Iconography is the study of symbols depicted in a work of art. Traditionally, these symbols derive from a readily recognizable, common currency of cultural or religious experience. For instance, in Western culture, a cross is a familiar shorthand symbol for Christianity and an obelisk is a generally understood emblem of dominance.
Shujinko made his debut in Mortal Kombat: Deception as the game's main hero. He is an adventurer who, as a boy, dreamed of fighting Shang Tsung. He has roamed the various realms and studied with many renowned teachers.
Nekojin Characters in Specific Anime. Related Links. Nekojin means cat-people. (Neko is Japanese for cat, and jin is a suffix that indicates an identifiable group of people.) The term is mostly used for women (who are occasionally referred to as koneko, literally kitten).