Concept artwork for Final Fantasy XIV.
Genbu (
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy XI[]
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Genbu is a notorious monster of the adamantoise family. He is one of the Shijin encountered in Ru'Aun Gardens. Defeating him rewards the Seal of Genbu, which when combined with the seals of the other Shijin allows players to summon Kirin in the Shrine of Ru'Avitau. Kirin will summon a weaker version of Genbu during its encounter.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Genbu is one of the Four Lords, auspices of great power that serve as guardians of the Ruby Sea. The eldest of the Lords, he serves as the Warrior of Light's guide in purifying the other Lords of their aramitama so they could renew their seal on the fallen auspice Koryu. Genbu is fought as the final boss of 
Hells' Lid, and later fights alongside the Warrior of Light in 
Tortoise in Time.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
Gen-Bu is one of the Four Fiends that serve Asura. It is fought as the game's first boss encounter in the Town of Hero. After defeating Ashura, Gen-Bu is revived by the Creator and fights the player's party on the first floor of the Tower.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
Gen-Bu is a potential transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]
Genbu is an Eidolon who chose to live in the human world in the land of Ajima to defend humanity. He serves as the loyal bodyguard of Suzaku and as the Holy Beast of the north. Together with Suzaku, Seiryu, and Genbu, they make up the "Four Holy Beast" Eidolons.
Etymology[]
The Black Tortoise or Black Turtle is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. Despite its English name, it is usually depicted as a turtle entwined together with a snake. According to Wu Xing, the Taoist five-elemental system, it represents the water-element, the direction north, and the winter season. Thus it is sometimes called the Black Tortoise of the North. It is known as Xuan Wu in Chinese, Hyeonmu in Korean, Genbu in Japanese, and Huyền Vũ in Vietnamese.