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The '''Hero''' is a playable character and the protagonist of {{Link|Game|smt1}}. During the game's early events, he receives the [[Demon Summoning Program]] from [[Stephen]] through his computer terminal and becomes embroiled in a power struggle between several parties over [[Tokyo (Shin Megami Tensei)|Tokyo]].
The '''Hero''' is a playable character and the protagonist of {{Link|Game|smt1}}. During the game's early events, he receives the [[Demon Summoning Program]] from [[Stephen]] through his computer terminal and becomes embroiled in a power struggle between several parties over [[Tokyo 199X (Shin Megami Tensei)|Tokyo]].


The Hero does not have a default name in-game, and is referred to simply as the Hero in his other game appearances. During development of ''Shin Megami Tensei'', he was called '''Futsuo''' among the game's staff.<ref>{{Cite Interview|quote=金子：開発段階だと、ふつお（ヒーロー）、よしお（ロウヒーロー）、わるお（カオスヒーロー）、ヒロインはふつこ。|translquote=Kaneko: During the development stages, [they were named] Futsuo (hero), Yoshio (law hero), Waruo (chaos hero), and the heroine was called Futsuko.|publ=Kazuma Kaneko Works I|publisher=Shinkigensha|page=p. 2|url=[https://megatengaku.wordpress.com/readings/interviews/kazuma-kaneko-works-i-interview/ Kazuma Kaneko Works I – Interview]|archive=|published=|retrieved=October 18, 2023|site=Megatengaku.wordpress.com|type=}}</ref> In the short stories included in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei Character Profile: Steven Report]]'', he was given the name '''Kazuya'''.
The Hero does not have a default name in-game, and is referred to simply as the Hero in his other game appearances. During development of ''Shin Megami Tensei'', he was called '''Futsuo''' among the game's staff.<ref>{{Cite Interview|quote=金子：開発段階だと、ふつお（ヒーロー）、よしお（ロウヒーロー）、わるお（カオスヒーロー）、ヒロインはふつこ。|translquote=Kaneko: During the development stages, [they were named] Futsuo (hero), Yoshio (law hero), Waruo (chaos hero), and the heroine was called Futsuko.|publ=Kazuma Kaneko Works I|publisher=Shinkigensha|page=p. 2|url=[https://megatengaku.wordpress.com/readings/interviews/kazuma-kaneko-works-i-interview/ Kazuma Kaneko Works I – Interview]|archive=|published=|retrieved=October 18, 2023|site=Megatengaku.wordpress.com|type=}}</ref> In the short stories included in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei Character Profile: Steven Report]]'', he was given the name '''Kazuya'''.
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The Hero is the only human character in the game who is able to operate the [[COMP]] and summon Demons into his active party. Unlike the other party members, he is unable to learn or use any magic skills.
The Hero is the only human character in the game who is able to operate the [[COMP]] and summon Demons into his active party. Unlike the other party members, he is unable to learn or use any magic skills.
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==Game Appearances==
==Game Appearances==
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==={{link|game|smt2}}===
==={{link|game|smt2}}===
{{Sectionstub|reason=Summary of other references to needed.}}
In [[Valhalla (Shin Megami Tensei II)|Valhalla]]'s [[Colosseum (Shin Megami Tensei II)|Colosseum]], a statue of the Hero, who was Valhalla's first champion, can be found. The statue's plaque will say that he was able to freely summon and command demons at will.
In the game's post-end, a man outside of [[Old Shinjuku]] indirectly references the Hero and the other two heroes by recounting how three men had came to Tokyo from the [[Diamond Realm]].<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=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
 
{{startspoiler|1}}
After the first encounter with [[Daleth]] at the Colosseum, the statue will mysteriously have tears flowing from its eyes, resembling it crying.
 
After finishing the game once, a man outside of [[Old Shinjuku|Shinjuku]] will indirectly reference him and the other two heroes by recounting how three men had came to Tokyo from the [[Diamond Realm]].<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=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
 
====Visionaries====
Though not physically present, the Hero is mentioned by [[Cerberus]] and [[Madam]] in the [[Visionary]] item "Golden Appleseed" as having recently died in an accident.
{{endspoiler|1}}


==={{Link|Game|SMTif}}===
==={{Link|Game|SMTif}}===
{{Sectionstub}}
Professor [[Yahata]] indirectly references the Hero, as seeing him with his COMP inspired him to try and make his own.
 
He can appear as a rare [[Fiend]] encounter or be obtained as a rare [[Guardian]].


==={{Link|Game|SMT4A}}===
==={{Link|Game|SMT4A}}===
{{Sectionstub}}
{{Startspoiler|2}}
During the [[Challenge Quest]] "[[Messiahs in the Diamond Realm]]", [[Stephen]] transported the Hero's soul to the [[Diamond Realm]] alongside the [[Demi-fiend]], [[Aleph]], and [[Flynn]]. Each of them met an unavoidable fate in their original worlds as a result of [[YHVH]]'s machinations; in the Hero's case, he was killed by ICBMs hitting Tokyo. [[Nanashi]] would eventually restore the bodies and memories of the four messiahs, culminating in a fight against Stephen himself. Once the battle was over, a portal opened in the Diamond Realm, allowing the Hero and the other messiahs to return to their original worlds.
{{endspoiler|2}}


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the PlayStation version of ''Shin Megami Tensei'', there exists two unused sprites of the Hero that are based on his PlayStation redesign.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The protagonist of the game was meant to get his own sprite at some point. However, unlike other sprites, it's based off the concept art of the protagonist by Kaneko. Another different unused sprite of the protagonist. Note there's two of them because it was supposed to be animated at some point.|translquote= |author= |url=[https://tcrf.net/Shin_Megami_Tensei_(PlayStation)]|archive= |published= May 30, 2022|retrieved= June 4, 2024|site= Tumblr|type= }}</ref>
*In the PlayStation version of ''Shin Megami Tensei'', there exists two unused sprites of the Hero that are based on his PlayStation redesign.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The protagonist of the game was meant to get his own sprite at some point. However, unlike other sprites, it's based off the concept art of the protagonist by Kaneko. Another different unused sprite of the protagonist. Note there's two of them because it was supposed to be animated at some point.|translquote= |author= |url=[https://tcrf.net/Shin_Megami_Tensei_(PlayStation)]|archive= |published= May 30, 2022|retrieved= June 4, 2024|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type= }}</ref>
*In the English localization of ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse'', the Hero's [[Hunter Database]] entry states that he is 18 years old.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Hunter Database - The Hero''' The 18-year-old protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei I. Once a normal high schooler, his destiny was forever changed when he found himself caught in a war between gods and demons.|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=English|transl=}}</ref> However, his age is not mentioned at all in the original Japanese script.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''ザ・ヒーロー''' 《真・女神転生I》の主人公。元々は普通の高校生だったが、 神と悪魔の戦いに巻き込まれ、 運命の歯車を大きく狂わされた。|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=Japanese|transl=}}</ref>
*In the English localization of ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse'', the Hero's [[Hunter Database]] entry states that he is 18 years old.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Hunter Database - The Hero''' The 18-year-old protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei I. Once a normal high schooler, his destiny was forever changed when he found himself caught in a war between gods and demons.|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=English|transl=}}</ref> However, his age is not mentioned at all in the original Japanese script.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''ザ・ヒーロー''' 《真・女神転生I》の主人公。元々は普通の高校生だったが、 神と悪魔の戦いに巻き込まれ、 運命の歯車を大きく狂わされた。|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=Japanese|transl=}}</ref>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
The Hero's developmental name, Futsuo, may be a pun on 普通 ''futsū'', meaning "normal" or "neutral."
The Hero's developmental name, Futsuo, may be a pun on {{Translit|ja|普通|futsū|inline=y}}, meaning "normal" or "neutral."
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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SMT1 SFC Hero Line Artwork.png|Line art of the [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|The Hero]] from ''Shin Megami Tensei'' (Super Famicom)
SMT1 SFC Hero Coat Line Artwork.png|Line art of the [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|The Hero]] wearing a coat from ''Shin Megami Tensei'' (Super Famicom)
SMT1 PS Hero Sprite.png|Unused sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei'' (PlayStation)
SMT1 PS Hero Sprite.png|Unused sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei'' (PlayStation)
SMT1 PS Hero Silhouette Sprite.png|Unused silhouette sprite of the Hero ''Shin Megami Tensei'' (PlayStation)
SMT1 PS Hero Silhouette Sprite.png|Unused silhouette sprite of the Hero ''Shin Megami Tensei'' (PlayStation)
SMT2 Hero Statue Sprite.png|Sprite of the Hero's statue in ''Shin Megami Tensei II''
SMT2 Hero Statue Sprite.png|Sprite of the Hero's statue in ''Shin Megami Tensei II'' (Playstation).
SMTif PS SMT1 Hero Sprite.png|Sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei if..'' (PlayStation)
SMTif PS The Hero Sprite.png|Sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei if..'' (PlayStation)
SMTif_SMT1_Hero_Animated_Sprite.gif|Animated sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei if..'' (PlayStation)
SMTif_PS The Hero Animated Sprite.gif|Animated sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei if..'' (PlayStation)
SMT4A Hero Portrait Artwork.png|Portrait of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''
SMT4A Hero Portrait Artwork.png|Portrait of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''
SMT4A Hero Sprite.png|Sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''
SMT4A Hero Sprite.png|Sprite of the Hero in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''

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The Hero is a playable character and the protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei. During the game's early events, he receives the Demon Summoning Program from Stephen through his computer terminal and becomes embroiled in a power struggle between several parties over Tokyo.

The Hero does not have a default name in-game, and is referred to simply as the Hero in his other game appearances. During development of Shin Megami Tensei, he was called Futsuo among the game's staff.[1] In the short stories included in Shin Megami Tensei Character Profile: Steven Report, he was given the name Kazuya.

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Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei

The Hero initially begins with 5 points in each of his six main stats, with an additional 18 stat points for the player to invest into any stat of their choosing. He does not have any default equipment.

The Hero is the only human character in the game who is able to operate the COMP and summon Demons into his active party. Unlike the other party members, he is unable to learn or use any magic skills.

Name
Hero
Starting Equipment
Sword Gun Bullets Head Torso Arms Legs
— — — — — — —
Base Resistances
Sword Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Expel Death Almighty
×1 ×1 ×1 ×⅞×0.875 ×⅞×0.875 ×1 NulNull ×1 ×1
Nerve Magic Bind Charge Dex Needle Type
×1 ×1 ×1 ×¾×0.75 ×⅞×0.875 ×1 ① Normal

Shin Megami Tensei if...

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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Name Level HP MP
The Hero 125 1317 625
Strength
304
Dexterity
250
Magic
80
Agility
170
Luck
130

Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost

Human — —

Resistances
RsResist RsResist — — — — NuNull NuNull
— — — — — — — —
Ailment Resistances
NulNull NulNull — NulNull NulNull NulNull NulNull NulNull
Skill Affinity
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy —
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Lightspeed Slash 30 MP Medium physical damage to one foe, pierces resistance, weakens one Multi resistance. Innate
Crescent Slice 25 MP 2 hits of medium physical damage to one foe, and debuffs their agility by 2 levels. Innate
Mist Rush 28 MP 2 to 4 hits of medium physical damage and 70% daze to multiple foes. Innate
Charge 9 MP Multiplies user's next physical or gun damage by 2.5. Innate
Morale Boost 80 MP Buffs party's attack, defense, and agility by 1 level. Innate
High Phys Pleroma — Boosts physical attack by 50%. Innate

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei

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In Valhalla's Colosseum, a statue of the Hero, who was Valhalla's first champion, can be found. The statue's plaque will say that he was able to freely summon and command demons at will.

This section contains spoilers. (Skip Section)

After the first encounter with Daleth at the Colosseum, the statue will mysteriously have tears flowing from its eyes, resembling it crying.

After finishing the game once, a man outside of Shinjuku will indirectly reference him and the other two heroes by recounting how three men had came to Tokyo from the Diamond Realm.[2]

Visionaries

Though not physically present, the Hero is mentioned by Cerberus and Madam in the Visionary item "Golden Appleseed" as having recently died in an accident.

End of spoilers.

Shin Megami Tensei if...

Professor Yahata indirectly references the Hero, as seeing him with his COMP inspired him to try and make his own.

He can appear as a rare Fiend encounter or be obtained as a rare Guardian.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

This section contains spoilers. (Skip Section)

During the Challenge Quest "Messiahs in the Diamond Realm", Stephen transported the Hero's soul to the Diamond Realm alongside the Demi-fiend, Aleph, and Flynn. Each of them met an unavoidable fate in their original worlds as a result of YHVH's machinations; in the Hero's case, he was killed by ICBMs hitting Tokyo. Nanashi would eventually restore the bodies and memories of the four messiahs, culminating in a fight against Stephen himself. Once the battle was over, a portal opened in the Diamond Realm, allowing the Hero and the other messiahs to return to their original worlds.

End of spoilers.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine

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Trivia

  • In the PlayStation version of Shin Megami Tensei, there exists two unused sprites of the Hero that are based on his PlayStation redesign.[3]
  • In the English localization of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, the Hero's Hunter Database entry states that he is 18 years old.[4] However, his age is not mentioned at all in the original Japanese script.[5]

Nomenclature

The Hero's developmental name, Futsuo, may be a pun on 普通 futsū, meaning "normal" or "neutral."

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ザ・ヒーロー The Hero
ふつおEarly development name Futsuo Futsuo

Gallery

  • Line art of the The Hero from Shin Megami Tensei (Super Famicom)

    Line art of the The Hero from Shin Megami Tensei (Super Famicom)

  • Line art of the The Hero wearing a coat from Shin Megami Tensei (Super Famicom)

    Line art of the The Hero wearing a coat from Shin Megami Tensei (Super Famicom)

  • Unused sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei (PlayStation)

    Unused sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei (PlayStation)

  • Unused silhouette sprite of the Hero Shin Megami Tensei (PlayStation)

    Unused silhouette sprite of the Hero Shin Megami Tensei (PlayStation)

  • Sprite of the Hero's statue in Shin Megami Tensei II (Playstation).

    Sprite of the Hero's statue in Shin Megami Tensei II (Playstation).

  • Sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei if.. (PlayStation)

    Sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei if.. (PlayStation)

  • Animated sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei if.. (PlayStation)

    Animated sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei if.. (PlayStation)

  • Portrait of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

    Portrait of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

  • Sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

    Sprite of the Hero in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

References

  1. ↑ "金子：開発段階だと、ふつお（ヒーロー）、よしお（ロウヒーロー）、わるお（カオスヒーロー）、ヒロインはふつこ。" Translation: "Kaneko: During the development stages, [they were named] Futsuo (hero), Yoshio (law hero), Waruo (chaos hero), and the heroine was called Futsuko." Kazuma Kaneko Works I. Published by Shinkigensha. p. 2. Kazuma Kaneko Works I – Interview. Retrieved October 18, 2023. Megatengaku.wordpress.com.
  2. ↑ "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" Shin Megami Tensei II.
  3. ↑ "The protagonist of the game was meant to get his own sprite at some point. However, unlike other sprites, it's based off the concept art of the protagonist by Kaneko. Another different unused sprite of the protagonist. Note there's two of them because it was supposed to be animated at some point." [1]. Published May 30, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2024. The Cutting Room Floor.
  4. ↑ "Hunter Database - The Hero The 18-year-old protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei I. Once a normal high schooler, his destiny was forever changed when he found himself caught in a war between gods and demons." Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. English.
  5. ↑ "ザ・ヒーロー 《真・女神転生I》の主人公。元々は普通の高校生だったが、 神と悪魔の戦いに巻き込まれ、 運命の歯車を大きく狂わされた。" Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. Japanese.
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