The Obariyon is a Japanese "piggyback demon" from local folklore. While a person is walking along a woodland or grassy path, the Obariyon may jump out and attach itself to their back. While it cannot be seen, its weight can be felt by the person, and it becomes harder to walk. The Obariyon cannot be easily removed without the use of magic, but it is said if you can remove it and take it home, it will turn into many valuable gold coins.
"A Japanese "piggyback monster" that jumps on people's backs as they walk along grassy paths. It is heavy and not easily removed, but if you can take it back home, it will turn into gold coins."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Obariyon appears within Kanda-no-yashiro. It can teach the Binding Claw, Patra and Sukunda skills through its Demon Whisper. Obariyon gains a slight benefit from learning physical, Darkness, ailment and healing skills.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
"A Japanese "piggyback monster" that jumps on people's backs as they walk along grassy paths. It is heavy and not easily removed, but the tales say if you can take it back home, it will turn into gold coins."
—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium
Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
"A Japanese "piggyback monster" that jumps on people's backs as they walk along grassy paths. It's not easily removed, but if you can take it back home, it will turn into gold coins."
—Devil Summonder: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army Devil Chart
Obariyon is the first demon of the Fury Order and can first be found in random encounters in the streets of Tsukudo-Cho, the Daidouji Residence and Dark Tsukudo-Cho. Its basic attack is spinning its arm at an opponent, typically resulting in 1-2 hits before they are pushed away. Its Combo skill can hit an enemy within a short range up to 3 times. Obariyon possesses the show-off personality.
In Episode 9, Susano-o will constantly summon Obariyon as support during battle, maintaining their numbers at two on the field. While being a minimal threat by themselves, their attacks can potentially stun Raidou, leaving him open to being on the receiving end of Susano-o's heavy strikes.
Devil Summouner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Obariyon appears in the case file Fear of Betobeto: Thought to be Betobeto, but when Raidou arrives to investigate, it is revealed to be Rumored Obariyon following soldiers from behind in Kasumidai. Much faster than regular Obariyons and having much more HP, they appear in several waves of five and are still weak to wind. After Obariyon's defeat, he thanks Raidou for beating them since they couldn't stop once they picked up that speed and just kept going.
Persona 5
"A "piggyback monster" of Japan that jumps on the backs of those who who pass grassy paths. It is heavy and not easily removed, but will turn into gold coins if you can carry it back home."
—Persona 5 background
Obariyon is the second Persona of the Fool Arcana and appears as a Shadow in the Aiyatsbus area of Mementos in area 3, 5 and 6, with the title of "Piggyback Demon." Obariyon is the first Persona available to the protagonist with the Snap, Lucky Punch and Resist Fear skills. When itemized using the Electric Chair execution, Obariyon will yield a Lucky Punch skill card.
Natsuhiko Nakanohara's Shadow takes the form of Obariyon when confronted during the request "Beware the Clingy Ex-boyfriend" that Morgana has the party complete when he introduces them to Mementos on May 7th.
Devil Survivor 2
"A Japanese "piggyback monster" that jumps on people's back as they walk along grassy paths. It is heavy and not easily remove, but if you can take it back home, it will turn into gold coin."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Obariyon is one of the first demons fought in the game and saves the protagonist, Daichi Shijima and Io Nitta from death by causing it to crash into the side of the subway.
In the anime, it was the first demon Daichi buys from the Devil Auction. He once tried to fight with it, but it quickly fled in fear, leaving Daichi to complain how weak his demons were.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
"A Japanese "piggyback monster" that jumps on to people's backs as they walk along grassy paths. It is heavy and not easy to carry. Many people give up and flee, but if you can take it back home, it will reward you by turning into gold coins."
I'm the Jaki Obariyon. To be frank, you did the right thing calling me. You're a survivor.
Using me for fusion? Good choice. Make me a sweet demon, will ya?
Gallery
Obariyon as he appears in Devil Survivor 2
Obariyon in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
Obariyon as he appears in Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
Obariyon as it appears in the Devil Survivor 2 manga adaptation
Obariyon appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Obariyon as it appears in Card Summoner
Obariyon appears in Persona 5 The Animation
Obariyon in Persona 5 Royal
Obariyon in Persona O.A.
Trivia
When confining an Obariyon in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army, it will comment on the player's button smashing ability and will ask them if they are Master Takahashi.
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