i really like Final Fantasy XII's depictions of different "Legendary Animals". like the Cockatrice and different dragons.
as for my favorite, however, I really dont know. i know, someones gotta be the party pooper and not give a solid answer, but i didnt really want it to be me...
i kinda like how (as you put it) the asian dragons are "magical" but some o' the european dragons look burlier and manlier. i donno.
of course, there are Zombies
