Concept artwork for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
The Rakshasa (ラクシャーサ, Rakushāsa?), also known as the MANCAT, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in the original Final Fantasy. While typically bestial in appearance, it is often capable of casting a variety of magic.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Rakshasa appears as an enemy encountered in the Citadel of Trials and Flying Fortress.
Final Fantasy XIII[]
The Rakshasa appears as a mark encountered in Vallis Media for the mission "The Eleventh Hour." It is fought alongside three Flans.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Rakshasa appears as an enemy encountered on the final floor of the Tower, and as a potential transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Rakshasa appears as an enemy encountered in the Central Shrine, and as a potential transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Rakshasa appears as a summonable vision of mysterious origin, said to hail from Ardra. A blade-for-hire skilled in both sorcery and the blade, Rakshasa aided several nations from the shadows, only to one day vanish from the battlefield along with her riches. Leaving no hint to her whereabouts, some have speculated Rakshasa to have been a servant of the gods.
Etymology[]
Rakshasa are gigantic demons from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They are powerful beings aligned with evil, who live on human flesh and spoiled food. The creatures make an important appearance in the epic of Ramayana.