National Defense Divinities
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| National Defense Divinities | |
| 必殺の霊的国防兵器 | |
| Location(s) | Tokyo |
| Affiliation(s) | Ashura-kai (Unwillingly) |
The National Defense Divinities are a group of Demons that appear in Shin Megami Tensei IV and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
Profile
The were created by Japan's Defence Minister Tamagami prior to God's Plan through inhuman experimentation on Japanese historical figures and deities.
Members
- Koga Saburo
- Tenkai
- Yaso Magatsuhi
- Michizane
- Omoikane
- Yamato Takeru
- Take-Mikazuchi[1][2]
- Masakado (Leader)[3]
- Izanami[4]
Game Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Manga Appearances
Appearances in Non-Megami Tensei Media
Trivia
- Take-Mikazuchi is not mentioned as a member of the group in Shin Megami Tensei IV Official Artworks and Shin Megami Tensei IV World Analyze,[3] But he was later confirmed as a member in the DLC's Note.[5]
- It is presumed that Take-Mikazuchi was not summoned by Tamagami, as Tamagami disappeared in 2013 at the age of 68, which doesn't align with Take-Mikazuchi having been summoned about 100 years ago.[6][7]
- There are 11 National Defense Divinities in Kazuma Kaneko's original draft, but only 9 of them appeared in the game.[8]
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese
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必殺の霊的国防兵器 Shin Megami Tensei IV World AnalyzeHissatsu no Reiteki Kokubō Heiki |
Deadly Spiritual National Defense Weapons |
Gallery
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Tenkai as he appears in Shin Megami Tensei IV -
Tenkai as he appears in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse -
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Yaso Magatsuhi's model by Yoshihiro Nishimura for Shin Megami Tensei IV -
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Omoikane's model by Yoshihiro Nishimura for Shin Megami Tensei IV -
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Yamato Takeru on the artwork used for July 2013's Nintendo Power edition -
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Notes
References
- ↑ "Take-Mikazuchi: Now that I think about it, there were other demons summoned here years ago as well. I wonder if they're still trying to protect this country..." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "タケミカヅチ: …そういえば何十年か前オレと似たように召喚された奴らがいたな あの悪魔たちは現在もこの国を護っているんだろうか…" Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "NATIONAL DEFENSE DIVINITIES: A group of demons led by Masakado who have come to protect Tokyo. Their ranks also include Koga Saburo, Tenkai, Yaso Magatsuhi, Omaikane, Michizane, and Yamato Takeru, making seven members in all. The six besides Masakado are enslaved by Tayama and forced to guard his key facilities around Tokyo against their will." "Other Worlds", Shin Megami Tensei IV Official Artworks. Published by UDON. English. Page 87.
- ↑ "Izanami: I am Izanami, one of the National Defense Divinities..." Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
- ↑ "These eight demons have been confirmed to be National Defense Divinities. 1: Koga Saburo 2:Tenkai 3: Michizane 4: Omoikane 5: Yamato Takeru 6: Yaso Magatsuhi 7: Take-Mikazuchi 8: Masakado" Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse.
- ↑ "Take-Mikazuchi: I was summoned to this country in order to save it while it was losing a war about a hundred years ago. But the other nation had stronger spirits on their side. I was severely injured, and the country lost the war..." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "タケミカヅチ: 百年くらい前 この国を敗戦から救うため 召喚された悪魔だ とはいえ むこうのすげえ悪魔にやられこっちは大怪我 この国も負けちまった…" Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "タマガミは着々と準備を進め、11体の必殺の国防兵器を用意したが、あある時、第3実験部隊のコンピューターが何者かにハッキングされ、" Translation: "Tamagami’s preparations progress gradually, until he has 11 National Defense Divinities all ready, but at that point, someone hacks the computers of the third experimental corps." Shin Megami Tensei Series 25th Anniversary Memorial Book: MegaTen Maniacs. Japanese. Page 154. Translation by dijeh.