Shantae (character)
Shantae is the title character and main protagonist of the Shantae video game series developed and published by WayForward Technologies. She was created by Erin Bozon, wife of Matt Bozon, WayForward's creative director. She has been voiced by Cristina Vee since 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
| Shantae | |
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| Shantae character | |
Shantae, as she appears in 2016's Shantae: Half-Genie Hero | |
| First game | Shantae (2002) |
| Created by | Erin & Matt Bozon |
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| In-universe information | |
| Race | Half-Genie |
| Origin | Scuttle Town |
Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and a mother who was a Guardian Genie. She consequently has limited magical powers, including her signature whipping hair and magical dances that allow her to change into magical creatures, and has to rely on her skills and magical items that she acquires during her adventures to fight her adversaries.
The character has been well received and is featured in several lists of the greatest video game heroines. Shantae has since become WayForward's mascot.