Flynn
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Flynn is a playable character and the protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei IV. He is a new Samurai prentice of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. He is also a major character in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
Flynn is the default name provided when inputting the protagonist's name in Shin Megami Tensei IV, while in Apocalypse it is his canonized name.
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As a casualry Flynn wears simple farmers clothing, with brown pants and shirt covered with a simple shawl over his shoulders, and a purse tied around his waist. His hair is long and tied back into a ponytail, with his fringe symmetrical with a point over his forehead and bangs reaching down his cheeks. Upon becoming a Samurai, the only aspect he retains is his hair style.
As a Samurai, Flynn wears the traditional uniform of the Samurai of Mikado. This is composed of a military style blue coat with white accents over a double breasted white shirt that resembles a kimono or hanfu. This shirt is held in place by a large blue strap and belt across his waist, and a second belt rests around his hips to hold his sword on the left side of his body. The rest of his clothes are similarly white, with his pants having knee protectors and his boots have belt straps. Like all other samurai he wears a scarf around his neck, with Flynn's being white, and wears a gauntlet on his left hand. In gameplay the armour equipped changes his appearance in the game world, however in cutscenes he is always shown wearing his Samurai uniform.
Despite being a silent protagonist, Flynn's personality is well defined across his various appearances. In his debut game he is resolute and inspirational to those around him which is seen in all endings except the White ending, as all of them have the people rally around his cause, be it in gratitude for his sacrifice should he side with Merkabah or if he unites the people of Tokyo and Mikado. His choices in boss battles imply a guile wit that allows him to get advantages over his opponents in battle or see through their tactics and is skilled enough to easily dodge Odin's lightning. While the player can choose to have him behave in a cruel and sadistic manner he is otherwise shown to be a kind and compassionate young man, best seen in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. In the main game he is respectful and speaks highly of Nanashi when the latter is being scolded by Boss, allows himself to be taken hostage by the Divine Powers to protect Asahi, and should Nanashi refuse to side with Dagda happily treats the boy as his equal. In the DLC Messiahs in the Diamond Realm an alternate version of Flynn is immediately concerned for Nanashi's safety when they first meet, further showing his compassion. Another aspect of his character is his uncertainty and self doubt. Despite presenting himself as confident and stone faced in Apocalypse he confides that he worries he would be unable to live up to the faith everyone has placed in him, though he works as best he can to live up to the monumental expectations placed on him.
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Shin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Manga Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Demonic Gene
Flynn appears as a black entity with a face cast in shadow that haunts Walter since childhood. He subtly manipulates Walter throughout the story, driving him into seeking more power with the goal of creating a world of chaos. As Walter struggles with the growing demonic influence inside him, Flynn continuously eggs him on to accept the power in order to change both himself and the world. While he seems entirely selfish and calculating, Flynn does appear to care for Walter, preventing him from losing himself after merging with Hiruko and giving him the clarity to save both himself and Gina. With the sky tower severed and Walter powerful and free, he fades away into darkness promising to meet again before appearing in a new world just as Walter and Gina are about to be selected by the gauntlet ceremony, smiling at a continuous world of chaos.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Prayers
Flynn is identical to his appearance in his game of origin, with the only difference being that he is completely white and has his face hidden behind a cloth with a sun on it. Jonathan dreamed of him since childhood, but Flynn appears physically when the demon Amy is about to kill the young Jonathan and instantly defeats the demon before fading away. Throughout the manga he acts as a guide for Jonathan, first indirectly before directly speaking and training Jonathan while he was comatose. In the final battle against Ys he is able to fully take form and fight alongside the Samurai and inform them that the combined prayers of Tokyo and Mikado will give Jonathan the power to win. As Jonathan triumphs over Ys, Flynn thanks him for achieving what he could not before disappearing once again.
Other Appearances
Brave Frontier
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Last Chronicle
Flynn is one of the characters featured in the crossover with the Japanese trading card game Last Chronicle. His card, featuring an illustration drawn by Ikumi Fukuda, was released in the Deicide Contract Deck[2], which also featured illustrations of Isabeau, Navarre, and Asahi.
Nomenclature
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 Japanese
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フリン Furin | Flynn |
