Ideo Hazama

Ideo Hazama
Also known as	Deity 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 Deity 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 Deity Emperor (魔神皇^?, lit. "Demon God Emperor").

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: if...: Majinnou Race, Final Boss
• Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter: Protagonist
  • 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 shines, allowing the protagonist and their allies to enter his mind. While they are traveling through his mind, they see his memories and learn 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. After defeating Hazama in this form he expresses his hate for losing, turns into a younger version of himself, and states the protagonist is picking on him like everyone else before starting to cry. Reiko comforts him and he returns to his normal age. She promises that she will not leave him anymore, and the protagonist is warped out of the room. Reiko informs them that Hazama's warped mind is returning 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 them 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: 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...

Deity Emperor

Race Alignment Level HP MP Majinnou 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.

Warped Mind

Race Alignment Level HP MP Majinnou 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) Dekaja Removes all buffs, all foes. 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)

Gallery

Original artwork

Hazama in his Deity Emperor form

Illustration

Close up of Hazama from promotional PSX artwork

Hazama with Amon-possessed Akira in the PSX remake

Hazama as a human

Reincarnated Hazama in Shin Megami Tensei: Kahn

Hazama and Reiko's outfits in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Akechi as Hazama in Persona 5

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.
• His family name, Hazama, literally means "threshold", an intentional choice according to story-writer Ryutaro Ito, as he is the "threshold between demon and human".