An onmoraki is a bird-demon created from the spirits of freshly-dead corpses that appears in Shinto mythology. They resemble a black crane, and if a person is caught sleeping in a temple's sermon hall, the onmoraki will rebuke them while flapping its wings. Onmoraki are also said to shout the Degeneration Sutra in the household altar of priests who neglect to read their sutras.
In modern Japanese art, the onmoraki will often take on the comical appearance of a roasted chicken. This is most likely due to the works of an eighteenth century artist, Toriyama Sekien.
"A type of specter found in Japanese legends. Onmoraki are former humans whose spirits have been transformed by hatred because they did not undergo rites of purification after they died. They appear as cranes with human heads and forked tongues. They shake their feathers and wail in high-pitched human voices. The greatest desire of the Onmoraki is to undergo purification rites, and they are said to appear in Buddhist temples. They are also known to appear to monks who are lax in reciting their sutras."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
One of the final tests of the Virtual Battle training quests is to kill an Onmoraki. Onmoraki can be contracted with at night time on Suginami field and in both bronze and silver instances of Suginami Tunnels. Stronger variants can be fought against in the higher levels of Shibuya's Quartz instance.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey[]
"A Japanese bird that takes the form of a bird with the face of a man and a sickening chirp. It can also spit fire. Its true identity is a corpse that has not had a proper memorial service. It is said to appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
"A Japanese monster that takes the form of a bird with the face of a man and a sickening chirp. It can also spit fire. Its true identity is a corpse that has not had a proper memorial service. It is said to appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV profile
Onmoraki is the first demon of the Food race of demons and can be found once Flynn reaches the Ueno area of the Tokyo overworld map after progressing through Naraku. It can teach Flynn the Rakukaja and Agi skills through its Demon Whisper.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
"A Japanese monster that takes the form of a bird with the face of a man and a sickening chirp. It can also spit fire. Its true identity is a corpse that has not had a proper memorial service. It is said to appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse profile
Onmoraki may be found in the Kinshicho south exit shopping district early in the game and later in the Shinjuku West Entrance Park. It is one of the initial sources of the Agi skill.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
"A Japanese monster that takes the form of a bird with the face of a man. It produces a sickening chirp and spits a wicked flame. Its true identity is a corpse that hasn't had a proper memorial service, and it is said to appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Onmoraki is one of the earlier demons that the protagonist can encounter in the Netherworld, in the Mita area.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon[]
"A Japanese demon that takes the form of a bird with a human face. It gives an eerie shriek and breathes fire. It is actually a corpse that did not receive a proper burial, and shows itself to neglectful monks."
"A Japanese monster with the body of a bird and the face of a man. It can spit fire and is known to utter a repulsive chirp. Many believe they are the result of those who did not receive a proper memorial service upon death, and that they will appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Soul Hackers 2 demon info
Onmoraki is initially available to the party as the demon residing in Milady's COMP. They will also appear as regular enemies in the Soul Matrix.
Persona 3 Reload[]
"A monstrous, fire-spitting, Japanese bird with a man's face. It is actually a corpse that was not given a proper memorial service. They appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Persona 3 Reload background
Onmoraki is a Persona of the Hermit Arcana.
Persona 5[]
"A monstrous, fire spitting, Japanese bird with a man's face. It is actually a corpse that was not given a proper memorial service. They appear before monks who neglect their duties."
Onmoraki also appears as a summoned ally in the request "Phantom Thieves VS Burglary Ring."
Royal[]
Onmoraki is now weak to Ice skills instead of Gun skills and cannot learn Mudo or Resist Fear via level up anymore, with Eiha and Evil Touch taking their place. When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Onmoraki will now yield the Grudge Ringaccessory, which allows the wearer to use Eiha. During a fusion alarm, Onmoraki will yield the Spiral Grudge Ring accessory instead, which allows the wearer to use Maeiha.
Persona 5 Tactica[]
"A monstrous, fire-spitting, Japanese bird with a man's face. It is actually a corpse that was not given a proper memorial service. They appear before monks who neglect their duties."
—Persona 5 Tactica background
Devil Children Fire/Ice Book[]
Onmoraki is a boss in Fire Book, where he guards the gate on top of the Angels Tower that leads to Time's Edge. When Jin attempts to pass Onmoraki stops him and attacks, informing him of how the children will take part in the holy battle. Upon defeat he mentions he should go to Makai, dying afterwards. Onmoraki is one of the demons given as a prize for beating Eligor's quiz in Ice Book.
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