Shinjuku (Shin Megami Tensei)

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This article is about Shinjuku in the original Shin Megami Tensei. For instances of Shinjuku in other games, see Shinjuku.

The Shinjuku is a location in Shin Megami Tensei and the overworld accessible after teleporting to the Research Lab from the Echo Building. It is larger than Kichijoji, consisting of several districts, including Ichigaya, Yotsuya, and others.

Gameplay

Places of Interest

Research Lab

Main article: Research Lab

Shinjuku Underground

Main article: Shinjuku Underground

Aurora Vision

The Aurora Vision[a] screen features a cutscene of the man who declared martial law in Tokyo, Colonel Gotou, describes the motivations behind his recent actions. He states that he has summoned ancient demons to prevent a conspiracy called the "Japan Annihilation Project" and create a utopia where gods and humans coexist.[1]

Shinjuku West Building

Main article: Shinjuku West Building

Government Office

Main article: Government Office

The site of the public execution.

Camp Ichigaya

Main article: Camp Ichigaya (Shin Megami Tensei)

Embassy

Main article: Embassy

Encounters

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Game Appearances

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Trivia

The baseball stadium east of the Research Lab that's visible in the Super Famicom, Mega-CD, and PlayStation versions of Shin Megami Tensei represents the real life location Jingu Stadium.Shin Megami Tensei Super Famicom Software Strategy Guidebook

The forest of trees directly to the south of the Shinjuku Underground represents the real life location of the Shinjuku Gyo-en National Park.Shin Megami Tensei Super Famicom Software Strategy Guidebook

The Aurora Vision screen's logo reads Studio Alto[b] as a reference to the real life location of the Shinjuku Atla vision screen featured at the Shinjuku Alta shopping center.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese シンジュク Shinjuku
新宿 Shinjuku
Shinjuku

Gallery

Notes

  1. Japanese: オーロラヴィジョンAurora Vision, Hepburn Ōroravu~ijon
  2. Japanese: スタジオアルトStudio Alto, Hepburn Sutajioaruto

References

  1. "Man: I am Gotou, in command by martial law! This civilization is rotten to its core. Our society is built on exploitation of Gaea, the earth. As prejudice, poverty, and war engulf the world, we have awakened ancient demons. This was done in order to prepare for the true crisis. That crisis is the Japan Annihilation Project! We have drawn on the power of the ancient gods to fight this horrific conspiracy. Our aim is for gods and mankind to coexist and create a utopia!" Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).