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"I'm the Hare of Inaba. A long time ago, I tricked a shark, and got beat up real bad. It just goes to show, lying isn't good for you. But in the human world... there are lies everywhere now. Do all humans go around every day trying to trick each other? That's dumb! I think humans should get beat up like I did."
—Hare of Inaba, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
The Hare of Inaba (因幡の白兎 or 稲葉の白兎, Inaba no Shiro Usagi)?, is a rabbit who wants to see Princess Yakami (八上比売) of Inaba, so it makes a wager with a shark to see whose family is more numerous, the shark or the rabbit. The rabbit uses the sharks that lined up to cross the other shore, but the sharks tear off its skin when the rabbit revealed that they tricked them to cross the body of water he wanted to cross, barely making it ashore because of its premature celebration.
The rabbit was chanced upon by some Kunitsukami who then tell the rabbit to wash its body in salt water, but the pain only makes it worse. Okuninushi, who was lagging behind his plentiful brothers (Yasogami) to propose to Yakami, took pity on the poor creature, and restores the rabbit's skin by having it wash in fresh water and cover itself with reeds.
"Known in Japanese as "Inaba no Shirousagi," it is a smart rabbit written of in the Kojiki, worshipped as a hare god. Wanting to cross the sea from Oki Island to the mainland, he had sharks line up in a row and crossed, pretending to help count them. But when he crossed and revealed that he was just using them, the sharks skinned him. He was healed by a passing god."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
The Hare of Inaba appears as the highest leveled demon of the UMA Race. He is also found in Sector Fornax, enveloped in Alice's fantasy, and desperately trying to escape from her, mistaken for the White Rabbit of Wonderland. He is pursued by the protagonist at Alice's behest; upon being cornered, Alice will first try to skin him, then douse him in saltwater and finally devour him (in a reference to the Hare's original legend); the protagonist can stop her at any moment to trigger the battle against her. Even if he leaves the Hare at Alice's mercies, she will engage in battle once she's done with the Hare.
Later, the Hare, fully restored, comments she's not even the real Alice, but a memory of the original, a girl beloved by demons who was maddened by the great powers she inherited from them. Should the protagonist stop Alice before she can hurt the Hare at all, it will hand over a Bead Chain in gratitude after her defeat.
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
Hare of Inaba is summoned by Hiro Jingu in the third round of the "Hunter Tournament Finals" Challenge Quest. It can later be found as a normal enemy in Ginza. The Hare of Inaba can teach Flynn the Mediarama, Sukukaja and Trafuri skills through its Demon Whisper. It can later be encountered in the initial areas of Blasted Tokyo as well.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
Hare of Inaba can be found in Shibuya in the Miyashita Park area. It can teach the Diarama, Sukukaja, Trafuri, Media and Recarm skills through its Demon Whisper. Hare of Inaba benefits from learning healing and support skills.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance[]
"Known in Japanese as "Inaba no Shirousagi," it is a smart rabbit written about in the Kojiki, worshiped as a hare god.
Wanting to cross the sea from Oki Island to the mainland, he had sharks line up in a row and crossed on them, under the guise of helping to count them. Once he crossed and revealed that he was just using them as a bridge, the sharks skinned him. He was healed by a passing god."
—Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance lore
The Hare of Inaba is the central character in the "Brawny Ambitions" questline. Every time, the hare will ask the protagonist to present him a demon.
The first time, the Hare of Inaba can be found in Shiba Park, Minato. The Hare wishes to become stronger and will ask the protagonist to present him the demon Zhu Tun She so that it may give some advice. However, the demon will instead try to eat him causing the protagonist to hastily recall it. The Hare will be disappointed but will not allow that to stop him before leaving.
The second time, the Hare can be found in Konan 3rd Block, Shinagawa, this time asking to be presented a Xiezhai that knows Puncture Punch. Should the protagonist comply, Xiezhai will be annoyed for having been called for such minor reasons and will attack the Hare of Inaba. The latter, however, will be astounded by his strength and will ask him to give him some advice. Instead, Xiezhai will tell him that he should give up on his dream as he's way too weak before being recalled, causing the Hare to be extremely disappointed and leave in low spirits.
The third and final time, the Hare of Inaba can be found in Ueno Park, Taito, where he will be as depressed as last time. After traveling so much, the Hare believes that it is time to finally give up on his goals and return home but will ask the protagonist if he'll be able to have him meet Okuninushi, who he has looked up for a long time. Okuninushi will recognize the Hare and will be glad to see him well. After a brief conversation, the Hare now believes it's time to go but Okuninushi will then ask him to relay a message to Kanda-no-yashiro, in which he will allow him to join the Kunitsukami, much to his shock. The warrior will note that while the Hare is cowardly and lacks confidence, he has good eyes and speed, and his abilities will certainly be useful as a messenger. The Hare will be overjoyed by the offer and will leave to relay the message.
Completing the entire questline will allow the Hare of Inaba to be unlocked for fusion accidents.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers[]
"Known in Japanese as "Inaba no Shirousagi," it is a smart rabbit written of in the Kojiki, worshiped as a hare god. Wanting to cross the sea from Oki Island to the mainland, he had sharks line up in a row and crossed, under the guise of helping to count them. Once he crossed and revealed that he was just using them as a bridge, the sharks skinned him. He was healed by a passing god."
—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium
The Hare of Inaba is the highest level UMA demon. He is distinctly characterized by having a tremendous power boost during a full moon, but is weakened in every other lunar phase.
Soul Hackers 2[]
"Known in Japanese are "Inaba no Shirousagi," this clever rabbit, written about in the Kojiki, is worshiped as a hare god. Wanting to cross the sea from Oki Island to the mainland, he tricked a multitude of sharks into lining up and forming a makeshift bridge by challenging them to see which of the sharks' clans was larger. Upon safe passage, he revealed his plot to the sharks, only to be captured and skinned by them soon after. He was, however, later healed by a passing god."
—Soul Hackers 2 demon info
Hare of Inaba is Saizo's initial demon loaded into his COMP. It can be found as a normal enemy in the Soul Matrix in Arrow Sect or 1F.
Persona 4[]
While not physically appearing in Persona 4, the rural town Inaba was named after the legend of the Hare of Inaba.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth[]
"Known in Japanese as "Inaba no Shirousagi," it is a smart rabbit written of in the Kojiki, worshipped as a hare god."
—Persona Q2 explanation
The Hare of Inaba is a Physical sub-Persona of the Moon Arcana and is unlocked for special fusion after obtaining the Plentiful Wheat key item after defeating Chicken Kid during the "Meat & The Art of Friendship" special screening. In order to fuse the Hare of Inaba, the party will need Oukuninushi and Nigi Mitama.
Devil Survivor 2[]
"Known in Japanese as "Inaba no Shirousagi," it is a smart rabbit written of in the Kojiki, worshipped as a hare god. Wanting to cross the sea from Oki Island to the mainland, he had sharks line up in a row and crossed, pretending to help count them. But when he crossed and revealed that he was just using them, the sharks skinned him. He was healed by a passing god."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2[]
"Known in Japanese as "Inaba no Shirousagi", it is a smart rabbit written of in old tales, worshiped as a hare god. Wanting to cross the sea from Oki island to the mainland, he had sharks line up in a row and crossed, pretending to help count them. But when he crossed and revealed that he was just using them, the sharks skinned him. Later he learned the arts of healing from the deity Ókuninushi, and cured himself."
