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The Chinese artistic form of the "dog-lion" (kara-shishi in Japanese) was almost always used, but was generally somewhat fatter, and with a shorter torso, than in China, with a short fan-like tail and a flattened face. [59] Hokusai had a "special cult of the Chinese lion, whose "spiritual form" he drew each morning". [60]
The Legendary Pokémon Entei is potentially inspired by a Chinese guardian lion, most famously on Pokémon 3: The Movie – Spell of the Unown: Entei. In The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the Emperor transforms into a Chinese guardian lion. On Dragonheart, Draco's design is partially inspired by a Chinese guardian lion.
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The Komainu strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and in fact originate from Tang dynasty China. [10] The Chinese guardian lions are believed to have been influenced by Asiatic lion pelts and lion depictions introduced through trade from either the Middle East or India, countries where the lion existed and was a symbol of strength. [11]