Hachiman (八幡) is a Japanese god of war and archery. While a native Japanese deity, Hachiman has incorporated Buddhist elements due to religious syncretism in Japan. Hachiman came to be identified as a deification of Emperor Ōjin, who, according to tradition, is 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]
↑ 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.
