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Conception

The beginning of The Conception

The Conception (受胎, Jutai)? is an apocalyptic event which throws the world it affects into a temporary state of ruin, where it may be reborn in many different ways.

Appearances[]

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne[]

As is implied by its name, the Conception's purpose is to bring forth a new world, with new laws determined by a Reason. The Conception is set in motion by Hikawa, who strives to create a world of perfect stillness. After being set in motion, everyone outside of the hospital is killed instantly (except Dante or Raidou) and turned into Magatsuhi or souls. Tokyo is uprooted and twisted into a spherical world known as Vortex World. The results of the Conception are determined by the actions of the Demi-fiend.

It's stated in partial declarations by Yuko Takao, Hikawa, and the Lady in Black that every universe has a finite amount of power, and once that power has run out, the only way to replenish it is for that universe to undergo the Conception in order to be reborn. Worlds that fail to initiate the Conception fall to the Shadow Vortex, and the Great Will, through Kagutsuchi, seeks to manipulate the process to its own ends. Lucifer apparently also has a hand in the manipulation through his selection of the Demi-Fiend.

Shin Megami Tensei V[]

At the Bethel meeting, if Tsukuyomi is spoken to, he explains that the cataclysmic event that destroyed Tokyo 18 years ago was indeed the Conception. Unlike in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, the epicenter of the Conception in this universe was Chiyoda instead of Shinjuku. However, it's implied the Conception was not completed and most of the world beyond Japan was spared, likely as a result of Lucifer slaying the God of Law.

Maniax - Maniax Chronicle Edition - HD Remaster - Nocturne Konton - Novel
Characters
Playable Demi-fiend - Dante - Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV
Non-Playable Yuko Takao - Chiaki Hayasaka - Isamu Nitta - Hikawa - Jyoji Hijiri - Futomimi - Sakahagi - Heeho - Lady in Black - Lucifer - Kagutsuchi - Gouto-Douji
Locations
Vortex World Shinjuku Medical Center - Shibuya - Cathedral of Shadows - Amala Network - Ginza - Harumi Warehouse - Great Underpass of Ginza - Ikebukuro - Mantra's Headquarters - Labyrinth of Amala - Kabukicho Prison - Ikebukuro Tunnel - Asakusa - Asakusa Tunnel - Mifunashiro - Assembly of Nihilo: Marunouchi - Obelisk - Yoyogi Park - Amala Temple - Yurakucho Tunnel - Northern Temple - Diet Building - Bandou Shrine - Tower of Kagutsuchi
Music
Soundtracks Original Soundtrack - Maniax Soundtrack - Deluxe Pack Incence Disc - OST (US)
Themes Boss Battle - Normal Battle - Normal Battle ~Large Map~ - Normal Battle ~Town~
Archives
Terminology Candelabrum - Conception - Kagutsuchi - Macca - Magatama - Magatsuhi - Manikin - Reason - Yahirono Himorogi - Order of Messiah - Cult of Gaia - Demonic Sponsor - Shadow Vortex - Nightmare System - Terminal - Great Will
Lists Demons - Bosses - Skills - Items (Vending Machines) - Merchandise - Translations - Trophies - Patches and Updates - Steam Profile Items
Other Best of Demons
Other Media
Events Shin Megami Tensei Online Live 2021: Reason of Music
Shin Megami Tensei V - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Characters
Playable Nahobino
Other Aogami - Sophia - Gustave - Goko
Amanozako - Fionn mac Cumhaill - Lahmu - Lucifer
Tao Isonokami - Yuzuru Atsuta - Ichiro Dazai - Miyazu Atsuta - Hayao Koshimizu - Sahori Itsukishima
Abdiel - Khonsu - Vasuki - Zeus - Odin - Shiva
Shohei Yakumo - Nuwa
Demi-fiend - Artemis - Cleopatra - Mephisto
Locations
Tokyo Jouin High School - Shinagawa Station - Takanawa Tunnel - Jozoji
Da'at Minato - Shinagawa - Chiyoda - Taito - Demon King's Castle - Temple of Eternity - Empyrean - Tree of Knowledge
Music
Albums Original Soundtrack - Premium Edition Soundtrack
Songs N/A
Archives
Terminology Nahobino - Bethel - Knowledge - Magatsuhi - Qadištu - Shekinah Glory - Demon Summoning Program - Conception
Mechanics Demon - Press Turn - Moon Phase System - Alignment‎ - Negotiation (Dialogue) - Encounters - Fusion - Race and species - Difficulty
Skill Potential - Magatsuhi Skills - Essence - Glory - Miracles - Menorah
World of Shadows - Cadaver's Hollow - Miman - Treasure Boxes - Vending Machines - Demon Statues - Abscess - Magatsuhi Crystals - Leyline Fount - Terminal - Gifts - Search Points
Lists Bosses - Skills - Items - Status Changes - Quests - Demons
Other Script - Updates
Other Media
Promotion Daily Demon - News
TGS 2021
Other Demon Colosseum - Merchandise
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