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Initially sealed within the circular Ark that lies in the depths of [[Kanda-no-yashiro]], Krishna is freed by [[Nanashi]] after he and [[Asahi]] are manipulated by [[Odin]] to do so. He thanks the boy for releasing him then calls upon the members of the [[Divine Powers]] to convene, claiming that the time for salvation is soon. He leaves with Odin to look for [[Flynn]] whilst bidding [[Dagda]] farewell, leaving the two kids to rush to [[Ginza]] to stop him. | |||
However, Krishna—now flanked by an entourage of demons—manages to approach Flynn first, interrupting the [[Samurai|samurai]]'s attempt to summon [[Masakado]]. He introduces himself to Flynn, distinguishing the Divine Powers as separate from the causes of [[Merkabah]] and [[Lucifer]] and posturing its goal of salvation as favorable to humanity. When [[Isabeau]] asks if Krishna truly is the spokesperson for those not aligned with either figure, he coyly reassures her that it is true. He then elaborates further on his reasoning behind his goal: the current universe is ruled by a [[YHVH|creator]] that has trapped humanity | However, Krishna—now flanked by an entourage of demons—manages to approach Flynn first, interrupting the [[Samurai|samurai]]'s attempt to summon [[Masakado]]. He introduces himself to Flynn, distinguishing the Divine Powers as separate from the causes of [[Merkabah]] and [[Lucifer]] and posturing its goal of salvation as favorable to humanity. When [[Isabeau]] asks if Krishna truly is the spokesperson for those not aligned with either figure, he coyly reassures her that it is true. He then elaborates further on his reasoning behind his goal: the current universe is ruled by a [[YHVH|creator]] that has shaped and trapped humanity into his vision, therefore he must be eliminated. Having said his piece, he offers Flynn the position to bring about salvation, dubbing the samurai as his Kalki. Although Flynn refuses at first, Krishna eventually brings him to his side, using a combination of Odin's attacks and [[Maitreya]] taking Asahi hostage to force Flynn to submit. With his Kalki in tow, he proceeds to demonstrate the might of the Divine Powers by summoning [[Shesha]] and opening a hole in the ceiling, bathing Tokyo in light for the first time in 25 years. Krishna encourages those seeking his salvation to convene at [[Tsukiji Konganji]] before the next full moon, a date that portends the birth of a new universe. He then takes his leave alongside the rest of the Divine Powers and Flynn. | ||
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<!--{Later, Krishna, Odin, and Maitreya catch Nanashi and his party in the depths of Tsukiji Konganji's treasury room during a botched rescue attempt of Flynn. (umm don't have the braincells rn to write this but basically krishna explains his definition of salvation -> nanashi's friends don't agree with what he's puttin out -> krishna talks about how their rejection is due to not sharing the same concept of death [essentially humans can't comprehend what lies beyond bodily death, specifically the bodies provided to them by YHVH] -> submit to salvation aka being eaten by Shesha bc you won't be shackled to those bodies anymore) With his rationale laid out, Krishna asks the party to be devoured by Shesha, to which Gaston immediately points out that the serpent is dead. Krishna laughs at the insinuation then reveals Shesha's inevitable return, bound by its need to save humanity from the current world.}--> | |||
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Krishna is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
In Hinduism, Krishna is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the god of preservation. Some Hindu traditions worship Krishna himself as the Supreme Being in his own right.
Design
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Krishna's design in Shin Megami Tensei if... is the same as Vishnu's from Shin Megami Tensei.
In Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, Krishna possesses a human-like[2] appearance, having brown skin, short blue hair, and light gray eyes. On his forehead is a bindi,[a] though it is partially obscured by his feathered hat. In addition to the hat, he wears a western-styled[3] outfit: a turquoise blazer embellished with circles near the sleeves and beneath the lapels, an orange dress shirt with its undone collar giving way to a darker cravat, and brown shorts paired with knee-high boots. He holds a golden flute decorated with a red tassel and blue jewel in his hands.
The decision to lean into the human appearance was done to reflect Krishna's motives, making him someone who appears to meet humanity halfway instead of being an all-powerful god.[4] This extends to his voice direction, as he lacks the typical distortion applied to the voices of gods and demons.[5]
Gameplay
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A divine hero of Hindu mythology. He is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, who is said to appear whenever the world is at risk. Name is sometimes translated as "all-attractive." Raised by cow herders. As a boy, he would play his flute, causing women to flock to him. As an adult, he became a great tactician. Shot in the back of the leg by mistake by a hunter named Jara. |
Game Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Initially sealed within the circular Ark that lies in the depths of Kanda-no-yashiro, Krishna is freed by Nanashi after he and Asahi are manipulated by Odin to do so. He thanks the boy for releasing him then calls upon the members of the Divine Powers to convene, claiming that the time for salvation is soon. He leaves with Odin to look for Flynn whilst bidding Dagda farewell, leaving the two kids to rush to Ginza to stop him.
However, Krishna—now flanked by an entourage of demons—manages to approach Flynn first, interrupting the samurai's attempt to summon Masakado. He introduces himself to Flynn, distinguishing the Divine Powers as separate from the causes of Merkabah and Lucifer and posturing its goal of salvation as favorable to humanity. When Isabeau asks if Krishna truly is the spokesperson for those not aligned with either figure, he coyly reassures her that it is true. He then elaborates further on his reasoning behind his goal: the current universe is ruled by a creator that has shaped and trapped humanity into his vision, therefore he must be eliminated. Having said his piece, he offers Flynn the position to bring about salvation, dubbing the samurai as his Kalki. Although Flynn refuses at first, Krishna eventually brings him to his side, using a combination of Odin's attacks and Maitreya taking Asahi hostage to force Flynn to submit. With his Kalki in tow, he proceeds to demonstrate the might of the Divine Powers by summoning Shesha and opening a hole in the ceiling, bathing Tokyo in light for the first time in 25 years. Krishna encourages those seeking his salvation to convene at Tsukiji Konganji before the next full moon, a date that portends the birth of a new universe. He then takes his leave alongside the rest of the Divine Powers and Flynn.
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Novel Appearances
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Other Appearances
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Trivia
- Datamines suggest Krishna was originally meant to appear in Shin Megami Tensei V before being scrapped.[6]
Nomenclature
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クリシュナ Kurishuna | Krishna |
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Official character bio for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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Concept art of Krishna from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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Krishna's 6★ unit from the crossover with Brave Frontier
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Notes
- ↑ A bindi is typically a red dot or sticker applied to the forehead with various religious implications. Although usually associated with Indian culture, the practice is widespread on the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
References
- ↑ "Check out Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse!! You can hear me as the leader of the Divine Powers, Lord Krishna!!" @JalenKCassell, Tweet by Jalen K. Cassell. Archived: [1]. Published September 18, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Twitter.
- ↑ "僕の中では、神や悪魔よりも“人間”寄りにデザインしたのがクリシュナです。" [2]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
- ↑ "彼が本作で洋装をまとっているのも、現代の人々の心をつかまんとする意図があり..." [3]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
- ↑ "なぜなら、彼は人間に対して“救済”を訴える立場であり、神々しいよりも、人に歩み寄った姿をしているほうが、目的からして好都合だろうと思えたんですね。" [4]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
- ↑ "サウンドの面でも、ほかの神や悪魔のボイスには人間離れした感じのエフェクトを乗せていますが、クリシュナだけは、人間らしくも力強い声をそのままにしています。" [5]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
- ↑ Faz on X: "SMT V Unused DLC/Demon mentions DLC: Satan Krishna Dagda Maitreya (found by @regularpanties) Demons: Ardha Astarte Shesha" / X. Published November 26, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2024. Twitter.