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|relative=[[Tayama]] <small>(adoptive father)</small><br>[[Abe]] <small>(guardian)</small> | |relative=[[Tayama]] <small>(adoptive father)<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Hunter Database - Hallelujah''' Hallelujah was adopted into the Ashura-kai by Tayama when he was an orphan and has been a member ever since.|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref></small><br>[[Abe]] <small>(guardian)</small> | ||
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|affiliation=[[Ashura- | |affiliation=[[Ashura-kai]] | ||
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|alignment=Neutral<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|translquote=|des=|chapter=|book=真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式コンプリートガイド |author=Weekly Famitsu|publisher=KADOKAWA|lang=|volume=|edition=|page=101|transl=|isbn=978-4047331334}}</ref> | |alignment=Neutral<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|translquote=|des=|chapter=|book=真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式コンプリートガイド |author=Weekly Famitsu|publisher=KADOKAWA|lang=|volume=|edition=|page=101|transl=|isbn=978-4047331334}}</ref> | ||
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|va=[[Toshiki Masuda]] <small>(JP)</small><br>[[Max Mittelman]] <small>(EN)</small> | |va=[[Toshiki Masuda]] <small>(JP)</small><br>[[Max Mittelman]] <small>(EN)</small> | ||
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a supporting character in {{Link|Game|SMT4A}}. He is a member of the [[Ashura- | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a supporting character in {{Link|Game|SMT4A}}. He is a member of the [[Ashura-kai]] and joins [[Nanashi]] during his journey through Tokyo. | ||
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
Hallelujah is a young member of the Ashura- | Hallelujah is a young member of the Ashura-kai, having been adopted into the gang after being orphaned at the age of 10. He follows the lead of [[Abe]], whom he holds immense faith in that teeters towards idolization. At first appearing awkward and timid, he expresses himself more openly as time passes. He also possesses a high level of emotional awareness and empathy, able to spot when others are going through their own turmoil and identify with their struggles. He later develops an admiration towards Nanashi for his strength in battle. | ||
He has tanned skin, blue eyes, and tousled ash blond hair, alongside pointy ears and sharp black nails. As per the typical formalwear worn by the Ashura-Kai, his outfit consists of a 2-piece suit paired with dress shoes and a striped tie. The yellow sukajan{{Note|A [[wikipedia:Sukajan|sukajan]] is a type of jacket inspired by baseball jackets that is best identified by it's elaborate embroidery with heavy Japanese design influences.}} he wears over his suit gives his appearance a delinquent touch<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Character File: ハレルヤ''' 阿修羅会らしさをスーツで表しつつ、不良の子供らしさをスカジャ ンで表現しています|translquote=|des=|chapter=|book=真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅|author=|publisher=Ichijinsha|lang=Japanese|volume=|edition=1st|page=18|transl=|isbn=978-4758014953}}</ref>. In battle, he summons his partner demon [[Cironnup]], whom he has affectionately nicknamed "Chiro". | He has tanned skin, blue eyes, and tousled ash blond hair, alongside pointy ears and sharp black nails. As per the typical formalwear worn by the Ashura-Kai, his outfit consists of a 2-piece suit paired with dress shoes and a striped tie. The yellow sukajan{{Note|A [[wikipedia:Sukajan|sukajan]] is a type of jacket inspired by baseball jackets that is best identified by it's elaborate embroidery with heavy Japanese design influences.}} he wears over his suit gives his appearance a delinquent touch<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Character File: ハレルヤ''' 阿修羅会らしさをスーツで表しつつ、不良の子供らしさをスカジャ ンで表現しています|translquote=|des=|chapter=|book=真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅|author=|publisher=Ichijinsha|lang=Japanese|volume=|edition=1st|page=18|transl=|isbn=978-4758014953}}</ref>. In battle, he summons his partner demon [[Cironnup]], whom he has affectionately nicknamed "Chiro". | ||
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==Game Appearances== | ==Game Appearances== | ||
==={{link|game|smt4a}}=== | ==={{link|game|smt4a}}=== | ||
Hallelujah meets Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-Kai]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura- | Hallelujah meets Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-Kai]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura-kai and how Abe saved the group when she asks. He then declares that the gang will save Tokyo instead of [[Flynn]]. He also notices [[Navarre]]'s ghostly form. | ||
The conversation is cut short once Abe successfully bargains with the angels to allow them inside the tower. As they ascend, the group takes a break at the observation deck to appreciate the view of the city, but are blindsided by a [[Rukh]] breaking through the glass. In the ensuing fight, Hallelujah takes note of Nanashi's combat prowess then summons Chiro for support after Asahi's insistence, revealing that he cannot fight directly. After the Rukh is defeated, Abe shames him for allowing a girl to speak to him the way Asahi did, leaving Hallelujah determined to show his competence. Once the group finds the item they were looking for further into the tower, Abe pulls Hallelujah aside and orders him to accompany the party to watch over them lest they make a mess of things. Hallelujah complies after some convincing but the party is then ambushed by [[Medusa]] and forced to fight her, all the while Abe ditches them. Once she is slain, Hallelujah asks to stay with the group and is subsequently allowed to accompany them, despite [[Dagda]] exposing his intentions to spy on them. He dubs Nanashi "Leader" from this point onwards. | The conversation is cut short once Abe successfully bargains with the angels to allow them inside the tower. As they ascend, the group takes a break at the observation deck to appreciate the view of the city, but are blindsided by a [[Rukh]] breaking through the glass. In the ensuing fight, Hallelujah takes note of Nanashi's combat prowess then summons Chiro for support after Asahi's insistence, revealing that he cannot fight directly. After the Rukh is defeated, Abe shames him for allowing a girl to speak to him the way Asahi did, leaving Hallelujah determined to show his competence. Once the group finds the item they were looking for further into the tower, Abe pulls Hallelujah aside and orders him to accompany the party to watch over them lest they make a mess of things. Hallelujah complies after some convincing but the party is then ambushed by [[Medusa]] and forced to fight her, all the while Abe ditches them. Once she is slain, Hallelujah asks to stay with the group and is subsequently allowed to accompany them, despite [[Dagda]] exposing his intentions to spy on them. He dubs Nanashi "Leader" from this point onwards. | ||
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The next day has the party head to [[Ikebukuro]] to deal with Shesha's reappearance, although with some lingering tension between Hallelujah and Gaston. After killing the serpent for a second time, a somber Hallelujah is approached by Asahi, still feeling guilty for punching Gaston even though he deserved it.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 31 - I should apologize''' Did I go too far, punching Gaston like that? I should apologize, right? But... what should I say? I don't think I did anything wrong.|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> She thanks Hallelujah for coming to her defense, but does not want the two to remain at odds with each other. This prompts him to apologize to Gaston, who waves it off as unnecessary. | The next day has the party head to [[Ikebukuro]] to deal with Shesha's reappearance, although with some lingering tension between Hallelujah and Gaston. After killing the serpent for a second time, a somber Hallelujah is approached by Asahi, still feeling guilty for punching Gaston even though he deserved it.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 31 - I should apologize''' Did I go too far, punching Gaston like that? I should apologize, right? But... what should I say? I don't think I did anything wrong.|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> She thanks Hallelujah for coming to her defense, but does not want the two to remain at odds with each other. This prompts him to apologize to Gaston, who waves it off as unnecessary. | ||
During the party's second escape from Tsukiji Konganji, this time with Flynn in tow, the group runs into [[Adramelech]] who wishes to take Flynn for Lucifer's forces and implicates the assistance of the Ashura- | During the party's second escape from Tsukiji Konganji, this time with Flynn in tow, the group runs into [[Adramelech]] who wishes to take Flynn for Lucifer's forces and implicates the assistance of the Ashura-kai. Hallelujah denies the demon's assertion, stating that Abe trusts him and would let him know about the gang's movements, to which the demon retorts that it is possible the older man simply does not trust him in the way Hallelujah believes he does. | ||
Once Flynn is returned to the Hunter Assocation, the ceasefire in Tokyo is called off during the following day's broadcast, meaning the Ashura- | Once Flynn is returned to the Hunter Assocation, the ceasefire in Tokyo is called off during the following day's broadcast, meaning the Ashura-kai and Samurai have no reason to cooperate with the Hunters anymore. Despite this, Hallelujah has not gotten direct orders to stop trailing after Nanashi and the party and instead remains with them. He tries to encourage Gaston to do the same, but is frustrated when the samurai decides to follow [[Merkabah]]'s orders to return to [[Mikado]]. | ||
Afterwards, Nanashi and the party are tasked to infiltrate Mikado to learn more about Merkabah's plans; the younger members of the group resort to different methods to look older as they do not look 18, with Hallelujah donning a fake mustache. Despite making it to Mikado, the party is apprehended when Merkabah singles them out during a meeting at Aquila Statue Plaza. Though their imprisonment is shortlived, the party rushes to the Monastery to grab their confiscated equipment only to be stopped by [[Azrael]]. Nanashi attempts to fight the angel alone, but is quickly overwhelmed when reinforcements arrive. | Afterwards, Nanashi and the party are tasked to infiltrate Mikado to learn more about Merkabah's plans; the younger members of the group resort to different methods to look older as they do not look 18, with Hallelujah donning a fake mustache. Despite making it to Mikado, the party is apprehended when Merkabah singles them out during a meeting at Aquila Statue Plaza. Though their imprisonment is shortlived, the party rushes to the Monastery to grab their confiscated equipment only to be stopped by [[Azrael]]. Nanashi attempts to fight the angel alone, but is quickly overwhelmed when reinforcements arrive. | ||
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Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward to rejects the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive but rather only need themselves. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accept him for who he is. | Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward to rejects the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive but rather only need themselves. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accept him for who he is. | ||
When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura- | When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura-kai will side with Lucifer. Initially torn between his loyalty to the gang and his belief to do the right thing, he resolves to stay and fight with the party. As the party makes their way through [[Camp Ichigaya]], he mediates an argument between the Ashura-kai and [[Ring of Gaea]]. He also catches a glimpse of Abe in the corridors who later questions why he is disobeying orders. Although momentarily timid due to his insubordination, Hallelujah is left dazed when Abe tells him to explain in person and he will receive a truth in return. | ||
Once they find Abe in the depths of the Hall of | Once they find Abe in the depths of the Hall of Eternal Light, the man reveals himself to be [[Samyaza]]: a demon loyal to Lucifer and Hallelujah's father. Samyaza tries to persuade Hallelujah into siding with Lucifer, overwhelming the boy with his words. But after some reassurance from Gaston, Hallelujah reaffirms his decision to do the right thing and transforms to fight his father, mentioning that a proper father would be proud to see his son grow well. Afterwards, he is unsure if killing his father was the right thing to do, but Nozomi comforts him by saying feeling unsure is a normal reaction to have while figuring out right from wrong. | ||
Later, when the party confronts Lucifer in the reactor room, the Ashura-Kai members present worry about the future of the gang without the demon's backing, to which Hallelujah confesses to killing Abe and declares himself the new head of the Ashura- | Later, when the party confronts Lucifer in the reactor room, the Ashura-Kai members present worry about the future of the gang without the demon's backing, to which Hallelujah confesses to killing Abe and declares himself the new head of the Ashura-kai. The gang members shrink away at the boy's newfound assertiveness and accept him as leader. After Armageddon, his new position is quickly instated,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 55 - This is kind of embarrassing''' . . .After I left you, things got pretty crazy. Some of the higher-ups were pissed. They swarmed me, saying that if I wanted to be the official leader of the Ashura-kai I needed to do this and that and that and this... I spent hours going through a whole mess of boring paperwork. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> with the shopkeepers even referring to him as "Boss".<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Shopkeeper:''' Welcome to the official Ashura-kai shop! Wait, Boss!? It's an honor to have you visit, sir!|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Despite this, he continues to accompany Nanashi and the party as they deal with the [[Cosmic Egg]]. | ||
====Bonds Route==== | ====Bonds Route==== | ||
If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuring Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura- | If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuring Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
====Massacre Route==== | ====Massacre Route==== | ||
If Nanashi chooses to side with Dagda and abandon his humanity and friends, Hallelujah stands against his decision as he worries about the future of the Ashura- | If Nanashi chooses to side with Dagda and abandon his humanity and friends, Hallelujah stands against his decision as he worries about the future of the Ashura-kai. Before he dies, he laments trusting Nanashi, believing that they were similar due to having their lives changed by demon interference. If Nanashi hesitates to kill him, he cries, confessing his jealousy of Nanashi's strength and desire to be like him. | ||
If Hallelujah is chosen as the goddess, he is grateful to be chosen and becomes subservient to Nanashi. <!-- {ok i forgot this until now but every goddess cutscene has the person chosen reiterate that its only gonna be them and nanashi and they can't rely on anyone else ill figure out how to word that not rn} --> | If Hallelujah is chosen as the goddess, he is grateful to be chosen and becomes subservient to Nanashi. <!-- {ok i forgot this until now but every goddess cutscene has the person chosen reiterate that its only gonna be them and nanashi and they can't rely on anyone else ill figure out how to word that not rn} --> | ||