Shion (Overwatch)

Lady Shion ( ) is a character who first appeared in the 2023 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter. An omnic, she is an elder of the Hashimoto Clan crime organization in Tokyo, Japan, and has heavily modified her body to appear more human. Modeled after action movie series like John Wick and Kill Bill, she comes into conflict with several characters in the Overwatch universe. In all appearances, she is voiced by Mariko Baika. Shion's appearance drew immediate reaction, praised for how stylish and cool she looked, while also taking notice of her sadistic personality. However, her unique appearance drew some confusion as to whether she was a human character or an omnic. Others complained that she felt like a continuation of existing issues that had been noticed with female character design for the title, particularly in regards to her sexualization but also how frequently Blizzard Entertainment appeared to develop East Asian female characters with similar aspects that appeared designed to sell in-game cosmetic items for them. Despite this, some such as Kenneth Shepard of Kotaku expressed interest in the reasonings behind her character and why her appearance deviated from the expectations of omnic character designs.