Nezha

Nezha
Japanese Name	ナタク ナタタイシ
Rōmaji	Nataku Nata Taishi
Also known as	Nataku Nata Taishi
Origin	Chinese Mythology
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei
Alignment(s)	Neutral
Race(s)	Touki (Shin Megami Tensei, Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis, Devil Survivor 2, Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker) Genma (Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner)
Arcana(s)	Justice (Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment) Chariot (Persona 3, Persona 3 FES, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)

Nezha, also known as Nataku (ナタク^*)^? or Nata Taishi (ナタタイシ^*)^?, is a demon in the series.

History

According to Fengshen Yanyi (封神演義), Nezha was born during the Shang Dynasty in a military fortress at Chentang Pass. His father was a military commander named Li Jing, who became the "Pagoda-wielding Heavenly King" later. Nezha's mother, Lady Yin, gave birth to a ball of flesh after being pregnant with him for three years and six months. Li Jing thought that his wife had given birth to a demon and he attacked the ball with his sword. The ball split open and Nezha jumped out as a boy instead of an infant. Nezha could speak and walk immediately after birth. He is accepted by the immortal Taiyi Zhenren as a student later. He had two older brothers, Jinzha, a disciple of Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Muzha, a disciple of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

One day, while playing near the sea, Nezha fought and killed Ao Bing, the third son of the East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang. Ao Guang called for his brothers and confronted Nezha and his family. He threatened to flood Chentang Pass and report Nezha to the Jade Emperor. To save his family, Nezha flayed and disemboweled himself to return his body to his parents. The Dragon Kings were moved by his filial piety and spared his family. Nezha was later brought back to life by his teacher, Taiyi Zhenren, who used lotus roots to construct a human body for his soul.

Nezha is often depicted as a youth, instead of an adult. He is often shown flying in the sky riding on the Wind Fire Wheels (風火輪), a golden hoop (乾坤圈) around his body (sometimes on his left hand), a red sash around his shoulder and a Fire Spear (火箭槍) in his right hand. Sometimes, he is shown having three heads and six arms (三頭六臂). He has the ability to spit fire in some legends.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: Touki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Genma Race, as Nata Taishi
• Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Genma Race, as Nata Taishi
• Last Bible III, as Nataku
• Last Bible Special, as Nataku
• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Touki Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Genma Race
• Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Fury Order
  • Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Justice Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Justice Arcana
• Persona 3 / FES / Portable: Chariot Arcana
• Persona 4 / Golden: Chariot Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Chariot Arcana
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Chariot Arcana
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Genma Race
• Devil Survivor 2 / Record Breaker: Touki Race

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: China. A powerful Taoist. He appears in the classic works 'Fengshen Yanyi' and 'Journey to the West.' He was brought to life with a spirit bead and given an artificial body. He is a hero who uses a variety of weapons called Paopei."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS Dictionary

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"Nezha of Chinese lore, a god said to have the form of a never-aging young man. In "Journey to the West", he fought an intense battle with Sun Wukong.
He was born with his trusty weapon Qiankun Quan (Universe Ring) and his trademark Hun Tian Ling (Red Armillary Sash). He committed suicide to atone for killing a Dragon King, but was brought back to life using lotus roots."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha Vs. King Abaddon

"The Taoist war god Dai-Rasen, reincarnated as a young boy to fight the evil spirits of the world.
After his father forced him to kill himself, Siddhartha resurrected him and he became a mountain sage."

—Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Devil Chart

Persona 3

"A deity of chinese mythology, also known as Zhongtan Yuanshai. He committed suicide to atone for killing a Dragon King, but was brought back to life as a lotus."

—Persona 3 Compendium

Nata Taishi is a persona vital in the creation of the Death Arcana's Cross Fusion, Alice. He can only be created once you have obtained a Machine Core from Elizabeth by completing Elizabeth's Request #29, which is to create Oumitsunu (Lv. 33+).

Persona 4

"A demon of Chinese mythology, also known as Zhongtan Yuanshuai. He committed suicide to atone for killing a Dragon King, but was brought back to life as a lotus."

—Persona 4 Compendium

Nata Taishi must be found through the Shuffle Time mechanic in Yukiko's Castle as it cannot be created through Fusion.

Devil Survivor 2

"A deity of Chinese lore, also known as Zhongtan Yuanshuai. He commited suicide to atone for killing a Dragon King, but was brought back to life as a lotus."

—Devil Survivor 2 Compendium

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei

Race Alignment Level HP MP Touki Neutral 46 411 50 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 20 1 116 28 59 22 7 7 St 28 In 6 Ma 6 Vi 19 Ag 21 Lu 9 Resistances Weak to Guns and Fire Drop Headhunter Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm 6／8 6／8 - Nu 7／8 - Nu - Nu - - 4／8 6／8 Nu - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Sukunda 2 MP Reduces the enemies' hit rate. Berserk Extra Damages one group of enemies. (Charge-type) Critical Extra Delivers a mighty blow against one enemy. (Dex-type)

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP Strength 37 Dexterity 33 Magic 26 Agility 30 Luck 25 Genma 24 322 63 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark Resist Resist - - - - Resist Resist Ailment Resistance Resist: Poison Normal Attack Physical, one hit, one enemy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Oni-Kagura 9 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. High critical but low accuracy. Innate Resist Phys Auto Reduces physical damage. Innate Dia 5 MP Restores small amount of HP to one ally. 25 Charge 9 MP Multiplies user's next physical or gun damage by 2.5. 26

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

Race Level HP MP Strength 40 Dexterity 21 Magic 19 Agility 32 Luck 34 Genma 23 239 83 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Resist - - - - - - Ailment Resistance Resist: Poison Normal Attack Phys x1, 1 enemy Skill Affinities Physical +3 · Ailment +1 · Support +1 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Fang Breaker 12 MP Weak physical damage and Tarunda once to one foe. Innate Power Punch 9 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. Smirk +Daze Innate Oni-Kagura 14 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. High critical but low accuracy. 24 Charge 9 MP Multiplies user's next physical or gun damage by 2.5. 25

Last Bible III

Level HP MP ATK DEF STR INT END SPD LUC 44 623 214 120 56 25 10 23 18 10 Equipment Arm, Armor, Accessory Card Location Karasu Tengu Village List of Skills Mazionga

Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Race Level HP MP Mv Range Mv Type Atk Range MAG Touki 31 129 0 6 Ground 1 310 St Ma In Ag Lu Atk P.Def M.Atk M.Def Hit Eva Crt 15 9 8 13 7 47 15 10 14 90 9 3 List of Skills Skill Power Range Cost Target Effect Body Blow 200% 1 P. Extra Single Deals damage

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Genma 30 280 107 11 7 10 9 9 7 CP MAG Summon Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 5 357 Calm 82 59 94 57 86 24 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Expel - - - Death List of Skills Sonic Boom Dekaja Roundhouse Missile Punch Defense Yaburi

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon

Order Level HP St Ma Vi Lu Conversation Investigation Fury 14 251 14 4 10 5 Panic Urge Use Force Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Frail - - - Physical Electricity, Ice Death List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frenzy 22 MAG Light Phys dmg to an area +Dizzy(Low) Innate War Cry 10 MAG Briefly boosts Phys attack. All allies. 15 Metal Bullet 40 MAG Increases gun attack dmg. Duration: Short 16 Stamina Chakra Passive Boosts Vitality by 3 Max Loyalty

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

It's just science! Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Justice Wind 35 310 Pao-Pei - Traits Forceful, Wise An expert fighter with three heads and eight arms who battles with Pao-Pei. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 37 Vitality 28 Dexterity 25 Agility 36 Luck 23 144 126 78 76 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2× 2／4 Nu Nu 2／4 Nu Nu List of Skills Skill Effect Sonic Punch Deal medium Strike damage to one enemy. Tarukaja Increase one ally's physical attack. Tackle Deal medium Havoc + Mind damage to one enemy. May panic. (50% chance)

It's just science! Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Justice Wind 35 310 Pao-Pei - Traits Forceful, Wise An expert fighter with three heads and eight arms who battles with Pao-Pei. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 37 Vitality 28 Dexterity 25 Agility 36 Luck 23 100 100 54 60 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2× 2／4 Nu Nu 2／4 Nu Nu List of Skills Skill Effect Sonic Punch Deal medium Strike damage to one enemy. Tarukaja Increase one ally's physical attack. Tackle Deal medium Havoc + Mind damage to one enemy. May panic. (50% chance)

I am Nezha. It doesn't matter if you're me or not... All I desire is to fight... Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Justice Wind 35 25 St +1 Nezha Kenkoken Traits Forceful, Wise An expert fighter with three heads and eight arms who battles with Pao-Pei. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 37 Vitality 28 Dexterity 25 Agility 36 Luck 23 144 126 78 76 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2× 2／4 Nu Nu 2／4 Nu Nu Summon Information Material Card Pao-Pei Card Tarot Cards 105 Justice Cards Mutates Into Nezha can mutate into Quetzalcoatl or Cu Chulainn List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Killer Wind Deal medium Wind damage to one enemy. 2 Sonic Punch Deal medium Strike damage to one enemy. 4 Tarukaja Increase one ally's physical attack. 5 Hurricane Deal high Wind damage to all enemies. 6 Tackle Deal medium Havoc + Mind damage to one enemy. May panic. (50% chance) 8 Tetrakarn Reflect one physical attack for one ally. Mutation Kotoludi Cure one ally's possession ailment. Unique Fusion Spells Skill Effect Order/Skill/Persona Pegasus Strike A blow with the speed of a shooting star deals high Strike damage to one enemy 1. Any wind spell 2. Sonic Punch - Jack Frost, Minotaur, or Nezha

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Feel the wrath of my Paopei! Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Justice Wind 38 800 Paopei - Traits Bluff, Wise Battle genius who fights with many Paopei. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 40 Vitality 30 Technique 27 Agility 39 Luck 25 158 128 84 82 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2× 2／4 Nu Nu 2／4 Nu Nu List of Skills Skill Effect Taru Kaja Enhances a character's At. Sonic Punch Inflicts medium Strike damage to an enemy. Tackle Inflicts medium Attack damage to an enemy.

I am Nata... I don't care if you are me or not... I just want to fight... Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Justice Wind 38 27 STR+1 Akashic Ring Traits Bluff, Wise Battle genius who fights with many Paopei. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 40 Vitality 30 Technique 27 Agility 39 Luck 25 158 128 84 82 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 2× 2／4 Nu Nu 2／4 Nu Nu Summon Information Material Card Paopei Card Tarot Cards 114 Justice Cards List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Sonic Punch Inflicts medium Strike damage to an enemy. 3 Taru Kaja Enhances a character's At. 4 Tackle Inflicts medium Attack damage to an enemy. 5 Killer Wind Inflicts medium Wind damage to all enemies. 6 Brain Shake Medium Strike damage + Confused effect to an enemy. (32% chance) 8 Tetrakarn Reflects one physical attack that is targeted toward a character. Mutation Kotoludi Recovers a Possessed character. Unknown Power Defense Type Reflects or nullifies the incoming attack.

Persona 3

Arcana Level Strength 29 Magic 19 Endurance 24 Agility 29 Luck 26 Chariot 37 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Strike - - - Strike, Wind Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Swift Strike 15% HP Deals light Strike damage to all foes. (1-3 hits) Innate Masukukaja 12 SP Increases party's Hit/Evasion rate. Innate Regenerate 1 Passive Restores 2% HP each turn in battle. 38 Counterstrike Passive Counter physical attacks (med odds). (30% chance) 40 Gigantic Fist 12% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to one foe. 41 Endure Dark Passive Automatic revival vs Darkness magic. (Revive with 1 HP) 43

Arcana Level Strength 29 Magic 19 Endurance 24 Agility 29 Luck 26 Chariot 37 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Strike - - - Strike, Wind Ice Skill Card Herculean Strike (Level 42) List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Swift Strike 15% HP Deals light Strike damage to all foes. (1-3 hits) Innate Masukukaja 12 SP Increases party's Hit/Evasion rate. Innate Regenerate 1 Passive Restores 2% HP each turn in battle. 38 Counterstrike Passive Counter physical attacks (med odds). (30% chance) 40 Herculean Strike 18% HP Deals medium Strike damage to all foes. 41 Endure Dark Passive Automatic revival vs Darkness magic. (Revive with 1 HP) 43

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 6 Magic 2 Endurance 6 Agility 7 Luck 4 Chariot 6 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Physical - - - Fire Electricity List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Bash 6% HP Deals light Phys damage to 1 foe. Innate Rakunda 12 SP Decreases 1 foe's Defense for 3 turns. Innate Dekunda 10 SP Nullifies stat penalties on party. Innate Sonic Punch 8% HP Deals light Phys damage to 1 foe. 7 Dodge Ice Passive Doubles evasion rate against Ice attacks. 8 Resist Dizzy Passive Reduces chance of being Dizzy. 9 Soul Break 5 SP Exhausts 1 foe (40% chance). 10

Arcana Level Strength 6 Magic 2 Endurance 6 Agility 10 Luck 6 Chariot 6 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Physical - - - Fire Electricity List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Bash 6% HP Deals light Phys damage to 1 foe. Innate Rakunda 12 SP Decreases 1 foe's Defense for 3 turns. Innate Dekunda 10 SP Nullifies stat penalties on party. Innate Sonic Punch 8% HP Deals light Phys damage to 1 foe. 7 Dodge Ice Passive Doubles evasion rate against Ice attacks. 8 Resist Dizzy Passive Reduces chance of being Dizzy. 9 Soul Break 5 SP Exhausts 1 foe (40% chance). 10

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Inherit Extract Fragment Chariot 7 55 11 - Skull Cracker - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Twin Slash 18 HP 2 light Cut attacks. (1 enemy) Innate Fusion Blast 12 HP A light Bash + Fire attack. (1 enemy) Innate Skull Cracker 42 HP A light Bash attack, with medium chance of Magic Bind. (1 enemy) 8 Tarukaja 8 SP Raise attack for 3 turns. (1 ally) 9 Endure Passive Withstand damage that brings HP down to 0 with 1 HP 10 Null A-Bind Passive Prevent Agility Bind 11

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Type Extract Chariot 6 18 3 Defense Line Guard List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Revenge Blow 16 HP Light Phys attack to random targets. Stronger for each hit taken. (All enemies) Innate Line Guard 3 SP Raise defense and protects allies. Extra defense while protecting. (1 row) Innate Power Knack Passive Increase St by 2. 7 Giant Slice 16 HP Light Phys attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy) Stronger in Boost. 8 Restoring Touch Passive Raise natural recovery speed from ailments and Binds. 9

Devil Survivor 2

Race Level HP MP Strength 22 Magic 16 Vitality 17 Agility 20 Touki 59 516 164 Racial / Auto Skill Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Curse Agitate - Reflect - - - - Command Skills Deathbound * Passive Skills Fire Repel i'M Touki Nata Taishi! nIcE tO MEeT yOoOooouUUuu! FU-SiOnNnnnNN! a nEW bLoB mADE FRoM yOU and mEeEEEeeEe!

Gallery

Nata Taishi's appearance in Persona 4

Nataku's sprite in Last Bible III

Nataku as he appears in Last Bible Special

Nezha's spirte in Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Nezha as he appears in Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon

Nezha's Material Card, Pao-Pei, in Persona 2

Nezha as he appears in Card Summoner

Nata Taishi as he appears in Devil Survivor 2