Karajishi

The Karajishi (唐獅子 Karajishi) is a Japanese mythological animal. The Karajishi is venerated in East Asia—especially in Buddhism—as the king of all animals, an is commonly displayed at the entrances to temples and shrines as guardians.

Manga
Karajishi is the sole honor and guardian of the famed Tachibana Clan who were known to slay demons with its power and were given the title "Onimusha" by Tokugawa Ieyasu. without notices the spirit of Karajishi has vanished from the homes of the Tachibana and misfortune has been engraved in the clan's lives, leaving Tachibana Enko who was named the "chosen one" to find Karajishi in hopes to restore her clan's honor