Yamata-no-Orochi

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Yamata-no-Orochi is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Yamata-no-Orochi.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei V	A giant snake with eight heads that the hero Susano-o defeated to save Kushinada-hime. The legendary sword Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, also known as the "Sword of Kusanagi," was said to have emerged from its belly.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army	A giant snake with eight heads that fell at Susano-o's hands. Its full name is Yamata-no-orochi. The sword that came out was the Ame-no-murakumo-no-tsurugi, also known as the Sword of Kusanagi.
Persona 3 Reload	A giant snake with eight heads that Susano-o defeated to save Kushinada-hime. The legendary sword Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, also known as the Sword of Kusanagi, emerged from its belly.
Persona 4	A giant snake with eight heads that fell at Susano-o's hands. The sword that came out of its tail was the Ameno-murakumo-no-tsurugi, also known as the Sword of Kusanagi.
Persona 4 Golden	A giant snake with eight heads that fell at Susano-o's hands. The sword that came out was the Ame-no-murakumo-no-tsurugi, also known as the Sword of Kusanagi.
Persona 5	A giant snake with eight heads that Susano-o defeated to save Kushinada-hime. The legendary sword Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, also known as the "Sword of Kusanagi," emerged from its belly.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	A giant snake with eight heads that fell at Susano-o's hands. The sword that came out was the Ame-no-murakumo-no-tsurugi, also known as the "Sword of Kusanagi".

Game Appearances

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army

Orochi guards the Water Prism in the Dark Harumi-Cho of another world, where a group of Shouten reside in order to balance out his overwhelming power. After proving his worthiness, Raidou challenges Orochi for the Prism and emerges victorious.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ヤマタノオロチ Yamata-no-orochi 八岐大蛇 Yamata-no-orochiShin Megami Tensei (Mega-CD) オロチ OrochiLast Bible Special	Yamata no Orochi. Katakana rendering of 八岐大蛇, meaning "eight-headed giant serpent." Kanji rendering of the above. Orochi, shortening of the above.
Simplified Chinese	八岐大蛇 Bāqí Dàshé	Yamata no Orochi. Chinese pronunciation of the Japanese 八岐大蛇.
Traditional Chinese	八岐大蛇 Bāqí Dàshé	Yamata no Orochi. Chinese pronunciation of the Japanese 八岐大蛇.
Korean	야마타노오로치 Yamatano-orochi	Yamata no Orochi