Gotou, full name Kimio Gotou in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, is a character in the Shin Megami Tensei series.
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Origin
Gotou was inspired by the Japanese author Yukio Mishima.
Design
The PlayStation version of Shin Megami Tensei had an all-new artwork of Gotou in his Self-Defense Forces uniform. His rank insignia is visible, signifying that he is an ittō rikusa[a], which is equivalent to a colonel in the American military.
Gameplay
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| Name
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Level
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HP
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MP
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| Gotou
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28
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440
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60
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| Race
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Alignment
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EXP
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Yen / Macca
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Magnetite
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Moon PhaseDemon Aggression
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Drop
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| Meta
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Chaos (210)
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448
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¥Yen1344
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560
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0
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Kotetsu (113⁄256)
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| Attack
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Accuracy
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Defense
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Evasion
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M. Attack
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M. Effect
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| 54
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20Most versions/19Super CD-ROM²
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35Most versions/34Super CD-ROM²/33Mega-CD
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18
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13
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19
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| Basic Attack
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Element
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Hit(s)
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Target
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| Sword
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1
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Single enemy
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 Magic Skills
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| Skill
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Attribute
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Cost
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Description
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| Shibaboo
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Bind
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3 MP
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Binds multiple enemies.
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| Diarama
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Healing
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4 MP
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Restores one ally's HP by roughly 100.
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 Extra Skills
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| Skill
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Attribute
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Cost
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Description
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| Critical
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Dex
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—
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Delivers a mighty blow against one enemy.
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Gotou is a Fiend encounter and exclusively available as a Guardian to Akira Miyamoto.
Compendium
| Compendium Entries
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| Shin Megami Tensei(A-Mode DDS)
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Origin: Japan
The Japanese Self-Defense Force general. He came into contact with demons through the Terminal system. It was thus that he learned of God's plan for the Millennium Kingdom, spurring his rebellion.
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Game Appearances
Before the start of the game, Gotou comes into contact with the Terminal systems and through its connection to the Expanse he begins to summon demons en masse in order to combat the Americans occupying Tokyo and restore the old gods to their former glory. He uses the demons to erect a barrier around Tokyo, and starts a successful coup d'état to take control of the JSDF, after which he imposes a state of martial law on the city. He also orders the JSDF, along with his subordinate Yuriko, to capture and detain any female that shares the name of the leader of the Resistance, as they are getting in the way of his efforts in fighting the American troops and the only information they have of her is her name. When the Hero finally confronts him in Camp Ichigaya, he reveals the secret conspiracy he is trying to prevent: The Tokyo Annihilation Project. It is a plan by the God of Law to use the Americans' nuclear weapons to eradicate Japan, all with the ultimate goal of creating the Millenium Kingdom, a world of peace that only the few chosen by God will be allowed to live in.
Gotou asks the protagonist to join him in his mission and requests that he confront the American Ambassador Thorman at the Embassy in order stop any nuclear warheads from being launched at the city. Should his request be refused, Gotou will engage him in battle, only to perish. If the request is accepted however, Gotou offers his gratitude and sends the protagonist on his way, though his fate will remain the same, as his fears become a reality when the protagonist fails to stop ICBMs from launching at Tokyo, and dies as a result of the impact.
After Gotou's death, Ozawa takes over Gotou's territory in Shinjuku by defeating the local yakuza.
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End of spoilers.
Visionaries
Gotou is featured in two Visionary cutscenes in the Game Boy Advance and iOS versions of the game.
In "SDF Unit Pin", Gotou relieves the JSDF Chief of Staff of their command by force.
In "Megaphone", Gotou makes a speech to the coup forces about his ideals.
Gotou's soul can be found within Makai's Chesed Temple as one of the many individuals being granted salvation by Vairocana. He still regrets that all of his hard work toward his dream was shattered by two youths.[3]
Inside the Ring of Gaea base, there is a statue dedicated to Gotou, honoring his work to spread the word of Gaea and his opposition to ambassador Thorman.[4][5]
Gotou is briefly mentioned in the manual of the game as being one of the persons responsible for Tokyo's current state.
Gotou is referenced on the news as being arrested for stockpiling a large amount of weapons and confessing that he intended to take an action for change. The police are considering conducting a psychiatric evaluation on Gotou due to multiple testimonies mentioning his actions being weird as of late. His full name is revealed to be "Kimio Gotou".[6]
Novel Appearances
Gotou's appearance in Shin Megami Tensei: Final Story is identical to that in Shin Megami Tensei's story.
Manga Appearances
Trivia
- Gotou's duties as a colonelittō rikusa included serving as the commander of the 32nd infantry regiment of the 1st division of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces.[8][9]
Nomenclature
With the kanji spelling used in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, his surname (五島, meaning "five islands") is very similar when written to that of Yukio Mishima (三島, meaning "three islands"). His given name Kimio (公夫) may be derived from the first character of Mishima's birth name Kimitake (公威) and the last character of his pen name Yukio (由紀夫).
Gallery
Notes
References
- ↑ "ＴＶ：……逮捕されたのは、陸上自衛隊五島公夫一等陸佐です。" Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (SS). Developed by ATLUS.
- ↑ "Chief of Staff: What!? Colonel Gotou, is this mutiny!?" Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "Gotou: My plans were perfect! Everything was painstakingly prepared! And my dream was on the verge of coming to fruition… But then two strange youths came along and ruined everything!" Shin Megami Tensei II (SFC). Developed by ATLUS. English. Translation by Aeon Genesis.
- ↑ "Wise Man: This man... He spread the word of Gaia to achieve the ideal world." Shin Megami Tensei: Nine (XB). Developed by ATLUS. English. Translation by AlexHollins.
- ↑ "Wise Man: Gotou opposed Thorman, stood up against him. He needed the power of demons to create his ideal world. America - fearing that great power - reacted with nuclear force. Tokyo was buried along with the demons." Shin Megami Tensei: Nine (XB). Developed by ATLUS. English. Translation by AlexHollins.
- ↑ "ＴＶ：……逮捕されたのは、陸上自衛隊五島公夫一等陸佐です。五島容疑者は、ピストル・ライフルなどの武器を大量にかくし持っていたもようです。調べに対し、五島容疑者は、自分は変革のための行動を起こそうとしていた、などと自供。しかし自供内容のつじつまがあわず、関係者の証言によると、五島容疑者の最近の言動には異常な点が多く見られたことから、警察では、五島容疑者の精神鑑定を行うことを検討しています……。" Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (SS). Developed by ATLUS.
- ↑ "たとえ ばま自衛隊がクーデーターを起こすとか、ゴトウがアルタで演説するとか、公開処刑とか、悪魔がお母ちゃん喰っちゃってるとか……そういう細かいイベントは、自分のイメージにあるものをバァッと言って「これはありえる、ありえない」っていう感じで決めてきました。ハイ。" Translation: "For example, the Self Defense Forces committing coup d’etat, Gotou communicating through the [Shinjuku] Alta, the public execution, demons eating the mother… Such trivial events were being decided on my own images and the feeling of what was possible, yes." Kazuma Kaneko Works I Plus (2004), Nobuaki Takerubu, et al.. Published by Shinkigensha. Translation by Guan and buromu. ISBN-13: 4-7753-0315-5.
- ↑ "陸上自衛隊第1師団32普通科連隊の連隊長、 一等陸佐でもある。" Megami Tensei Jūnenshi (1998), CB's Project. Published by Aspect. Japanese. p. 172. ISBN-13: 978-4-89366-917-9..
- ↑ "陸上自衛隊の普通科連帯の連隊長ゴトウ一等陸佐が" Tetsuya Katsuta, Game Watch. Published September 22, 2006. Retrieved March 19, 2024. https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/.
- ↑ "Shop owner: Okay, just calm down man. The password is 'Gotou.' Once you enter that you'll get the invitation screen from the Ring of Gaia. But I'm serious, don't go messing around with this." Shin Megami Tensei: Nine (XB). Developed by ATLUS. English. Translation by AlexHollins.
English
Japanese
Shin Megami Tensei (Mega-CD)