Kishin

The Kishin (鬼神, kishin lit. "fierce god") are all guardian gods or warrior deities from various pantheons or countries. While violent in nature, they are usually benevolent, protecting people (or something) from that which would harm them.They protect a specific direction, race or country accordingly. Most of them however, are derived from Far Eastern mythology. They are all physically overwhelming demons, and are all capable of utilizing weapons, except for Take-Minakata who has no arms.

Appearances

 * Megami Tensei
 * Megami Tensei II
 * Shin Megami Tensei
 * Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey