Abe no Seimei

This article is about the various appearances of Abe no Seimei. For the character with the similar name, see Abe Seimei.

Abe no Seimei
Japanese Name	アベノセイメイ
Romaji	Abe no Seimei
Also known as	Abeno Seimei
Origin	Historical Figures Japanese Mythology
First Appearance	Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Race(s)	Specter
Arcana(s)	Magician
Awakens into	Sarasvati or Manannan (P2: IS) Bacchus (P2: EP)

Abe no Seimei is a demon in the series.

History

Abe no Seimei is a real-life historical figure who is shrouded in myth. He was an onmyoji for the Heian emperor and government, making calendars and advising on spiritually correct ways to deal with issues. He prayed for the well-being of emperors and the government, along with being an astrologer and predicted astrological events. Due to living an extremely long life with no illnesses, after his death legends arose much like those surrounding Merlin.

According to some legends, Seimei had kitsune blood within him, from his mother's side. At a very early age, around or before five years, he was allegedly able to command weak oni to do his bidding. His mother entrusted Seimei to Kamo no Tadayuki, an older onmyoji, so that he would live a proper human life and not become evil himself.

Seimei had a significant enemy, an esoteric Buddhist priest by the name of Ashiya Doman, who often tried to usurp Seimei's position. One legend about them was that Doman and Seimei had a divination duel to reveal the contents of a box. Doman had another person put 15 mandarin oranges in a box, and "divined" that there were fifteen oranges in it. Seimei saw through the ruse, transformed the oranges into rats, and stated that fifteen rats were in the box. When the rats were revealed, Doman was shocked and defeated.

The pentagram in the West is known in Japan to be Abe no Seimei's seal, which represents the Wu Xing.

Appearances

• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Magician Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Magician Arcana as Abeno Seimei
• Devil Children Black Book & Red Book: Specter Race, PlayStation only

Profile

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

"Strongest Japanese magician of the Yin Yang arts during Heian period. Named after the astrological symbol."

—PSX profile

Abe no Seimei is required to perform the Death Spirit Fusion Spell.

Devil Children Black Book & Red Book (PS)

Abe no Seimei appears as a level 42 Battle Net opponent in both Books. He uses Specter race demons and gives himself as a demon when defeated.

Stats

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

I am Seimei... Abe no Seimei. All things are made of the flux of Yin and Yang. The same can be said of one's heart. I am your shadow... Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Magician None 41 27 Dx +1 Agidyne Card Traits Wise Ancestor of Tsuchimikado Family ruling over Japan's most powerful onmoyuji. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 31 Vitality 29 Dexterity 40 Agility 32 Luck 31 144 140 112 114 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Summon Information Tarot Cards 164 Magician Cards Mutates Into Abe no Seimei can mutate into Sarasvati or Manannan List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Summon Spirits Deal Almighty mute ailment to all enemies. (64% chance) 3 Dream Needle Deal low Thrown + Nerve damage to one enemy. May sleep. (50% chance) 4 Hamaon Deal instant Light kill to all enemies. (42% chance) 5 Magic Seal Deal Almighty mute ailment to one enemy. (52% chance) 6 Tetrakarn Reflect one physical attack for one ally. 8 Grydyne Deal high Almighty damage to an enemy group. Mutation Pressure Needle Deal instant Thrown kill to one enemy. (45% chance) Unique Fusion Spells Skill Effect Order/Skill/Persona Death Spirit Raise all allies' MDefense and deal damage to all enemies' weaknesses. 1. Any fire spell - Suzaku 2. Any water spell - Byakko 3. Any wind spell - Seiryuu 4. Any earth spell - Genbu 5. Summon Spirits - Abe no Seimei

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

I am Abeno Seimei... Life is governed by the Yin and the Yang. Human souls are no different… I am your shadow… Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Magician None 49 31 TEC +1 Agidyne Card Traits Wise Japan's strongest Yin/Yang mage. From the astrology family symbol. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 40 Vitality 38 Technique 49 Agility 41 Luck 39 169 163 137 141 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf Summon Information Tarot Cards 196 Magician Cards Mutates Into Abeno Seimei can mutate into Bacchus. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Dream Needle Small Throw damage + Sleep effect to an enemy. (42% chance) 3 Card of Binding Small Throw damage + Mute effect to an enemy. (32% chance) 5 Hamaonn Renders all enemies Unconscious. (48% chance) [Holy-element] 6 Sama Kaja Enhances a character's SDf. 7 Grydyne Inflicts large Almighty damage to a group of enemies. 8 Summon Spirit Renders all enemies Mute. (20% chance) [Almighty-element] Mutation Deadly Needle Renders an enemy Unconscious. (20% chance) [Throw-element] Unique Fusion Spells Skill Effect Order/Skill/Persona Summon Shikigami Enhances all characters' SDf. and damage all enemies. (Random element) 1. Any fire spell - Suzaku 2. Any wind spell - Seiryuu 3. Any earth spell - Genbu 4. Any water spell - Byakko 5. Summon Spirit - Abe no Seimei Unknown Power Assist Type Bestows Tarukaja + Makakaja (or Rakukaja + Samakaja in addition)

Devil Children Black Book/Red Book (PS)

Class Type Race Level HP MP Exp Elite Fire Specter 32 320 158 415 Attack Guard Magic M Guard Speed Luck 35 34 30 32 28 38 List of Skills Skill Element Cost Effect Maragi Fire 18 MP Light damage to all foes. Iron-cutting Leaves Wood 28 HP Medium damage to one foe. Riberama Sun 4 MP Raises enemy encounter rate. Diarahan Sun 20 MP Large HP recovery for one ally. Samarecarm Sun 25 MP Revives one ally with full HP. Agilao Fire 10 MP Heavy damage to one foe.