#asuma smt

[thebladeblaster]

In case anyone ever needs information on the Demon Gene here

Warning: Spoilers for Shin Megami Tensei IV, Apocalypse, Demonic Gene, and Prayers

Things to know:

-The pandemic variant seems to be completely different than if it was triggered individually

Pandemic variant (As seen in the dlc)

-Causes a demonic transformation

-Very significant power boost

-Everyone becomes a hive mind mindlessly serving YHVH

-It’s contagious and you can catch it even if you don’t have the DG because it’s implied that Nanashi can catch it

-Their souls can’t be messed with by anyone who isn’t YHVH. Dagda tried but he couldn’t affect them with his powers.

-Someone has to agree to start it for everyone

-If the one who agreed to trigger it dies or as Hugo calls himself “the voice of God” dies everyone infected dies

-Everyone’s souls are linked together

Normal variant (As seen in IV, the Demonic Gene, and Prayers manga)

-Causes a demonic transformation

-Triggers within an individual if they feel very extreme negative emotions which is usually triggered by literature

-Very significant power boost

-Not contagious

-No forced obedience or linkage if anything it is the complete opposite wherein they become extremely rebellious and radical

-In the mangas only it seems that those with the DG become stronger from consuming/absorbing demons (This is shown in both Demonic Gene and Prayers)

Very significant power boost

For comparison a Walter (probably level 1-5) who was regularly using a demon as weak as Centaur was able to defeat Yaso Magushi effortlessly. Issachar who has never fought any demon was able to fight four prentice Samurai at once but he did ultimately lose.

Minotaur is a level 14 demon and he got oneshot. So considering how much stronger Issachar got that isn’t too ridiculous.

However Yaso Magatsuhu is level 46 and was defeated in an instant. That implies a much more significant boost similar to the one Hope and Hugo got. They got boosted from being practical fodder to being able to fight Anarchy Nanashi and at least hurt him. Hugo was implied to formerly be a Samurai so he would have some strength at least.

Not confirmed (but probably true AKA headcanon)

It seems like the power boost is either some sort of multiplier since depending on the base the person seems to become more powerful the stronger they are.

For example

Note: This is not the multiplier this is just an example to illustrate my point.

Assume Issachar is a 1, Walter is a 5, and Hope and Hugo are 10s. If the multiplier was 5 then it would be like this.

Issachar: 5

Level 1-5 Walter: 25

Hope: 50

Hugo: 50

Or it could be completely different depending on the person. Who knows.

-Likely the reason they can use magic

-Can easily learn skills from demons

-Become stronger or weaker depending on their emotional states

[sainthermelin]

Could I see asuma or Gina in your style as a doodle request? 🥺 They deserve more attention in smt tbh

the secret unlockable samurai prentices… omg

[rimeiii]

Fics Masterlist

Granblue Fantasy

-Reason Unraveled : platonic 46

Nijisanji EN

-GBF crossover miniseries

Be my family and follow me - I'll give you half the world then. : Ike Eveland and Luca Kaneshiro

A white darkness - a hope in the dark. : Luxiem focus, direct sequel of the above fic

So in the end, we'll find what we're destined for. : Sonny Brisko and Alban Knox

-Knovid miniseries based on their A Way Out collab

but in the end, it has to be this way. : angst ending, Yugo Asuma POV

I think new life could be born beneath these bloodstained sands. : happy ending

-Nice to meet you, my dear friend. You're always welcome here, so feel at home! - Alban-centric fic for Noctyx 1-year anniversary, SonnyBan endgame

-our history won't be written in chains. : Arknights crossover based on the Guide Ahead event

-but for now, i'm stuck in the abyss. : Path to Nowhere-inspired fic, more of a proof of concept more than anything. Sonny Brisko and Alban Knox

Limbus Company

-the sceneries passing by, they're not so different from our hell (our home) : Gregor and Yuri focus, Yuri lives AU

-you've become the "me" that you despised. : G. Corp Gregor character study

-if it's okay with you, let's eat together. : Hongreg, post Hell's Chicken

-"how's about i read you a tale?" : Meurgreg, based on their Pursuance and Lantern EGOs

-Dante, Gregor, and the Mirror Worlds - Gregdante miniseries

no matter what awaits us, i'll take your hand in mine, never letting go. - Pokemon USUM crossover

though i've seen through the lies, i cling to those affectionate words. - SMT Devil Survivor crossover

falling into oblivion, you forget about your innocence. - Arknights crossover, Gregdante endgame

Persona 4

-don't be scared, for red is the color of a hero. - KagePro AU, Yosuke-focused

-and the flowers will bloom when you believe. - Souyo, Hanahaki AU with a twist

What in "Hell" is Bad?

-Forget your fears - be brave, and fall asleep. - reader insert with Belial, written prior to release

-Random demon HCs (SFW) - written prior to release

Miscellaneous

-I believe our future still awaits us (even though our truth isn't here). - Ruca Milda and Spada Belforma from Tales of Innocence

[raykit]

Hi! Can you summarize the story of smt iv prayer? I cant find any chapters translated anywhere and at this point I'll be happy just knowing a summary ;;

Hmm, unfortunately even though I have copies of Prayers but my Japanese knowledge is quite very beginner. By looking at the pictures only, I can summarize 2 volumes as below. However, I may have made mistake in story since I cannot read full Japanese.

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The story is about Jonathan and his befriended fellow samurai named Asuma, they’re friends since young. In Jonathan’s young age, there was a demon appearing to attack people of Mikado, sadly his babysitter, Nicola, got killed by the demon. After all later Flynn (who has this sun-like cloth on his face) appeared and killed this demon.

When they grew up, they both now samurai. However there is another character named Eis (I guess? I cannot know how exactly I can call him in English. It’s ii-su [イース] Voice pronounce in English should be similar to Eis), who is also samurai. Apparently turn out that this guy was the one who control the demon that killed Nicola. He fought Hope, killed Minotaur and also cut Naraku to open way to Unclean Ones country (Tokyo).

The samurai (Jonathan, Asuma, Walter, Isabeau, Navarre) went to Tokyo try to pursue Eis. They met the black samurai who mocking Asuma about power (at this rate to my opinion, Asuma is hungry for the power of strong like Walter in game). After the black samurai left, Eis appeared and attacked them. They got beaten. Once again Flynn appeared in Jonathan’s vision and let him borrowed the power. However that was not enough to beat Eis. Both Jonathan and Asuma got beaten, Eis was killing Jonathan in the process while Asuma somehow awaken to his hunger of power before passed out. Eis did not kill Asuma because he is important to Eis’ plan.

In his dream, Jonathan met Flynn. Who tried to help Jonathan get stronger by making him faces the situation whereas Nicola was killed over and over.

After that day, almost 2 months passed, at the outside world, Eis created cocoon. Suddenly one large demon appeared, who later Walter found out it was Asuma. After the demon exploded, Asuma’s figure appeared to be floating in the air, demon-like figure, who hungers only power and no reason can reach him. (During his disappearance, he was in cage and Eis feed him with demon.).

In the midst of hopeless situation, Jonathan was back to help them. They fought each other, Asuma tried to drag Jonathan to the darkness. But he won over Asuma and can helped him back to his own self.

Cocoon was changed shape, it was demon Eis. He attacked the samurai with darkness, however Flynn appeared and helped them all. Giving power to Jonathan and Asuma to fight Eis. Hope and Isabeau help broadcasting to both Mikado and Tokyo asking people to send power to Jonathan. And the battle was over.

Jonathan, after the won, saw a vision of Nicola thanking him.And scene was back to peaceful Mikado, who has samurai to protect its people.

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To my personal opinion, comparing to 2 comic versions of SMTIV, I’d prefer Demonic Gene. Especially I love Ikumi Fukuda sensei’s art. The core story is based on SMTIV game better than Prayers. Less original characters, and yes, mostly because I’m big Walter’s fan XD;;

I hope this helps more or less, and I agree I’ve never seen full summarize of Prayers anywhere even though the comic was released since 2014.

Also thanks to you, I just found out Demonic Gene got completed translation (I’m so slow). Orz

[thebladeblaster]

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