"In Japanese folklore, the senri are creatures that come into being when an extremely old mountain cat undergoes a spiritual transformation. It can take the form of a beautiful young lady and seduce unfortunate men that wonder into the mountains. It then steals their life energy in order to sustain itself and gain more power. The senri is the highest rank of bakeneko, and it is said that other animals that have become demonised gather life energy so that they themselves can become Senri. The senri are akin to the Chinese spirit animals known as the yao jing, which achieve human form after many years of training in the art of Taoism. "
"Origin: China. A mountain cat youkai and powerful Nekomata. Like Senko, they have lived long lives, strengthening their powers. They, too, take on the form of women and drain men's energy to enhance their own power."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS Dictionary
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
"A Japanese monster born from a lynx. It absorbs spirits from men by transforming into a beautiful woman. It is said that other monsters collect spirits to become a Senri."
Senri can be contracted with in Nakano Stone Site's silver level instance. It also appears in support of Byakko when he acts as a boss in Shinagawa's Catacombs of the Templar Knights instance.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
"A spirit born of a long-lived wildcat. It disguises itself as a beautiful woman to steal the vitality of men. Some say other demon animals collect vitality in order to become Senri themselves."
