Kanzeon

Kanzeon
Japanese Name	カンゼオン 観世音
Origin	Buddhist Mythology Japanese Mythology Chinese Mythology
First Appearance	Persona 4
Arcana(s)	Lovers
Persona User(s)	Rise Kujikawa
Awakens from	Himiko
Awakens into	Kouzeon

Kanzeon is a Persona in the series.

History

"Kanzeon" (観世音) is the Japanese name given to the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, Guan Yin. According to the teachings of Buddhism, she originated from the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, a male figure, before becoming a deity. Her being is mostly depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a white robe and carrying a jar of pure water and a willow branch. In her meditations, she attempted to aid the ones who needed her, but with only two hands at her possession, she was unable to do it until Amitabha Budha, her spiritual teacher, gave her a thousand arms so that she could complete her task. Guan Yin is so popular in East Asia regions that she received different names. Her origin and history in each region also differs from one another.

Appearances

• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
• Persona 4 / Golden: Lovers Arcana
  • Persona 4 (Manga): Lovers Arcana
  • Persona 4 The Animation: Lovers Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Lovers Arcana
• Persona 4: Dancing All Night: Cameo
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Lovers Arcana

Profile

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

While not seen directly, Kanzeon is referenced during the third Vision Quest, in the form of Naomi's special "Kanzeon Redemption" skill, which temporarily boosts her max HP. This is the only spell exclusive to Naomi that Nemissa cannot learn later on in the game. However, this effect can occur via items instead.

Persona 4

Following the event of maxing the Social Link of the Lovers Arcana, Rise Kujikawa comes to realize her true desire to become an idol once again but now with the goal of showing her true self. Himiko then evolves into her Kanzeon, who inherits all status and abilities of Himiko in addition to new ones.

Stats

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 14 Magic 18 Endurance 15 Agility 16 Luck 19 Lovers Inherited Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak n/a - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Full Analysis Navi Reveal an enemy's stats, weak points, and skills. (Excludes Bosses) Innate Treasure Radar Navi Reveal the location of treasure chests on each floor. Innate Enemy Radar Navi Reveal the location of Shadows on each floor over a wide area. Innate Weakness Scan Navi Reveal an enemy's affinity at the start of battle (weakness or immunity). Innate Third Eye Navi Reveal the effectiveness of an attack (after target has been attacked with the same affinity). 43 Healing Wave Navi Recover 5% HP after battle (party). 63 Certain Escape Navi Escape random battles successfully. 72 Relaxing Wave Navi Recover 5% SP after battle (party). 77

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

• Evolved
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength -- Inherit Magic -- Inherit Endurance -- Inherit Agility -- Inherit Luck -- Inherit Lovers Inherit Cut Stab Bash Fire Ice Elec Wind Light Dark Alm - - - - - - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Into the Void 5 Gauges [Navi] Nullifies all damage for 1 turn. Innate Spotlight 1 Gauge [Navi] Allow someone to act first for the turn. (1 Ally) Inherit Zero Set 4 Gauges [Navi] Skill costs are reduced to 0 for 1 turn. (Party) Inherit Tidal Wave 4 Gauges [Navi] Allow the party to act before any enemies for the turn. (Party) Inherit

Arcana Level Strength 41 Magic 37 Endurance 35 Agility 35 Luck 32 Lovers 99 Cut Stab Bash Fire Ice Elec Wind Light Dark Alm - - - - - - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Into the Void 5 Gauges [Navi] Nullifies all damage for 1 turn. Innate Spotlight 1 Gauge [Navi] Allow someone to act first for the turn. (1 Ally) Inherit Zero Set 4 Gauges [Navi] Skill costs are reduced to 0 for 1 turn. (Party) Inherit Tidal Wave 4 Gauges [Navi] Allow the party to act before any enemies for the turn. (Party) Inherit

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level Strength -- Inherit Magic -- Inherit Endurance -- Inherit Agility -- Inherit Luck -- Inherit Lovers 55 Phys Fire Ice Elec Wind Psy Nuke Bless Curse Alm - - - - - - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Spotlight 1 Gauge Allow someone to act first for the turn. (1 ally) Innate Cheer March Passive Slightly restore HP while walking in the labyrinth. Innate Encore 2 Gauges Extend buffs by 3 additional turns. (Party) Evolution On Stage Passive Greatly lower chance of ambushes at Treasure Spots. Innate True Analysis 4 Gauges Unlocks all affinity details. (1 enemy) Evolution

Gallery

Kanzeon in the manga adaption

Kanzeon in Persona 4 The Animation

Kanzeon appears in Persona 4 The Animation

Kanzeon in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Trivia

• Curiously, Kanzeon's stats are lower than that of Rise's previous persona, Himiko.