Chinese Mythology in Popular Culture - Nian

Nian

The Nian are a part of the Canthan New Year Celebration as part of the game Guild Wars, specifically appearing in Guild Wars Factions

Omen, a boss in World of Warcraft which appears only once a year during the Lunar Festival was inspired by the Nian.

The Nian make an appearance in an episode of Three Delivery

The Nian is available as a mount in the game World of Kung Fu

The Nian (known as the Neinbeast in game) is available as a mount in the game Perfect World International. There is also an in-game event in which players try to kill Neinbeasts and their minions.

The Nian are in the TV show Spirit Warriors (however they are humanoid and ninja like in this show).

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