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==Game Appearances==

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Hallelujah meets Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-~~Kai~~]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura-kai and how Abe saved the group when she asks. He then declares that the gang will save Tokyo instead of [[Flynn]]. He also notices [[Navarre]]'s ghostly form.

Hallelujah meets Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-kai]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura-kai and how Abe saved the group when she asks. He then declares that the gang will save Tokyo instead of [[Flynn]]. He also notices [[Navarre]]'s ghostly form.

The conversation is cut short once Abe successfully bargains with the angels to allow them inside the tower. As they ascend, the group takes a break at the observation deck to appreciate the view of the city, but are blindsided by a [[Rukh]] breaking through the glass. In the ensuing fight, Hallelujah takes note of Nanashi's combat prowess then summons Chiro for support after Asahi's insistence, revealing that he cannot fight directly. After the Rukh is defeated, Abe shames him for allowing a girl to speak to him the way Asahi did, leaving Hallelujah determined to show his competence. Once the group finds the item they were looking for further into the tower, Abe pulls Hallelujah aside and orders him to accompany the party to watch over them lest they make a mess of things. Hallelujah complies after some convincing but the party is then ambushed by [[Medusa]] and forced to fight her, all the while Abe ditches them. Once she is slain, Hallelujah asks to stay with the group and is subsequently allowed to accompany them, despite [[Dagda]] exposing his intentions to spy on them. He dubs Nanashi "Leader" from this point onwards.

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When Nanashi's trial is disrupted by the activation of the [[Tokugawa Mandala]], Hallelujah tests out the Demon Summoning Program when prompted by a passing Hunter, only to find out the program is not working. Realizing that almost all of Tokyo is unable to summon demons outside of Nanashi, the party rushes to Kinshicho to defend its residents, which ends with the death of Asahi's [[Boss|dad]] and Asahi staying behind to mourn. Hallelujah offers his condolences to Nanashi and asks how he is faring, as the man had also been a father to him. Hallelujah then recounts his own story of parental loss—having lost contact with his mother at the age of 10—and reassures Nanashi that while their grief may not be the same, he and the rest of the party are there to support the two through their loss.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 27 - You're not alone''' Seems like Asahi's got a lot going on right now... You shouldn't be so hard on yourself either. . . Look, at least you've got me. And Nozomi. And Gaston, sorta? Navarre, too. I can only imagine what it's like, to watch your dad die... Just remember that you and Asahi aren't alone, okay?|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>

After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party ~~struggle~~ to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming [[Nozomi]] would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor after she thanks the party for saving her.

After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party struggles to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming [[Nozomi]] would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor after she thanks the party for saving her.

With the Tokugawa Mandala lifted, the party returns to Kinshicho to check on Asahi and Hallelujah asks her how she is dealing with the death of her father. While she reassures him on her condition and requests to rejoin the party, Gaston derides her and calls her weak, leading to Hallelujah grabbing him by his collar and punching him in the face. Angered by his callous remarks, Hallelujah berates him for his stuck-up attitude and being unable to empathize with her. Asahi has to step between them to prevent their fight from escalating.

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During the party's second escape from Tsukiji Konganji, this time with Flynn in tow, the group runs into [[Adramelech]] who wishes to take Flynn for Lucifer's forces and implicates the assistance of the Ashura-kai. Hallelujah denies the demon's assertion, stating that Abe trusts him and would let him know about the gang's movements, to which the demon retorts that it is possible the older man simply does not trust him in the way Hallelujah believes he does.

Once Flynn is returned to the Hunter ~~Assocation~~, the ceasefire in Tokyo is called off during the following day's broadcast, meaning the Ashura-kai and Samurai have no reason to cooperate with the Hunters anymore. Despite this, Hallelujah has not gotten direct orders to stop trailing after Nanashi and the party and instead remains with them. He tries to encourage Gaston to do the same, but is frustrated when the samurai decides to follow [[Merkabah]]'s orders to return to [[Mikado]].

Once Flynn is returned to the Hunter Association, the ceasefire in Tokyo is called off during the following day's broadcast, meaning the Ashura-kai and Samurai have no reason to cooperate with the Hunters anymore. Despite this, Hallelujah has not gotten direct orders to stop trailing after Nanashi and the party and instead remains with them. He tries to encourage Gaston to do the same, but is frustrated when the samurai decides to follow [[Merkabah]]'s orders to return to [[Mikado]].

Afterwards, Nanashi and the party are tasked to infiltrate Mikado to learn more about Merkabah's plans; the younger members of the group resort to different methods to look older as they do not look 18, with Hallelujah donning a fake mustache. Despite making it to Mikado, the party is apprehended when Merkabah singles them out during a meeting at Aquila Statue Plaza. Though their imprisonment is shortlived, the party rushes to the Monastery to grab their confiscated equipment only to be stopped by [[Azrael]]. Nanashi attempts to fight the angel alone, but is quickly overwhelmed when reinforcements arrive.

Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward to ~~rejects~~ the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive but rather only need themselves. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and ~~accept~~ him for who he is.

Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward to reject the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive but rather only need themselves. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about to expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accepts him for who he is.

When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura-kai will side with Lucifer. Initially torn between his loyalty to the gang and his belief to do the right thing, he resolves to stay and fight with the party. As the party makes their way through [[Camp Ichigaya]], he mediates an argument between the Ashura-kai and [[Ring of Gaea]]. He also catches a glimpse of Abe in the corridors who later questions why he is disobeying orders. Although momentarily timid due to his insubordination, Hallelujah is left dazed when Abe tells him to explain in person and he will receive a truth in return.

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Later, when the party confronts Lucifer in the reactor room, the Ashura-Kai members present worry about the future of the gang without the demon's backing, to which Hallelujah confesses to killing Abe and declares himself the new head of the Ashura-kai. The gang members shrink away at the boy's newfound assertiveness and accept him as leader. After Armageddon, his new position is quickly instated,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 55 - This is kind of embarrassing''' . . .After I left you, things got pretty crazy. Some of the higher-ups were pissed. They swarmed me, saying that if I wanted to be the official leader of the Ashura-kai I needed to do this and that and that and this... I spent hours going through a whole mess of boring paperwork. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> with the shopkeepers even referring to him as "Boss".<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Shopkeeper:''' Welcome to the official Ashura-kai shop! Wait, Boss!? It's an honor to have you visit, sir!|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Despite this, he continues to accompany Nanashi and the party as they deal with the [[Cosmic Egg]].

====Bonds Route====

If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and ~~rescuring~~ Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>

If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuing Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>

====Massacre Route====

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 ==Game Appearances==
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-Hallelujah meets Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-Kai]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura-kai and how Abe saved the group when she asks. He then declares that the gang will save Tokyo instead of [[Flynn]]. He also notices [[Navarre]]'s ghostly form.
+Hallelujah meets Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-kai]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura-kai and how Abe saved the group when she asks. He then declares that the gang will save Tokyo instead of [[Flynn]]. He also notices [[Navarre]]'s ghostly form.
 The conversation is cut short once Abe successfully bargains with the angels to allow them inside the tower. As they ascend, the group takes a break at the observation deck to appreciate the view of the city, but are blindsided by a [[Rukh]] breaking through the glass. In the ensuing fight, Hallelujah takes note of Nanashi's combat prowess then summons Chiro for support after Asahi's insistence, revealing that he cannot fight directly. After the Rukh is defeated, Abe shames him for allowing a girl to speak to him the way Asahi did, leaving Hallelujah determined to show his competence. Once the group finds the item they were looking for further into the tower, Abe pulls Hallelujah aside and orders him to accompany the party to watch over them lest they make a mess of things. Hallelujah complies after some convincing but the party is then ambushed by [[Medusa]] and forced to fight her, all the while Abe ditches them. Once she is slain, Hallelujah asks to stay with the group and is subsequently allowed to accompany them, despite [[Dagda]] exposing his intentions to spy on them. He dubs Nanashi "Leader" from this point onwards.
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 When Nanashi's trial is disrupted by the activation of the [[Tokugawa Mandala]], Hallelujah tests out the Demon Summoning Program when prompted by a passing Hunter, only to find out the program is not working. Realizing that almost all of Tokyo is unable to summon demons outside of Nanashi, the party rushes to Kinshicho to defend its residents, which ends with the death of Asahi's [[Boss|dad]] and Asahi staying behind to mourn. Hallelujah offers his condolences to Nanashi and asks how he is faring, as the man had also been a father to him. Hallelujah then recounts his own story of parental loss—having lost contact with his mother at the age of 10—and reassures Nanashi that while their grief may not be the same, he and the rest of the party are there to support the two through their loss.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 27 - You're not alone''' Seems like Asahi's got a lot going on right now... You shouldn't be so hard on yourself either. . . Look, at least you've got me. And Nozomi. And Gaston, sorta? Navarre, too. I can only imagine what it's like, to watch your dad die... Just remember that you and Asahi aren't alone, okay?|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
-After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party struggle to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming [[Nozomi]] would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor after she thanks the party for saving her.
+After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party struggles to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming [[Nozomi]] would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor after she thanks the party for saving her.
 With the Tokugawa Mandala lifted, the party returns to Kinshicho to check on Asahi and Hallelujah asks her how she is dealing with the death of her father. While she reassures him on her condition and requests to rejoin the party, Gaston derides her and calls her weak, leading to Hallelujah grabbing him by his collar and punching him in the face. Angered by his callous remarks, Hallelujah berates him for his stuck-up attitude and being unable to empathize with her. Asahi has to step between them to prevent their fight from escalating.
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 During the party's second escape from Tsukiji Konganji, this time with Flynn in tow, the group runs into [[Adramelech]] who wishes to take Flynn for Lucifer's forces and implicates the assistance of the Ashura-kai. Hallelujah denies the demon's assertion, stating that Abe trusts him and would let him know about the gang's movements, to which the demon retorts that it is possible the older man simply does not trust him in the way Hallelujah believes he does.
-Once Flynn is returned to the Hunter Assocation, the ceasefire in Tokyo is called off during the following day's broadcast, meaning the Ashura-kai and Samurai have no reason to cooperate with the Hunters anymore. Despite this, Hallelujah has not gotten direct orders to stop trailing after Nanashi and the party and instead remains with them. He tries to encourage Gaston to do the same, but is frustrated when the samurai decides to follow [[Merkabah]]'s orders to return to [[Mikado]].
+Once Flynn is returned to the Hunter Association, the ceasefire in Tokyo is called off during the following day's broadcast, meaning the Ashura-kai and Samurai have no reason to cooperate with the Hunters anymore. Despite this, Hallelujah has not gotten direct orders to stop trailing after Nanashi and the party and instead remains with them. He tries to encourage Gaston to do the same, but is frustrated when the samurai decides to follow [[Merkabah]]'s orders to return to [[Mikado]].
 Afterwards, Nanashi and the party are tasked to infiltrate Mikado to learn more about Merkabah's plans; the younger members of the group resort to different methods to look older as they do not look 18, with Hallelujah donning a fake mustache. Despite making it to Mikado, the party is apprehended when Merkabah singles them out during a meeting at Aquila Statue Plaza. Though their imprisonment is shortlived, the party rushes to the Monastery to grab their confiscated equipment only to be stopped by [[Azrael]]. Nanashi attempts to fight the angel alone, but is quickly overwhelmed when reinforcements arrive.
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-Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward to rejects the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive but rather only need themselves. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accept him for who he is.
+Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward to reject the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive but rather only need themselves. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about to expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accepts him for who he is.
 When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura-kai will side with Lucifer. Initially torn between his loyalty to the gang and his belief to do the right thing, he resolves to stay and fight with the party. As the party makes their way through [[Camp Ichigaya]], he mediates an argument between the Ashura-kai and [[Ring of Gaea]]. He also catches a glimpse of Abe in the corridors who later questions why he is disobeying orders. Although momentarily timid due to his insubordination, Hallelujah is left dazed when Abe tells him to explain in person and he will receive a truth in return.
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 Later, when the party confronts Lucifer in the reactor room, the Ashura-Kai members present worry about the future of the gang without the demon's backing, to which Hallelujah confesses to killing Abe and declares himself the new head of the Ashura-kai. The gang members shrink away at the boy's newfound assertiveness and accept him as leader. After Armageddon, his new position is quickly instated,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 55 - This is kind of embarrassing''' . . .After I left you, things got pretty crazy. Some of the higher-ups were pissed. They swarmed me, saying that if I wanted to be the official leader of the Ashura-kai I needed to do this and that and that and this... I spent hours going through a whole mess of boring paperwork. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> with the shopkeepers even referring to him as "Boss".<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Shopkeeper:''' Welcome to the official Ashura-kai shop! Wait, Boss!? It's an honor to have you visit, sir!|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Despite this, he continues to accompany Nanashi and the party as they deal with the [[Cosmic Egg]].
 ====Bonds Route====
-If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuring Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
+If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuing Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>
 ====Massacre Route====

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