Gen-An Shiranui is a character from the Samurai Shodown series, appearing in the first two games and later making small cameos in other character's endings. Gen-An is a member of the Shiranui clan, a clan with demon heritage, which is the reason for Gen-An's green skin and general ugly appearance, though he is actually considered handsome by the clan's members. Gen-An seeks to slay all demons so that he can claim himself the Demon King, much against his wife's wishes, who only wants to live a peaceful life with him.