at and had a disfigured face. Despite exceling in the Imperial Exams, the Emperor of China refused to grant Zhong Kui the position of physician because of his appearance. Distraught, Zhong Kui committed suicide by bashing his head repeatedly at the imperial gates.

One night when the Emperor was gravely ill, he had a dream in where he saw two Mo Guai (demons). The bigger demon, who was wearing an official's hat, ripped out the smaller demons eye and ate it. The bigger demon then intriduced himself as Zhong Kui. He said that he had sworn to rid the empire of evil. When the Emperor awoke, he was cureed of his illness. His worship eventually spread to Japan.