A legendary monster in Japanese mythology, Nue has the head of a monkey, the arms and legs of a tiger, body of a raccoon dog and a snake for a tail.
According to The Tale of the Heike, Emperor Konoe, the Emperor of Japan, became sick after having terrible nightmares every night. A dark cloud appeared at two o'clock in the morning on the roof of the palace in Kyoto during the summer of 1153. The story says that the samurai Minamoto no Yorimasa staked-out the roof one night and fired an arrow into the cloud, out of which fell a dead Nue. Yorimasu then supposedly sank the body in the Sea of Japan.
In a local expansion of the story, the Nue's corpse floated into a certain bay, and the locals, fearing a curse, buried it. A mound which exists today is supposed to be this grave.
"Origin: Japan. A beast with a monkey's head, raccoon's body, a tiger's limbs, and a large snake tail. Its cry sounds like that of a thrush. It was thought to be a demonic bird that causes plagues and sowed terror at night. At the end of the Heian Period, a Nue threatened the Emperor and hid in dark clouds. This Nue was killed by Yorimasa using a bow and arrow."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Nue is one of four demons Gotou summons before facing the protagonist himself.
Shin Megami Tensei NINE[]
Nue appears as an optional boss in Chapter 2.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne[]
"A legendary monster in Japanese mythology. It has the head of a monkey, the arms and legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. It was first discovered hidden in a black cloud as it attacked the emperor's palace."
—Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne profile
A Nue is seen guarding the basement prison of the Mantra Headquarters in Ikebukuro and act as guards when capturing the Demi-fiend on Thor's orders. They can be found as a regular enemy in the Ikebukuro Tunnel.
In the Second Kalpa of the Labyrinth of Amala is a Shady Broker that will sell a Nue that knows healing skills for 30,000 macca.
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE[]
Nue can only be acquired through fusion. Enemy variants can be found in the various act-related dungeons, the Nakano Stone Site gold boss room, and the Shibuya Metro instance.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey[]
"A creature of Japanese lore. It has the head of a monkey, the legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. The Tale of the Heike says that it hid behind black clouds each night to attack the Emperor."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Shin Megami Tensei DSJ Another Report[]
"A legendary monster in Japanese mythology. Nue has the head of a monkey, the arms and legs of a tiger, body of a tanuki, and a snake for a tail.
According to The Tale of the Heike, Emperor Konoe, the emperor of Japan, became sick after having terrible nightmares every night, and a dark cloud appeared as two o'clock in the morning on the roof of the palace in Kyoto during the summer of 1153. The story says that the samurai Minamoto no Yorimasa staked out the roof one night and fired an arrow into the cloud, out of which fell a dead Nue. Yorimasa then supposedly sank the body in the Sea of Japan.
In a local expansion of the story, the Nue's corpse floated into a certain bay, and the locals, fearing a curse, buried it. A mound which exists today is supposed to be its grave."
—Shin Megami Tensei DSJ Another Report Demon Trivia
A Nue appears in Chapter 2, where it is killed by Orhan, the sole surviving member of Strike Team, Group 2.
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
Nue appears in the "Hunter Tournament Prelims" Challenge Quest, supporting the first opponent that Flynn faces, Subzero Nodon. Nue can also be found later as a normal encounter in Ikebukuro. It can teach Flynn the Scratch Dance, Zionga and Shock skills through its Demon Whisper.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
Nue can be found within Shibuya. It can teach Nanashi the Axel Claw, Zionga, Shock and Mazionga skills through its Demon Whisper. Nue benefits from learning Electricity skills.
Nue is also the subject of a side quest from the Hunter Association. Akujiki Restaurant forwards a request for Nue Meat, which Nanashi can collect and turn in for Macca.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
"A legendary monster in Japanese mythology. It has the head of a monkey, the body of a tanuki, the arms and legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. Due to its bizarre appearance, the term "Nue" is sometimes used to describe a person of unknown origins. According to The Tale of Heike, the Nue would come to the emperor's palace every night from 2 to 2:30 A.M., shrouded in a dark cloud, where it would howl in a horrific and terrifying manner. However, the warrior Minamoto no Yorimasa eventually shot it down with his bow."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Nue can be found as a common enemy inside Arioch's castle. If Hayataro is in the protagonist's party and speaks to an enemy Nue, Hayataro will suspect that Nue had escaped his massacre on the bakemono, which it vehemently denies to no avail; as a result, it begs to be spared and gives him an item before fleeing.
Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army[]
"A creature of Japanese legend. It has the head of a monkey, the legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. The Tale of Heike says that it hid behind black clouds each night to attack the Emperor."
—Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
Nue begins appearing in random encounter in Dark Fukagawa-Cho in Episode 7.
Soul Hackers 2[]
"A legendary monster in Japanese mythology. It has the head of a monkey, the body of a tanuki, the arms and legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. Due to its bizarre appearance, the term "Nue" is sometimes used to describe a person of unknown origins. According to The Tale of Heike, the Nue would come to the emperor's palace every night from 2 to 2:30 A.M., shrouded in a dark cloud, where it would howl in a horrific and terrifying manner. However, the warrior Minamoto no Yorimasa eventually shot it down with his bow."
—Soul Hackers 2 demon info
Nue appears as a demon of the Wilder race and can be found in the West Shipping District.
Megami Ibunroku Persona[]
Nue is a demon of the Wilder Order and begins appearing on the upper floors of the SEBEC Building. They use a variety of physical attacks in combat.
Persona 5[]
"A creature of Japanese lore with a monkey's head, tiger's legs, and snake's tail. The Tale of Heike says it hid behind a dark cloud each night to attack the Emperor."
Nue is first faced as a sub-boss in Madarame's Palace, after unlocking the door in the Central Garden. Only the protagonist and Ryuji Sakamoto participate in this fight. Having Succubus will nullify Nue's Maeiha skill and allow the protagonist to strike its weakness with Agi.
Royal[]
Nue is the fourth Persona of the Death Arcana. When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Nue will yield a Maeiha Skill Card. During a fusion alarm, Nue will yield a Eiga Skill Card.
"A creature of Japanese lore with a monkey's head, tiger's legs, and snake's tail. The Tale of Heike says it hid behind a dark cloud each night to attack the Emperor."
—Persona 5 Tactica background
DemiKids Light & Dark[]
"Tiger-demon that awoke from a very long sleep. It has yet to recover all its powers."
"A creature of Japanese lore with the head of a monkey, the legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. Because of its unusual figure, it is often used to describe suspicious people. In the Tale of the Heike, it hid behind black clouds each night to attack the Emperor."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2[]
"A creature of Japanese lore. It has the head of a monkey, the legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. In a story in the Tale of the Heike, it hid behind a black cloud and attacked the emperor, but it was slain by a famous shogun warrior."
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