According to scripture Zi-bu-yu in Qing dynasty, Hua Po is a kind of tree spirit said to be formed from the disembodied souls of dead humans when three or more people hang themselves from the same tree. They appear as beautiful young girls that are dressed in white clothes but are much smaller than the average human. Although they cannot speak, it is said that they make sounds that are as beautiful as those of songbirds.
"Tree spirits in Chinese mythology that are born when three or more people hang themselves from the same tree. They cannot talk, though they can chirp like birds. They will dry up if they don't receive water."
"A tree spirit of Chinese legend. They are said to be manifestations of the resentment and regret of those who commit suicide, springing from trees where three or more people have hung themselves. Hua Po appear as pure, young maidens with white clothes, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Their bodies are hairless except for their heads. Their voices resemble the sounds of songbirds and as such they cannot converse with humans. As tree spirits, they cannot live without water. If not given water, they will shrivel up and die. Giving water to a dried-out Hua Po, however, will restore it to life."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Hua Po are a regular spawn in Suginami and Shibuya fields, as well as the Shibuya Quartz instances. She is one of the mount-capable demons and features regularly in Oboro's Interaction Time System quests.
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
"A tree spirit of Chinese lore who dwells in trees used for hangings. She is smaller than a human, and cannot speak, but her voice is said to be as clear as a bird's song."
"A tree spirit of Chinese lore who dwells in trees used for hangings. She is smaller than a human, and cannot speak, but her voice is said to be as clear as a bird's song."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Hua Po appears in the initial southern areas of the Fairy Forest. She bestows the Agi, Patra, Posumudi and Maragi skills through Demon Whisper. Hua Po receives a slight bonus to Fire and healing skills inherited through fusion.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
"Tree spirits in Chinese mythology that are born when three or more people hang themselves from the same tree. They take the form of a beautiful woman in white clothing, however they are much smaller in size than a human. They cannot talk, though they can chirp like birds."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Hua Po is a member of the Jirae race and appears as a normal encounter in Konan 4th Block. She is one of the demons needed to summon Idun through special fusion.
Persona 3 FES[]
"A tree spirit of Chinese folklore who dwells in trees used for hangings. She is smaller than a human, and cannot speak, but her voice is said to be as clear as a bird`s song."
—Persona 3 FES compendium
Hua Po is one of the new Personas introduced in Persona 3 FES. She can only be fused after obtaining the Small Cheongsam from Elizabeth's request to go to Paulownia Mall. Hua Po can also be fused by Aigis in the playable epilogue, The Answer, without this restriction.
Persona 5[]
"A spirit of Chinese folklore who dwells in trees once used for hangings. She is smaller than a human and cannot speak, but her voice is said to be as clear and as beautiful as a bird's song."
"A spirit of Chinese folklore who dwells in trees once used for hangings. She is smaller than a human and cannot speak, but her voice is said to be as clear and as beautiful as a bird's song."
—Persona 5 Strikers background
Hua Po is the first Persona of the Hanged Man Arcana and can only be obtained through fusion. As a source of the Amrita Drop skill, she can be used to help produce an Archangel with the Amrita Drop skill for the "Prison Mail, Part 1" request. Fusing a Succubus with Andras will produce Hua Po. Leveling Hua Po once through battle or Persona enhancement will let her learn Amrita Drop, which can be passed on to Archangel by fusing Hua Po with a High Pixie.
Persona 5 Tactica[]
"A spirit of Chinese folklore who dwells in trees once used for hangings. She is smaller than a human and cannot speak, but her voice is said to be as clear and as beautiful as a bird's song."