Bugaboo's new design originating from Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Bugaboo (バガブー, Bagabū) is a demon in the series. Bugaboo appears as an Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey as an important character who represents the Chaos alignment.
Bugaboo is a True-Neutral guardian that is actually a palette swap of Bogle.
Digital Devil Saga 2
Bugaboo appears in the third forced battle in the game as well as a common enemy.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Note:Significant plot details follow.
An odd demon found in Mitra's laboratories in Sector Bootes, Bugaboo stands above common demons for his unusual genetic composition: he is not a pureblood demon, but rather, only has 75% demon genetic material, which makes him virtually unique amongst the Schwartzwelt denizens. He also comes in two variations, Bagaboo and Bogaboo, of the Law and Neutral alignments, respectively. It is heavily implied Bugaboo was created with human genetic material for experimentation purposes.
Bugaboo is found being tortured by fellow demons; after Jimenez saves him from said demons, Bugaboo bonds with him and partners up with him. Bugaboo initially speaks in a simple manner, only being able to say either his name or Jimenez'. Jimenez takes a liking to Bugaboo and treats him like a friend throughout the story, prompting Jimenez to disobey rules regarding demon handling aboard the Red Sprite. In turn Bugaboo becomes very loyal to Jimenez, even willing to take a shot from the MC's MK Gun while Jimenez is still brainwashed.
While spying on Jack's Squad with Jimenez, Bugaboo is said to have entered into their base. Although it is never stated why, it is likely Bugaboo did this because of the experiments Jack's crew was doing to demons at the time. After Jimenez caught up with Bugaboo and proceeded to damage a lot of experimental equipment, disgusted by the inhuman treatment of the demons, the two were captured by Jack's Squad and sent to be experimented on.
Shortly afterwords, the MC came and saves the pair from Jack's technicians, though the scientist carrying out the experiment engaged the crew's heavily flawed fusion machine on the two. Due to the injuries sustained from the experiment, Bugaboo was dying, causing Jimenez to plead with the MC to fuse him with Bugaboo through the Demon Fusion Program in order to Bugaboo to live on through him. Regardless of what the MC's choice, Jimenez will fuse himself with Bugaboo, causing Jimenez to obtain his Awaken form.
Bugaboo
"A demon found at Sector Bootes. It is believed to be the subject of a modification experiment order by Mitra. It is originally a type of Welsh spirit known as a Bugbear."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange JourneyCompendium
Bogaboo and Bagaboo
"An unknown demon. It seems to be related to the Welsh "Bugbear." It has scars indicating it has been modified, like the Bugaboo found in Sector Bootes."
