Yoshitsune

Yoshitsune (ヨシツネ, Yoshitsune), also known as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, is a recurring demon in the Devil Summoner and Persona series.

History
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経) was a general of the Minamoto clan during the late Heian and early Kamakura period. Yoshitsune was born in 1159 during the Heiji Rebellion, which claimed the lives of his father and brothers. He was put under the care of Kurama Temple. Eventually, Yoshitsune wound up under the wing of Fujiwara no Hidehira, the head of the Fujiwara clan. Yoshitsune was a skilled swordsman who defeated the legendary Benkei in a duel. Benkei served under Yoshitsune after his loss. Yoshitsune eventually wound up participating in the conflict known as the Genpei War, where he slayed his rival Minamot no Yoshinaka. Yoshitsune then served the emperor until he was forced to flee back to Fujiwara for protection. He was betrayed and forced to commit suicide along with his wife and daughter by Hidehira's son. Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been popular in Japanese culture due to his appearance as the main characters in parts of Heike Monogatari. The term Hangan-biiki (sympathy for a tragic hero) stems from the title of Hangan, which Yoshitsune received from the imperial court.

Appearances

 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Moushou Race
 * Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Fury Class
 * Persona 4: Tower Arcana

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
Yoshitsune appears as a secret demon in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army. He can only be summoned after he is defeated in the training hall.

Persona 4
Yoshitsune appears as a Persona of the Tower Arcana in Persona 4. He is available to be summoned once the Protagonist reaches Lv. 75 or above. Yoshitsune's fusion prerequisite requires the Protagonist to perform a Pentagon Fusion spread consists of Hachiman, Masakado, Okuninushi, Hitokotonushi, and Shiki-Ouji in the Velvet Room (meaning that he cannot be fused before July 10.)

Yoshitsune bears the distinction of being one of the two Personae having the access to the strongest status-buff skill, Heat Riser (Trumpeter being the other one). Furthermore, he learns the strongest area-based, multi-hit type physical based attack, Hassou Tobi.

Also, Yoshitsune is the only Persona with two dedicated Fusion Forecast enhancement schedules to give him new skills when he is created on specific dates. December 19th will grant him the Arms Master skill, while December 24th will give him the unique skill Debilitate.