{"id":376585,"date":"2025-07-10T01:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=376585"},"modified":"2025-07-10T01:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:04:46","slug":"is-genji-considered-an-omnic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Genji considered an omnic?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#Is_Genji_Considered_an_Omnic\" title=\"Is Genji Considered an Omnic?\">Is Genji Considered an Omnic?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#Understanding_Omnics_and_Their_Role_in_Overwatch\" title=\"Understanding Omnics and Their Role in Overwatch\">Understanding Omnics and Their Role in Overwatch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQs_About_Genji_and_Omnics\" title=\"FAQs About Genji and Omnics\">FAQs About Genji and Omnics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_1_What_is_an_Omnic\" title=\"FAQ 1: What is an Omnic?\">FAQ 1: What is an Omnic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_2_What_Counts_as_an_Omnic\" title=\"FAQ 2: What Counts as an Omnic?\">FAQ 2: What Counts as an Omnic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_3_Who_Are_Omnics_in_Overwatch\" title=\"FAQ 3: Who Are Omnics in Overwatch?\">FAQ 3: Who Are Omnics in Overwatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_4_Does_Torbjorn_Not_Like_Omnics\" title=\"FAQ 4: Does Torbjorn Not Like Omnics?\">FAQ 4: Does Torbjorn Not Like Omnics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_5_Who_Won_the_Omnic_War\" title=\"FAQ 5: Who Won the Omnic War?\">FAQ 5: Who Won the Omnic War?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_6_Are_There_Female_Omnics\" title=\"FAQ 6: Are There Female Omnics?\">FAQ 6: Are There Female Omnics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_7_Is_Ramattra_an_Omnic\" title=\"FAQ 7: Is Ramattra an Omnic?\">FAQ 7: Is Ramattra an Omnic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_8_Is_Echo_an_Omnic\" title=\"FAQ 8: Is Echo an Omnic?\">FAQ 8: Is Echo an Omnic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_9_What_is_Zenyattas_Real_Name\" title=\"FAQ 9: What is Zenyatta&#8217;s Real Name?\">FAQ 9: What is Zenyatta&#8217;s Real Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_10_Is_Zenyatta_a_Omnic\" title=\"FAQ 10: Is Zenyatta a Omnic?\">FAQ 10: Is Zenyatta a Omnic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_11_Is_Bastion_a_Omnic\" title=\"FAQ 11: Is Bastion a Omnic?\">FAQ 11: Is Bastion a Omnic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_12_Why_Did_Omnics_Turn_Evil\" title=\"FAQ 12: Why Did Omnics Turn Evil?\">FAQ 12: Why Did Omnics Turn Evil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_13_Why_Does_Genji_Call_Zenyatta_Master\" title=\"FAQ 13: Why Does Genji Call Zenyatta Master?\">FAQ 13: Why Does Genji Call Zenyatta Master?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_14_Does_Genji_Call_Zenyatta_Master\" title=\"FAQ 14: Does Genji Call Zenyatta Master?\">FAQ 14: Does Genji Call Zenyatta Master?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-genji-considered-an-omnic\/#FAQ_15_What_Category_is_Genji\" title=\"FAQ 15: What Category is Genji?\">FAQ 15: What Category is Genji?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Genji_Considered_an_Omnic\"><\/span>Is Genji Considered an Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Genji is considered a <strong>cyborg<\/strong>, as he has a combination of human and <strong>Omnic<\/strong> body parts, given to him by <strong>Mercy<\/strong> after being severely injured by his brother <strong>Hanzo<\/strong>. This unique blend of human and <strong>Omnic<\/strong> characteristics makes Genji a complex character, with both human emotions and <strong>cybernetic enhancements<\/strong> that set him apart from both humans and <strong>Omnics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Omnics_and_Their_Role_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>Understanding Omnics and Their Role in Overwatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To delve deeper into Genji&#8217;s identity and his connection to the <strong>Omnic<\/strong> world, it&#8217;s essential to understand what <strong>Omnics<\/strong> are and their significance in the <strong>Overwatch<\/strong> universe. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Genji_and_Omnics\"><\/span>FAQs About Genji and Omnics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_1_What_is_an_Omnic\"><\/span>FAQ 1: What is an Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>Omnic<\/strong> is a type of <strong>robot<\/strong> with <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong> that was originally designed and built by humans, primarily by the <strong>Omnica Corporation<\/strong>, to serve the economy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_2_What_Counts_as_an_Omnic\"><\/span>FAQ 2: What Counts as an Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a <strong>robot<\/strong> to be considered an <strong>Omnic<\/strong>, it must have <strong>free will<\/strong> and <strong>intelligence<\/strong>, distinguishing them from other types of <strong>robots<\/strong> and <strong>AI<\/strong> systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_3_Who_Are_Omnics_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>FAQ 3: Who Are Omnics in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Omnics<\/strong> in <strong>Overwatch<\/strong> are a race of <strong>robots<\/strong> that were created to perform various tasks but eventually developed <strong>sentience<\/strong> and <strong>free will<\/strong>, leading to a complex relationship with their human creators.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_4_Does_Torbjorn_Not_Like_Omnics\"><\/span>FAQ 4: Does Torbjorn Not Like Omnics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Torbjorn<\/strong> has a negative opinion of <strong>Omnics<\/strong>, believing their level of <strong>robotic intelligence<\/strong> could lead to catastrophe, a view that was reinforced by the <strong>Omnic Crisis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_5_Who_Won_the_Omnic_War\"><\/span>FAQ 5: Who Won the Omnic War?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Omnic War<\/strong> was won by <strong>Overwatch<\/strong>, an elite, global task force formed by the <strong>United Nations<\/strong> to respond to the <strong>Omnic threat<\/strong> and protect humanity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_6_Are_There_Female_Omnics\"><\/span>FAQ 6: Are There Female Omnics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Omnics<\/strong> use gender pronouns, with examples including <strong>Orisa<\/strong> who uses female pronouns, and <strong>Zenyatta<\/strong> who uses male pronouns, indicating a form of gender identity among <strong>Omnics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_7_Is_Ramattra_an_Omnic\"><\/span>FAQ 7: Is Ramattra an Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ramattra<\/strong> is indeed an <strong>Omnic<\/strong> and the leader of the <strong>Null Sector<\/strong>, a group of <strong>Omnics<\/strong> fighting for their rights and freedom.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_8_Is_Echo_an_Omnic\"><\/span>FAQ 8: Is Echo an Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Echo<\/strong> is an <strong>Omnic<\/strong> whose story reveals much about the origins of <strong>Overwatch<\/strong> and the creation of <strong>Omnics<\/strong>, providing insight into the early days of the <strong>Overwatch<\/strong> universe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_9_What_is_Zenyattas_Real_Name\"><\/span>FAQ 9: What is Zenyatta&#8217;s Real Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Zenyatta&#8217;s<\/strong> full name is <strong>Tekhartha &#8220;Zenyatta&#8221; Zenyatta<\/strong>, and he is an <strong>Omnic monk<\/strong> who seeks spiritual enlightenment and helps others find inner peace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_10_Is_Zenyatta_a_Omnic\"><\/span>FAQ 10: Is Zenyatta a Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Zenyatta<\/strong> is an <strong>Omnic<\/strong> who, despite being a <strong>robot<\/strong>, has found a path of spirituality and peaceful coexistence with humans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_11_Is_Bastion_a_Omnic\"><\/span>FAQ 11: Is Bastion a Omnic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Bastion<\/strong> is a <strong>battle Omnic<\/strong> created by <strong>Torbjorn Lindholm<\/strong> but was reactivated and became a gentle <strong>Omnic<\/strong>, maintaining his combat programming but using it for different purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_12_Why_Did_Omnics_Turn_Evil\"><\/span>FAQ 12: Why Did Omnics Turn Evil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Omnics<\/strong> did not turn evil out of any ideological reason but simply began attacking without understandable cause, leading to the <strong>Omnic Crisis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_13_Why_Does_Genji_Call_Zenyatta_Master\"><\/span>FAQ 13: Why Does Genji Call Zenyatta Master?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Genji refers to <strong>Zenyatta<\/strong> as his <strong>master<\/strong> because <strong>Zenyatta<\/strong> became his mentor after they met, teaching Genji to see his <strong>cybernetic form<\/strong> and experiences as a gift.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_14_Does_Genji_Call_Zenyatta_Master\"><\/span>FAQ 14: Does Genji Call Zenyatta Master?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, even after finding inner peace, Genji still addresses <strong>Zenyatta<\/strong> with respect as his <strong>master<\/strong>, reflecting their close and meaningful relationship.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_15_What_Category_is_Genji\"><\/span>FAQ 15: What Category is Genji?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Genji is categorized as a <strong>Damage class hero<\/strong> in <strong>Overwatch<\/strong>, utilizing his unique blend of human and <strong>Omnic<\/strong> abilities to excel in combat situations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Genji Considered an Omnic? Genji is considered a cyborg, as he has a combination of human and Omnic body parts, given to him by Mercy after being severely injured by his brother Hanzo. 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