Azrael

Azrael ( アズラエル, Azurairu ) is a recurring demon.

History
Azrael (Azraaiyl) is the name of the Archangel of Death in some extrabiblical traditions. He is also referred to as the angel of death in Islamic theology, known as Maluk al-maut, earning that title and that duty by assisting God in the creation of Adam, by gathering the clay from the Earth itself.

Although some sources have speculated about a connection between Azrael and the human priest Erza, he is generally depicted as an archangel whose history long predates this figure. Rather than merely representing death personified, Azrael is usually described in Islamic sources as subordinate to the will of God "with the most profound reverence"; when he extracts the soul from a dying person, a good dying person will not feel the pain from the removal of the soul from his body, Azrael removing it with ease, and for those who are bad, the removal of the soul is tough and difficult. In Jewish mysticism he is identified as the embodiment of evil, not necessarily or specifically evil itself. Depending on the outlook and precepts of various religions in which he is a figure, Azrael may be portrayed as residing in the Third Heaven. Riffian (Berber) men of Morocco had the custom of shaving the head but leaving a single lock of hair on either the crown, left, or right side of the head, so that the angel Azrael is able "...to pull them up to heaven of the Last Day."

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Herald Race
 * Megami Ibunroku Persona: Judgement Arcana
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Daitenshi Clan
 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Herald
 * Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Daitenshi Clan

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Azrael appears as a summonable demon and as a NPC in Sector Horologium B6F. Depending upon the alignment of the protagonist when spoken to, he will either praise him (Law Path), or promise revenge (Neutral and Chaos Paths).