Nahobino
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The Nahobino is a playable character and the protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei V and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. He is a third year student of Jouin High School of Tokyo who is transported to Da'at and fuses with Aogami, together becoming a singular entity referred to as the Nahobino. He later joins the Bethel organization in fighting back against the Demons appearing in the real world.
The protagonist's real name is not given and is left up to the player to name.
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As a student, the protagonist wears a navy blue super skinny fit Jouin High School gakuran with shark skinned patterning featuring Satsuki Azaelas, mismatched pockets, and golden buttons embellished with the kanji for rope.[1] The collar has two metal pins, one for seniors and another of the school emblem. His dress shoes are dark brown leather cap toe Oxfords. He carries a school issued travel bag with white straps to school, in which he keeps a copy of the Man'yōshū that he is shown reading in his spare time. His most defining physical trait is his asymmetrical haircut.
When fused with Aogami, he is covered in a body suit stylized with the white curves representing the spiral, a motif from ancient pre-Christian relgions around the world embodying a sense of reverence for primal life force. The fluid blue hair and suit lines just as the spiral also represent life force as well as the flow of water. This is because since ancient times long hair has been considered a divine source of life force holding transcendent abilities.[2] His eyes turn a glowing golden, which is a trait shared with all Nahobino and around his neck is a blue collar piece similar to a gorget. The boots have a thin platform running along the center of each sole resembling the shape of traditional Japanese footwear.
He is usually inexpressive, rarely showing any emotion and is stated to be an introverted bookworm. Though he tries to make an effort to follow rules he isn't particularly strict in this regard, as shown when he attempts to follow the buddy system put in place after the recent murders and chooses to return to the dormitories alone when he is unsuccessful. He is also someone that often helps others, either happily or begrudgingly depending on the choices of the player. He is an inattentive student, shown day dreaming, and not engaging much with his fellow classmates though he also isn't disliked by them either, having an amicable relationship with Miyazu Atsuta prior to the start of the game. However, he is also shown to be fearful when confronted with uncertainty, collapsing to the ground when first entering Da'at and nervously hugging his arm prior to the Pandemonic Summit, and is shown to be distrustful or even afraid of Bethel through his dialog choices. In spite of this, he still continues to face the dangers and fight as a Nahobino.
In battle he is steadfast when his life is threatened and ready at a moment's notice by his flattening his fingers together to summon a blue energy sword. he often uses his right hand, though he can also summon from both hands simultaneously. His fighting style is graceful and precise with many attacks demonstrating his command over the battlefield, and while he does not seem to derive any satisfaction from fighting, he also does not hold back. He consistently protects others at the risk of his own safety, intercepting a fatal attack from Lahmu to protect Tao Isonokami, though ultimately failing to save her. His compassion is also evident, as shown in the moment where a possessed Sahori Itsukishima regains control giving him the chance to stop Lahmu, he chooses to embrace her with a hug as he drives his blade through her. His resolve to help others earns him the admiration of Fionn mac Cumhaill, who follows him regardless of alignment.
Gameplay
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Compendium
The Nahobino's in-game lore entry changes as the story progresses.
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| Shin Megami Tensei V | First Battle: A student whose peaceful days attending Jouin High School in Tokyo were all but shattered after he is dragged into an unknown world. However, upon fusing with a mysterious entity, he obtained the power to combat demons, ensuring his chance at survival.
A student whose peaceful days attending Jouin High School in Tokyo were all but shattered after he is dragged into an unknown world. But upon fusing with Aogami, he transformed into a Nahobino: a powerful being that can take on any demon. |
| Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance |
First Battle: A student whose peaceful days attending Jouin High School in Tokyo were all but shattered after he is dragged into an unknown world. However, upon fusing with a mysterious entity, he obtained the power to combat demons, ensuring his chance at survival.
After first entering Minato: A student whose peaceful days attending Jouin High School in Tokyo were all but shattered after he is dragged into an unknown world. But upon fusing with Aogami, he transformed into a Nahobino: a powerful being that can take on any demon. After meeting Koshimizu: A student whose peaceful days attending Jouin High School in Tokyo were all but shattered after being thrust helplessly into the netherworld. Upon fusing with Aogami, a Proto-fiend from Bethel, he transformed into a Nahobino: a powerful being that can take on any demon. After learning that the netherworld is called Da'at: A student whose peaceful days attending Jouin High School in Tokyo were all but shattered after being thrust helplessly into Da'at. But upon fusing with Aogami, a Proto-fiend from Bethel, he transformed into a Nahobino: a powerful being that can take on any demon. After fusing with Tsukuyomi: A boy who attends Jouin High School in Tokyo. He merged with the Proto-fiend Aogami and became a Nahobino, but lost Aogami through a scheme devised by Lilith. After that, he merged with Tsukuyomi and gained newfound power. After Reuniting with Aogami: A boy who attends Jouin High School in Tokyo and became a Nahobino after merging with a Proto-fiend. After having lost Aogami, he joined with Tsukuyomi, but in a moment of crisis was reunited with his old partner. |
Game Appearances
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Shin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Nomenclature
The Nahobino is named after figures in Japanese mythology from the Kojiki. These origins also compliment the origins of Magatsuhi Skills. After Izanagi returns from Yomi, he bathes to rid himself of the impurities accumulated in Yomi. The impurities from his body turn into two gods, Yasomagatsuhi-no-kami and Ōmagatsuhi-no-kami. The two are associated with misfortune, calamity, disaster, and ruin.[3][4] Three more gods were then created to correct the misfortune and disaster caused by the two: Kamunaobinokami, Ōnaobinokami, and Izunome.[5][6][7]
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ナホビノ Nahobino 主人公 Shujinkō |
Nahobino Protagonist |
Trivia
- In Shin Megami Tensei V's debug, the Nahobino is given the name Kei Amemura in the localization. In the Japanese version, he is simply referred to as Protagonist (主人公).[8]
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References
- ↑ "Masayuki Doi" Atlus West. [1]. Retrieved Nov 8,2024. Twitter. image. Translation by Atlus West.
- ↑ Weekly Famitsu October 14 (2021). Published by Kadokawa. JP. (1713 ed.) pg.30. ISBN-13: 4910218821013.
- ↑ 八十禍津日神. Retrieved 2023. The Kojiki Center at Kokugakuin University. Database.
- ↑ 大禍津日神. Retrieved 2023. The Kojiki Center at Kokugakuin University. Database.
- ↑ 神直毘神. Retrieved 2023. The Kojiki Center at Kokugakuin University. Database.
- ↑ 大直毘神. Retrieved 2023. The Kojiki Center at Kokugakuin University. Database.
- ↑ 伊豆能売. Retrieved 2023. The Kojiki Center at Kokugakuin University. Database.
- ↑ Faz (@ScrambledFaz) on X. Published February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024. Twitter.