Amabie

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Amabie
Origin	Japanese culture
Race(s)	Enigma

Amabie is a Demon in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

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Origin

Amabie is a legendary creature from the Higo Province of Japan that appeared from the sea and delivered a prophecy. It is described as long-haired, scaly, three-legged, and featuring a bird-like mouth. According to the legend, upon emerging from the sea, it foretold of six years of good harvest, and to draw its likeness and present it to the sick to ward off illness. Following this, it disappears. Due to similarities with a yōkai called the amabiko, including prophetic capabilities and a command to show its likeness to the sick, it is believed that amabie may be a result of a printing or writing error.

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Gameplay

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Compendium

Compendium Entries

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

A Japanese yokai said to have appeared in the Higo Province during the Edo period. One day, it was spotted as a glowing object in the sea, and made a prophecy to those who investigated it. The prophecy was that for the next six years, there would be a bountiful harvest, but also an epidemic of disease. Once that time came, it said, those who fell ill should be shown a drawing of Amabie as soon as possible to ward off the sickness. Similar rumors were recorded around this time for amabiko, jinjahime, and kudan.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

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Amabie can be found in Jozoji, having moved to Tokyo to become an idol. Amabie asks the Nahobino to give its idol bromide to a trendy student for a quest.

• If given to Yoko Hiromine, she is unsure of what to make of it. She doesn't particularly dislike it, nor does it make her unhappy.
• If given to Miyazu Atsuta, she finds Amabie cute. Due to her chronic illness, she is happy to hear that having it is supposed to make you healthy and says she will treasure it.
• If given to Tao Isonokami, she laughs because she was not expecting the Nahobino to give her something like that. She decides to put it in her student planner.
• If given to Yuzuru Atsuta, he assumes Amabie is something he doesn't recognize and admits he does not follow the latest trends. He decides to use it as a good luck charm along with his misanga bracelet.
• If given to Ichiro Dazai, he mistakes Amabie for a kappa, but likes how it looks and decides to show off its bromide in his next video.

After reporting back to Amabie, it gives the Nahobino an Amabie Essence as a thank you. It counts the Nahobino as the 3rd member of its fan club, with the first two members being its mom and dad.

Trivia

• Amabie's design originates from a sketch by Masayuki Doi made in 2021. At the time, Amabie was becoming a popular symbol of Japan's efforts to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic due to her ability to protect from disease.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アマビエ Amabie	Amabie

Gallery

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  Amabie's original artwork from 2021

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  Design commentary by Masayuki Doi

Videos

Amabie's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance