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This is a list of references to the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'']] franchise in the {{Link|Series|SMT-}}.

=={{Link|Game|SMT1}}==
* In the [[Visionary]] cutscene titled "Gnawed Ball" present in the GameBoy Advance and iOS versions of the game, [[Pascal]] is brought home by the [[Hero's Mother]], who says that she adopted her from a man named Nakajima, possibly being the very same [[Akemi Nakajima]] from the {{link|series|MT-}}.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Mother:''' I got him from Mr. Nakajima's place.|title=Shin Megami Tensei|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|platform=iOS|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>

=={{Link|Game|SMT2}}==
*At the end of the hall of champions in the [[Valhalla (Shin Megami Tensei II)|Valhalla]] [[Colosseum (Shin Megami Tensei II)|Colosseum]], there is a statue dedicated to the [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|Hero]], the protagonist of the original {{Link|Game|SMT1}}.

*To the east of [[Old Shinjuku]], an NPC marks the spot where three youths arrived in Tokyo from the [[Diamond Realm]] a long time ago, referencing the Hero, [[Law Hero]], and [[Chaos Hero]] from ''Shin Megami Tensei''.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=男：むかし3人の男が　金剛神界から　ここへ　やって来たそうだ |translquote=|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> After defeating the final boss and reloading any save file, this same location can be used to enter the Diamond Realm, which acts as a hub area through which the party can enter multiple other dungeons originally from ''Shin Megami Tensei'', including: [[Camp Ichigaya]], [[Tokyo Tower (Shin Megami Tensei)|Tokyo Tower]], [[Imperial Palace]], and [[Government Office]].

* In the [[Visionary]] cutscene titled "Golden Appleseed" present in the GameBoy Advance and iOS versions of the game, [[Madam]] meets [[Cerberus]], who is mourning the loss of her master. Madam notes that her master in question was the Hero from ''Shin Megami Tensei'',<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Cerberus:''' There was once a man I could call master. But...when I was away from his side, he died in an accident. Right near here. I...couldn't stand the fact that I could not protect him...I'm just tired...so I sit here waiting for the day that he will return. Though I know that will never happen...

'''Madam:''' ...It's The Hero, wasn't it? Your master.|title= Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|platform=GBA|version=|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> implying that Cerberus is actually the Hero's pet-turned-demon [[Pascal]].

=={{Link|Game|SMTif}}==
*When [[Katsuhiko Sato]] gives the [[Demon Summoning Program]] to the [[Protagonist (Shin Megami Tensei if...)|protagonist]], he mentions that someone named [[Stephen]] was the person who uploaded it.
* Professor [[Yahata]] says what inspired him to make his own [[COMP]] was seeing a boy walking around with a husky dog who was wearing the same thing<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Yahata:''' This is a special arm terminal-type PC that I built myself. I saw some kid with a husky dog that had one and thought it was cool, so I made one.|title=Shin Megami Tensei if...|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=SFC|version=|lang=EN|transl=Aeon Genesis}}</ref>, a description that matches the [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|protagonist]] of {{link|game|smt1}} and his pet dog [[Pascal]].
* In the PlayStation version, a remix of the track "DEJA VU" from {{Link|Game|MJT2}} will play as a hidden {{Wp|Easter egg (media)|easter egg}} if the party enters [[Vine]]'s boss room when either the protagonist or their partner are in possession of a [[Guardian]] of the [[Deity]] race. This is because the "Majin" portion of that game's title is the Japanese name for the Deity race.<ref>{{Cite Web|author=Jeepy|url=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QWxLt2Jdq4 PS Shin Megami Tensei If - Majin Tensei Easter Egg (DEJA VU)]|archive=|published=May 28, 2017|retrieved=October 10, 2024|site=Youtube.com|type=Video}}</ref>

=={{Link|Game|SMT3}}==
*The title screen is a reference to {{Link|Game|SMT1}}'s cover art. 

*The fortune teller [[Nova]] from {{Link|Game|SMTif}} is visible on the back cover of [[Ayakashi Monthly]] when held by [[Chiaki Tachibana]]. 

*The [[Mara]] event in [[Shibuya]] features multiple references to previous ''Shin Megami Tensei'' games.
**The [[Laughing Doll|Laughing]], [[Crying Doll|Crying]], [[Angry Doll|Angry]], and [[Dancing Doll]]s from {{Link|Game|SMT2}} can be seen in the background being used as a medium to summon Mara. The ritual's failure and the dialog "A dark ceremony is about to commence... But something is definitely off" is a reference to [[Hanada]] accidentally using the wrong doll to open a portal to the [[Makai]].
**[[Baphomet]] chanting "EL ELOHIM ELOHO ELOHIM SEBAOTH ELION EIECH ADIER EIECH ADONAI JAH SADAI TETRAGRAMMATON SADAI AGIOS OTHEOS ISCHIROS ATHANATOS AGLA AMEN" to summon Mara is a callback to the original {{Link|Game|SMT1}}'s opening cutscene.

==={{Link|Game|SMT3NM}}===
*The final cutscene during the [[Destruction Ending]] is a reference to {{Link|Game|SMT1}}'s cover art.

=={{Link|Game|SMTSJ}}==
*When attempting to [[Negotiation|negotiate]] with the Hee-Ho [[tone]] demons, one of the dialogue options will be "Mascots aren't scary" as an allusion to how [[Jack Frost]] is the mascot of the ''Megami Tensei'' franchise and [[Atlus]] as a whole.

=={{Link|Game|SMT4}}==
* [[Flynn]]'s hometown is [[Kiccigiorgi]] as a reference to the original {{Link|Game|SMT1}} protagonist [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|Hero's]] living in [[Kichijoji]].
* Multiple entities and objects originating from {{link|game|smtsj}} make an appearance:
** The armor worn by the [[Black Samurai]] and found in the [[Counter-Demon Force Base]] are [[Demonica]]s originally from ''Strange Journey''. They are particularly based on the black Demonicas worn by [[Jack's Squad]]. [[Flynn]] can also obtain a set of this armor as equipment.
** A Demonica like the one the [[Protagonist (Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey)|protagonist]] of ''Strange Journey'' and the other members of the [[U.N. Schwarzwelt Investigational Team]] wear can be bought at the equipment Members-Only Club in [[Ginza (Shin Megami Tensei IV)|Ginza]].
** A statue of [[Mem Aleph]] can be found being worshiped by [[Gaean]]s in the innermost sanctum of [[Tsukiji-Hongwanji]]. This same background can also be seen in {{Link|Game|SMT4A}}.

* The equipment Members-Only Club in Ginza sells several weapons and armor based on certain Demons and entities:
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|Demonica Suit]] set, based on the aforementioned Demonica that the protagonist from ''Strange Journey'' wears.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|R Scorpion]] set, based on [[Camael]]'s armor.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|Genke Rindo]] set, based on [[Yoshitsune]]'s armor.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|Celtic White]] set, based on [[Cu Chulainn]]'s armor.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|Nibelungen]] set, based on [[Siegfried]]'s armor.

=={{Link|Game|SMT4A}}==
* In [[Nanashi]]'s dreams, the suit worn by [[Flynn]]'s past incarnation is a black [[Demonica]], originally based on the black Demonicas worn by [[Jack's Squad]] in {{Link|Game|SMTSJ}}.

* The Black Market in [[Shibuya (Shin Megami Tensei IV)|Shibuya]] sells a set of armor based on [[Pyro Jack]], called the [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Pyro Coat]] set.

* The equipment Members-Only Club in [[Ginza (Shin Megami Tensei IV)|Ginza]] sells several armor based on certain Demons and entities:
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Black Demonica]] set, based on the aforementioned black Demonicas originally worn by Jack's Squad in ''Strange Journey''.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Genke Rindo]] set, based on [[Yoshitsune]]'s armor.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Nibelungen]] set, based on [[Siegfried]]'s armor.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Ulster Armor]] set, based on [[Setanta]]'s armor.
** The [[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Demonica Suit]] set, based on the Demonica that the [[Protagonist (Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey)|protagonist]] from ''Strange Journey'' wears.

=={{Link|Game|SMT5}}==
* ''Shin Megami Tensei V'' features several references to characters and plot elements from {{Link|Game|SMT1}}.
** The bosses [[Surt]], [[Ishtar]], and [[Arioch]] are a reference to the optional Chaos bosses in the [[Basilica]]. 
** In the [[Can I Keep Them?]] subquest, [[Lilim]] reveals the [[Capture Pot]]'s original name and date of creation<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Lilim:''' This pot is actually called a "Glan-something Pot," and I had it made about 30 years ago by a human.|title= Shin Megami Tensei V|developer=Atlus|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>, referencing the [[Glancing Pot]] from {{link|game|smt1}}.
** In [[The Holy Ring]] subquest, the item [[Angel Ring]] is a reference to the key item of the same name used in ''Shin Megami Tensei'' to open the door to [[Asura Lord|Asura]].

* ''Shin Megami Tensei V'' features several references to characters and plot elements from {{Link|Game|SMT3}}.
** The [[Amala Drum]]s found in the [[Tokyo Diet Building (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Tokyo Diet Building]] and [[Jouin University Medical Research Lab]] are a reference to the [[Terminal]] devices from ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''. 
** The silver orbs made of cubes floating above [[Da'at (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Da'at]] are a reference to [[Kagutsuchi]]. 
** An NPC mentions having read an article in [[Ayakashi Monthly]] that [[Jozoji Temple]] contains a barrier protecting the city of Tokyo. Ayakashi Monthly is the occult magazine that the character [[Jyoji Hijiri]] writes for.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Occult Lover:''' Jozoji is an important barrier protecting Tokyo… I remember an article about it in Ayakashi Monthly. Maybe I should go pay my respects.|title= Shin Megami Tensei V|developer=Atlus|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
** In the [[Black Frost Strikes Back]] subquest, [[Black Frost]] claims to have previously been the emperor of [[Kabukicho]], referencing the optional battle against [[Hee-Ho-Kun]] in [[Kabukicho Prison]]. 
** The special conversation between [[Forneus]] and [[Decarabia]] that occurs when attemping to recruit Decarabia with Forneus in the [[Nahobino]]'s party references the pair's friendship in ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''.
** In [[The Holy Ring]] subquest, the stone in [[Asakusa (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Asakusa]] at which the [[Archangels (Group)|Archangels]] are revived is identical to the stone at which the Archangels are fought in [[Mifunashiro]] in ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''. Additionally, [[Melchizedek]] states that the Archangels will be hostile upon revival as they served [[Baal]] when they were killed, referencing [[Baal Avatar]].<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Melchizedek:''' Even if the seraphim are successfully revived, they will end up serving Baal. Before the Creator assumed the throne, the seraphim served Baal as gods of another region.|title= Shin Megami Tensei V|developer=Atlus|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>

* In [[Jouin High School]], a female student NPC mentions that she has an upcoming match against another team with a medalist as a coach, possibly referencing [[Suguru Kamoshida]] from {{Link|Game|p5}}.

==={{Link|Game|SMT5V}}===
* The Magatsuhi skill [[Diabolical Deluge]] is a reference to [[Belial]], [[Nebiros]], and [[Alice]]'s familial relationship from the original {{link|game|smt1}}.
* ''Shin Megami Tensei V'' features several references to characters and plot elements from {{Link|Game|SMT3}}.
** In [[Shinjuku (Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance)|Shinjuku]], a [[Miman]] implies that the [[Conception|Tokyo Conception]] occurred at a nearby hospital, referencing [[Shinjuku Medical Center]].<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Miman''': "Twenty year ago, Tokyo became netherworld. Place where all began is 'pparently hospital, just hop skip 'way."|title={{Link|Game|SMT5V}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=Steam|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
** The innate skills [[Best Friend]] and [[Kept Waiting]] are a reference to [[Forneus]] and [[Decarabia]]'s friendship in ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''.
** In [[Demon Haunt]]s, [[Lucifer]] alludes to his relationship to [[Demi-fiend]] in ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne'', referencing his role as part of the [[Scripture of Miroku]].<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Lucifer''': "Two youths whose fates I espied... One became the great demon of prophecy, the other a god returned from legend. How vivid this dark and light..."|title={{Link|Game|SMT5V}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=Steam|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
* In [[Demon Haunt]]s, [[Pixie]] can say that Pixies used to have the ability to turn into [[High Pixie]]s if they tried hard enough, but for some reason have lost that ability<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Pixie:''' A long time ago, if a Pixie tried reallllly hard, she could become a High Pixie! But maybe not anymore...? I wonder why?|title= Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance|developer=Atlus|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>, referring to how Pixie could [[Evolution|evolve]] into High Pixie in {{link|game|smt3}}, but has not been able to since. Pixie can also say that the ruins of the demon haunts remind her of the ruins fairies usually live in<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Pixie:''' Did you know we fairies usually live in old ruins and stuff? Being in the haunt here reminds me of the ruins I once lived in before.|title= Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance|developer=Atlus|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>, possibly referencing [[Old Shinjuku]], the run-down home of the fairies in {{link|game|smt2}}.

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