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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In Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, Krishna possesses a human-like[1] 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[2] 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.[3] This extends to his voice direction, as he lacks the typical distortion applied to the voices of gods and demons.[4]
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.
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Other Appearances
Brave Frontier
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Trivia
Datamines suggest Krishna was originally meant to appear in Shin Megami Tensei V before being scrapped.[5]
Nomenclature
Names in Other Languages
Language
Name
Meaning
Japanese
クリシュナ
Krishna
Gallery
Concept Art of Krishna
Krishna's 6★ unit from the crossover with mobile game Brave Frontier
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
↑"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。" [1]. 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..." [2]. 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。" [3]. 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。" [4]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
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