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Shiren (Japanese: シレン, Shiren) is a Wanderer and the main character from the majority of the Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series.

Description

Joined by his pet weasel and traveling companion Koppa, he wanders mysterious dungeons in search of treasure. Wanderers pray to the travel god, Kron and pursue one of mankind's rarest undertakings. They brave countless life threatening circumstances for the sheer exhilaration. ^[1]

List of Appearances

Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer

^{(a.k.a. Shiren 1, Shiren 1 DS)}

BS Shiren the Wanderer: Save Surala

^{(a.k.a. Shiren BS1)}

A modified version of Shiren 1.

Moonlight-Village Monster

^{(a.k.a. Shiren GB)}

Demon Invasion! Shiren Castle!

^{(a.k.a. Shiren 2)}

Magic Castle of the Desert

^{(a.k.a. Shiren GB2, Shiren DS2)}

The Sleeping Princess of the Karakuri Mansion

^{(a.k.a. Shiren 3)}

Though still relatively young, he has survived through countless adventures. With his trademark bamboo kasa (Japanese: 笠) and vertical-striped cape, he sets out towards the Karakuri Mansion for a brand new adventure.^[2]

The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel

^{(a.k.a. Shiren 4)}

The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate

^{(a.k.a. Shiren 5)}

The Rainbow Labyrinth

^{(a.k.a. Discontinued mobile game)}

In other media

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics

Shiren appears as a DLC character in the game.

Crypt of the NecroDancer

In an issue of Weekly Famitsu column on November 26, 2015, a free update for Crypt of the NecroDancer (Japanese: クリプト・オブ・ネクロダンサー) was announced then released in Japan on January 18, 2016 and Worldwide on August 22, 2017 on Steam^[3] and later released for PS4 and PS Vita on September 5, 2017.^[4] It features characters from the Danganronpa, Kenka Bancho and Shiren the Wanderer series. Both Shiren the Wanderer and Asuka were made available as character skins. The update works even if you don't own any DLC.

Crypt of the NecroDancer Gallery

Shiren Sprite.
Shiren in-game.
Asuka Sprite.
Asuka in-game.
Change skin menu.
Famitsu promo ad featuring Shiren.
Promo art featuring Shiren and Monokuma.

Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2

A costume based on the protagonist is available in the game as the Wanderer class.

Katanakami

Announced on November 20, 2019 via 4gamer^[5], a DLC pack for the game Katanakami entitled 風来人セット (English: Wanderer Set) was announced for first-print copies. The DLC includes blueprints for both weapons. It will be released with the game on February 20, 2020.^[6]

The DLC consists of:

風来人の衣装と刀を追加 (English: Wanderer Costume)
- 風来人の三度笠（装飾品） (English: Template:Translation Needed)
- 風来人の道中合羽（装飾品） (English: Template:Translation Needed)
- 風来人のイタチ（装飾品） (English: Template:Translation Needed)
マンジカブラ（刀） (English: Kabra's Blade)
カブラステギ（刀） (English: Kabra Reborn)

Katanakami Gallery

Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC promo.

Trivia

While Koppa self-describes himself as a talking weasel in Shiren 1, the Shiren 3 official English manual refers to hum as a ferret.

Gallery

Shiren 5 Character art - Shiren and Koppa.png

Official artwork from The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate.

External Sources

^[1]^[2]Information and description taken from the English Shiren 3 game manual.
^[3]^[4]Huge FREE Chipzel and Danganronpa update!
^[5]^[6]Katanakami DLC information.

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Shiren 3 official game manual.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Shiren 3 official game manual.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 https://steamcommunity.com/games/247080/announcements/detail/2523559863551442132
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 https://twitter.com/necrodancergame/status/905159439212150784?lang=en
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 https://www.4gamer.net/games/479/G047992/20191120035/
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 https://www.siliconera.com/way-of-the-samurai-spinoff-katanakami-gets-february-20-release-date-and-shiren-first-print-dlc/

[:1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Shiren 3 official game manual.

[:0-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Shiren 3 official game manual.

[:4-3] 3.0 ^3.1 https://steamcommunity.com/games/247080/announcements/detail/2523559863551442132

[:5-4] 4.0 ^4.1 https://twitter.com/necrodancergame/status/905159439212150784?lang=en

[:2-5] 5.0 ^5.1 https://www.4gamer.net/games/479/G047992/20191120035/

[:3-6] 6.0 ^6.1 https://www.siliconera.com/way-of-the-samurai-spinoff-katanakami-gets-february-20-release-date-and-shiren-first-print-dlc/

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-'''Shiren''' (Japanese: '''<abbr title="Shiren">シレン</abbr>''', ''Shiren'') is a Wanderer and the main character from the majority of the ''Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer'' series.
+'''Shiren''' (Japanese: <abbr title="Shiren">シレン</abbr>, ''Shiren'') is a Wanderer and the main character from the majority of the ''Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer'' series.
 == Description ==
@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 == List of Appearances ==
 ===[[Shiren 1|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer]]===
-(Shiren 1, Shiren 1 DS)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren 1, Shiren 1 DS)</sup></small>
 ===[[Shiren BS1|BS Shiren the Wanderer: Save Surala]]===
-(Shiren BS1) A modified version of Shiren 1.
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren BS1)</sup></small>
+A modified version of Shiren 1.
 ===[[Moonlit Village|Moonlight-Village Monster]]===
-(Shiren GB)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren GB)</sup></small>
 ===[[Shiren 2|Demon Invasion! Shiren Castle!]]===
-(Shiren 2)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren 2)</sup></small>
 ===[[Magic Castle|Magic Castle of the Desert]]===
-(Shiren GB2, Shiren DS2)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren GB2, Shiren DS2)</sup></small>
 ===[[Shiren 3|The Sleeping Princess of the Karakuri Mansion]]===
-(Shiren 3)<br>Though still relatively young, he has survived through countless adventures. With his trademark bamboo kasa (Japanese: 笠) and vertical-striped cape, he sets out towards the Karakuri Mansion for a brand new adventure.<ref name=":0">Shiren 3 official game manual.</ref>
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren 3)</sup></small>
+Though still relatively young, he has survived through countless adventures. With his trademark bamboo kasa (Japanese: 笠) and vertical-striped cape, he sets out towards the Karakuri Mansion for a brand new adventure.<ref name=":0">Shiren 3 official game manual.</ref>
 ===[[Shiren 4|The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel]]===
-(Shiren 4)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren 4)</sup></small>
 ===[[Shiren 5|The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate]]===
-(Shiren 5)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Shiren 5)</sup></small>
 ===[[Rainbow|The Rainbow Labyrinth]]===
-(Discontinued mobile game)
+<small><sup>(a.k.a. Discontinued mobile game)</sup></small>
 == In other media ==
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 === Crypt of the NecroDancer ===
-In an issue of ''Weekly Famitsu'' column on November 26, 2015, a free update for '''''[[wikipedia:Crypt of the NecroDancer|Crypt of the NecroDancer]]''''' <small>(Japanese: '''''<abbr title="Kuriputo obu NekuroDansā">クリプト・オブ・ネクロダンサー</abbr>''''')</small> was announced then released in Japan on January 18, 2016 and Worldwide on August 22, 2017 on Steam<ref name=":4"><nowiki>https://steamcommunity.com/games/247080/announcements/detail/2523559863551442132</nowiki></ref> and later released for PS4 and PS Vita on September 5, 2017.<ref name=":5"><nowiki>https://twitter.com/necrodancergame/status/905159439212150784?lang=en</nowiki></ref> It features characters from the ''[[wikipedia:Danganronpa|Danganronpa]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble|Kenka Bancho]]'' and ''Shiren the Wanderer'' series. Both Shiren the Wanderer and [[Asuka]] were made available as character skins. The update works even if you don't own any DLC.
+In an issue of ''Weekly Famitsu'' column on November 26, 2015, a free update for ''[[wikipedia:Crypt of the NecroDancer|Crypt of the NecroDancer]]'' <small>(Japanese: ''<abbr title="Kuriputo obu NekuroDansā">クリプト・オブ・ネクロダンサー</abbr>'')</small> was announced then released in Japan on January 18, 2016 and Worldwide on August 22, 2017 on Steam<ref name=":4"><nowiki>https://steamcommunity.com/games/247080/announcements/detail/2523559863551442132</nowiki></ref> and later released for PS4 and PS Vita on September 5, 2017.<ref name=":5"><nowiki>https://twitter.com/necrodancergame/status/905159439212150784?lang=en</nowiki></ref> It features characters from the ''[[wikipedia:Danganronpa|Danganronpa]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble|Kenka Bancho]]'' and ''Shiren the Wanderer'' series. Both Shiren the Wanderer and [[Asuka]] were made available as character skins. The update works even if you don't own any DLC.
 ====Crypt of the NecroDancer Gallery====
 <gallery>
-File:Crypt of the Necrodancer - Shiren skin.png|Shiren Sprite
+File:Crypt of the Necrodancer - Shiren skin.png|Shiren Sprite.
-File:Crypt of the NecroDancer Shiren in-game.jpg|Shiren in-game
+File:Crypt of the NecroDancer Shiren in-game.jpg|Shiren in-game.
-File:Crypt of the NecroDancer Character - Asuka.png|Asuka Sprite
+File:Crypt of the NecroDancer Character - Asuka.png|Asuka Sprite.
-File:Crypt of the NecroDancer Asuka in-game.jpg|Asuka in-game
+File:Crypt of the NecroDancer Asuka in-game.jpg|Asuka in-game.
-File:Crypt of the NecroDancer change skin menu.png|Change skin menu
+File:Crypt of the NecroDancer change skin menu.png|Change skin menu.
-File:Crypt of the Necrodancer Famitsu advert featuring Shiren.jpg|Famitsu promo ad featuring Shiren
+File:Crypt of the Necrodancer Famitsu advert featuring Shiren.jpg|Famitsu promo ad featuring Shiren.
-File:Crypt of the NecroDancer promo art featuring Shiren.jpg|Promo art featuring Shiren
+File:Crypt of the NecroDancer promo art featuring Shiren.jpg|Promo art featuring Shiren and Monokuma.
 </gallery>
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 === Katanakami ===
-Announced on November 20, 2019 via ''4gamer''<ref name=":2"><nowiki>https://www.4gamer.net/games/479/G047992/20191120035/</nowiki></ref>, a DLC pack for the game '''''Katanakami''''' entitled '''風来人セット''' <small>(English: '''Wanderer Set''')</small> was announced for first-print copies. The DLC includes blueprints for both weapons. It will be released with the game on February 20, 2020.<ref name=":3"><nowiki>https://www.siliconera.com/way-of-the-samurai-spinoff-katanakami-gets-february-20-release-date-and-shiren-first-print-dlc/</nowiki></ref>
+Announced on November 20, 2019 via ''4gamer''<ref name=":2"><nowiki>https://www.4gamer.net/games/479/G047992/20191120035/</nowiki></ref>, a DLC pack for the game ''Katanakami'' entitled '''風来人セット''' <small>(English: Wanderer Set)</small> was announced for first-print copies. The DLC includes blueprints for both weapons. It will be released with the game on February 20, 2020.<ref name=":3"><nowiki>https://www.siliconera.com/way-of-the-samurai-spinoff-katanakami-gets-february-20-release-date-and-shiren-first-print-dlc/</nowiki></ref>
 The DLC consists of:
@@ Line 72: / Line 77: @@
 ==== Katanakami Gallery ====
 <gallery>
-Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC example.png|Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC promo
+Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC example.png|Katanakami Shiren the Wanderer DLC promo.
 </gallery>