Shantae is a series of platforming video games that started back in 2002. The heroine of the series, a half-genie belly dancer with magical purple hair named Shantae, lives in the world of Sequin Land. Shantae serves as the guardian of Scuttle Town, and more generally Sequin Land as a whole, protecting it from various threats, which generally involve to some extent her nemesis, the lady pirate Risky Boots. The setting, despite various fantasy, dark fantasy and steampunk elements, mostly displays Middle Eastern oriental-inspired aesthetics. All the games involve collecting new powers and items, which vary from game to game, to strengthen Shantae and unlock access to new areas. Shantae also has special abilities, such as using her ponytail as a whip, casting magic genie spells, and transforming into different animals via bellydancing. Shantae created by: Matt Bozin, Erin Bozin, Jake Kaufman Shantae owned by: Wayforward