Koumokuten (広目天), also known as Virūpākṣa in Sanskrit, is the guardian deity that protects the west of Buddha's realm. His name means "vast/all-seeing eyes." He has red skin and leads the troop of Nagas, the lesser snake-man gods. Some statues have him carry a Pasha which works similar to a lasso for capturing running target. Many of his attributes are very similar to Varuna, who happens to be the guardian of the west in Lokapala.
"Origin: India. One of the 4 Heavenly Kings in Buddhism. He protects Mt. Meru's west and Aparagodaniya with a trident. He is also known as the king of the Naga. He can see all, and has the power to punish evildoers and reform them."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne[]
Koumoku appears as a guardian of the Bandou Shrine, guarding the pillar on the highest level. He will frequently use Dragon Eye, followed by either Rakukaja and Rakunda, along with Deathbound to strike the entire party. He will also occasionally mix in the Force skills Zandyne and Mazandyne. Using a demon that drains/repels Physical attacks and Wind skills is recommended to negate his extra press turns.
"As a Defender of Law, Koumokuten is considered one of the Four Heavenly Kings featured in Buddhism. He holds a three-bladed vajra and has been assigned by Lord Sakra with protecting the western domains of Mount Neru. He has strong ties with the Naga, and is sometimes depicted as being their king. He is said to be omniscient, a power he uses to find evil deeds being committed all around the world and redirect these sinners towards the path of righteousness."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Koumokuten can appear alongside the other kings in Ichigaya Camp's gold-level instance by defeating the Pisaca mini-boss on the basement floors.
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
Koumokuten is faced in the Challenge QuestTokyo Cosmo. He is found in the Nakano area of the Shinjuku Region. He appears alongside the other three once all four have been defeated to be fought as a group. Koumokuten mentions after the Four's final defeat that Flynn is the only one to defeat them without the Orb of the Four Gates breaking.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
"Koumokuten, or Virupaksha, is one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhist lore. He dwells halfway up Mt. Meru in the center of the world and protects the West under the command of Sakra. He keeps a close watch on the world with his sharp gaze and enlightens people with his speeches. He is commonly depicted wearing armor, with a trident in hand and an angry expression on his face."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Koumokuten and the rest of the Four Heavenly Kings and Marici guard the temples that contain the jars of Aether which maintain the Tokugawa Mandala for the Divine Powers. Koumokuten can be found in the Hakujoin Temple, guarding the jar of Aether which contains the essence of Gluttony. Defeating Koumokuten will unlock him for Fusion in the Cathedral of Shadows.
"Koumokuten, protector of the West, is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhist mythology. Similarly to his fellow kings, he is often depicted as a fierce warrior, clad in armor and wielding a trident. He is also known as Virupaksha and is said to keep a close eye on the world with his sharp gaze, preaching to the people all the while."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Koumokuten is a demon of the Kishin race and can be found as a punishing foe overlooking the area of Kamiyacho.
Persona 3[]
"Virupaksha, protector of the West, is one of the four Heavenly Kings of Buddhist origin."
—Persona 3 compendium
Reload[]
Like the rest of the members of the Four Heavenly Kings, Koumokuten uses his updated model/artwork that first debuted in Devil Survivor in this version of the game rather than his old model/artwork.
Persona 5[]
"Also known as Virupaksha, he is the protector of the West, and is one of the four Heavenly Kings of Buddhist origin. He keeps a close watch on the world with his sharp gaze."
Koumokuten cannot learn Matarukaja or Nuke Wall via level up anymore, with Ice Wall taking its place. When itemized during a fusion alarm, Koumokuten will yield a Regenerate 3 Skill Card instead.
DemiKids Light & Dark[]
"One of the four overlords who protect the world. Known as Lord Sha of the West."
Known as Lord Sha, he can perform the combo Mega Flash with Lord Nan.
Devil Survivor[]
Koumokuten (named Koumoku due to character space limit) is one of the four Devas that protect the barrier between the demon and human worlds. On every ending save for Yuzu's, in order to gain access to the demon world (and thus, Babel) the protagonist's party needs to dismantle the barrier that the Devas protect. After Bishamon's defeat, Koumoku challenges the party with Zouchou, planning to make up for their lack of power with numbers.
Koumoku and Zouchou are unlocked for fusion after the protagonist defeats them.
Devil Survivor 2[]
"Koumokuten, or Virupaksha, is one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhist lore. He dwells halfway up Mt. Meru in the center of the world and protects the West under the command of Sakra. He keeps a close watch on the world with his sharp gaze and enlightens people with his speeches. He is commonly depicted wearing armor, with an trident in hand and an angry expression on his face."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2[]
"One of the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhist faith. He is commonly depicted wearing armor, with a trident in hand and an angry expression on his face. Koumokuten is protector of the West under the command of Sakra and is a similar being to the eight legions. He keeps a close watch on the world with his sharp gaze and enlightens people with his speeches."
Koumokuten's design, which is borrowed directly from Tōdai-ji, has him carrying a writing brush and a scroll instead of any conventional weapon, indicating his focus on literature among the Four Heavenly Kings.
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