Headquarters of Ashura-kai.
Ashura-kai (八部連阿修羅会, Hachibu Ren Ashura Kai) is one of the two major organizations in Tokyo during Shin Megami Tensei IV.
Profile
It is led by Tayama and its headquarters is at Roppongi. Ashura-kai desires coexistence with demons and many people have flocked to the group as a result. However, they are also known for being intolerant of those with other points of view. They are in heated conflict with the Ring of Gaea, which pursues an opposite ideal.
Etymology
"Hachibu Ren" (八部連) in the full name of the organization means "eight divisions squad" which refers to the eight Buddhist guardians (八部衆). They are Deva, Dragon, Yaksa, Gandharva, Asura, Garuda, Kimnara and Mahoraga.
Trivia
- Ashura-kai shares the same ideology with Order of Messiah but without the skin of religion.