Hachiman

Hachiman is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Hachiman, also known as Yahata-no-Kami, is a Japanese god of war and archery. While a native Japanese deity, Hachiman has incorporated Buddhist elements due to religious syncretism in Japan. In the 9th century, Hachiman came to be identified as a deification of Emperor Ōjin, who, according to tradition, is said to be the 15th emperor of Japan who reigned from AD 270 to 310.

Design

Hachiman's design is inspired by a theory that Hachiman was originally the same as the God of the Hebrews.^[1]

Gameplay

Persona 4

Name	Level
Hachiman	70

Arcana	Shuffle Time	Inheritance
Hierophant	—	Elec

Resistances

—	—	NulNull	NulNull	—	—	WkWeak
×1	×1	×1	×1	×1	×1	×1

Skills
Skill	Cost	Description	Level
Maziodyne	22 SP	Deals heavy Elec dmg to all foes.
Makarakarn	36 SP	Barrier that reflects magic dmg once.
Matarukaja	24 SP	Increases party's Attack for 3 turns.
Elec Break	15 SP	Nullifies 1 foe's Elec resistance.	72
Dekunda	10 SP	Nullifies stat penalties on party.	74
Revolution	5 SP	Increases Critical Rate (all).	75

Persona 4 Golden

Name	Level
Hachiman	70

Arcana	Shuffle Time	Inheritance	Skill Card
Hierophant	✔	Elec	Elec Break

Resistances

—	—	NulNull	NulNull	—	—	WkWeak
×1	×1	×1	×1	×1	×1	×1

Skills
Skill	Cost	Description	Level
Maziodyne	22 SP	Deals heavy Elec dmg to all foes.
Makarakarn	36 SP	Barrier that reflects magic dmg once.
Matarukaja	24 SP	Increases party's Attack for 3 turns.
Elec Break	15 SP	Nullifies 1 foe's Elec resistance.	72
Dekunda	10 SP	Nullifies stat penalties on party.	74
Revolution	5 SP	Increases Critical Rate (all).	75

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Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning

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Notes

References

↑ Translation: "KK: Hachiman in Devil Summoner, or perhaps I should say, The One God in Megaten. So, The One God is the God of Hebrews and there is a theory that says he became known as Hachiman in Japan. That’s why I interpreted him as a big guy. Everyone is familiar with the usual Hachiman, but in reality his original form is perhaps The One God! I really like that concept." Sega Saturn Magazine. Published by SoftBank. p. 144. Kaneko Kazuma 1996 Interview (Sega Saturn Magazine, Vol. 8, 1996). Published August 26, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2024. Tumblr.

[1] Translation: "KK: Hachiman in Devil Summoner, or perhaps I should say, The One God in Megaten. So, The One God is the God of Hebrews and there is a theory that says he became known as Hachiman in Japan. That’s why I interpreted him as a big guy. Everyone is familiar with the usual Hachiman, but in reality his original form is perhaps The One God! I really like that concept." Sega Saturn Magazine. Published by SoftBank. p. 144. Kaneko Kazuma 1996 Interview (Sega Saturn Magazine, Vol. 8, 1996). Published August 26, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2024. Tumblr.

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