Ongyo-Ki
Ongyo-Ki is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
In Japanese folklore, Ongyōki (also read as Onkyōki) is one of the four legendary oni said to have served the powerful clan leader Fujiwara no Chikata. The most famous account of Fujiwara no Chikata's Four Oni appears in volume 16 of the 14th-century war chronicle Taiheiki, in the chapter "Nihon Chōteki no Koto" ("The Enemies of the Imperial Court of Japan"). During the reign of Emperor Tenji, Chikata is said to have led a rebellion against the Imperial Court with four oni: Kin-ki, Fū-ki, Sui-ki, and Ongyōki. Ongyōki was said to conceal its presence and launch surprise attacks on enemies. When the court sent the warrior and poet Ki no Tomoo to suppress the rebellion, Tomoo composed a waka that caused the four oni to retreat, leading to Chikata's defeat. The Four Oni are also regarded in some traditions as prototypes of the ninja.[1] Other versions of the legend replace Sui-ki and Ongyōki with Doki and Kaki, the Earth Oni and Fire Oni, respectively.
Design
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Gameplay
- For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Ongyo-Ki.
Compendium
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| Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne |
One of the four oni Chikata Fujiwara was said to have controlled during the Heian period of Japan. He had the power to disappear and make images of himself, leading people to believe that he is the originator of ninjitsu[sic]. |
| Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster |
One of the four oni Chikata Fujiwara was said to have controlled during the Heian period of Japan. He had the power to disappear and make images of himself, leading people to believe that he is the originator of ninjutsu. |
| Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and stopping others from sensing its presence, it was able to surprise its enemies. |
| Shin Megami Tensei IV |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and stopping others from sensing its presence, it was able to surprise its enemies. |
| Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. |
| Shin Megami Tensei V |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata, who ruled Iga and Ise during the Heian Period. By suppressing its aura, thereby preventing others from sensing its presence, it can effectively ambush its enemies. Oni have been said to act as liaisons between humans and gods, and the Fudoki holds many records of such exchanges in this region. |
| Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance | |
| Persona 4 |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and preventing others from sensing its presence, it was able to surprise its enemies. |
| Persona 4 Golden | |
| Persona 5 |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and preventing others from sensing its presence, it is able to surprise its enemies. |
| Persona 5 Royal | |
| Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and preventing others from sensing its presence, it was able to surprise its enemies. |
| Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and preventing others from sensing its presence, it was able to surprise its enemies. |
| Persona 5 Tactica |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata. By eliminating its aura and preventing others from sensing its presence, it is able to surprise its enemies. |
| Devil Survivor: Overclocked |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara-no-Chikata that ruled over Iga and Ise during the Heian Period. By eliminating its aura and stopping others from sensing its presence, it was able to perform surprise attacks on its enemies. Oni are also said to mediate between humans and gods, so this region of Japan has many oni-related events. |
| Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker |
One of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara no Chikata during the Heian period. By eliminating its aura and stopping others from sensing its presence, it is able to surprise its enemies. |
Game Appearances
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Ongyo-Ki is fought as a boss for the Challenge Quest "[Tgt] Minami Sunamachi Demon".
The client of the quest reports that some Hunters looking for relics have gone missing and have even died after having a run-in with a demon, leading to Nanashi and his party looking into the matter themselves. As they check through the empty buildings in Minami Sunamachi, the party struggles to find any sign of the demon mentioned in the reports. They decide to leave and report their lack of findings, but are suddenly ambushed by Ongyo-Ki and forced into battle. Once defeated, Ongyo-Ki is impressed at being seen by Nanashi then thanks him for the entertaining game of hide-and-seek before vanishing.
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Ongyo-Ki Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Shin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Shin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal | ||
| Ongyo-ki Persona 4 Golden Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Devil Survivor: Overclocked | ||
| オンギョウキ Ongyōki | Katakana rendering of 隠形鬼, meaning "invisible oni." | |
| 온교우키 Ongyouki | Transliteration of オンギョウキ | |
Gallery
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Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
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Design sheet from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
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Render of Ongyo-Ki's malice form from Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
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Render from Persona 5
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Sprite from Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
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Sprite from Shin Megami Tensei IV
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Sprite from Devil Survivor: Overclocked
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Icon from Shin Megami Tensei V
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Card graphic from Persona 4
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Graphic from Persona 4 Golden
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Graphic from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
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Graphic from Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
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Battle icon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Graphic from Devil Survivor: Overclocked
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Icon from Devil Survivor: Overclocked
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Icon from Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
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Model from Persona 4
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Card N-238 from Shin Megami Tensei Card Game: Nocturne Ver. Part 2
Videos
References
- ↑ "The four devils are said to have been the original archetype for ninja." Fujiwara no Chikata Kutsu. Retrieved September 10, 2026. Ninja Museum of Igaryu.
- Pages with section stubs
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- Demons from Japanese Culture
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
- Personas in Persona 4
- Personas in Persona 4 Golden
- Personas in Persona 5
- Shadows in Persona 5
- Personas in Persona 5 Royal
- Shadows in Persona 5 Royal
- Personas in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
- Personas in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
- Personas in Persona 5 Tactica
- Shadows in Persona 5: The Phantom X
- Demons in Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
- Demons in Devil Survivor: Overclocked
- Demons in Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker