User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Monster Appreciation Week: Kirin (5th Gen)/@comment-4899131-20180526200225

Kirin's visual makeover is stunning. When I first encountered it in 4U it looked dated, but now it really does look like a mythical beast of legend with genuine grace, elegance & even beauty. It's just a shame that it's still a pain in the ass to fight, even with negate stun, negate para & high thunder res. Tempered Kirin turns this way past 11 and beating it is one of my most satisfying hunt victories to date.

Don't think I'll ever love Kirin, but I greatly appreciate the hard work that has clearly gone into making the best version of it yet.