Makami, also written as Oguchi-no-Magami, is a divine beast in Japanese mythology. People originally feared the Makami, eventually that strong emotion deified the beast. The Makami can see into the hearts of humans, protecting those who are good but punishing those are evil.
It is often drawn on prayer boards used to ward evil, especially thefts and fire. But, there is also also feared as a human-eater. It is said that wolves became Makami.
"A divine beast in Japanese mythology. They are often used to ward of evil, especially thefts and fire. But, there is also a belief that it eats people. Wolves can become Makami."
—Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne compendium
Raising Inugami's level will cause it to evolve into Makami.
"A wolf god of Japanese folklore. It is often drawn on prayer boards to prevent fires and thefts. At the same time, however it was feared as a human-eater."
Makami can teach Nanashi the Diarama, Recarm, and Posumudi skills through its Whisper event. It benefits from learning healing skills.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon[edit | edit source]
"A rural Japanese wolf god, said to protect one from fires. In exchange, it steals crops. It's possible to gain its protection by leaving talismans bearing its image on doorways and grain fields."
—Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon devil chart
Makami is involved in a Case File in which someone felt its stare, and asked Raidou to investigate. It apparently was forced into the city due to its mountain home being tampered with by humans.
Makami first appeared in Episode 12 as the first new Personas used to counter Shadow Mitsuo. He was used to block the Garula attack that was supposed to be used to hit Izanagi and retaliated with an Agilao. In addition, Makami is the Persona representing Yu's bond with Naoki Konishi.
In the True Ending special, Makami appears to defend Yu from Margaret's Loki, attacking with Agilao, and bringing a message of support for Yu from Naoki.
"A divine wolf god in Japanese folklore, also written as "Oguchi-no-Magami." It is often drawn on prayer boards to prevent fires and thefts, but it is also feared as a human-eater."
"A wolf god of Japanese folklore. People originally feared the Makami, eventually that strong emotion deified the beast. The Makami can see into the hearts of humans, protecting those who are good but punishing those are evil. It is often drawn on prayer boards to prevent fires and thefts. At the same time, however, it was feared as a man-eater."
