Sudama, whose name means "lurking souls," are mischievous one footed spirits that roam the mountains, dwelling in large and ancient trees, rocks and rivers. Sudama are born from the pure essence of the rocks and trees of lush, green mountains where few humans have set foot. Sudama never cause trouble, and sometimes take human shape in order to watch over their mountain homes. Tradition holds that when you are in the mountains and get the feeling you are being watched, it is a Sudama watching you. They are sometimes identified with the Kodama.
"Elements of the mountains. Their name means "lurking souls." They are sometimes identified with the kodama. Sudama are born from the pure essence of the rocks and trees of lush, green mountains where few humans have set foot. They are said to live in huge, ancient trees and giant, ageless boulders. Sudama never cause trouble, and sometimes take human shape in order to watch over their mountain homes. Tradition holds that when you are in the mountains and get the feeling you are being watched, it is a Sudama watching you."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Sudama appear regularly in the Shibuya field and the Shibuya-based Quartz instance. Within Quartz, there is a variant that uses a powerful suicide attack.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey[]
"A spirit of rivers and mountains in Japanese lore. Over long periods of time, they dwell in trees and rocks. They are not evil, but they watch over the mountains and appear as humans or supernatural wonders to warn people"
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
Sudama can initially be encountered in the government office plaza area of Shinjuku while it is being occupied by the Jirae demons and later in Shibuya. Flynn must have the Demolingual App in order to converse with Sudama. It can teach Flynn the Shock and Pulinpa skills through its Demon Whisper.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
"A spirit of rivers and mountains in Japanese lore. Over long periods of time, they dwell in trees and rocks. They are not evil, but they watch over the mountains and appear as humans or supernatural wonders to warn people."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse profile
Sudama appears as the initial demon of the Jirae race and can be located in the Kinshicho south exit shopping district area. It will be the subject of the tutorial on demon negotiation. It can teach Nanashi the Zio and Pulinpa skills through its Demon Whisper.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
"Earth spirits in Japanese mythology. They are born from ancient trees and boulders. They are not evil but will transform into humans or monsters to warn people not to infiltrate their mountains."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Sudama first appear as residents of the large Abscesses in the west part of Shiba Park, after going up the road to the upper areas from Hamamatsucho.
Soul Hackers 2[]
"Earth spirits in Japanese mythology. They are born from ancient trees and boulders. They are not evil but will transform into humans or monsters to warn people not to infiltrate their mountains."
—Soul Hackers 2 demon info
Sudama is a demon of the Jirae race that can be found within the Soul Matrix, in Milady's Soul Matrix 4F.
Persona 5[]
"A spirit of rivers and mountains in Japanese lore, they dwell in ancient trees and ageless rocks. They are not evil, and will often appear as humans or supernatural wonders to warn people."
—Persona 5 background
Sudama is the fourth Persona of the Hermit Arcana and can be found as a Shadow in the Chemdah area of Mementos, with the title "Noisy Mountain Spirit." It is one of four Personas to learn the Magaru skill and one of three Personas to learn Lucky Punch. Sudama is the first Persona to learn the Ambient Aid skill, but as it does not have its own bad status inflicting skills, they will need to be supplied through fusion. Sudama is the first Persona that the protagonist can use in battle that learns the Garula skill. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Sudama yields a Magaru Skill Card.
When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Sudama will yield a [Mapsi Skill Card. During a fusion alarm, Sudama will yield a Psio Skill Card.
Persona 5 Tactica[]
"A spirit of rivers and mountains in Japanese lore, it dwells in ancient trees and ageless rocks. They are not evil, and will often appear as humans or supernatural wonders to warn people."
—Persona 5 Tactica background
Sudama is a Hypno type Persona and one of the three Personas needed to summon Neko Shogun through special fusion.
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