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{{Character Bio Infobox
{{Shiren the Wanderer (series) Character Infobox
   | name        = Shiren
   | name        = Shiren
   | kana        = シレン
   | jpname      = シレン
   | romaji      = Shiren
   | romaji      = Shiren
   | hepburn    =  
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   | size        =  
   | size        =  
   | description = Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.
   | description = Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.
   | location    =  
   | location    = Unknown
   | species    = Human
   | species    = Human
   | gender      = Male
   | gender      = Male
   | age        = 10 ''<small>(earliest, {{Meta|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion|Shiren 2}})</small>''<br>21 ''<small>(latest, {{Meta|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion|Shiren 3}})</small>''
   | age        = 10 ''<small>(earliest, {{Meta|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion|Shiren 2}})</small>''<br>21 ''<small>(latest, {{Meta|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion|Shiren 3}})</small>''
  | status      = Alive
   | family      = {{Shiren|Gimensha}} <sup>(Father)</sup><br>{{ShirenC|Sensei}} <sup>(Uncle)</sup>
   | family      = {{Shiren|Gimensha}} <sup>(Father)</sup><br>{{ShirenC|Sensei}} <sup>(Uncle)</sup>
   | occupation  = Wanderer
   | occupation  = Wanderer
   | title      = Gold Wanderer Dynamite <sup>Shiren 3</sup>
   | title      = Gold Wanderer Dynamite <sup>(Shiren 3)</sup>
   | debut      = {{GameTitle|Shiren1SFC|l}} (1995)
   | debut      = {{Shiren1SFCTitle||s}} (1995)
   | debut-nomd  =  
   | debut-nomd  =  
   | latest      = {{GameTitle|Shiren6|l}} (2024)
   | latest      = {{Shiren6Title||s}} (2024)
   | latest-nomd = AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative (2022)
   | latest-nomd = ''AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative'' (2022)
   | creator    = {{Meta|Seiichiro Nagahata}}<br>
   | creator    = {{Meta|Seiichiro Nagahata}}<br>
   | artist      = {{Meta|Kaoru Hasegawa}}
   | artist      = {{Meta|Kaoru Hasegawa}}
   | va_ja      = {{Meta|Shinichiro Ohta}}<br>太田真一郎
   | va_ja      = Shinichiro Ohta<br>太田真一郎
   | media_ja    = {{GameTitle|SaveSurala|l}}
   | media_ja    = {{SaveSuralaTitle}}
   | va_ja2      =  
   | va_ja2      =  
   | media_ja2  =  
   | media_ja2  =  
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{{About|the main character of the Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer games|the list of available games in the series|Shiren:Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (series)|the title of the first game|Shiren:Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer|''Shiren 3'', localized as "''Shiren the Wanderer''"|Shiren:Shiren the Wanderer (game)}}
{{About|the main character of the Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer games|the list of available games in the series|Meta:Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (series)|the title of the first game|Meta:Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer|''Shiren 3'', localized as "''Shiren the Wanderer''"|Meta:Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion}}
{{Shiren's Age}}


'''Shiren the Wanderer''' {{JA|風来人のシレン|Fūrai no Shiren|}} is a character in {{GameTitle|ShirenSeries|l|i|}}. He made his debut in {{GameTitle|Shiren1SFC|l|i|}} in 1995 and takes the role of the main character for most of the series.
'''Shiren the Wanderer''' {{JA|風来人のシレン|Fūrai no Shiren|}} is a character in {{ShirenSeriesTitle}}. He made his debut in {{Shiren1SFCTitle}} in 1995 and takes the role of the main character for most of the series.


Though still relatively young, he has survived countless adventures. With his trademark {{Shiren|Shiren's Kasa|bamboo kasa}} and vertical-striped cape<ref name=":0" />, he's always joined by his ever-reliable partner and travel companion {{Shiren|Koppa}}.
Though still relatively young, he has survived countless adventures. With his trademark {{Shiren|Shiren's Kasa|bamboo kasa}} and vertical-striped cape<ref name=":0" />, he's always joined by his ever-reliable partner and travel companion {{Shiren|Koppa}}.
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===History===
===History===
====Early Life====
====Early Life====
Little is known about Shiren's life up to the events of {{GameTitle|Shiren2|l|i|}}. His exact birth origins like birthday and location are unknown. What is known is that he is the son of {{Shiren|Gimensha}} and an unnamed woman. {{ShirenC|Sensei}} is the brother of that woman, making him Shiren's uncle and Gimensha's brother-in-law. When Shiren was 8 years old, Gimensha left Shiren and his mom in Sensei's care before apparently failing to return sometime after.<ref>Shiren 3.</ref> Sometime after his birth, before the age of 10, Shiren encountered his lifelong friend and companion Koppa the talking weasel. The amount of time he had known Koppa before their first big adventure together when Shiren was 10 years old is unknown.
Little is known about Shiren's life up to the events of {{Shiren2Title}}. His exact birth origins like birthday and location are unknown. What is known is that he is the son of {{Shiren|Gimensha}} and an unnamed woman. {{ShirenC|Sensei}} is the brother of that woman, making him Shiren's uncle and Gimensha's brother-in-law. When Shiren was 8 years old, Gimensha left Shiren and his mom in Sensei's care before apparently failing to return sometime after.<ref>Shiren 3.</ref> Sometime after his birth, before the age of 10, Shiren encountered his lifelong friend and companion Koppa the talking weasel. The amount of time he had known Koppa before their first big adventure together when Shiren was 10 years old is unknown.
 
====Shiren 2====
On Shiren's first known adventure with Koppa, the pair had been traveling through mountains and stumbled upon {{Shiren2|Natane Village}}. They decided to stop there to eat some food, when the village was attacked by a tribe of {{Shiren|Oni}}. Shiren was convinced by the village to build a castle for to protect them. His castle building efforts are later joined by his friend {{Shiren|Riku}}{{UT}} and the rest of the village. Shiren eventually confronts the {{Shiren|Oni Boss}}{{UT}}, with the support of the Oni Boss' daughter, {{Shiren|Kirara}}{{UT}}, who he had also befriended while staying at the village.


====Shiren 1====
====Shiren 1====
Eventually, Koppa and Shiren part ways with each other for an unspecified period of time during which Shiren's whereabouts are unknown. They apparently would not meet again until Shiren is about 18 years old, six months prior to {{GameTitle|Shiren1SFC|l|i}}, the first game in the series. At this point, Shiren had been traveling in memory of his friend, and the duo decided to check out some rumors that they had been hearing regarding the divine bird of legend, {{Shiren|The Golden Condor}}. This beast resided within the lost city of gold, atop the plains of the sun high above Kobami Valley at the top of {{Shiren|Table Mountain}}. The duo begins their adventure and manages to succeed in what no other wanderer has achieved thus far. They climbed to the top of Table Mountain where they found the lost city of gold, {{Shiren|Amteca}}. It turns out that the city and its citizens have been destroyed and devoured by a vicious creature known as the {{Shiren|Tainted Insect}}, that fed on the very Gold the city was composed of. Shortly after discovering the lost city, Shiren and Koppa do encounter a Tainted Insect and proceed to dispatch it. With the creature destroyed, they are able to actually save the divine bird of legend itself, as it was trapped in a cocoon made by the Tainted Insect. After saving the Golden Condor, it grants Shiren a ride back down to the base of the mountain where they return to the {{Shiren|Canyon Hamlet}} for a short period of time.
Eventually, Koppa and Shiren part ways with each other for an unspecified period of time during which Shiren's whereabouts are unknown. They apparently would not meet again until Shiren is about 18 years old, six months prior to {{Shiren1SFCTitle}}, the first game in the series. At this point, Shiren had been traveling in memory of his friend, and the duo decided to check out some rumors that they had been hearing regarding the divine bird of legend, {{Shiren|The Golden Condor}}. This beast resided within the lost city of gold, atop the plains of the sun high above Kobami Valley at the top of {{Shiren|Table Mountain}}. The duo begins their adventure and manages to succeed in what no other wanderer has achieved thus far. They climbed to the top of Table Mountain where they found the lost city of gold, {{Shiren|Amteca}}. It turns out that the city and its citizens have been destroyed and devoured by a vicious creature known as the {{Shiren|Tainted Insect}}, that fed on the very Gold the city was composed of. Shortly after discovering the lost city, Shiren and Koppa do encounter a Tainted Insect and proceed to dispatch it. With the creature destroyed, they are able to actually save the divine bird of legend itself, as it was trapped in a cocoon made by the Tainted Insect. After saving the Golden Condor, it grants Shiren a ride back down to the base of the mountain where they return to the {{Shiren|Canyon Hamlet}} for a short period of time.


====Save Surala====
====Save Surala====
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While there, they also go on other kinds of adventures, such as helping {{Shiren|Surala}} find her way back home.
While there, they also go on other kinds of adventures, such as helping {{Shiren|Surala}} find her way back home.


====Monster of Moonlight Village====
====Moonlight Village====
After leaving Kobami Valley, Shiren and Koppa find themselves in {{Shiren|Moonlight Village}}, where they help the village by preventing the sacrifice of a little girl to a monster.
After leaving Kobami Valley, Shiren and Koppa find themselves in {{Shiren|Moonlight Village}}, where they help the village by preventing the sacrifice of a little girl to a monster.


====Shiren 6====
====Shiren 2====
Learning about Shiren's latest adventures, {{Shiren|Tatsumi}} decides to appear to Shiren and Koppa in a dream, asking for help. And so Shiren and Koppa visit {{Shiren|Serpentcoil Island}}, where they defeat {{Shiren|Jakaku}}, freeing Tatsumi from the sea, and confronting her brother {{Shiren|Kokatsu}} for her. Eventually the two siblings make up thanks to the efforts of Shiren and Koppa, putting an end to a several years long drought in the areas surrounding the island.
On Shiren's first known adventure with Koppa, the pair had been traveling through mountains and stumbled upon {{Shiren2|Natane Village}}. They decided to stop there to eat some food, when the village was attacked by a tribe of {{Shiren|Oni}}. Shiren was convinced by the village to build a castle for to protect them. His castle building efforts are later joined by his friend {{Shiren|Riku}}{{UT}} and the rest of the village. Shiren eventually confronts the {{Shiren|Oni Boss}}{{UT}}, with the support of the Oni Boss' daughter, {{Shiren|Kirara}}{{UT}}, who he had also befriended while staying at the village.
 
====Magic Castle of the Desert====
Shiren and Koppa defeat a demon in the desert.


While on Serpentcoil Island, Shiren and Koppa also have many other adventures. They visit the {{Shiren|Secret Ninja Village}}, where they befriend and help {{Shiren|Seki}}, the daugther of a ninja clan leader who had turned into a monster. They also reunite with their friend Asuka, whom Shiren hadn't seen since childhood, while she is there in search of the {{Shiren|Peach Club}}. Shiren and Koppa also help {{Shiren|Hibiki}} and {{Shiren|Tugai}} learn and confess their feelings for one another.
====Shiren 3====
{{Shiren Stub Section}}


====Shiren 4====
====Shiren 4====
Later, Shiren and Koppa find themselves stranded on an island.
Later, Shiren and Koppa find themselves stranded on an island.
====Magic Castle of the Desert====
Shiren and Koppa defeat a demon in the desert.


====Shiren 5====
====Shiren 5====
Shiren and Koppa help {{Shiren|Jirokichi}} save his dying friend by climbing the {{Shiren|Tower of Fortune}} with him, letting him change her fate.
Shiren and Koppa help {{Shiren|Jirokichi}} save his dying friend by climbing the {{Shiren|Tower of Fortune}} with him, letting him change her fate.


====Shiren 3====
====Tower of Slumber====
{{Shiren Stub Section}}
{{Shiren Stub Section}}


====Tower of Slumber====
====Shiren 6====
{{Shiren Stub Section}}
Learning about Shiren's latest adventures, {{Shiren|Tatsumi}} decides to appear to Shiren and Koppa in a dream, asking for help. And so Shiren and Koppa visit {{Shiren|Serpentcoil Island}}, where they defeat {{Shiren|Jakaku}}, freeing Tatsumi from the sea, and confronting her brother {{Shiren|Kokatsu}} for her. Eventually the two siblings make up thanks to the efforts of Shiren and Koppa, putting an end to a several years long drought in the areas surrounding the island.
 
While on Serpentcoil Island, Shiren and Koppa also have many other adventures. They visit the {{Shiren|Secret Ninja Village}}, where they befriend and help {{Shiren|Seki}}, the daugther of a ninja clan leader who had turned into a monster. They also reunite with their friend Asuka, whom Shiren hadn't seen since childhood, while she is there in search of the {{Shiren|Peach Club}}. Shiren and Koppa also help {{Shiren|Hibiki}} and {{Shiren|Tugai}} learn and confess their feelings for one another.


===Family===
===Family===
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==Background Information==
==Background Information==
Shiren's character was created by {{Meta|Seiichiro Nagahata}}, while {{Meta|Kaoru Hasegawa}} designed the character. Nagahata was influenced by ''Kogarashi Monjirō''; a Japanese novel that became popular thanks to its televised adaptation in 1972. By mistake, he covered Shiren's head during the production of {{GameTitle|Shiren1SFC|l|i}}, making his face barely visible with his kasa.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/projectbook/dungeon |title=「不思議のダンジョン」の絶妙なゲームバランスは、たった一枚のエクセルから生み出されている！？スパイク・チュンソフト中村光一氏と長畑成一郎氏が語るゲームの「編集」 |publisher=Denfaminicogamer |date=July 3, 2016 |accessdate=August 17, 2023 |author=Hotate, Inaba; TAITAI; Hizume, Akiyoshi |language=ja }}</ref> Hasegawa had drawn several models of the protagonist before settling on the one released to the public, while most of the other designs were unrecovered.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/19160741.html |title=『風来のシレン』の制作陣が語る！　新世代ローグライクゲーム『世紀末デイズ』の魅力とは |website=Famitsu |accessdate=August 17, 2023 |language=ja |date=July 9, 2018 }}</ref>
Shiren's character was created by {{Meta|Seiichiro Nagahata}}, while {{Meta|Kaoru Hasegawa}} designed the character. Nagahata was influenced by ''Kogarashi Monjirō''; a Japanese novel that became popular thanks to its televised adaptation in 1972. By mistake, he covered Shiren's head during the production of {{Shiren1SFCTitle}}, making his face barely visible with his kasa.<ref>https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/projectbook/dungeon 「不思議のダンジョン」の絶妙なゲームバランスは、たった一枚のエクセルから生み出されている！？スパイク・チュンソフト中村光一氏と長畑成一郎氏が語るゲームの「編集」</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{Shiren Stub Section|Shiren has many manga appearances not listed here.}}
For more about Shiren as a character in a specific game, click through their respective links.
For more about Shiren as a character in a specific game, click through their respective links.


===Games===
===Games===
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* '''{{Shiren1SFC|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren1SFCTitle}}.
* '''{{Shiren1SFC|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren1SFC|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren1DS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren1DSTitle}}.
** '''{{Shiren1DS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren1DS|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren1SP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren1SPTitle}}.
** '''{{Shiren1SP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren1SP|l|i}}.
* '''{{SaveSurala|Shiren}}''' appears in {{SaveSuralaTitle}}.
* '''{{SaveSurala|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|SaveSurala|l|i}}.
* '''{{MoonlightVillageGB|Shiren}}''' appears in {{MoonlightVillageGBTitle}}.
* '''{{MoonlightVillageGB|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|MoonlightVillageGB|l|i}}.
** '''{{MoonlightVillagePC|Shiren the Wanderer}}''' appears in {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}}.
** '''{{MoonlightVillagePC|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|MoonlightVillagePC|l|i}}.
** '''{{MoonlightVillageSP|Shiren the Wanderer}}''' appears in {{MoonlightVillageSPTitle}}.
** '''{{MoonlightVillageSP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|MoonlightVillageSP|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren2|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren2Title}}.
* '''{{Shiren2|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren2|l|i}}.
* '''{{MagicCastleGBC|Shiren}}''' appears in {{MagicCastleGBCTitle}}.
* '''{{MagicCastleGBC|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|MagicCastleGBC|l|i}}.
** '''{{MagicCastleDS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{MagicCastleDSTitle}}.
** '''{{MagicCastleDS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|MagicCastleDS|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren3Wii|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren3WiiTitle}}.
* '''{{Shiren3Wii|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren3Wii|l|i}}.
** '''Shiren''' appears in {{Shiren3PSPTitle}}.
** '''Shiren''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren3PSP|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren4DS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren4DSTitle}}.
* '''{{Shiren4DS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren4DS|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren4PSP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren4PSPTitle}}.
** '''{{Shiren4PSP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren4PSP|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren5DS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren5DSTitle}}.
* '''{{Shiren5DS|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren5DS|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren5Vita|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren5VitaTitle}}.
** '''{{Shiren5Vita|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren5Vita|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren52020|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren52020Title}}.
** '''{{Shiren52020|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren52020|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren5SP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren5SPTitle}}.
** '''{{Shiren5SP|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren5SP|l|i}}.
* '''{{RainbowLabyrinth|Shiren}}''' appears in {{RainbowLabyrinthTitle}}.
* '''{{RainbowLabyrinth|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|RainbowLabyrinth|l|i}}.
* '''{{TowerOfSlumber|Shiren the Wanderer}}''' in {{TowerOfSlumberTitle}}.
* '''{{Shiren6|Shiren}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren6|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren6|Shiren}}''' appears in {{Shiren6Title}}.
}}
}}
{{Shiren Games Table
{{Shiren Games Table
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   | Tower of Slumber      = ✓
   | Tower of Slumber      = ✓
   | Shiren 6              = ✓
   | Shiren 6              = ✓
}}
===Manga===
{{Scrollbox|
* Shiren appears in {{Shiren|Increasingly Less Motivated to Work Squad Shi-Ranger GB}}{{UT}}
}}
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===Spin-offs===
===Spin-offs===
* '''{{TowerOfSlumber|Shiren the Wanderer}}''' in {{GameTitle|TowerOfSlumber|l|i}}.
{{Shiren Stub Section|Shiren has many manga appearances not listed here.}}


===In Other Media===
===In Other Media===
{{Shiren Stub Section}}
{{For|Shiren in other media|Shiren:Shiren In Other Media}}


While the series is less popular overseas than in Japan, Spike Chunsoft have made a few crossover between Shiren and its respectful series with other titles. Frequently, the protagonist makes an appearance with any character from the ''Danganronpa'' series; another franchise made by the aforementioned company.
While the series is less popular overseas than in Japan, Spike Chunsoft have made a few crossover between Shiren and its respectful series with other titles. Frequently, the protagonist makes an appearance with any character from the ''Danganronpa'' series; another franchise made by the aforementioned company.
====Blade Chronicles: Samurai Online====
Shiren appears as a costume in ''Blade Chronicles: Samurai Online'' on October 28, 2009. It is the earliest cameo appearance of Shiren in a different video game.<ref>https://www.4gamer.net/games/030/G003020/20091028018/</ref>
{{anchor|Blade Chronicles: Samurai Online - Gallery}}
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Blade Chronicles - Shiren 1.png |
Blade Chronicles - Shiren 2.png |
Blade Chronicles - Shiren 3.png |
Blade Chronicles - Shiren 4.png |
Blade Chronicles - Shiren 5.png |
</gallery>
====Terraria====
Shiren appears as a costume in the Wii U and PlayStation 3 releases of ''{{Meta|Terraria}}'', exclusively in Japan. His costume is known as the "'''Shiren Set'''" {{JA|ふうらいにんの衣装|Fūrai ni N no Ishō}}.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://terraria.gamepedia.com/Shiren_set |title= Shiren set |accessdate= October 24, 2020|work= Terraria Wiki }}</ref><br>
The set consisis of the:
* Shiren Hat: {{JA|さんどがさ||}}
* Shiren Shirt: {{JA|ふうらいにんのふく||}}
* Shiren Pants: {{JA|ふうらいにんのこしあて||}}
{{anchor|Terraria - Gallery}}
<gallery>
Terraria - Shiren_Hat.png  | Shiren Hat  |alt=Shiren Hat
Terraria - Shiren Shirt.png | Shiren Shirt |alt=Shiren Shirt
Terraria - Shiren_Pants.png | Shiren Pants |alt=Shiren Pants
</gallery>
====Etrian Mystery Dungeon====
In ''{{Meta|Etrian Mystery Dungeon}}'' {{JAnb|世界樹と不思議のダンジョン|Seikaiju to Fushigi no Danjon|World Tree and Mysterious Dungeon}}, a costume based on Shiren is available. It is labeled as the ''Wanderer'' class.
====Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics====
Shiren appears as a DLC character in ''{{MysteryChronicle|Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics}}'' {{JAnb|不思議のクロニクル 振リ返リマセン勝ツマデハ|Fushigi no Kuronikuru Furi Kae Rima Sen Masaru Tsumadeha}} among with other characters from ''The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate''.
====Toro and Kuro====
On August 26, 2015, a collaboration for ''Doko Demo Issyo'' was announced. It features both Shiren the Wanderer and Asuka as costumes for Toro and Kuso respectively.<ref>https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2015/08/26/90587.html</ref>
{{anchor|Toro and Kuro - Gallery}}
<gallery>
ToroKuro Shiren.png |
</gallery>
====RPG Maker MV====
On December 15, 2015, an expansion pack for ''{{Meta|RPG Maker MV}}'' was announced for the PC version. It features both Shiren the Wanderer and Asuka as custom protagonists as well as elements from the series. The pack was released two days after its announcement.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201511300043/|title= PC「RPGツクール MV」購入者特典が公開！ドワンゴジェイピーストアでは「風来のシレン」のシレンとアスカの素材が付属 |date= November 30, 2015 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |language= ja |publisher= Gamer.ne}}</ref>
{{anchor|RPG Maker MV - Gallery}}
<gallery>
RPG Maker MV - Shiren promo.jpg                  | Shiren and Asuka's promo image. |alt=Shiren and Asuka's promo image
RPG Maker MV - Shiren promo icon.jpg            | Promo icon.                    |alt=Promo icon
RPG Maker MV - Shiren promo sprite sheet.jpg    | Shiren's sprite sheet.          |alt=Shiren's sprite sheet
RPG Maker MV - Shiren promo  in game example.jpg | Shiren's sprites used in-game.  |alt=Shiren's sprites used in-game
</gallery>
====Crypt of the NecroDancer====
In an issue of ''Weekly Famitsu'' column on November 26, 2015, a free update for ''{{Meta|Crypt of the NecroDancer}}'' {{JAnb|クリプト・オブ・ネクロダンサー|Kuriputo obu NekuroDansā}} was announced then released in Japan on January 18, 2016 and Worldwide on August 22, 2017 on Steam<ref>{{cite web|url= https://steamcommunity.com/games/247080/announcements/detail/2523559863551442132 |title= Huge FREE Chipzel and Danganronpa update!date= September 5, 2017 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |work= Steam}}</ref> and later released for PS4 and PS Vita on September 5, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://twitter.com/NecroDancerGame/status/905159439212150784 |title= Crypt of the NecroDancer on Twitter |date= August 22, 2017 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |work= Twitter |quote= The Chipzel and Danganronpa free update is now live for PS4 and Vita! Our apologies for the wait.}}</ref> It features characters from the ''{{Meta|Danganronpa}}, {{Meta|Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble}}'' and ''Shiren the Wanderer'' series. Both Shiren the Wanderer and Asuka were made available as character skins. The update works even if you do not own any DLC.
{{anchor|Crypt of the NecroDancer - Gallery}}
<gallery>
Crypt of the Necrodancer - Shiren skin.png                  | Shiren's sprite.                                    |alt=Shiren's sprite
Crypt of the NecroDancer Shiren in-game.jpg                  | Shiren's in-game appearance.                        |alt=Shiren's in-game appearance
Crypt of the NecroDancer change skin menu.png                | Change skin menu.                                  |alt=Change skin menu
Crypt of the Necrodancer Famitsu advert featuring Shiren.jpg | ''Famitsu'' promo ad featuring Shiren and Monokuma. |alt=Famitsu promo ad featuring Shiren and Monokuma
Crypt of the NecroDancer promo art featuring Shiren.jpg      | Promo art featuring Shiren and Monokuma.            |alt=Promo art featuring Shiren and Monokuma
</gallery>
====Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2====
Like in the previous title, in ''{{EtrianOdyssey|Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2}}'' {{JAnb|世界樹と不思議のダンジョン2|Seikaiju to Fushigi no Danjon 2|World Tree and Mysterious Dungeon 2}} a costume based on Shiren is available. It is also labeled as the ''Wanderer'' class.
====Seikimatsu Days: Our Era's End====
Shiren appears as a pre-registration character in ''Seikimatsu Days: Our Era's End'' {{JAnb|世紀末デイズ|Seiki Matsu Deizu}}. On July 5, 2018, he was announced to be a bonus character in the game if it hit fifty thousand pre-registration, as seen on their milestone event rewards behind many other bonuses.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.gamerbraves.com/seikimatsu-days-our-eras-end-pre-registration-launched/|title= Seikimatsu Days: Our Era's End Pre-Registration Launched!author= CeeZee |date= July 5, 2018 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |publisher= Gamer Braves}}</ref>
====Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story====
Announced on November 20, 2019 via ''4gamer''<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.4gamer.net/games/479/G047992/20191120035/ |title= 「侍道外伝 KATANAKAMI」の発売日が2020年2月20日に決定。購入特典は「名刀5本セット」「風来人セット」のDLC2種 |date= November 20, 2019 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |publisher= 4gamer |language= ja }}</ref>, a DLC pack for the game ''Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story'' {{JAnb|侍道外伝 KATANAKAMI|Samuraidō Gaiden Katanakami|Samurai Gaiden KATANAKAMI}} entitled "'''Wanderer Set'''" {{JA|風来人セット|Fuuraijin Setto}} was announced for first-print copies. The DLC includes blueprints for both weapons. It was released with the game on February 20, 2020 and available for free from February 20 to 27, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.siliconera.com/way-of-the-samurai-spinoff-katanakami-gets-february-20-release-date-and-shiren-first-print-dlc/ |title= Way of the Samurai Spinoff Katanakami Gets February 20 Release Date And Shiren First-Print DLC |author= Alistair Wong |date= November 21, 2019 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |publisher= SiliconEra }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/02/13/katana-kami-a-way-of-the-samurai-story-hits-ps4-february-20-free-dlc-to-follow/ |title= Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story Hits PS4 February 20, Free DLC to Follow |author= Alex Flagg |date= February 13, 2020 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |publisher= PlayStation Blog }}</ref>. In a later announcement, the DLC was made available and purchasable on June 4, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://twitter.com/KATANAKAMI_SC/status/1268429180242292738 |title= 【侍道外伝 KATANAKAMI公式】 on Twitter |date= June 4, 2020 |accessdate= October 24, 2020 |work= Twitter |language= ja |quote= 【お知らせ】<br>有料DLC2種「名刀5本セット」&「風来人セット」を、本日より販売開始！<br><br>実在する名刀や風来人の衣装・刀などを入手できます。<br><br>あの風来人になりきって、ダンジョン制覇を目指そう！<br>#侍道外伝<br>#KATANAKAMI }}</ref> Accessories (Wanderer Hat, Wanderer Cape, Wanderer Itachi) can be worn in three different positions.
The DLC consists of:
* '''Wanderer Set''' {{JA|風来人セット|Fuuraijin Setto}}
** Wanderer Outfit {{JAnb|風来人の衣装と刀を追加|Fuuraijin no Ishō to Katana o Tsuika}}
:: The costume of a wanderer that has gone through many nations. He travels with a talking weasel and overcomes many hardships.
** Wanderer Hat {{JAnb|風来人の三度笠（装飾品）|Fuuraijin no Sandogasa (Sōshokuhin)}}
:: A straw hat for a wanderer that travels to many nations. It is said to be a keepsake of an old friend.
:: Effect: Maximum HP +300. Maximum Vitality +300.
** Wanderer Cape {{JAnb|風来人の道中合羽（装飾品）|Fuuraijin no Dōchū Kappa (Sōshokuhin)}}
:: A raincoat for a wanderer that travels to many nations. It is said that wearing this will help you overcome any obstacle.
:: Effect: Defense +5.
** Wanderer Itachi {{JAnb|風来人のイタチ（装飾品）|Fuuraijin no Itachi (Sōshokuhin)}}
:: A talking weasel that accompanies the wanderer that travels to many nations. It says everything you want to say.
:: Effect: Skill Exp. gained up +15%. Exp. gained up +15%.
* '''Kabra's Blade''' {{JA|マンジカブラ|剛剣マンジカブラ: The Weapon DLC name is a shortened version of the weapon Kabra's Blade.}}
:: The elusive sword forged by the genius swordsmith Kabura. Extremely lethal; you'd never want to give this up. Famous for being yielded by a wanderer from another nation, but will vanish if the wielder dies.
* '''Kabra Reborn''' {{JA|カブラステギ|秘剣カブラステギ: The Weapon DLC name is a shortened version of the weapon Kabra Reborn, an improved version of Kabra's Blade.}}
:: A mysterious sword that can only be owned by a true wanderer. A sword made of legendary material, but once you know how to make it, anyone can craft it.
{{anchor|Katana Kami - Gallery}}
<gallery>
Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC example.png                      | The Japanese DLC promo. |alt=The Japanese DLC promo
Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC example English.jpg              | The English DLC promo.  |alt=The English DLC promo
Katana Kami - Shiren DLC unlock.png                                  | Unlocking DLC upon launching the game.
Katana Kami - Wanderer Outfit.png                                    | Wanderer Outfit.
Katana Kami - Wanderer Hat.png                                      | Wanderer Hat.
Katana Kami - Wanderer Cape.png                                      | Wanderer Cape.
Katana Kami - Wanderer Itachi.png                                    | Wanderer Itachi.
Katana Kami - Kabra's Blade.png                                      | Kabra's Blade.
Katana Kami - Kabra Reborn.png                                      | Kabra Reborn.
Katana Kami - Weapons menu.png                                      |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Hat and Cape default position.png            |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Hat and Cape default position behind view.png |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Hat back position.png                        |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Hat front position.png                        |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Itachi head position.png                      |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Itachi left position.png                      |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Cape left position.png                        |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Cape right position.png                      |
Katana Kami - Wanderer Itachi worn twice.png                        |
</gallery>
====AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative====
The character Tama can wear Shiren's kasa occasionally.
Shiren himself appears in ''AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative'' {{JAnb|AI: ソムニウム ファイル ニルヴァーナ イニシアチブ}} as a Kusemon to be used in fights, inspired by the ''Pokémon'' series. When the egg is found, it hatches and the "[SC]Wanderer" card is added to the player's team. Shiren has a {{Shiren|Kabra Reborn}}+99 in this game, the last upgrade of the {{Shiren|Kaburagi Family}} weapons.
{{anchor|AI: The Somnium Files - Gallery}}
<gallery>
Nirvana Initiative - Shiren obtained.png  | A Kusemon card featuring Shiren.  |alt=A Kusemon card featuring Shiren
Nirvana Initiative - Shiren in a fight.png | Shiren appearing in the battle.  |alt=Shiren appearing in the battle
Nirvana Initiative - Kaburasutegi+99.png  | Shiren using the Kabra Reborn+99. |alt=Shiren using the Kabra Reborn+99
</gallery>


===Merch===
===Merch===
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* Shiren is depicted on one of the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Bean Plates}}{{UT}}.
* Shiren is depicted on one of the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Bean Plates}}{{UT}}.
* Shiren is depicted on the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Tote Bag}}{{UT}}.
* Shiren is depicted on the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Tote Bag}}{{UT}}.
* The digital {{Meta|Shiren 6 Steam Trading Cards}} contain a card depicting Shiren.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Official Artwork===
<gallery>
Shiren 1 SFC Character art.jpg                      | (1995)<br>Artwork from ''Shiren1SFC''.
Shiren 2 Character art.jpg                          | (2000)<br>Artwork of Shiren and Koppa from ''Shiren 2''.
Shiren 2 Source Book - Shiren Artwork.png          | (2000)<br>Artwork from a ''Shiren 2'' Source Book.
Shiren 1 Character art - Shiren and Koppa.png      | (2006)<br>Artwork from ''Shiren 1 DS''.
Shiren 3 Wii Official Artwork - Shiren.png          | (2008)<br>Artwork from ''Shiren 3 Wii''.
Shiren 3 iMode Official Website - Shiren.png        | (2008)<br>Artwork from the ''Shiren 3 Wii'' iMode Official Website.
Shiren 4 character art.jpg                          | (2010)<br>Artwork from ''Shiren 4 DS''.
Shiren 5 DS Official Artwork - Shiren and Koppa.png | (2010)<br>Artwork of Shiren and Koppa from ''Shiren 5 DS''.
Tower of Slumber Official Website - Shiren.png      | (2013)<br>Artwork from the ''Tower of Slumber'' Official Website.
Tower of Slumber Official Artwork - Shiren.png      | (2013)<br>Artwork from ''Tower of Slumber''.
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Shiren.png              | (2023)<br>Artwork from ''Shiren 6''.
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Kokatsu Shiren.png      | (2024)<br>Artwork of Kokatsu Shiren from the ''Shiren 6'' Official Website.
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Tatsumi Shiren.png      | (2024)<br>Artwork of Tatsumi Shiren from the ''Shiren 6'' Official Website.
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Shiren 1 SFC Character art.jpg                | (1995)<br>Official artwork from ''Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer'' on Super Famicom.                    |alt=Official artwork from Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer on Super Famicom
Shiren 6 - Lawson Sticker Sheet 1 Sample.png | (2024)<br>''Shiren 6'' Lawson printable stickers featuring Shiren.
Shiren 2 Character art.jpg                    | (2000)<br>Official artwork of Shiren and Koppa from ''Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion''.                    |alt=Official artwork of Shiren and Koppa from Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion
Shiren 2 Source Book - Shiren Artwork.png      | (2000)<br>Artwork from a Shiren 2 Source Book.
Shiren 1 Character art - Shiren and Koppa.png | (2006)<br>Official artwork from ''Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer'' on Nintendo DS and its Smartphone port. |alt=Official artwork from Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer on Nintendo DS and its Smartphone port
Shiren 3 Wii Official Artwork - Shiren.png    | (2008)<br>Official artwork from ''The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion''.                              |alt=Official artwork from The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion
Shiren 3 iMode Official Website - Shiren.png  | (2008)<br>Artwork from the Shiren 3 Wii iMode Official Website.
Shiren 4 character art.jpg                    | (2010)<br>Official artwork from ''The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel''.                                        |alt=Official artwork from The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel
Shiren 5 Character art - Shiren and Koppa.png  | (2010)<br>Official artwork of Shiren and Koppa from ''The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate''.              |alt=Official artwork of Shiren and Koppa from The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Shiren.png        | (2023)<br>Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.                        |alt=Official artwork of Shiren from The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Kokatsu Shiren.png | (2024)<br>Artwork from the ''Shiren 6'' website.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Shiren is one of three characters to be directly mentioned in the name of the ''Shiren'' game. The other two are {{Shiren|Asuka}} and {{Shiren|Surala}}.
* Shiren is one of three characters to be directly mentioned in the name of the ''Shiren'' game. The other two are {{Shiren|Asuka}} and {{Shiren|Surala}}.
* A child version of Shiren made a reappearance in the {{Shiren|Tower of the Past}}, and an elderly Shiren made an appearance in the {{Shiren|Tower of the Future}} as part of the plot of {{GameTitle|Shiren5DS|l|i}}.
* A child version of Shiren made a reappearance in the {{Shiren|Tower of the Past}}, and an elderly Shiren made an appearance in the {{Shiren|Tower of the Future}} as part of the plot of {{Shiren5DSTitle}}.
 
==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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  | td    = {{Tt|希煉|Xīliàn}}
}}
|{{In Other Languages
   | en    = Shiren Mamel
   | en    = Shiren Mamel
   | ja    = マムルシレン
   | ja    = マムルシレン
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{| style="width:100%"
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{{In Other Languages
   | en    = Dragon God Shiren
   | en    = Dragon God Shiren
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|{{In Other Languages
{{In Other Languages
   | en    = Kokatsu Shiren
   | en    = Kokatsu Shiren
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{{In Other Languages
|{{In Other Languages
   | en    = Tatsumi Shiren
   | en    = Tatsumi Shiren
   | ja    =  
   | ja    = 竜海シレン
   | fr    =  
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|}
|}
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==See Also==
==See Also==

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Shiren
シレン
Official artwork of Shiren from The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.
Character's information
Location Unknown
Species Human
Gender Male
Age 10 (earliest, Shiren 2)
21 (latest, Shiren 3)
Status Alive
Family Gimensha (Father)
Sensei (Uncle)
Occupation Wanderer
Title Gold Wanderer Dynamite (Shiren 3)
Background information
Earliest appearance Super Famicom Shiren 1 SFC (1995)
Latest Mystery Dungeon appearance Nintendo Switch/Steam Shiren 6 (2024)
Latest non-Mystery Dungeon appearance AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative (2022)
Created by Seiichiro Nagahata
Designed by Kaoru Hasegawa
Voice actors
Japanese Flag of Japan Shinichiro Ohta
太田真一郎
(Super Famicom BS Shiren the Wanderer: Save Surala(UT) - This is an unofficial translation.)
This Shiren the Wanderer page is about the main character of the Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer games. For the list of available games in the series, see Meta:Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (series). For the title of the first game, see Meta:Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer. For Shiren 3, localized as "Shiren the Wanderer", see Meta:Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion.
Shiren's Age
Story Age
Nintendo 64 Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion 10
DreamCast Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer Gaiden - Asuka the Swordswoman 11
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer
Shiren the Wanderer: Flowers Dancing in the Golden Town Amteca
Super Famicom BS Shiren the Wanderer: Save Surala(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. 		18
Game Boy Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer GB - Monster of Moonlight Village
Nintendo Switch/Steam Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 4 - The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel
Game Boy Color Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer GB2 - Magic Castle of the Desert 		19
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 5 - The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate 20
Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion 21
Pachinko CR Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer: Princess Suzune and the Tower of Slumber ???


Shiren the Wanderer (Japanese: 風来人のシレン) is a character in Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series. He made his debut in Super Famicom Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer in 1995 and takes the role of the main character for most of the series.

Though still relatively young, he has survived countless adventures. With his trademark bamboo kasa and vertical-striped cape[1], he's always joined by his ever-reliable partner and travel companion Koppa.

Biography

Physical Appearance

Shiren's physical appearance has varied across the series. While he always has the same general hair cut, his hair has changed color multiple times, as have his eyes. In his earliest appearance, Shiren has light brown hair and dark brown eyes. Later media altered the hair and eye colors several times, including brownish-red hair and black eyes (Shiren 2), purple hair, green eyes (Monster of Moonlight Village Internet Edition artwork), brown hair and eyes (Magic Castle of the Desert), purple hair and eyes (Shiren 3), brown hair, purple eyes (Shiren 4), different shades of brown/red hair and purple eyes (Shiren 5), brown hair and blue eyes (Shiren 6).

Shiren's outfits have also changed significantly throughout the series. However, he does maintain certain iconic aspects that make recognizable. The main iconic features of his design is that are his hat and his cape. He always wears a patterned cape that shares his primary coloration of white and blue. His cape normally has stripes but can also feature slightly more intricate abstract markings akin to a zebra pattern. His hat is a kasa, a type of Japanese straw hat that also varies in appearance from game to game though it usually features a lot of open slits around the brim. While not really being a steadfast rule or as iconic as his other two features, Shiren's footwear may also help distinguish the character, whether he dons boots or waraji (Japanese sandals popular during the edo period), his leg wear usually features large staffs or flaps in their design.

Personality

Shiren is a friendly Wanderer, always ready to lend a hand to those in need, eager to take on challenges, and tends to get caught up in local affairs.[2] Shiren wanders Mystery Dungeons in search of treasure. Wanderers are known to pray to the God of Travel, Kron and pursue one of mankind's rarest undertakings. They brave countless life-threatening circumstances for sheer exhilaration.[1]

It may be inferred that Shiren is a very determined individual. Any time Shiren fails, he gets back on his feet ready to set out and try again until he accomplishes his ultimate goal. Along with his determination, there is a lot of evidence that suggests Shiren has a calm demeanor and a level head. He has been forced into a handful of unfavorable situations where lives were threatened. Shiren will hold himself back from doing anything rash in order to try and keep people safe. Allowing his enemies to have whichever advantage they seek by standing down so long as they promise not to harm his friends or allies. His caring nature can put him in some odd situations, but so far Shiren has always managed to persevere through them.

History

Early Life

Little is known about Shiren's life up to the events of Nintendo 64 Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion. His exact birth origins like birthday and location are unknown. What is known is that he is the son of Gimensha and an unnamed woman. Sensei is the brother of that woman, making him Shiren's uncle and Gimensha's brother-in-law. When Shiren was 8 years old, Gimensha left Shiren and his mom in Sensei's care before apparently failing to return sometime after.[3] Sometime after his birth, before the age of 10, Shiren encountered his lifelong friend and companion Koppa the talking weasel. The amount of time he had known Koppa before their first big adventure together when Shiren was 10 years old is unknown.

Shiren 1

Eventually, Koppa and Shiren part ways with each other for an unspecified period of time during which Shiren's whereabouts are unknown. They apparently would not meet again until Shiren is about 18 years old, six months prior to Super Famicom Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer, the first game in the series. At this point, Shiren had been traveling in memory of his friend, and the duo decided to check out some rumors that they had been hearing regarding the divine bird of legend, The Golden Condor. This beast resided within the lost city of gold, atop the plains of the sun high above Kobami Valley at the top of Table Mountain. The duo begins their adventure and manages to succeed in what no other wanderer has achieved thus far. They climbed to the top of Table Mountain where they found the lost city of gold, Amteca. It turns out that the city and its citizens have been destroyed and devoured by a vicious creature known as the Tainted Insect, that fed on the very Gold the city was composed of. Shortly after discovering the lost city, Shiren and Koppa do encounter a Tainted Insect and proceed to dispatch it. With the creature destroyed, they are able to actually save the divine bird of legend itself, as it was trapped in a cocoon made by the Tainted Insect. After saving the Golden Condor, it grants Shiren a ride back down to the base of the mountain where they return to the Canyon Hamlet for a short period of time.

Save Surala

While there, they also go on other kinds of adventures, such as helping Surala find her way back home.

Moonlight Village

After leaving Kobami Valley, Shiren and Koppa find themselves in Moonlight Village, where they help the village by preventing the sacrifice of a little girl to a monster.

Shiren 2

On Shiren's first known adventure with Koppa, the pair had been traveling through mountains and stumbled upon Natane Village. They decided to stop there to eat some food, when the village was attacked by a tribe of Oni. Shiren was convinced by the village to build a castle for to protect them. His castle building efforts are later joined by his friend Riku(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. and the rest of the village. Shiren eventually confronts the Oni Boss(UT) - This is an unofficial translation., with the support of the Oni Boss' daughter, Kirara(UT) - This is an unofficial translation., who he had also befriended while staying at the village.

Magic Castle of the Desert

Shiren and Koppa defeat a demon in the desert.

Shiren 3

Shiren 4

Later, Shiren and Koppa find themselves stranded on an island.

Shiren 5

Shiren and Koppa help Jirokichi save his dying friend by climbing the Tower of Fortune with him, letting him change her fate.

Tower of Slumber

Shiren 6

Learning about Shiren's latest adventures, Tatsumi decides to appear to Shiren and Koppa in a dream, asking for help. And so Shiren and Koppa visit Serpentcoil Island, where they defeat Jakaku, freeing Tatsumi from the sea, and confronting her brother Kokatsu for her. Eventually the two siblings make up thanks to the efforts of Shiren and Koppa, putting an end to a several years long drought in the areas surrounding the island.

While on Serpentcoil Island, Shiren and Koppa also have many other adventures. They visit the Secret Ninja Village, where they befriend and help Seki, the daugther of a ninja clan leader who had turned into a monster. They also reunite with their friend Asuka, whom Shiren hadn't seen since childhood, while she is there in search of the Peach Club. Shiren and Koppa also help Hibiki and Tugai learn and confess their feelings for one another.

Family

  • Gimensha
    • The protagonist's father. Mentioned in The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion
  • Sensei
    • The protagonist's uncle. Also playable in The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion.
  • Unnamed mother
    • The protagonist's mother, and sister of Sensei. Mentioned in The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion.
  • Pekeji
    • Pekeji claims to be Shiren's brother in Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. He never offers any proof of this, even in Magic Castle of the Desert.

Family Tree

Pekeji's claims of being related to Shiren are unsubstantiated. Being the same age as Shiren implies that Gimensha is his father, if his claims are true.

Shiren Ancestor
 
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Unknown number of generations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Gimensha
 
Unnamed mother
 
 
 
Sensei
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shiren
 
 
 

Background Information

Shiren's character was created by Seiichiro Nagahata, while Kaoru Hasegawa designed the character. Nagahata was influenced by Kogarashi Monjirō; a Japanese novel that became popular thanks to its televised adaptation in 1972. By mistake, he covered Shiren's head during the production of Super Famicom Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer, making his face barely visible with his kasa.[4]

Appearances

For more about Shiren as a character in a specific game, click through their respective links.

Games
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Manga

Spin-offs

In Other Media

For Shiren in other media, see Shiren:Shiren In Other Media.

While the series is less popular overseas than in Japan, Spike Chunsoft have made a few crossover between Shiren and its respectful series with other titles. Frequently, the protagonist makes an appearance with any character from the Danganronpa series; another franchise made by the aforementioned company.

Merch

Gallery

Official Artwork

  • (1995) Artwork from Shiren1SFC.

    (1995)
    Artwork from Shiren1SFC.

  • (2000) Artwork of Shiren and Koppa from Shiren 2.

    (2000)
    Artwork of Shiren and Koppa from Shiren 2.

  • (2000) Artwork from a Shiren 2 Source Book.

    (2000)
    Artwork from a Shiren 2 Source Book.

  • (2006) Artwork from Shiren 1 DS.

    (2006)
    Artwork from Shiren 1 DS.

  • (2008) Artwork from Shiren 3 Wii.

    (2008)
    Artwork from Shiren 3 Wii.

  • (2008) Artwork from the Shiren 3 Wii iMode Official Website.

    (2008)
    Artwork from the Shiren 3 Wii iMode Official Website.

  • (2010) Artwork from Shiren 4 DS.

    (2010)
    Artwork from Shiren 4 DS.

  • (2010) Artwork of Shiren and Koppa from Shiren 5 DS.

    (2010)
    Artwork of Shiren and Koppa from Shiren 5 DS.

  • (2013) Artwork from the Tower of Slumber Official Website.

    (2013)
    Artwork from the Tower of Slumber Official Website.

  • (2013) Artwork from Tower of Slumber.

    (2013)
    Artwork from Tower of Slumber.

  • (2023) Artwork from Shiren 6.

    (2023)
    Artwork from Shiren 6.

  • (2024) Artwork of Kokatsu Shiren from the Shiren 6 Official Website.

    (2024)
    Artwork of Kokatsu Shiren from the Shiren 6 Official Website.

  • (2024) Artwork of Tatsumi Shiren from the Shiren 6 Official Website.

    (2024)
    Artwork of Tatsumi Shiren from the Shiren 6 Official Website.

Other

  • (2024) Shiren 6 Lawson printable stickers featuring Shiren.

    (2024)
    Shiren 6 Lawson printable stickers featuring Shiren.

Trivia

In Other Languages

Language Name
English Shiren
Japanese シレン
French Europe Shiren[5]
Canada Shiren[5]
Spanish Europe Shiren[5]
Latin America Shiren[5]
German Shiren[5]
Italian Shiren[5]
Portuguese Shiren[5]
Dutch Shiren[5]
Russian Ширену[5]
Korean 시렌(UT) - This is an unofficial translation.[6]
Chinese Simplified 希炼
Traditional 希煉
Language Name
English Shiren Mamel
Japanese マムルシレン

Language Name
English Dragon God Shiren
Japanese 竜神シレン
Language Name
English Kokatsu Shiren
Japanese 狐渇シレン
Language Name
English Tatsumi Shiren
Japanese 竜海シレン

See Also

v • d • e
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series - Characters
Characters • Characters' Ages • Friendly Monsters • Koppa's Species • Origin of Localized Character Names
Asuka • Banana Prince • Blacksmith • Blue Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Borg Mamel • Chicken(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Fay the Researcher • Gaibara the Legendary Potter • Genba Dotanuki • Gimensha • Golden Condor • Green Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Guard Dog • Hibiki • Himakichi • Kantenbo • Kawasaku • Kechi the Masseur • King of the Kigny • Kirara(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Kokatsu • Kokatsu Shiren • Koppa • Kron • MA-MO(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Oboro • Oni Boss(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Oryu the Blinder • Otaka • Pekeji • Pink Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Pochi(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Princess Kaguya • Princess Suzune • Ranking Chief(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Red Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Ryoushu • Seki • Sensei • Sheriff • Shiren the Wanderer • Shopkeeper • Sokusen • Surala • Suzuna • Tanmomo(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Tatsumi • Tatsumi Shiren • Tugai • Yellow Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation.

References

  • [7] Voice actor info.
  • [5]
  • [8] Kokatsu Shiren Japanese name.
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information and description taken from the English Shiren the Wanderer 3 Wii English manual.
  2. ↑ https://gamerant.com/shiren-wanderer-mystery-dungeon-serpentcoil-island-interview/
  3. ↑ Shiren 3.
  4. ↑ https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/projectbook/dungeon 「不思議のダンジョン」の絶妙なゲームバランスは、たった一枚のエクセルから生み出されている！？スパイク・チュンソフト中村光一氏と長畑成一郎氏が語るゲームの「編集」
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Name sourced from the Nintendo eShop's description for The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate.
  6. ↑ Name sourced from numerous unofficial translation patches.
  7. ↑ http://tsar.web.fc2.com/bs-shiren.html
  8. ↑ https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/update/
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