Kodama is a demon in the series.
A Kodama (木魅) is a spirit from Japanese folklore, which is believed to live in certain trees. Cutting down a tree which houses a kodama is thought to bring misfortune, and such trees are often marked with shimenawa rope.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne [ edit | edit source]
"In Japanese mythology, they are the spirits of plants. They are born from trees that live 100 years." —Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne profile
Kodama is one of the first demons encountered in the Shinjuku Medical Center . They are commonly found in the Shinjuku Medical Center and Ginza , and also appear in the Great Underpass of Ginza .
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE [ edit | edit source]
"A general name for spirits that inhabit trees. The name is also sometimes used to refer to the trees they live in. The word "kodama" can also mean 'echo' in Japanese, stemming from the belief that mountain echoes are created by these tree spirits. Attempting to cut down a tree inhabited by a kodama is said to bring a curse." —Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Kodama are a regular spawn in the Suginami and Nakano fields, including a larger field boss version that appears in multiple locations in Suginami. Early quests and story-line acts regularly feature them. Kodama also appear as one of the two unique bazaar tending demons in Arcadia .
"Japanese plant spirits born from trees that have lived for a 100 years. Cutting down one of these trees is said to cause misfortune." —Persona 5 background
Kodama is the first Persona of the Star Arcana and can be found as a Shadow in the Aiyatsbus area of Mementos , with the title "Wavering Tree Spirit." It is the first Persona to learn the Psi and Fear Boost skills. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room , Kodama yields a Fear Boost Skill Card . Kodama is one of the ingredients used in advanced fusion to create Neko Shogun for one of Caroline and Justine 's requests during the Strength Confidant .
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne [ edit | edit source]
Race
Level
HP
MP
Strength
--
Magic
--
Vitality
--
Agility
--
Luck
--
Jirae
3
20
21
Reflects
Absorbs
Void
Resists
Weak
-
-
-
Force
Fire
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Zan
3 MP
Small force damage to one foe.
Dia
3 MP
Moderately restores one ally's HP.
"Scout" performed by Kodama is counter-productive unless it is transferred to an adult demon because Kodama is given the "adolescent/child" traits in conversation.
Race
Level
HP
MP
Strength
4
Magic
4
Vitality
4
Agility
6
Luck
5
Jirae
3
42
21
Reflects
Absorbs
Void
Resists
Weak
-
-
-
Force
Fire
Obtainable
Normal recruit or fusion
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Zan
3 MP
Small force damage to one foe.
Innate
Gonnection
Interrupt
Urges an indecisive demon to accept the deal. Works best for user who shares the same clan as the target.
Innate
Dia
3 MP
Moderately restores one ally's HP.
4
Lunge
10% HP
Small physical damage to one foe. Medium critical rate.
5
Scout
Convo
Recruits neutral demon. Works best for adult talker to female. Child talker may enrage the female target.
6
Anti-Force
Passive
Imparts resistance to force attacks. Does not cover innate weakness.
7
Arcana
Level
HP
SP
Type
Strength
12
Magic
14
Endurance
10
Agility
15
Luck
13
Star
11
194
105
Upbeat
Phys
Gun
Fire
Ice
Elec
Wind
Psy
Nuke
Bless
Curse
Almi
-
-
Weak
Strong
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
List of Skills
Skill
Effect
Rakunda
Debuff defense of 1 foe for 3 turns.
Garu
Light Wind damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn.
Summon
Summons Menacing Owlman (Andras) into battle.
"I'm Kodama. I'll turn into a mask and head on out with you! I'm gonna echo inside your heart, bro... Wahoo!"
Arcana
Level
Strength
7
Magic
11
Endurance
8
Agility
10
Luck
4
Star
11
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Ailment
-
-
-
Ice
Fire
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Garu
3 SP
Light Wind damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn.
Innate
Rakunda
8 SP
Debuff defense of 1 foe for 3 turns.
Innate
Psi
4 SP
Light Psy damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Mental ailment.
12
Evil Touch
5 SP
High chance of inflicting Fear to 1 foe.
13
Tarukaja
8 SP
Buff attack power of 1 ally for 3 turns.
14
Fear Boost
Auto
Enhance chance of inflicting Fear.
15
Resist Fear
Auto
Lower susceptibility to Fear.
17
"I'm Kodama. I'll turn into a mask and head on out with you! I'm gonna echo inside your heart, bro... Wahoo!"
Arcana
Level
Strength
7
Magic
11
Endurance
8
Agility
10
Luck
4
Star
11
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Ailment
-
-
-
Ice
Fire
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Garu
3 SP
Light Wind damage to 1 foe.
Innate
Rakunda
8 SP
Decrease Defense of 1 foe for 3 turns.
Innate
Psi
4 SP
Light Psy damage to 1 foe.
12
Evil Touch
3 SP
Inflict Fear (high odds) 1 foe.
13
Tarukaja
8 SP
Increase Attack of 1 ally for 3 turns.
14
Fear Boost
Passive
Increase chance of inflicting Fear.
15
Resist Fear
Passive
Reduce susceptibility to Fear.
17
Kodama as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
Koma from Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Kodama in Persona 5 Royal
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According to Kazuma Kaneko's Work III , Kodama's design is influenced by Hayao Miyazaki's 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke .