Kushinada-Hime is a recurring demon in the series.
History
In Japanese mythology, Kushinada-Hime (櫛名田比売 in Kojiki or 奇稲田姫 in Nihonshoki), or simply Kushinada, was the daughter of two lesser gods of the Kunitsu, Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi. She would later become the wife of the god of storms, Susano-o.
According to the Shinto legend, after Susano-o was expelled from Heaven, he encountered two weeping earthly deities near a river in the Izumo Province. After asking why they wept, they explained that they had to give the Orochi one of their daughters every year to prevent his violent rampage, and now they must sacrifice their eighth and final daughter, Kushinada.
Susano-o was taken aback by Kushinada's astounding beauty and asked for her hand in marriage. Kushinada agreed that if he could defeat the Orochi, she would be his bride. Susano-o then transformed her into a comb and placed her in his hair to hide her from the Orochi.
After Susano-o had tricked and defeated the Orochi, he built a grand palace in Izumo where he and Kushinada were married. Together they produced Yashimashinumo, who is considered the ancestor of Okuninushi.
Appearances
Profile
Shin Megami Tensei
"Origin: Japan. Daughter of Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi, and the granddaughter of Ooyamatsumi. She was offered as a sacrifice to Yamata-no-Orochi. Susano-O, who had been expelled from Takamanohara, saved her from her fate. She wed Susano-O and establisehd a shrine in Izumo, where she is a fertility goddess."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
"Kushinada-Hime is a goddess in Japanese mythology. When she was human, she was saved from the eight-headed serpent Yamato-no-Orochi by the storm god Susanowo, whom she wedded."
—Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne compendium
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
"The youngest of the eight daughters of Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi.
Kushinada-hime was to be offered as a sacrifice to the demon Yamata-no-Orochi, but she was saved by Susano'o, who had been cast down from the heavens to the earth for causing mischief, on the condition that she become his wife.
Kushinada-hime's name has been interpret(n)ed many different ways. Some say "kushi" refers to the comb kept by shrine maidens, and that Kushinada-hime was the shrine maiden of a water god. Other claim that it derives from her parents Ashina and Tena, who were elements of later- and early-growing rice, respectively. Still others believe that Kushinada-hime herself was a goddess of rice paddies."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Kushinada-Hime can be acquired through fusion. She appears as a field boss on Ichigaya field and within its Kagurarazaka Zhu Que Caverns gold-level instance alongside Susa-no-O in his true boss room.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
"A demon of Japanese mythology. She governs fertility and fields. The youngest of the eight daughters born by Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi. All of her sisters were sacrificed to Yamata-no-Orochi, but when it was her turn, she was saved by Susano-o and became his wife."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Kushinada-hime can teach Nanashi the Media, Mahama and Silent Prayer skills through her Demon Whisper. She benefits from learning Light, healing and support skills.
Shin Megami Tensei V
"Kushinada-Hime is a goddess in Japanese mythology.
When she was human, she was saved from the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi by the storm god Susano-o, whom she later wedded."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Kushinada-Hime is a member of the Kunitsu race. She can be found occupying an Abscess in Akihabara, alongside Sarasvati and Silky.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
"A demon of Japanese mythology. She governs fertility and fields. She was the youngest of the eight daughters born by Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi. All of her sisters were sacrificed to Yamata-no-Orochi, but when it was her turn, she was saved by Susano-O and became his wife."
—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium
Kushinada is a demon exclusive to the 3DS remake, available after Nemechi evolves into the octopus form (male growth path), and costs 150 D-Souls.
Persona 4 Golden
"A fertility goddess in Japanese lore. The youngest of eight daughters of Ashinazuchi, all her sisters were sacrificed to Yamatano-Orochi. Soon after, Susano-O rescued her."
—Persona 4 Golden compendium
The fifth Persona of the Aeon Arcana, the protagonist can create this Persona with fusion once they achieve both the sufficient Social Link rank with Marie and a level of at least 44.
Persona x Detective Naoto
Kushinada-Hime is the Persona of Touko Aoi, Naoto Shirogane's old friend who is a detective working to investigate disappearances of school students. It has the power of "Precognition," the ability to see events ten minutes into the future. However, if Amatsu Mikaboshi synchronizes with Kushinada-Hime, Precognition can be tuned to see ten seconds into the future.
Persona 5
"A Japanese goddess. She governs fields and fertility. All of her sisters were sacrificed to Yamata-no-Orochi, but she was saved by Susano-o and became his wife."
—Persona 5 background
Kushinada is the fifth Persona of the Lovers Arcana and can be found as a Shadow in Niijima's Palace and in the Sheriruth area of Mementos, with the title "Lamenting Sacrifice." She is one of four Personas to learn the Hysterical Slap skill and one of three to learn Null Sleep. Kushinada is the first Persona to learn Amrita Shower. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Kushinada yields a Wind Wall Skill Card.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
"A deity from Japanese mythology that governs fertility and fields. Princess Kushinada was youngest of the eight daughters born to Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi. All of her sisters were sacrificed to the giant snake Orochi but when it was her turn, she was saved by Susano-o and became his wife."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 compendium
Stats
Megami Tensei II
|
| Stamina
|
Intelligence
|
Attack
|
Agility
|
Luck
|
Defense
|
| 19
|
16
|
10
|
10
|
11
|
9
|
|
|
Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei
Megami Tensei II
|
|
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
VIT
|
INT
|
STR
|
SPD
|
LUC
|
DEF
|
| Yoma
|
40
|
384
|
56
|
19
|
16
|
10
|
10
|
9
|
11
|
|
| List of Spells
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
| Mediahan
|
10 MP
|
Large HP recovery (all allies)
|
| Posumudi
|
4 MP
|
Heals Poison (1 ally)
|
| Penpatra
|
4 MP
|
Heals Sleep, Bind, Happy, Panic, Close (all allies)
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei
|
|
| CP
|
NOA
|
ATK
|
ACC
|
DEF
|
EVA
|
M.ATK
|
M.EFC
|
| 22
|
1-3
|
39
|
12
|
29
|
12
|
18
|
15
|
|
|
| St
|
9
|
|
| In
|
13
|
|
| Ma
|
16
|
|
| Vi
|
11
|
|
| Ag
|
10
|
|
| Lu
|
12
|
|
|
| Resistances
|
Weak to Sword, nulls Expel and Curse
|
Drop
|
None
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
| Makatranda
|
2 MP
|
Absorbs MP from the enemy.
|
| Estoma
|
6 MP
|
Prevents demons of lower level than the main character from appearing until the next new moon.
|
| Macatran
|
10 MP
|
Takes 10 of the caster's MP and gives it to an ally.
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei NINE
|
|
| HP
|
MP
|
CP
|
Capacity
|
Build Speed
|
Dest. Speed
|
| 198
|
122
|
?
|
|
|
|
| ATK
|
ACC
|
NOA
|
DEF
|
EVA
|
M.ATK
|
M.EFC
|
M.DEF
|
| ?
|
?
|
?
|
?
|
?
|
?
|
?
|
|
|
|
| St
|
6
|
|
| In
|
8
|
|
| Ma
|
10
|
|
| Vi
|
7
|
|
| Ag
|
6
|
|
| Lu
|
8
|
|
|
Resistance Levels
| St
|
Sl
|
Te
|
Gu
|
Th
|
Fi
|
Ic
|
El
|
Fo
|
Ex
|
De
|
Mi
|
Ne
|
Al
|
He
|
| -2
|
-2
|
-2
|
+1
|
+1
|
+3
|
+3
|
+3
|
+3
|
+9
|
+9
|
+9
|
+9
|
+1
|
-2
|
|
| List of Skills
|
|
|
|
|
| Maiden Dance
|
Dream Needle
|
Brave Dance
|
| Diarama
|
Patra
|
Priestess Dance
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
| Strength
|
12
|
|
| Magic
|
19
|
|
| Vitality
|
14
|
|
| Agility
|
10
|
|
| Luck
|
18
|
|
|
| Lady
|
41
|
330
|
180
|
|
| Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Void
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Expel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Death
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Mediarama
|
20 MP
|
Greatly restores party's HP.
|
Innate
|
| Nag
|
Interrupt
|
Urges an indecisive demon to accept the deal.
Works best for young female to male or child to adolescent.
|
Innate
|
| Toxic Sting
|
7% HP
|
Small physical damage and 40% poison to one foe.
|
Innate
|
| Maragion
|
15 MP
|
Medium fire damage to all foes.
|
42
|
| Paraladi
|
5 MP
|
Removes stun from one ally.
|
43
|
| Lucky Find
|
Passive
|
While taking step in the world map, equipper randomly finds an item.
Only effective when the user is the active combatant.
|
44
|
| Beseech
|
Convo
|
Recruits neutral demon. Works best to target whose level is higher than
the talker. Target may be enraged occasionally under the same condition.
|
45
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei IV
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
| Strength
|
41
|
|
| Dexterity
|
45
|
|
| Magic
|
58
|
|
| Agility
|
39
|
|
| Luck
|
54
|
|
|
| Kunitsu
|
41
|
240
|
232
|
| Phys
|
Gun
|
Fire
|
Ice
|
Elec
|
Force
|
Light
|
Dark
|
| -
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Null
|
Weak
|
| Ailment Resistance
|
Weak: Bind
|
| Normal Attack
|
Phys x1, 1 enemy
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Me Patra
|
15 MP
|
Removes sleep, panic and bind from all allies.
|
Innate
|
| Heal Pleroma
|
Auto
|
Boosts healing amount by 25%.
|
Innate
|
| Silent Prayer
|
15 MP
|
Negates all stat buffs and debuffs from all allies and foes.
|
42
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
| Strength
|
30
|
|
| Dexterity
|
39
|
|
| Magic
|
68
|
|
| Agility
|
57
|
|
| Luck
|
50
|
|
|
| Kunitsu
|
40
|
275
|
328
|
| Phys
|
Gun
|
Fire
|
Ice
|
Elec
|
Force
|
Light
|
Dark
|
| -
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Resist
|
Weak
|
| Ailment Resistance
|
Weak:Bind
|
| Normal Attack
|
Phys x1, 1 enemy
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Media
|
24 MP
|
Restores small amount of HP to all allies.
|
Innate
|
| Mahama
|
14 MP
|
Weak light damage to all foes. Smirk +30% instant death
|
Innate
|
| Light Pleroma
|
Auto
|
Boosts light damage by 25%.
|
41
|
| Heal Pleroma
|
Auto
|
Boosts healing amount by 25%.
|
42
|
| Silent Prayer
|
25 MP
|
Negates all stat buffs and debuffs from all allies and foes.
|
43
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei V
Akihabara Abscess
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
| Strength
|
18
|
|
| Vitality
|
23
|
|
| Magic
|
40
|
|
| Agility
|
29
|
|
| Luck
|
36
|
|
|
| Kunitsu
|
47
|
????
|
--
|
| Ailment Resistance
|
Resist:Sleep/Mirage/Poison/Confusion/Charm/Seal
|
|
|
Majin Tensei
|
|
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
Mv Range
|
Mv Type
|
Atk Type
|
CP
|
| Megami
|
44
|
414
|
385
|
12
|
Flight
|
Normal
|
18
|
| Strength
|
Magic
|
Technique
|
Defense
|
Agility
|
Luck
|
| 10
|
22
|
13
|
10
|
7
|
11
|
|
| Magic Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Power
|
Range
|
Target
|
Effect
|
| Posumudi
|
15 MP
|
-
|
0-2
|
1 Ally
|
Heals the Poison status
|
| Patra
|
15 MP
|
-
|
0-2
|
1 Ally
|
Heals the Close status
|
| Song of Life
|
100%
|
-
|
1-2
|
Multi
|
Heals 1/4 of allies' max HP
|
|
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (3DS)
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
St
|
In
|
Ma
|
En
|
Ag
|
Lu
|
| Lady
|
41
|
380
|
262
|
9
|
21
|
24
|
11
|
9
|
7
|
| CP
|
MAG Summon
|
Personality
|
P.ATK
|
P.HIT
|
B.DEF
|
AVD
|
M.ATK
|
M.HIT
|
| 9
|
651
|
Kind
|
100
|
75
|
120
|
73
|
219
|
66
|
|
| Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Void
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Expel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Death
|
|
Persona 4 Golden
| Inherit
|
Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Recovery
|
-
|
-
|
Light
|
-
|
Dark
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Matarukaja
|
24 SP
|
Increases party's Attack for 3 turns.
|
Innate
|
| Mediarama
|
12 SP
|
Moderately restores party's HP.
|
Innate
|
| Red Wall
|
18 SP
|
Add Fire resistance to 1 ally (for 3 turns).
|
Innate
|
| Maragion
|
16 SP
|
Deals medium Fire damage to all foes.
|
46
|
| Null Fire
|
Passive
|
Become immune to Fire attacks.
|
48
|
| Makarakarn
|
36 SP
|
Barrier that reflects magic dmg once. (1 ally; excludes Almighty attacks)
|
50
|
|
Persona 5 / Royal
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Effect
|
| Mabufula
|
Medium Ice damage to all foes. Rare chance of Freeze.
|
| Matarukaja
|
Buff party attack power for 3 turns.
|
| Wind Wall
|
Reduce Wind damage and shield Wind weakness of 1 ally for 3 turns.
|
|
| "I am Kushinada. It is time I become a new mask and free the pristine power hidden within your mortal flesh..."
|
| Inherit
|
Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Recovery
|
Bless
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Nuclear
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Mabufula
|
16 SP
|
Medium Ice damage to all foes. Rare chance of Freeze.
|
Innate
|
| Hysterical Slap
|
9% HP
|
Medium Physical damage to 1 foe. Medium chance of Rage.
|
Innate
|
| Mediarama
|
12 SP
|
Restore Medium amount of HP of party.
|
Innate
|
| Matarukaja
|
24 SP
|
Buff party attack power for 3 turns.
|
44
|
| Null Sleep
|
Auto
|
Impart immunity against Sleep.
|
45
|
| Wind Wall
|
18 SP
|
Reduce Wind damage and shield Wind weakness of 1 ally for 3 turns.
|
46
|
| Amrita Shower
|
12 SP
|
Cure all allies of all non-special ailments.
|
47
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Effect
|
| Mabufula
|
Medium Ice damage and inflict Freeze (low odds) to all foes.
|
| Matarukaja
|
Increase Attack of party for 3 turns.
|
| Wind Wall
|
Erect a shield on 1 ally to reduce Wind damage and cover innate Fire weakness for 3 turns.
|
|
| "I am Kushinada. It is time I become a new mask and free the pristine power hidden within your mortal flesh..."
|
| Inherit
|
Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Recovery
|
Bless
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Ice, Nuclear
|
| Persona Trait
|
Savior Bloodline: Reduce cost of Healing skills by 50%.
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Hysterical Slap
|
9% HP
|
Light Physical damage and inflict Rage (med odds) to 1 foe.
|
Innate
|
| Psy Wall
|
18 SP
|
Erect a shield on 1 ally to reduce Psy damage and cover innate Fire weakness for 3 turns.
|
Innate
|
| Mediarama
|
12 SP
|
Moderately restore HP of party.
|
Innate
|
| Matarukaja
|
24 SP
|
Increase Attack of party for 3 turns.
|
44
|
| Null Confuse
|
Passive
|
Impart immunity against Confuse.
|
45
|
| Wind Wall
|
18 SP
|
Erect a shield on 1 ally to reduce Wind damage and cover innate Fire weakness for 3 turns.
|
46
|
| Amrita Shower
|
12 SP
|
Cure all non-special ailments of party.
|
47
|
| Null Ice
|
Passive
|
Impart immunity against Ice attacks.
|
48
|
|
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
| Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Void
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Expel
|
-
|
Charm
|
-
|
Electricity, Death
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Effect
|
| Maragion
|
Medium fire damage on all foes.
|
| Ziodyne
|
Heavy electric damage and shock on one foe.
|
| Makakaja
|
Buffs magical power by 1 level of party.
|
| Mediarama
|
Recovers HP moderately of party.
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
|
|
| Race
|
Rarity
|
Grade
|
HP
|
6★ Stats
| Strength
|
73
|
|
| Magic
|
186
|
|
| Vitality
|
136
|
|
| Agility
|
156
|
|
| Luck
|
136
|
|
|
| Lady
|
★★★
|
47
|
1009
|
| Phys ATK
|
Phys DEF
|
Mag ATK
|
Mag DEF
|
See Also
|
| 483
|
516
|
720
|
572
|
[1]
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Archetype
|
| Diara
|
5 MP
|
Heals a Single Party Member with 90 power. (9 uses)
|
Innate
|
| Recovery Boost
|
Auto
|
+15% to Healing skill effectiveness.
|
Innate
|
| Mahama
|
5 MP
|
Inflicts Light (Magic) damage with 80 power on All Enemies.
|
Innate
|
| Media
|
6 MP
|
Heals All Party Members with 25 power. (9 uses)
|
Common
|
| Hamaon
|
5 MP
|
Inflicts Light (Magic) damage with 140 power on a Single Enemy
|
Aragami
(Awaken)
|
| Mudo
|
4 MP
|
Inflicts Dark (Magic) damage with 120 power on a Single Enemy
|
Aragami
(Gacha)
|
| Lydia
|
4 MP
|
Casts Lydia on a Single Party Member, healing their HP at the beginning of their turn for 3 turns.
|
Protector
(Awaken)
|
| Maragi
|
5 MP
|
Inflicts Fire (Magic) damage with 80 power on All Enemies.
|
Protector
(Gacha)
|
| Fast Recovery
|
Auto
|
+20% to status ailment auto cure rate.
|
Psychic
(Awaken)
|
| Meparaladi
|
4 MP
|
Cures All Party Members of Bind. Reduces the chance of being Bound during this wave by 30%.
|
Psychic
(Gacha)
|
| Null Light
|
Auto
|
Adds Light Null.
|
Elementalist
(Awaken)
|
| Zan
|
4 MP
|
Inflicts Force (Magic) damage with 120 power on a Single Enemy
|
Elementalist
(Gacha)
|
|
Gallery
Kushinada-Hime's artwork as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
Kushinada as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
Kushinada-Hime as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Kushinada-Hime as she appears in Persona X Detective Naoto (Manga)
Kushinada-Hime as she appears in Persona x Detective Naoto
Kushinada-Hime as she appears in Persona 5 Royal
Kushinada-Hime as she appears in Persona O.A.
Kushinada-Hime casting
Marakukaja in
Shin Megami Tensei VKushinada-Hime casting
Mediarama in
Shin Megami Tensei Vクシナダヒメ - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.074
In Other Languages
| Language
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Name
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| Japanese
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クシナダヒメ (Kushinadahime)
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| French
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Kushinada
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| Italian
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Kushinada
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| German
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Kushinada
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| Spanish
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Kushinada
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Trivia
- Kushinada-Hime's design for Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne is a reference to her transformation into a comb, which is reflected in her name when the "kushi" part is interpreted as "櫛" which means "Comb."
- The shade of her dress, green, refers to the meaning of the second part of her name, "Nada" (名田 or 稲田, myouden or inada)? which means "Rice Field."
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