Bugbear, or simply Bugs, is a type of hobgoblin that is comparable to the boogeyman (bugaboo) in folklore. In lore, the bugbear was depicted as a creepy bear that lurked in the woods to scare children. Bugbear was used to frighten children into behaving or obeying their parents.
Its name is derived from the Celtic word bug which means "evil spirit" or "goblin."
"A type of goblin from Welsh folklore that eats children who don't listen to their parents. They are said to look like humans covered head to toe with hair, and are recognized as an iconic monster that appears at nighttime. They are often spoken of by mothers wishing to discipline their children as noted in the popular phrase, "For naughty kids who disobey, the Bugs will come and surely prey.""
If the protagonist tries to interact with young Six in one of the Rooms of Memories, Bugs will fight alongside Erika Sako in her boss battle.
Soul Hackers 2[]
"A type of goblin from Welsh folklore that eats children who don't listen to their parents. They are said to look like humans covered head to toe with hair, and are recognized as an iconic monster that appears at nighttime. They are often spoken of by mothers wishing to discpline their children as noted in the popular phrase, "For naughty kids who disobey, the Bugs will come and surely prey.""
—Soul Hackers 2 demon info
Bugs appears as a boss in the Central Line Upper Area. A pair will ambush Ringo when she accepts the Dirty Key from her demon during Demon Recon. Bugs will later appear as a common enemy in the later areas of the Central Line.
Persona 5[]
"A Welsh creature commonly known as "Bugbear" or the "Boogeyman." Its existence is often used by mothers to scare children into behaving."
Bugs is the subject of one of Caroline and Justine's requests, needed to advance the StrengthConfidant to rank 9. They wish to see Bugs with the Samarecarm skill. This can be accomplished by leveling Hariti to level 41 before fusing Bugs, allowing her to simply pass on the skill during advanced fusion.
Bugs is also one of the Personas used by Justine in the optional boss fight against the Velvet Room attendants.
Royal[]
Bugs can appear as a low-level Shadow enemy during the first investigation of Maruki's Palace, along with Nebiros and Chimera. Bugs is unique among them in that they can never be talked with nor recruited as a Persona under any circumstances, even in normal encounters.
When itemized a fusion alarm, Bugs will yield the Big Bear Gloves, which have 260 ATK, 90 ACC and +Critical Rate up (med).
Persona 5 Strikers[]
Bugs appears as a Dire Shadow in the Shibuya Jail, with the title of "Killer Teddy Bear." It will be found guarding the area in front of the gate to the Prison Keep in Bunkamachi upon revisiting the Shibuya Jail. The Killer Teddy Bear will attack with strong Physical attacks in addition to Psy and Nuclear skills. It will be weak against Electricity, Wind, and Curse and drain Psy and Nuclear skills. Defeating it will award the party a Tyche Charm.
Persona 5 Tactica[]
Bugs is a Hypno type Persona that can be summoned once special fusion becomes available in the Yoshiki Kingdom and the Phantom Thieves Level is 46. Summoning Bugs requires a special fusion of Pixie, Pisaca and Hariti.