Shion

Shion is a Japanese given name that can be used for people of any gender. The meaning of the name varies with the kanji or kana characters chosen, and it is commonly written in kana or with a range of kanji combinations that produce different nuances.

In popular culture, Shion has been used for several fictional characters in anime, manga, and video games. Notable examples include Shion Uzuki, a central character in the Xenosaga role-playing game series, who serves as a lead researcher at Vector and is linked to the series’ Zohar lore. Another well-known bearer is Shion, the protagonist of the No. 6 light novel and anime, a dystopian story about friendship and resistance.

Beyond these, Shion appears as a given name for many other characters across various works, reflecting its broad usage in Japanese media. The name’s reception and choice by creators often depend on the desired sound and the implied meanings of the kanji selected.