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*[[Futomimi]] - The leader of the Manikins, and the only being in existence that can see the immediate future. |
*[[Futomimi]] - The leader of the Manikins, and the only being in existence that can see the immediate future. |
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*[[Sakahagi]] - A renegade Manikin who skins his own kind to assimilate their power. |
*[[Sakahagi]] - A renegade Manikin who skins his own kind to assimilate their power. |
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+ | *The nameless Manikin who served as a priestess to [[Gozu-Tennou]]. |
Among the ranks of the Manikins, there are also some noteworthy characters: |
Among the ranks of the Manikins, there are also some noteworthy characters: |
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[[Image:Manekatakinds.jpg|left|thumb|Design of Manikin people by [[Kazuma Kaneko]].]] |
[[Image:Manekatakinds.jpg|left|thumb|Design of Manikin people by [[Kazuma Kaneko]].]] |
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===''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''=== |
===''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''=== |
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− | During the Conception, every human being who was not in the Shinjuku Medical Center were killed. The spirits of the deceased emerged one after the other, and were destined to fade away or ascend to the great beyond. However, many strong spirits felt that they were not ready to leave this world, so they simply lingered as they are. Some of them even lent themselves to the earth, creating a human simulacrum from mud akin to the ways commonly mentioned in most creation theories. These beings that resembled humans came to be known as Manikins. |
+ | During the Conception, every human being who was not in the [[Shinjuku|Shinjuku Medical Center]] were killed. The spirits of the deceased emerged one after the other, and were destined to fade away or ascend to the great beyond. However, many strong spirits felt that they were not ready to leave this world, so they simply lingered as they are. Some of them even lent themselves to the earth, creating a human simulacrum from mud akin to the ways commonly mentioned in most creation theories. These beings that resembled humans came to be known as Manikins. |
Manikins often experience involuntary spasms. The true cause is unknown, but it is often said that this is due to the volatile nature of the many spirits contained within a single Manikin. |
Manikins often experience involuntary spasms. The true cause is unknown, but it is often said that this is due to the volatile nature of the many spirits contained within a single Manikin. |
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Because of their haphazardly-created bodies, Manikins lack physical strength and were easily subdued by demons. Most of them were taken in by the Mantra demons of [[Ikebukuro]] and subjected to slave labor. They were worked to the point of submission and imprisoned for trifle acts. Their punishment was often administered on the spot, either by death, or absorption of their [[Magatsuhi]]. Some disgruntled Manikins will even attack anyone at random within Ikebukuro, despite the fact that they can never really win. |
Because of their haphazardly-created bodies, Manikins lack physical strength and were easily subdued by demons. Most of them were taken in by the Mantra demons of [[Ikebukuro]] and subjected to slave labor. They were worked to the point of submission and imprisoned for trifle acts. Their punishment was often administered on the spot, either by death, or absorption of their [[Magatsuhi]]. Some disgruntled Manikins will even attack anyone at random within Ikebukuro, despite the fact that they can never really win. |
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− | [[Image:Manekatashaman.jpg|right|thumb|The Manikin priestess serving under Gozu-Tennou. |
+ | [[Image:Manekatashaman.jpg|right|thumb|The Manikin priestess serving under Gozu-Tennou. |
− | Those Manikins who could no longer endure their wretched life as slaves created a tunnel at Zoshigaya Cemetery and sought refuge in the Great Underpass of Ginza, making homes within it's labyrinthine corridors. Though they found peace living underground for a while, it was to be short-lived. Following the fall of the Mantra, the surviving remnant demons rounded all of them up and took them to Kabukicho Prison where they were tortured more than before and constantly drained of Magatsuhi by the [[Mizuchi]] jailer and the [[Naga]] guards. |
+ | Those Manikins who could no longer endure their wretched life as slaves created a tunnel at Zoshigaya Cemetery and sought refuge in the Great Underpass of [[Ginza]], making homes within it's labyrinthine corridors. Though they found peace living underground for a while, it was to be short-lived. Following the fall of the Mantra, the surviving remnant demons rounded all of them up and took them to Kabukicho Prison where they were tortured more than before and constantly drained of Magatsuhi by the [[Mizuchi]] jailer and the [[Naga]] guards. |
− | After Hito-Shura defeated the Mizuchi jailer and indirectly rescued them in the process ''(his true purpose was to find [[Isamu]])'', their leader Futomimi gathered all of the Manikins to take on a treacherous exodus to [[Asakusa]], promising them a world of peace, free from suffering and slavery. The Manikins consider Asakusa to be their ancestral domain because their original birthplace in |
+ | After Hito-Shura defeated the Mizuchi jailer and indirectly rescued them in the process ''(his true purpose was to find [[Isamu]])'', their leader Futomimi gathered all of the Manikins to take on a treacherous exodus to [[Asakusa]], promising them a world of peace, free from suffering and slavery. The Manikins consider Asakusa to be their ancestral domain because their original birthplace in Mifunashiro was at the very center of it. |
The Manikins started to clean up and rebuild several structures within Asakusa from the ground up to serve as their new home village, living in hope that Futomimi will bring about a utopia for their kind by creating a [[Reason]]. Regrettably, their efforts would come to naught as the Manikins would soon be hunted down by the Yosuga demons under [[Chiaki]], and will lose hope and direction when Futomimi is killed while trying to protect Mifunashiro. |
The Manikins started to clean up and rebuild several structures within Asakusa from the ground up to serve as their new home village, living in hope that Futomimi will bring about a utopia for their kind by creating a [[Reason]]. Regrettably, their efforts would come to naught as the Manikins would soon be hunted down by the Yosuga demons under [[Chiaki]], and will lose hope and direction when Futomimi is killed while trying to protect Mifunashiro. |
Revision as of 06:11, 29 March 2009
Manikin | |
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Japanese Name | 真似形 |
Romaji | Manekata |
First Appearance | Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne |
Reason | Kotowari |
Affiliation | Asakusa Manikins |
Demonic Sponsor | N/A |
Game
- Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Corpse clan
About
"When the Conception took place, Tokyo was purged of humans.
It was a necessary step toward the rebirth of the world...But, even after they died, the human souls lingered.
And likewise... their emotions.
Weak emotions dissipated instantly, but strong ones remained....
Those emotions sought receptacles, and found refuge in the substance closest to life: earth.
They merged with the earth and took shape one after another.
For some, they became what they longed to be...
For others, a side of them that they abhorred surfaced.
Human emotions became Manikins and inhabited the Vortex World.
Creation is forbidden to them, and their existence will be denied once the new world has been born, but...
Some Manikins have possessed exceptional strength."
Manikins with the aforementioned strength pertain to three special individuals:
- Futomimi - The leader of the Manikins, and the only being in existence that can see the immediate future.
- Sakahagi - A renegade Manikin who skins his own kind to assimilate their power.
- The nameless Manikin who served as a priestess to Gozu-Tennou.
Among the ranks of the Manikins, there are also some noteworthy characters:
- The Collector Manikin: The only Manikin who pulled his hood down to cover his eyes. Is willing to do absolutely anything to increase his collection of man-made items.
- Junk Shop Manikin: This Manikin expresses open admiration towards Hito-Shura, and takes pride in his so-called "alternative lifestyle". He also makes a habit of saying "faaabulous" almost every time.
- Puzzle Boy Manikin: A child who challenges Hito-Shura to clear all 20 levels of an arcade puzzle game, offering an "insect-like object" as a reward.
Profile
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
During the Conception, every human being who was not in the Shinjuku Medical Center were killed. The spirits of the deceased emerged one after the other, and were destined to fade away or ascend to the great beyond. However, many strong spirits felt that they were not ready to leave this world, so they simply lingered as they are. Some of them even lent themselves to the earth, creating a human simulacrum from mud akin to the ways commonly mentioned in most creation theories. These beings that resembled humans came to be known as Manikins.
Manikins often experience involuntary spasms. The true cause is unknown, but it is often said that this is due to the volatile nature of the many spirits contained within a single Manikin.
Because of their haphazardly-created bodies, Manikins lack physical strength and were easily subdued by demons. Most of them were taken in by the Mantra demons of Ikebukuro and subjected to slave labor. They were worked to the point of submission and imprisoned for trifle acts. Their punishment was often administered on the spot, either by death, or absorption of their Magatsuhi. Some disgruntled Manikins will even attack anyone at random within Ikebukuro, despite the fact that they can never really win.
[[Image:Manekatashaman.jpg|right|thumb|The Manikin priestess serving under Gozu-Tennou. Those Manikins who could no longer endure their wretched life as slaves created a tunnel at Zoshigaya Cemetery and sought refuge in the Great Underpass of Ginza, making homes within it's labyrinthine corridors. Though they found peace living underground for a while, it was to be short-lived. Following the fall of the Mantra, the surviving remnant demons rounded all of them up and took them to Kabukicho Prison where they were tortured more than before and constantly drained of Magatsuhi by the Mizuchi jailer and the Naga guards.
After Hito-Shura defeated the Mizuchi jailer and indirectly rescued them in the process (his true purpose was to find Isamu), their leader Futomimi gathered all of the Manikins to take on a treacherous exodus to Asakusa, promising them a world of peace, free from suffering and slavery. The Manikins consider Asakusa to be their ancestral domain because their original birthplace in Mifunashiro was at the very center of it.
The Manikins started to clean up and rebuild several structures within Asakusa from the ground up to serve as their new home village, living in hope that Futomimi will bring about a utopia for their kind by creating a Reason. Regrettably, their efforts would come to naught as the Manikins would soon be hunted down by the Yosuga demons under Chiaki, and will lose hope and direction when Futomimi is killed while trying to protect Mifunashiro.
When the time of creation drew nearer, several surviving Manikins from the assault in Asakusa scaled the Tower Of Kagutsuchi, hoping for a last shot at creating the world that Futomimi had once envisioned. Unbeknownst to the Manikins, fate had prevented them from participating in creation from the very beginning. Once the new world is created, they will inevitably die the same way they once did as humans.