Editing Ananta

{{demonbox|smt1
|image= <gallery>
Ananta (Devil Summoner Art).png|250px|Devil Summoner
Shesha SMTIVA Official Art.jpg|250px|SMT IV A (Shesha 1st Form)
Shesha II SMTIVA Official Art.jpg|250px|SMT IV A (Shesha 2nd Form)
Shesha Flynn SMTIVF.png|250px|SMT IV A (Fake Flynn)
Ananta (Ronde Art).png|250px|Ronde
ananta.JPG|250px|Devil Children
</gallery>
|japan= アナンタ<br>
シェーシャ
|romaji= Ananta<br>
Sheisha
|aka= Shesha<br>
[[Flynn]]? (SMT IV A)<br>
[[Cosmic Egg]] (SMT IV A)
|origin= [[:Category:Hindu Mythology|Hindu Mythology]]
|first appearance= ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]''
|alignment= Light-Chaos<br>
Neutral-Neutral
|race= [[Dragon]] (Shin Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei II, Shin Megami Tensei if..., Shin Megami Tensei NINE, Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE, Shin Megami Tensei V, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, Soul Hackers 2, Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis)<br>
[[Snake]] (Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Majin Tensei, Devil Survivor, Devil Survivor Overclocked, Devil Survivor 2, Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker, Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2)<br>
[[Hiryu]] (Another Bible)<br>
[[Dragon Type|Draco]] (Devil Children Black Book & Red Book, Devil Children White Book, DemiKids Light Version, DemiKids Dark Version, Devil Children Fire/Ice Book)<br>
[[Dragons|Dragon]] (Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner)
|transforms into=[[Cosmic Egg]] (SMT IV A)
|arcana =[[Hierophant Arcana|Hierophant]] (Persona 3)<br>
[[Aeon Arcana|Aeon]] (Persona 3 FES, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 3 Reload)<br>[[Fortune Arcana|Fortune]] (Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)<br>
[[Star Arcana|Star]] (Persona 5)<br>
[[Councillor Arcana|Councillor]] (Persona 5 Royal)
|class = General
|DKname = Armasnak
}}
'''Ananta''' is a [[demon]] in the series.

==History==
Shesha, also known as Ananta, is the king of all [[naga]]s according to Hindu mythology and one of the primal beings of creation. He is sometimes called Ananta Shesha which means "Endless Shesha" as he is said to hold all the planets in the universe on his hoods. He is usually depicted as a massive coiled serpent with as many as five to one thousand heads, sometimes wearing an ornate crown on each head. The heads are not only venomous but spew fire as well. He was born from the mouth of the sleeping Balarama (sun god's brother) where he devoured all but Balarama's head.

Shesha is used by [[Vishnu]] as a bed, and he is often found sleeping upon his back. Shesha will also constantly be found singing about the glories of Vishnu from all his many mouths.

One story of Shesha tells of when he challenged the devas, claiming that only the great Hindu Triad could defeat him. Only the god of wind, [[Vayu]], accepted his challenge. Shesha wrapped himself around a large mountain and told Vayu that he would be the winner should he destroy the mountain. Vayu created powerful storms, but Shesha simply enlarged himself and swallowed up the storms. Vayu, weakened from his attempts to defeat Shesha, was overpowered and swallowed by the serpent causing all living things to lose the ability to breathe. Luckily Vishnu told Shesha to release Vayu, Shesha obeyed, and in doing so the mountain he was wrapped around instantly crumbled.

At the end of each Kalpa (time period allotted to the earth), the serpent destroys all creation.

==Appearances==
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei II]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei: if...]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei NINE]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey]]'' / ''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux|Redux]]'': [[Snake|Snake Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei IV]]'': [[Snake|Snake Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse]]'': [[Snake|Snake Race]], Boss, as '''Shesha'''
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei V]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Last Bible II]]''
*''[[Another Bible]]'': [[Hiryu|Hiryu Race]]
*''[[Last Bible III]]''
*''[[Last Bible Special]]''
*''[[Majin Tensei]]'': [[Snake Race]]
*''[[Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Soul Hackers 2]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Persona 3]]'': [[Hierophant Arcana]]
*''[[Persona 3 FES]]'' / ''[[Persona 3 Portable|Portable]]'' / ''[[Persona 3 Reload|Reload]]'': [[Aeon Arcana]]
*''[[Persona 4]]'' / ''[[Persona 4 Golden|Golden]]'': [[Fortune Arcana]]
*''[[Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth]]'': [[Fortune Arcana]]
*''[[Persona 5]]'' / ''[[Persona 5 Royal|Royal]]'': [[Star Arcana]] / [[Councillor Arcana]]
*''[[Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth]]'': [[Fortune Arcana]]
*''[[Persona 5 Tactica]]'': Sleep Type
*''[[Devil Children Black Book & Red Book]]'': [[Dragon Type|Draco Race]]
*''[[Devil Children White Book]]'': [[Dragon Type|Draco Race]]
*''[[DemiKids Light Version]]'' / ''[[DemiKids Dark Version|Dark Book]]'': [[Dragon Type]]
*''[[Devil Children Fire/Ice Book]]'': [[Dragon Type|Draco Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner]]'': [[Dragon|Dragon Race]]
*''[[Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner]]'': [[Dragons|Dragon Race]], Boss
*''[[Devil Survivor]]'' / ''[[Devil Survivor Overclocked|Overclocked]]'': [[Snake|Snake Race]]
*''[[Devil Survivor 2]]'' / ''[[Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker|Record Breaker]]'': [[Snake|Snake Race]]
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2]]'': [[Snake|Snake Race]]

==Profile==
===''Shin Megami Tensei''===
[[File:SMT-Ananta.gif|right]]
{{Q|Origin: India. One of the kings of the Nagas. It is a giant serpent with a thousand heads, whose name means 'infinite.' It sleeps under the earth and will watch over the end of the world with Vishnu. Until the time comes, Ananta will protect Vishnu for eons in the sea of milk.|''Shin Megami Tensei'' A-Mode DDS dictionary}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE''===
Ananta appears as the final round boss of the Golden Ark Casino's Ultimate Battle area and as support for Vishnu in some of his later appearances as an event boss. Players can obtain his plug-in by gathering a large amount of items dropped in the Champion Course which is accessed by being the top player within UB for the month. He is a triple fusion of [[Qing Long]], [[Koumokuten]] and [[Raja Naga]].

===''Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse''===
He first appears as a boss that has taken over the Metropolitan Government Office. He is the primary lieutenant and pet of [[Krishna]], later turning out to be vital to the [[Divine Powers]]' plan to become the rulers of a new universe free of [[Alignment|Law and Chaos]]; he is killed after two boss fights against him and later turns out to have replaced [[Flynn]] in order to manipulate the party into destroying [[Merkabah]] and [[Lucifer]] while Krishna attempts to brainwash the real one into becoming his "[[Kalki]]," his own [[Godslayer]] and avatar, to transform into [[Vishnu-Flynn]]. Despite having been impersonated Flynn, it's implied that both Monotheist leaders recognize him as Shesha instead of Flynn, based on how they both called him the "False Messiah." In contrast, the disguise did not provoke any reaction to all humans present.

While he is initially a mindless animal, after his resurrections he develops sentience and a cruel personality that enjoys hurting the enemies of Krishna. After revealing himself, he attempts to kill [[Nanashi (Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse)|Nanashi]] but [[Asahi]] interferes and Shesha devours her instead to power his own transformation into a [[Cosmic Egg]]. Depending on the ending chosen, Shesha is killed for good as the heart of the Cosmic Egg is destroyed or is utilized to create Dagda's dream universe.

====Strategy====
When encountered in Miyashita Park in [[Shibuya]], the battle can vary depending on equipment and partners. The Officer Red or Blue Hazmat outfits will mitigate the [[Fire Skills|Fire]] damage from Venomous Flare. Additionally, the Blue Hazmat outfit will remove the risk of Nanashi being affected by Poison status also inflicted by Venomous Flare. Alternatively, the Green Uniform or Orange Uniform body armors will mitigate damage from Shesha's selection of Physical-based attacks, but the Blue Uniform bears a weakness to Fire attacks and will open up Nanashi to extra damage. Despite [[Dagda]]'s warning, Ame-no-habakiri is not required to defeat Shesha, but the sword will make the battle much easier.

{|class="table smt4a mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" align="center" style="text-align:center; margin:auto;"
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"|Shesha (Miyashita Park)
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Shesha is coiled up, trying to heal. What will you do?
|-
|Ask your partner to back you up
|'''With Ame-no-habakiri''':<br>Nanashi attacks Shesha, knocks them out of coil<br>Nanashi +Tarukaja & Makakaja<br>Assist Gauge increases<br><br>'''Without Ame-no-habakiri''':<br>Nanashi's attack has no effect<br>Nanashi +Tarukaja & Makakaja<br>Shesha heals a huge amount of damage
|-
|Let your partner handle things
|Partner's attack has no effect<br>Shesha heals a huge amount of damage<br><br>'''Gaston as partner''':<br>Gaston attacks Shesha and knocks them out of coil<br>Assist Gauge increases
|-
|Defend and see what happens
|Shesha heals a large amount of damage (about half compared to being attacked with weapons it is not weak to)
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Deliver the final blow?
|-
|Yes
|Shesha defeated
|-
|No
|Assist Gauge decreases<br>Shesha cannot move, prompt repeats
|}

After Shesha's resurrection, they can be found on the highway overpass in [[Ikebukuro]]. In his new form, he is both smarter and more dangerous. Shesha retains his wide array of Physical skills and gains a few new ones as well. As before, the Hazmat Suit will reduce damage from Venomous Flare and prevent Nanashi from being afflicted with Poison if desired. The Pyro Coat body armor will completely nullify Fire damage or the Hero Red armor available in [[Kasumigaseki]] will resist Fire damage. The Ame-no-habakiri or Ame-no-murakumo aren't required to win the battle, but will make the process easier.

{|class="table smt4a mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" align="center" style="text-align:center; margin:auto;"
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"|Shesha (Metropolitan Highway 5)
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Shesha's piercing red gaze freezes you in place. You can't move!<br>> Shesha is going to attack... What will you do?
|-
|Ask your partner to back you up
|Shesha attacks Nanashi and deals severe damage.
|-
|Let your partner handle things
|Allies perform a free all out attack.
|-
|Defend and see what happens
|Shesha attacks Nanashi and deals severe damage.
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Shesha rears up, prepping to counterattack. What will you do?
|-
|Ask your partner to back you up
|Nanashi +Tarukaja/Makakaja<br>Shesha counterattacks for heavy damage.
|-
|Let your partner handle things
|Shesha counterattacks partner for heavy damage.
|-
|Defend and see what happens
|Shesha +Rakunda<br>Assist Gauge increases
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Shesha crosses his arms over his chest in an attempt to recover... What will you do?
|-
|Ask your partner to back you up
|'''With Ame-no-habakiri/Ame-no-murakumo''':<br>Nanashi +Tarukaja/Makakaja<br>Assist Gauge increases<br><br>'''Without Ame-no-habakiri/Ame-no-murakumo''':<br>Nanashi +Tarukaja/Makakaja<br>Shesha heals a large amount of damage.
|-
|Let your partner handle things
|Partner's attack has no effect<br>Shesha heals a large amount of damage.<br><br>'''Gaston as partner''':<br>Gaston attacks Shesha for heavy damage<br>Assist Gauge increases.
|-
|Defend and see what happens
|Shesha heals a large amount of damage.
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Shesha is healing at an incredible rate. What will you do?
|-
|Interrupt his recovery
|Allies perform a free all out attack.
|-
|Stand by and watch
|Shesha heals a large amount of HP<br>Prompt repeats after lowering Shesha's HP again.
|-
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#006600"| > Deliver the final blow?
|-
|Yes
|Nanashi uses Ame-no-habakiri/Ame-no-murakumo to end the battle.
|-
|No
|Shesha cannot move, prompt repeats.
|}

===''Soul Hackers 2''===
{{Q|The 1,000-headed serpent of Hindu legend, Ananta is Sanskrit for "infinite." Vishnu slep atop him before waking up to create the universe.|''Soul Hackers 2'' demon info}}
Ananta is a demon of the Dragon race and can be found as a common enemy in the [[24th Ward Municipal Tower]] Bone Area as a common enemy. 

===''Persona 3''===
{{Q|A serpent with 1000 heads of Hindu myth. Ananta is Sanskrit for "infinite". After resting on him, Vishnu woke up and created the universe.|''Persona 3'' compendium}}
Together with the [[Persona (concept)|Persona]] Vishnu, the two can perform a [[Fusion Spell]], Infinity, which makes the whole party invincible for one round.

===''Persona 5''===
{{Q|The 1,000-headed serpent of Hindu legend, Ananta is Sanskrit for "infinite." After resting on him, Vishnu woke up and created the universe.|''Persona 5'' background}}
Ananta is the fifth Persona of the [[Star Arcana]] and can only be obtained through [[fusion]] in the [[Velvet Room]]. It is one of the four sources of the [[Elec Wall]] skill and one of three Personas to learn the [[Growth 2]] skill. Ananta is one of two Personas to learn [[Nuke Boost]]. When itemized through [[Mystic Change|Electric Chair execution]], Ananta produces the [[Hua Khon]] accessory, which prevents its wearer from being affected by [[Light Skills (Affinity)|Bless]] [[Insta-Kill|insta-kills]]. Ananta is required as an ingredient in an advanced fusion to produce both [[Vasuki]] and [[Lucifer]].

===''Royal''===
Ananta is the fourth Persona of the [[Councillor Arcana]]. When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Ananta will yield the [[Spiral Nuclear Ring]] [[Accessories|accessory]], which allows the wearer to use [[Mafreila]]. During a [[fusion alarm]], Ananta will yield the [[Reactor Ring]] accessory instead, which allows the wearer to use [[Freidyne]].

===''Persona 5 Tactica''===
Ananta is a Sleep type Persona and is one of the three Personas needed to summon Vasuki through [[special fusion]].

===''Devil Children Black/Red Book''===
Ananta can be obtained by rank fusing [[Naga]] eight times.

===''DemiKids Light & Dark''===
{{Q|A dragon said to swim the sea whenever the world approaches its final hour.|[[Demonary]], ''[[DemiKids]]''}}
Known as '''Armasnak''', he can perform the combo Dragon Cross with [[Ares]].

===''Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner''===
Ananta blocks the way to the topmost levels of the [[Karma Temple]] once the party reaches an elevation of 21,832 ft. It relays a message left by [[Sera]] but then states the [[Embryon]] will be terminated if they refuse to obey.

Ananta gets 7 press turns a round and follows a few set turn patterns while fought. One of which uses the Nerve based Stun Wave and Dream Haze status ailments along with Sonic Wave to try to inflict Panic status. Another to use [[Dekunda]] if debuffed followed by 4 turns of [[Tarukaja]]. Ananta will typically focus on one person and use 5 turns of normal physical attacks, Power Charge, and then finish with another normal attack. Finally, there is also a pattern where Ananta will alternate between [[Mudo]] and [[Mudoon]] to try and kill the party for the whole round.

===''Devil Survivor 2''===
{{Q|A serpent of Hindu lore that appears at the beginning and end of the world.<br> Vishnu rested on Ananta, who stands on the endless milk ocean. After Awakening, he began creating the world.|''Devil Survivor 2'' compendium}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2''===
{{Q|A serpent with 1000 heads in Hindu lore. This god will appear in the beginning and end of a world. Ananta is Sanskrit for "infinite". After resting on him, Vishnu woke up and created the universe.|''Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2'' compendium}}

==Stats==
===''Shin Megami Tensei''===
{{stats|smt1
|Image= [[File:Ananta SMT.PNG]]
|Level= 74
|Race= Dragon
|HP= 930
|MP= 140
|CP= 48
|NOA= 1
|STR= 38
|INT= 15
|MGC= 19
|STM= 17
|AGL= 20
|LCK= 14
|Atk= 173
|Hit= 30
|Def= 72
|Avd= 22
|Mpw= 21
|Mef= 17
|Alignment= Light-Chaos
|Drop= None
|Resist= Reflects Elec
|restype= water
|Skill=
Stun Bite
Berserk
Tail
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei II''===
{{stats|smt2
|Image= [[File:Ananta SMT2.PNG]]
|Level= 59
|Race= Dragon
|Align= Light-Chaos
|HP= 937
|MP= 237
|MAG= 132
|NOA= 2-3
|STR= 15
|INT= 15
|MGC= 15
|STM= 18
|AGL= 10
|LCK= 9
|Atk= 148
|Hit= 104
|Def= 154
|Avd= 104
|Mpw= 18
|Mef= 18
|Drop= Soma
|Inherit= Elec
|restype= dragon
|Skill=
Water Wall
Stun Bite
Rampage
Cleave
Sacrifice
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei: if...''===
{{stats|smtif
|Image= [[File:Ananta if.GIF]]
|Level= 69
|Race= Dragon
|HP= 999
|MP= 326
|MAG= 106
|NOA= 2-3
|STR= 28
|INT= 17
|MGC= 17
|STM= 21
|AGL= 13
|LCK= 13
|Atk= 194
|Hit= 126
|Def= 180
|Avd= 123
|Mpw= 21
|Mef= 21
|Align= Light-Chaos
|Drop= None
|Inherit= Elec
|restype= dragon
|Resist= Resists Fire, Ice, and Elec.
|Skill=
Makarakarn
Cleave
Berserk
Stun Bite
Water Wall
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei NINE''===
{{stats|smt9
|Image=[[File:DDS9_Ananta.png]]
|Race=Dragon
|Alignment=Light-Neutral
|Level=69
|HP=714
|MP=197
|St=26
|In=16
|Ma=16
|Vi=19
|Ag=12
|Lu=12
|CP=?
|Atk=?
|Def=?
|Hit=?
|Avd=?
|Mpw=?
|Mef=?
|NOA=?
|reslevels=
strike\+2
tech\+2
fire\+2
ice\+2
elec\+5rf
force\+3
death\+3
expel\+7
nerve\+3
|Skill=
Scapegoat
Squash
Mow Down
Hellfire
Steel Wall
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey''===
{{stats|smtsj
|Level= 65
|Race= Snake
|Alignment= Neutral-Neutral
|HP= 532
|MP= 288
|St= 45
|Ma= 40
|Ag= 41
|Vi= 39
|Lu= 40
|AttackType= Single Foe/1-3/Physical/None
|Physical= -
|Gun= -
|Fire= -
|Ice= Null
|Electricity= Null
|Wind= Weak
|Expel= Null
|Curse= -
|Almighty= -
|Poison= -
|Paralyze= -
|Stone= -
|Strain= -
|Sleep= -
|Charm= -
|Mute= -
|Fear= -
|Bomb= -
|Rage= -
|Skill=
Dormina
Amrita
Spring of Life
|D-Skill=
Mediarahan
Diarahan
Vigilant
|Password= 6ZJeFgyckxkxiUcx<br>WRjx#hetxz7Jgx#g
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei IV''===
{{stats|smt4
|Race= Snake
|Level= 72
|HP= 574
|MP= 257
|STR= 78
|DEX= 78
|MGC= 78
|AGI= 78
|LUC= 78
|Physical= -
|Gun= -
|Fire= -
|Ice= Null
|Electricity= Null
|Force= {{Weak}}
|Expel= Null
|Curse= -
|Ailmentresistance= - 
|Normalattack= Phys x1-3, 1 enemey
|Skill=
Mabufudyne\Innate
Amrita\Innate
Drain Ice\73
Makarakarn\74
|Drop=
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse''===
<tabber>
Metropolitan Government Building=
Shesha begins each turn using "Glare" and "Move Slowly," which do nothing but use 2 of its turn icons
{{stats|smt4a
|Race= Snake
|Level= 40
|HP= ~1,000
|MP= ?
|STR= ?
|DEX= ?
|MGC= ?
|AGI= ?
|LUC= ?
|Physical= Resist
|Gun= Resist
|Fire= Resist
|Ice= Resist
|Electricity= Resist
|Force= Resist
|Expel= Resist
|Curse= Resist
|Ailmentresistance= ?
|Turnicon= 4
|Drop= Bead Chain
|Normalattack= Phys x1, 1 enemy
|specialty=
Phys\+6
|Skill= 
Seismic Yawn
Venomous Flare
|Boss= -
}}
|-|
Miyashita Park=
Shesha is weak to the [[Excalibur (weapon)|Ame-no-habakiri]] and [[Michael]]'s Spear, wielded by [[Gaston]], as well as Gungnir. Once again, it begins every turn with the moves "Glare" and "Move Slowly," effectively giving it only two turns instead of four.  After it attempts to heal, it will stop using "Glare," wasting only one press turn each turn, and will begin using "Charge."
{{stats|smt4a
|Race= Snake
|Level= 40
|HP= ~4,000
|MP= ?
|STR= ?
|DEX= ?
|MGC= ?
|AGI= ?
|LUC= ?
|Physical= <abbr title="Resists all Physical except the Ame-no-habakiri and Michael's Spear, to which it is weak">Resist*</abbr>
|Gun= Resist
|Fire= Resist
|Ice= Resist
|Electricity= Resist
|Force= Resist
|Expel= Resist
|Curse= Resist
|Ailmentresistance= ?
|Turnicon= 4
|Drop= Balm of Rising
|Normalattack= Phys x1, 1 enemy
|specialty=
Phys\+6
|Skill=
Earthquake
Serpent's Hunger
Seismic Yawn
Lunge
Charge
|Boss= -
}}
|-|
Metropolitan Highway 5=
Shesha is weak to the [[Excalibur (weapon)|Ame-no-habakiri]]/[[Murakumo (weapon)|Ame-no-murakumo]] and [[Michael]]'s Spear, wielded by [[Gaston]], as well as Gungnir. Unlike the previous two battles, Shesha will only use "Move Slowly" at the beginning of each turn.
{{stats|smt4a
|Race= Snake
|Level= 55
|HP= ~4,000
|MP= ?
|STR= ?
|DEX= ?
|MGC= ?
|AGI= ?
|LUC= ?
|Physical= <abbr title="Resists all Physical except the Ame-no-habakiri/Ame-no-Murakumo, Michael's Spear, and Gungnir, to which it is weak">Resist*</abbr>
|Gun= Resist
|Fire= Resist
|Ice= Resist
|Electricity= Resist
|Force= Resist
|Expel= Resist
|Curse= Resist
|Ailmentresistance= ?
|Turnicon= 4
|Drop= Balm of Rising, Great Chakra
|Normalattack= Phys x1, 1 enemy
|specialty=
Phys\+8
Almighty\+2
|Skill=
Seismic Yawn
Venomous Flare
Serpent's Hunger
Thousand Heads
Earthquake
Critical Eye
Wave of Endless Power
|Boss= -
}}
</tabber>

===''Shin Megami Tensei V''===
{{stats|smt5
|Race=Dragon
|Level=59
|HP=384
|MP=206
|St=55
|Vi=56
|Ma=24
|Ag=29
|Lu=34
|Phys=-
|Fire=-
|Ice=Null
|Elec=Null
|Force=Weak
|Expel=Null
|Curse=Weak
|specialty=
ice\+4
elec\+2
force\-4
expel\+2
|Skill=
Purple Smoke\i
Ice Dracostrike\i
Storm Dracostrike\i
Ice Pleroma\60
Titanomachia\61
Murderous Glee\62
Omagatoki: Dance\Dragon Talisman
}}

===''Another Bible''===
{{stats|ab
|Race= Hiryu
|Rank= 3
|HP= 33
|PP= 40
|Move= 6
|Pwr= 14
|Mgt= 15
|Mag= 18
|Spd= 20
|Luk= 12
|Weapon= Talon
|Tech= FireBreath
|Skill=
1\WndBld
1\Mist
2\Firebll
}}

===''Last Bible III''===
{{stats|lb3
|Image= [[File:Ananta LB 3.PNG]]
|Level= 57
|HP= 796
|MP= 188
|Att= 168
|Def= 72
|St= 23
|En= 22
|In= 18
|Sp= 19
|Lu= 22
|Equip= Weapon, Accessory
|Card= Laguna - Doguya
|Skill=
Mabufu
Straja
}}

===''Majin Tensei''===
{{stats|majin1
|Image= [[File:Ananta.PNG|175px]]
|Race= Snake
|Level= 16
|HP= 152
|MP= 0
|Movement= 7
|Move Type= Flat
|Range= 
|STR= 13
|MGC= 7
|TEC= 7
|DEF= 10
|AGI= 5
|LUK= 6
|CP= 9
}}

===''Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis''===
{{stats|majin2
|Image= [[File:Ananta3.PNG]]
|Race= Dragon
|Level= 72
|HP= 402
|MP= -
|Movement= 7
|Move Type= Flight
|Range= 1
|STR= 33
|WSM= 19
|MGC= 20
|DEF= 28
|AGI= 13
|LUK= 12
|MAG= -
|ATK= 191
|PHYSDEF=70 
|MAATK= 54
|MADEF= 56
|HIT= 96
|AVD= 14
|CRT= 11
|Skill=
Winding 
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner''===
{{stats|smtds
|Image= [[File:Ananta_Devil_Summoner.png]]
|Race= Dragon
|Level= 68
|HP= 848
|MP= 356
|CP= 104
|NOA= 2-3
|STR= 28
|INT= 16
|MGC= 16
|END= 20
|AGI= 11
|LUC= 11
|PSRN= Impatient
|PATK= 192
|HIT= 122
|BDEF= 176
|AVD= 119
|MATK= 40
|MDEF= 64
|Skill=
Makarakarn
Wall of Water
Magnetic Storm
}}

===''Soul Hackers 2''===
<tabber>
Enemy=
{{stats|sh2
|Race=Dragon
|Level=64
|HP=2,500
|MP=-
|Str=97
|Int=70
|Vit=72
|Agi=51
|Luk=58
|XP=
|yen=
|Phys=Resist
|Gun=Resist
|Fire=Resist
|Ice=Resist
|Elec=Resist
|Force=Weak
|Ruin=Weak
|Almighty=-
|Skill=
Mediarahan
Megaton Press
|Drop=Dragon God's Fangs<br>True Nitrodite
|Enemy=yes
}}
|-|
Ally=
{{stats|sh2
|Race=Dragon
|Level=64
|HP=-
|MP=-
|St=28
|Int=14
|Vi=32
|Ag=14
|Lu=22
|Gift=[[Mistique#Recovery|Recovery Mistiques]]
|Phys=Resist
|Gun=Resist
|Fire=Resist
|Ice=Resist
|Elec=Resist
|Force=Weak
|Ruin=Weak
|Almighty=-
|Skill=
Megaton Press\i
Mediarahan\i
High Renewal\65
Tetrakarn\66
Null Body\67
}}
</tabber>

===''Persona 3''===
<tabber>
Persona 3=
{{stats|p3
|Level= 41
|Arcana= Hierophant
|St= 27
|Ma= 31
|En= 32
|Ag= 16
|Lu= 24
|Inherit= Recovery
|Resist= Ice
|Block= Light
|Absorb= -
|Reflect= -
|Weak= Wind
|Skill=
Hamaon\Innate
Dekunda\Innate
Diarahan\43
Counterstrike\44
Evade Pierce\45
Invigorate 1\46
|FSkill=
Infinity
}}
|-|
FES / Portable=
{{stats|p3f
|Level= 75
|Arcana= Aeon
|St= 52
|Ma= 56
|En= 60
|Ag= 39
|Lu= 48
|Inherit= Recovery
|Resist= Ice
|Block= Light
|Absorb= -
|Reflect= -
|Weak= Wind
|Card= Absorb Wind (Level 83)
|Skill=
Mediarahan\Innate
Dekunda\Innate
Weary Thrust\76
High Counter\78
Samarecarm\79
Absorb Wind\81
|FSkill=
Infinity
}}
|-|
Reload=
{{stats|p3re
|Level= 73
|Arcana= Aeon
|St= 51
|Ma= 51
|En= 68
|Ag= 35
|Lu= 42
|Inherit= Wind
|Resist= Pierce
|Block= Light
|Absorb= Ice
|Reflect= -
|Weak= Slash, Electricity
|Skill=
Vile Assault\Innate
Dekunda\Innate
Auto Maraku\Innate
Evade Slash\74
Resist Ailments\75
Growth 3\77
Drain Slash\80
}}
</tabber>

===''Persona 4''===
{{stats|p4
|Level= 58
|Arcana= Fortune
|St= 43
|Ma= 42
|En= 45
|Ag= 28
|Lu= 23
|Inherit= Physical
|Resist= Physical
|Block= -
|Absorb= Ice
|Reflect= -
|Weak= Electricity
|Skill=
Mabufula\Innate
White Wall\Innate
Marakukaja\59
Bufudyne\61
Green Wall\62
Invigorate 3\63
Null Exhaust\64
}}

===''Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth''===
{{stats|pq
|Sub= -
|Level= 54
|Arcana= Fortune
|HP= 180
|SP= 24
|Inherit= 
|Extract= Body Shield
|Skill=
Snake Glare\Innate
Poison Circle\Innate
Swordbreaker\55
Body Shield\56
Endure\57
Restoring Touch\58
}}

===''Persona 5'' / ''Royal''===
<tabber>
Persona 5=
{{#tag: tabber|
Persona=
{{stats|p5
|quote="I am Ananta. The power of creation that has awakened inside of you shall henceforth be within your mask."
|arcana= Star
|persona= 1
|level= 43
|st= 24
|ma= 30
|en= 31
|ag= 26
|lu= 25
|inherit= Nuclear
|absorb= Ice
|weak= Electricity
|elecchair= [[Hua Khon]]
|Skill=
Mafreila\i
Defense Master\i
Elec Wall\i
Abysmal Surge\45
Growth 2\46
Marakukaja\47
Freidyne\48
Nuke Boost\49
}}
}}
|-|
Persona 5 Royal=
{{#tag: tabber|
Persona=
{{stats|p5r
|quote="I am Ananta. The power of creation that has awakened inside of you shall henceforth be within your mask."
|arcana= Councillor
|persona= 1
|level= 44
|st= 26
|ma= 30
|en= 31
|ag= 27
|lu= 25
|inherit= Nuclear
|absorb= Ice
|weak= Electricity
|ptrait= Atomic Bloodline
|elecchair= [[Spiral Nuclear Ring]] (normal); [[Reactor Ring]] ([[fusion alarm]])
|Skill=
Mafreila\i
Defense Master\i
Elec Wall\i
Abysmal Surge\46
Growth 2\47
Marakukaja\48
Freidyne\49
Nuke Boost\50
}}
}}
</tabber>

===''Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth''===
{{stats|pq2
|Arcana=Fortune
|Level=61
|HP=110
|MP=26
|Inherit=Nav
|Card=Death Needle
|Skill=
Blade of Fury\i
Mediarama\i
Death Needle\62
Pure Memento\63
Amrita\64
}}

===''Devil Children Black/Red/White Book''===
{{stats|dcbrb
|Image= [[File:AnantaPS.GIF]]
|class= General
|element= Water
|type= Draco
|exp= 992
|lvl= 49
|hp= 538
|mp= 219
|atk= 50
|def= 49
|mgc= 44
|res= 41
|spd= 43
|lck= 42
|Skill=
Bufula
Icicle
Media
Recarm
Makakaja
Mabufu
}}

===''DemiKids Light & Dark''===
{{stats|childlight
|Image= [[File:Armasnak.gif]]
|class= General
|align= Water
|type= Dragon
|exp= 992
|lvl= 49
|hp= 538
|mp= 219
|atk= 50
|def= 49
|mgc= 44
|res= 41
|spd= 43
|lck= 42
|Skill=
Aqualok
Tidal Wave
Healmor All
Revive
Spellboost
Aquablast
|Combo=
Dragon Cross\[[Ares]]
}}

===''Devil Children Fire/Ice Book''===
{{stats|childfire
|Image= [[File:Armasnak.gif]]
|class= General
|align= Water
|type= Draco
|exp= 992
|lvl= 49
|hp= 538
|mp= 219
|atk= 50
|def= 49
|mgc= 44
|res= 41
|spd= 43
|lck= 42
|Skill=
Aquadyne
Tidal Wave
Mediarama
Recarm
Makakaja
Malaques
}}

===''Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner''===
{{stats|ddsaga1
|Level= 55
|Race= Dragon
|HP= 5,500
|MP= 1,500
|Drops= Soma
|Resist= -
|Void= Ailments, Death, Expel
|Absorb= Earth
|Reflect= Force
|Weak= -
|Skill=
Power Charge
Dream Haze
Stun Wave
Sonic Wave
Dekunda
Dekaja
Dia
Tarukaja
Sukukaja
Rakukaja
Mudo
Mudoon
}}

===''Devil Survivor''===
<tabber>
Devil Survivor=
{{stats|desu1
|Level=	64
|Race= Snake
|HP= 602
|MP= 164
|St= 28
|Ma= 18
|Vi= 22
|Ag= 12
|Phys= -
|Fire= Resist
|Ice= Resist
|Elec= Resist
|Force= -
|Mystic= Weak
|Racial= [[Constrict]]
|Skill=
<abbr title="LV 65">Makarakarn*</abbr>
|Passive=
<abbr title="LV 66">Attack All*</abbr>
|FusedQuote= Shaaa! I am Ananta the Snake! I answer your beckoning, and give you the command of my blades!
|FusingQuote= Shaaa! It seems you'll have me fused. Give me the command! I look forward to this.
}}
|-|
Overclocked=
{{stats|desu1oc
|Level= 71
|Race= Snake
|HP= 665
|MP= 180
|St= 30
|Ma= 19
|Vi= 24
|Ag= 13
|Phys= -
|Fire= Resist
|Ice= Resist
|Elec= Resist
|Force= -
|Mystic= Weak
|Racial= [[Constrict]]
|Skill=
Makarakarn
|Passive=
<abbr title="LV 72">Attack All*</abbr>
|FusedQuote= Shaaa! I am Ananta the Snake! I answer your beckoning, and give you the command of my blades!
|FusingQuote= Shaaa! It seems you'll have me fused. Give me the command! I look forward to this.
}}
</tabber>

===''Devil Survivor 2''===
{{stats|desu2
|Level= 72
|Race= Snake
|HP= 705
|MP= 180
|St= 31
|Ma= 18
|Vi= 26
|Ag= 13
|Phys= -
|Fire= Resist
|Ice= Resist
|Elec= Resist
|Force= -
|Mystic= Weak
|Racial= Dragon Bind
|Skill=
Makarakarn
|Passive=
<abbr title="Level 73">Attack All*</abbr>
|FusedQuote= They call me Ananta the Snake. I may be an old fart, but I try.
|FusingQuote= I don`t mind fusing, but I`m not as young as I used to be. Take it easy on this geezer.
}}

===''Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2''===
{{stats|ldx2
|Image=[[File:Dx2_Ananta_Icon.jpg]]
|Race=Snake
|Grade=83
|HP=1,169
|St=117
|Ma=170
|Vi=170
|Ag=154
|Lu=138
|ATK=575
|DEF=575
|MATK=687
|MDEF=602
|Ice=Null
|Elec=Null
|Force=Weak
|Light=Null
|Skill=
Diarahan\i
Infinite Chakra\i
Endless One\i
Holy Wrath\Ac
Mabufudyne\Aa
Gigantomachia\Ga
Mahapoismaon\Ap
Deadly Poison\Gp
Auto-Taruka\Ay
Mazandyne\Gy
Drain Ice\Ae
Resist Force\Ge
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Shesha A concept SMT4A.jpg|Concept art of Shesha's first form in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse''
Shesha B concept 1 SMT4A.jpg|Concept art 1 of Shesha's second form
Shesha B concept 2 SMT4A.jpg|Concept art 2 of Shesha's second form
Shesha SMTIVA Official Art.jpg|Official art of Shesha's first form from ''Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse''
Shesha II SMTIVA Official Art.jpg|Official art of Shesha's second form
P3Ananta.png|Ananta as it appears in ''Persona 3''
ananta.JPG|Ananta as it appears in ''Devil Children Red/Black Book''
Imagine-Ananta.jpg|As it appears in ''Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE''
DDS9_Ananta.png|Ananta as it appears in ''Shin Megami Tensei NINE''
Shesha SMTIV Final.png|Shesha's first form as it appears in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse''
Shesha_Second_Form_SMTIVF.jpg|Shesha's second form as it appears in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse''
Flynn Shesha Close Up.png|Close up of Shesha-Flynn
Shesha Flynn SMTIVF.png|Shesha impersonating Flynn in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''
Ananta LB 2.PNG|Ananta as it appears in ''Last Bible II''
Ananta SP.PNG|Ananta as it appears in ''Last Bible Special''
Ananta Card.GIF|Ananta as it appears in ''Card Summoner''
ananta desu.png|Ananta as it appears in ''Devil Survivor''
Devil Survivor 2 (USA)_56_28401.png|Ananta as it appears in ''Devil Survivor 2''
Ananta_PQ.png|Ananta as it appears in ''Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth''
Ananta_P5R.jpg|Ananta in ''Persona 5 Royal''
Ananta P3R.jpg|Ananta in ''Persona 3 Reload''
Ananta (P O.A.).png|Ananta in ''Persona O.A.''
Ananta_Dx2.png|Ananta in ''Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2''
アナンタ - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.077|Ananta in ''SMTV'' [[Shin Megami Tensei V Daily Demon|Daily Demon]] #077
</gallery>

==In Other Languages==
{|class="table smt1"
!Language
!Name
|-
|[[File:Flag of Japan.png|25px|alt=Flag of Japan]] Japanese
|アナンタ (''Ananta'')<br>シェーシャ (''Sheisha'')
|-
|[[File:Flag of France.svg|25px|alt=Flag of France]] French
|Ananta
|-
|[[File:Flag of Italy.svg|25px|alt=Flag of Italy]] Italian
|Ananta
|-
|[[File:Flag of Germany.svg|25px|alt=Flag of Germany]] German
|Ananta
|-
|[[File:Flag of Spain.svg|25px|alt=Flag of Spain]] Spanish
|Ananta
|}

==Trivia==
*Shesha and [[YHVH]] are the only bosses in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse'' to have 3D models instead of sprites like all the other bosses.
*Unlike every other character in ''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse'', Shesha has a realistic looking portrait that is used after he reveals that he disguised himself as Flynn. Not even YHVH has this kind of portrait.

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