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==Profile==
==Profile==
===Origin===
===Origin===
Preta, also known as "hungry ghost" or "gaki", originate from Buddhism. They are pitiful humanoid creatures who happens to be reincarnated human beings due to dependably unjust behaviors they have done in their past lives. Those creatures often wander off in the human realm or being send to one of the six realms: Hungry Ghost Realm, a realm where most of the pretas resides.
Preta, also known as "hungry ghost" or "gaki", originate from Buddhism. They are people who have reincarnated into humanoid creatures due to unjust deeds committed in their past lives. They are prone to wandering off into the human realm after being sent to one of the six realms: The Hungry Ghost Realm, a realm where Preta reside.


In the aftermath to that behavior, the suffering for the preta is strictly dependable for any punishments such as not being able to eat edible food due to their very thin size of their necks; if succeed, the food will ignite their mouths, getting attacked by animals, or shooing off by bigger, more stronger demons such as oni. One of the most notorious punishments for the preta is being forced to eat really revolting inedible things such as human wastes. The presence of preta is invisible to the human eyes as they can't see them. However, in a preta-centric Theravada Buddhist stories, petavatthu, it is seemed that some humans such as the monk can communicate with them to discuss about their predicaments such as murdering off or abusing their loved ones.
As punishment for their karma, they are inflicted with the inability to eat. Due to the thin size of their neck; if they succeed, the food will ignite in their mouth. They may also be attacked by animals, or driven off by bigger, stronger demons such as Oni. Among the most notorious punishments is being cursed with an insatiable hunger for something inedible such as human waste. Preta aren't invisible to the human eye. However, in a Preta-centric Theravada Buddhist story, The Petavatthu, it is mentioned that people such as monks can communicate with them.
 
The depictions of Preta vary but in a Japanese scroll called the Gaki-zoshi, they are portrayed as grotesque with thin limbs and a large swollen stomach. They are illustrated slightly taller than humans. The Preta have a variety of skin colors: black, dark blue, yellow, and beige. The scroll also depicts them naked while the others wear fundoshi.


Their art depictions vary from a Japanese scroll of the hungry ghost called ''gaki-zoshi''. In this art, the preta are grotesque with thin limbs and a rather large swollen stomachs as they can either be slightly bigger than normal humans or even larger and comes with few colors of skins: black, darkish blue, yellow, dark beige. In some of the arts in the scroll, the preta are depicted naked while some of them, on the other hand, wears fundoshi.
===Design===
===Design===
Preta's design varies for each ''Megami Tensei'' games.
Preta's design varies in each game.


For his debut in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]'', his appearance is monstrous; he has three fingers, visible sharp claws, large swollen stomach, and a purple skin.
His debut in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]'' has a monstrous appearance; having three fingers with sharp claws, purple skin, and a large swollen stomach.


In ''[[Last Bible]]'', his appearance is shown to be short goblin-like with beige skin and comedically large lips.
''[[Last Bible]]'' portrays him as a short ghoulish demon with beige skin and large lips.


In ''Soul Hackers'', his appearance ultimately changes into a more "goofier" look while being a little bit more faithful to the actual preta in the gaki-zoshi scroll; he has purple skin, four fingers, elastically elongated chin, wears golden jewelries on his wrists and ears, has two red ofudas, and a tiny set of hair which happens to be a shaved yet messy bowl cut.
In ''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner|Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner]]'', he has purple skin, and a swollen stomach. This design also features an elongated chin, two golden bracelets, red ofuda, and a messy bowl cut.


In ''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner|Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner]]'', his appearance is the same as ''Soul Hackers'' but this time, his design is brown, yellow ofudas, and silver jewelries.
His design in ''[[Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers]]'' is the same but a color swap with brown skin, gray bracelets, and yellow ofuda. This design is more faithful to the Preta depicted in the Gaki-Zoshi scroll.


For most of the games during his ''Devil Summoner''/''Soul Hackers'' design, Preta has visible genitalia. In the artwork, it happens to be either shadowed or being black out in censorship. However, for most 3D ''Shin Megami Tensei'' games he's in, it is left uncensored while a very few games such as ''[[Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon]]'' have it removed.
Preta typically has visible but censored genitalia. However, for the 3D Shin Megami Tensei appearances it is left uncensored while in other games such as in ''[[Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon]]'' it has been removed entirely.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Shin Megami Tensei V''===
{{Gameplay}}
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==Compendium==
==Compendium==
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Those who lived extravagant lives are said to be cast into the Preta Realm after death. Preta are constantly tormented by hunger and thirst, but whenever they put something to their mouths, it bursts into flame, and so they are eternally deprived of food and drink. Their figures are gaunt, except for their bellies, which are strangely swollen.
Those who lived extravagant lives are said to be cast into the Preta Realm after death. Preta are constantly tormented by hunger and thirst, but whenever they put something to their mouths, it bursts into flame, and so they are eternally deprived of food and drink. Their figures are gaunt, except for their bellies, which are strangely swollen.
|dx2=Known as Gaki in Japanese, they are ghoulish demons of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm become these unfortunate creatures. Any food they try to consume burns up in their mouth, fated to be tormented by never ending hunger and thirst.
|dx2=Known as Gaki in Japanese, they are ghoulish demons of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm become these unfortunate creatures. Any food they try to consume burns up in their mouth, fated to be tormented by never ending hunger and thirst.
|sh=A ghoulish demon of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of Hell become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.  
|sh1=A ghoulish demon of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of Hell become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.  
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|dsrk2=A ghoulish demon from Buddhist myth. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of hell become these.
|dsrk2=A ghoulish demon from Buddhist myth. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of hell become these.
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==Game Appearances==
==Game Appearances==
==={{Link|Game|SMT5}}===
====Main Story====
On a street in Tamachi, the [[Nahobino]] discovers a fairy-like demon named [[Amanozako]] who is cornered by three Preta. As the Nahobino approaches, they notice his presence while one of them demands to know who he is. The protagonist does not respond just as Amanozako hides behind a wall while spectating. The Preta believe that Nahobino will take their "food" away and attack as they threaten to slap him on their menu.
====A Preta Predicament====
Inside a cave to the northeast of Tamachi, the Nahobino discovers a group of starving Preta, who complain about being hungry. Speaking with the Preta Leader, he asks for his buddies to be found, demanding they get back the cave with food.
In Mita, a wandering Preta is seen scavenging underneath the trees. When asked he says that refuses to go back to the cave. He is afraid of what will happen if he returns without any food. Reporting back to the cave in Tamachi, the leader then asks the Nahobino to search for another Preta, that he believes is in Shiba.
Arriving at a cave on the east side of Shiba, a lone Preta is seen worshiping [[Apsaras]] alongside many [[Cait Sith]] and [[Kodama]]. When spoken to the worshiper replies that he has food but refuses to go back as he has “found his own path”. He gives the Nahobino [[Sake and Dango Medley]] asking him to deliver it.
Returning to the cave in Tamachi the Preta are excited about the food. They gather the group around the campfire for a feast. However, the feast does not last long as the devoured food leaves them unsatisfied. They then ask the Nahobino if he has anything more to give them. When he refuses, the group attacks.
After defeating them, they apologize for their behavior and give him the [[Haunt Talisman]].
==Trivia==
In Shin Megami Tensei V, If the Nahobino sides with [[Leanan Sidhe]], the Preta will continue to worship Apsaras even if she is defeated.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=
|ja=ガキ ''Gaki''{{Exp App|SMT1|SMT5|plat1=SFC}}{{clear}}餓鬼 ''Gaki''{{Exp App|SMT1|plat1=MCD}}
|jaM=
|jaM=Hungry ghost; the Japanese name for Preta.
|zhS=  
|zhS=  
|zhSM=
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
MTT Gaki Artwork.png|Sketch of Gaki/Preta for {{Link|Game|MTT}}
SMT2 SFC Preta Sprite.gif|Sprite from {{link|game|SMT2}}
SMT2 SFC Preta Animated Sprite.gif|Animated sprite from {{link|game|SMT2}}
SMTif SFC Preta Sprite.png|Sprite from {{link|game|smtif}}
SMTif SFC Preta Animated Sprite.gif|Animated sprite from {{link|game|smtif}}
</gallery>
===Videos===
{{Video
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Preta is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Preta, also known as "hungry ghost" or "gaki", originate from Buddhism. They are people who have reincarnated into humanoid creatures due to unjust deeds committed in their past lives. They are prone to wandering off into the human realm after being sent to one of the six realms: The Hungry Ghost Realm, a realm where Preta reside.

As punishment for their karma, they are inflicted with the inability to eat. Due to the thin size of their neck; if they succeed, the food will ignite in their mouth. They may also be attacked by animals, or driven off by bigger, stronger demons such as Oni. Among the most notorious punishments is being cursed with an insatiable hunger for something inedible such as human waste. Preta aren't invisible to the human eye. However, in a Preta-centric Theravada Buddhist story, The Petavatthu, it is mentioned that people such as monks can communicate with them.

The depictions of Preta vary but in a Japanese scroll called the Gaki-zoshi, they are portrayed as grotesque with thin limbs and a large swollen stomach. They are illustrated slightly taller than humans. The Preta have a variety of skin colors: black, dark blue, yellow, and beige. The scroll also depicts them naked while the others wear fundoshi.

Design

Preta's design varies in each game.

His debut in Shin Megami Tensei has a monstrous appearance; having three fingers with sharp claws, purple skin, and a large swollen stomach.

Last Bible portrays him as a short ghoulish demon with beige skin and large lips.

In Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, he has purple skin, and a swollen stomach. This design also features an elongated chin, two golden bracelets, red ofuda, and a messy bowl cut.

His design in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is the same but a color swap with brown skin, gray bracelets, and yellow ofuda. This design is more faithful to the Preta depicted in the Gaki-Zoshi scroll.

Preta typically has visible but censored genitalia. However, for the 3D Shin Megami Tensei appearances it is left uncensored while in other games such as in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon it has been removed entirely.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Preta.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Japan - The forms of greedy souls. They have large heads and a thin neck, fat bellies, and shriveled limbs. They are plagued with a hunger that can never be satisfied.
Shin Megami Tensei III:
Nocturne 		They are "hungry ghosts," as they are unable to swallow food. This is a punishment in reincarnation. One with too many desires in life is doomed to spend time as a Preta.
Shin Megami Tensei:
Strange Journey 		A ghoulish demon of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of Hell become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Known as gaki in Japanese, they are ghoulish demons of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the preta realm become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.
Shin Megami Tensei IV:
Apocalypse 		Known as gaki in Japanese, they are ghoulish demons of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the preta realm become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.
Shin Megami Tensei V Known as "gaki" in Japanese, they are ghoulish demons of Buddhist lore.

Greedy humans cast into the preta realm become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine The form given to those who are cast down into the Preta Realm, one of the Six Realms of Buddhist scriptures.

Those who lived extravagant lives are said to be cast into the Preta Realm after death. Preta are constantly tormented by hunger and thirst, but whenever they put something to their mouths, it bursts into flame, and so they are eternally deprived of food and drink. Their figures are gaunt, except for their bellies, which are strangely swollen.

Liberation Dx2 Known as Gaki in Japanese, they are ghoulish demons of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm become these unfortunate creatures. Any food they try to consume burns up in their mouth, fated to be tormented by never ending hunger and thirst.
Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		A ghoulish demon of Buddhist lore. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of Hell become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
King Abaddon 		A ghoulish demon from Buddhist myth. Greedy humans cast into the Preta realm of hell become these.

Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei V

Main Story

On a street in Tamachi, the Nahobino discovers a fairy-like demon named Amanozako who is cornered by three Preta. As the Nahobino approaches, they notice his presence while one of them demands to know who he is. The protagonist does not respond just as Amanozako hides behind a wall while spectating. The Preta believe that Nahobino will take their "food" away and attack as they threaten to slap him on their menu.

A Preta Predicament

Inside a cave to the northeast of Tamachi, the Nahobino discovers a group of starving Preta, who complain about being hungry. Speaking with the Preta Leader, he asks for his buddies to be found, demanding they get back the cave with food.

In Mita, a wandering Preta is seen scavenging underneath the trees. When asked he says that refuses to go back to the cave. He is afraid of what will happen if he returns without any food. Reporting back to the cave in Tamachi, the leader then asks the Nahobino to search for another Preta, that he believes is in Shiba.

Arriving at a cave on the east side of Shiba, a lone Preta is seen worshiping Apsaras alongside many Cait Sith and Kodama. When spoken to the worshiper replies that he has food but refuses to go back as he has “found his own path”. He gives the Nahobino Sake and Dango Medley asking him to deliver it.

Returning to the cave in Tamachi the Preta are excited about the food. They gather the group around the campfire for a feast. However, the feast does not last long as the devoured food leaves them unsatisfied. They then ask the Nahobino if he has anything more to give them. When he refuses, the group attacks. After defeating them, they apologize for their behavior and give him the Haunt Talisman.

Trivia

In Shin Megami Tensei V, If the Nahobino sides with Leanan Sidhe, the Preta will continue to worship Apsaras even if she is defeated.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ガキ GakiShin Megami Tensei (Super Famicom)
Shin Megami Tensei V
餓鬼 GakiShin Megami Tensei (Mega-CD)
 Hungry ghost; the Japanese name for Preta.

Gallery

Videos

Preta's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
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