Ideo Hazama

Ideo Hazama
Also known as	The Demon God Emperor
Japanese Name	狭間偉出夫
Romaji	Hazama Ideo
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei: if...

"...Welcome to my world. Until yesterday, I was extremely talented, but still ultimately human. But now, I am the ruler of the Demon World having received the omniscient, omnipotent power. The denizens of the Demon World call me the Demon God Emperor. You have been blessed with a once in a lifetime privilege to behold me. Your fate, whether you live or die, is now entirely up to me. You'd best put on a good show."

—Hazama at the start of if...

Ideo Hazama is the main antagonist of Shin Megami Tensei: if..., proclaiming himself as Majin Ou (魔神皇^?, lit. "Demon God Emperor") (Deity Emperor).

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: if...: Majin Ou Race, Final Boss
• Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter: Protagonist, Majin Ou Race (Normal Ending Final Boss)
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Kahn
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Demon Trader

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei: if...

Abused by fellow schoolmates, betrayed by his first and only love, and comforted only by the school nurse, Ideo Hazama is a student of Karukozaka High School. The corruption of the abuse from his schoolmates forced his mind to become warped. He tries to summon a demon within the Gym (which explains why the gym has a summoning circle within it), but the summon goes out of control and opens a portal leading to the world of demons known as the Expanse, where Hazama would eventually come to rule as Deity Emperor. The following day, the school is sucked into the Expanse leading to the intro of the game. He first appears appearing as a vision to the protagonist, and later reappears several times as a statue, informing her on what world she is in, and how said world applies to humanity. When the protagonist and her ally make their way through the Expanse, they face him directly within an abandoned version of the school. In Reiko and Yumi's path, he reveals his demon form and attacks them, while in Charlie's path, he simply lets him and the protagonist leave, as their selfish goals do not conflict with his plans.

Reiko Ending

In Reiko's route after the Deity Emperor is defeated, the Ring of Deliverance will shine, allowing the protagonist and her allies to enter his mind. While they are traveling through his mind, they sees his memories and learns of his motivation for his actions. When they reach the center of his mind, Hazama scolds them and transforms into the manifestation of his warped mind; a giant fetus demon with Hazama acting as the right eye, ankle-deep. By defeating Hazama in this form, he expresses his hate for losing, then turns into a younger version of himself, basically calling the protagonist a meanie for picking on him like everyone else before crying. Reiko comforts him to stop crying and he does so, turning back to normal age. She promises that she will not leave him anymore, then the protagonist is warped out of the room. Reiko informs her that Hazama's warped mind is turning to normal, and that she cannot stay and must leave. As she leaves, Reiko tells that Hazama was originally a kind person, but there wasn't the least bit of love from the people around him. She thanks her for allowing her to save Hazama and forces her to release her demon companions. Afterwards, the school returns to normal. The nurse reveals that Hazama confided what was on his mind to her, and that she should have listened to him. Hazama and Reiko are never seen again.

Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter

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"Welcome to my world, Tamaki. I've chosen you to lead your class. Don't disappoint me."

Prior to if..., Hazama's Chapter explains the circumstances that led Hazama to become the Deity Emperor. While being a regular student, Hazama sends a love letter to a girl named Ryuuichi (who seems to be Hazama's crush) only to have his letter ripped by her, who started to spread rumors over how disappointed she was with him for his foolishness. After the entire school knows this, Hazama started to suffer bullying and constant humiliation. During the first day on the game, Hazama tires of being oppressed and tries to run away from school, but is stopped and beaten by Akira Miyamoto. Before being hit by the last attack, Reiko Akanezawa steps in the fight, ending it. She explains to Hazama that he needs to be strong and forgive them, but he faints without hearing her advice.

While unconscious, Hazama has a vision of an entity who named itself "the Emperor", offering him a chance for revenge against his abusers and becoming powerful enough to the rule a new world as a god. Hazama accepts its proposal, and is tasked by the Emperor to find five magical dolls in the school by night, and summon it. When awakened, Hazama sees himself at the infirmary alongside the Nurse and Shinji Kuroi who feels bad by what happened to Hazama and escorts him home, protecting he against any kind of offense. During night, Hazama returns to the School and finds a mysterious box with survival equipment (a Renki no Ken, a Kaiser Armor, the COMP and 10 Magic Stones), with a note: "From the Emperor with love." While wandering in the halls, Hazama finds 4 of the 5 dolls and is attacked by Otsuki who had the fifth doll. With the five dolls, Hazama tries to summon The Emperor but loses the control of its power. Having no other choice, The Emperor reveals himself to be Zurvan and possesses him, transforming Hazama into the Deity Emperor.

After this, control passes to Tamaki Uchida and the game follows the same plot as if... with some changes. The player resumes control of Hazama after he is defeated in the World of Sloth and is forgiven while having the "Light Ring" item, which Tamaki received from Lucifer. Later, Hazama gets the help of Tamaki to save the other students who were sent to be tortured as a way to be "purified". He defeats Lilith with the aid of Charlie and Beelzebub with the aid of Yumi Shirakawa. Together with Tamaki, Reiko, and the "Light Ring", Zurvan's control and Zurvan itself could be defeated, redeeming his actions. If the player did not get the "Ring of Light" from Lucifer, the game ends with the death of Hazama in the World of Sloth, though with his sins forgiven. If he is not forgiven the game continues until Lucifer is defeated, which leads to Zurvan's victory.

Shin Megami Tensei: Kahn

In this spin-off manga based on the original if... manga, Hazama lives on through a connection with his sister Reiko. After the apocalypse, he is reincarnated and builds a base within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Hazama is a Demon Trader who shows up in the Pet Shop, trading certain races of demons for money, which may seem useless or useful depending on the player's situation, and information on the Hero and General demons.

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei: if...

Demon God Emperor

• Normal Routes
• Akira Route

File:Hazama 1.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Majin Ou Dark-Chaos 80 20,000 2000 MAG NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - 3-5 216 149 204 152 38 47 St 28 In 40 Ma 28 Vi 22 Ag 18 Lu 17 Drop None Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm - - - Nu Nu - Nu Rf Rf Nu Nu 1.5× - 6／8 Nu - List of Skills Skill Effect Akasha Arts Light Punch damage to all foes. Bodhisattva's Palm Heavy Punch damage to one foe. Sol Smasher Heavy Almighty damage to all foes. Debilitate Decreases stats of all foes. (Enemy only) Makarakarn Shields against Magical attacks for one turn, all allies. Maragidyne Heavy Fire damage to all foes. Mabufudyne Heavy Ice damage to all foes.

File:Hazama 1.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Majin Ou Dark-Chaos 125 30,000 2,600 MAG NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - 3-5 216 149 204 152 38 47 St 28 In 40 Ma 40 Vi 40 Ag 29 Lu 17 Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm - - - Nu Nu - Nu Rf Rf Nu Nu 1.5× - 6／8 Nu - List of Skills Skill Effect Debilitate Decreases stats of all foes. (Enemy only) Mabufula Medium Ice damage to all foes.

Warped Mind

File:Hazama 3.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Majin Ou Dark-Chaos 90 30,000 3000 MAG NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - 3-6 244 171 228 173 40 47 St 32 In 40 Ma 30 Vi 24 Ag 20 Lu 35 Drop None Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm - Nu - Rf Dr - Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf 1.5× - Rf Rf - List of Skills Skill Effect Thunder Kick Heavy Kick damage to two foes. Megido Medium Almighty damage to all foes. Sol Cluster Instantly kills one enemy. (Curse-type) Debilitate Decreases stats of all foes. (Enemy only) Makarakarn Shields against Magical attacks for one turn, all allies. Hamaon Chance of inflicting instant death, 3-5 foes. Marin Karin Inflicts Charm ailment to one foe. (Nerve-type)

Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter

Enemy

• Demon God Emperor
• Warped Mind

File:Hazama 1.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Majin Ou Dark-Chaos 60 20,580 ? MAG NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - ? ? ? ? ? ? ? St 40 In 40 Ma 40 Vi 40 Ag 40 Lu 40 List of Skills Skill Effect Divine Revenge Decreases enemy's HP to 35%. The Hatred Inflicts 999 damage to all enemies. Megidola Heavy Almighty damage to all foes. Debilitate Decreases stats of all foes. (Enemy only)

File:Hazama 3.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Majin Ou Dark-Chaos 80 23,690 ? MAG NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - ? ? ? ? ? ? ? St -- In -- Ma -- Vi -- Ag -- Lu -- List of Skills Skill Effect Megido Medium Almighty damage to all foes. Megidola Heavy Almighty damage to all foes. Megidolaon Massive Almighty damage to all foes. Divine Revenge Decreases enemy's HP to 35%. Squash Medium Rush damage to one foe. Water Wall Nullifies Ice attacks for one turn.

Ally

• First Day
• Final Day

File:Hazama 2.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Human Neutral-Neutral 1 23 0 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - ? ? ? ? ? ? ? St -- In -- Ma -- Vi -- Ag -- Lu --

• Stats are determined by the player.

File:Hazama 2.GIF Race Alignment Level HP MP Majin Ou Light-Neutral 80 678 540 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC - ? ? ? ? ? ? ? St -- In -- Ma -- Vi -- Ag -- Lu -- List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Divine Revenge - Decreases enemy's HP to 35%. Megidola 30 MP Heavy Almighty damage to all foes.

• Stats are tenfold those chosen by the player before.

Gallery

Hazama in his Deity Emperor form.

A reincarnated Hazama in Shin Megami Tensei: Kahn

Hazama with Amon-possessed Akira from the PSX release

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Hazama, as a human

Hazama and Reiko's outfits in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Trivia

• He is Reiko's brother. However, his mother left him when he was young and took Reiko with her, hence why they have different surnames.
• The nurse is the only person within the school other than Reiko and the protagonist near the end of the game. It is most likely because she was the only one to comfort him during his abuse from fellow schoolmates.
• His clothing is available as a promotional item for male characters in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE. When the Hazama-themed Ruler's Gloves are equipped, players assume his stance.