『SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI』Protagonists Support Thread. (Awaiting Reincarnation...)

[amageish]

Yeah this is definitely a good cast IMO. The only thing that weirded me out a little bit was Tao's line in the trailer.

Yeah, though I'm not deeply concerned either what that trailer is clearly clipping dialogue from scenes out of context....

New demon in Shin Megami Tensei V: Kaya-no-hime (Jirae race). The Japanese goddess of vegetation, grass, and fields. #SMTV pic.twitter.com/NJnVPD0jLf

— Persona Central (@Persona_Central) September 29, 2021

I like to think Doi was frustated about some people not liking Demeter's design and went "FINE, YOU WANT A LESS HUMAN NATURE GODDESS, I WILL GIVE YOU A LESS HUMAN NATURE GODDESS!"

 

[PSIGuy]

20 minutes of gameplay!
There's also some gameplay with JP commentary at the 2:21:00 mark in this Twitch vod.
The game's movement and sound mixing is really pleasing.

 

[SNEKeater]

20 minutes of gameplay!
There's also some gameplay with JP commentary at the 2:21:00 mark in this Twitch vod.
The game's movement and sound mixing is really pleasing.

It's indeed very pleasing. And visually the game keeps looking very good IMO
Hoping that the footage they will show this Saturday will show us a different area though, nothing wrong with this one but I think that all the gameplays we've seen outside of clips and footage from the demon showcases has been from the beginning.

 

[Shroob]

New daily demon

Spoiler

Next up is Oberon.... A certain game I know of has made me extremely untrustful of Oberon as of late.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

I've got to say that it's absolutely hilarious that after all the memes about Nahobino's gender noncorming design, the actor ended up being an enby

 

[SNEKeater]

It seems that a few japanese previews of the game have been going around. They seem to have played the beginning of the game and it seems like the previews are very positive:

「真・女神転生V」先行プレイレポート！ シリーズお馴染み「プレスターンバトル」に新要素が追加

　アトラスは、「真・女神転生」シリーズ最新作となる「真・女神転生V」を11月11日に発売する。

game.watch.impress.co.jp

快適な操作感は、歴代シリーズ随一！神秘的な美少年ナホビノと魔界ダアトを巡る「真・女神転生V」先行プレイレビュー【TGS2021】 | Gamer

アトラスが2021年11月11日に発売を予定している、Nintendo Switch用ソフト「真・女神転生V」の先行プレイレビューをお届けする。

www.gamer.ne.jp

New daily demon

Spoiler

Next up is Oberon.... A certain game I know of has made me extremely untrustful of Oberon as of late.

I'm gonna take this opportunity to post the remaining ones

#122

Spoiler

#123

Spoiler

And then the newest one

#125

Spoiler

Next is Titania. Makes sense that she and her husband are revealed back to back lol

 

[amageish]

We got a Famitsu interview as well.

The non-spoilery thing I can say is that the game was originally targeting a Summer 2020 release, hoping to capitalize on the Olympics causing an increased interest in Japanese media... Aw, we were so naive of what was to come back then, weren't we?

Spoiler

"Nahobino is the united form between the protagonist and Aogami, and will be the game’s main character. Since Nahobino is a god of unity, it was difficult to create a distinctive design for their figure, so I used the original concept for their design. The white curves on the body represent the environment, often used as a motif in ancient pre-Christianity religion around the world. It’s an expression of reverence for the primal life force, and it was chosen because it is appropriate for Nahobino, the god of union.

The hair, which is the most eye-catching feature, is also a manifestation of Nahobino’s life force. This is because hair has been considered sacred since ancient times, said to be the source of vitality with transcendent abilities. Also, for reasons I can’t explain in detail yet, the long hair is also compared to the flow of water. The blue lines on their body also represents the flow of water, and I think we can consider their connection to water. I hope you will try to guess what this means for Nahobino’s identity…"

So, this is... interesting. I'm curious about the water connection and also the general... boundary-breaking nature of this character who is neither demon or human.

 

[ThatShadowLink]

Oh wow, they were really hopeful huh?

 

[Shroob]

Ah yeah


Did anyone catch the TGS footage of SMTV?



****ing Mafia making it awkward for the translators lol

 

[SNEKeater]

Ah yeah


Did anyone catch the TGS footage of SMTV?



****ing Mafia making it awkward for the translators lol

Oh yeah. That was... weird. Especially considering he was live, and he chose to do that lol

More gameplay btw. It seems everyone that had the opportunity to play it was given the same demo.

Would be cool if they released this as a public demo.

 

[PSIGuy]

The final reveal trailer has a name now. Here's hoping...

 

[SNEKeater]

Considering we're one day away from the end, I wasn't going to post the remaining demon showcases but last one was for one of the new demons of SMTV, so I'm going to make an exception

Spoiler

The final reveal trailer has a name now. Here's hoping...

Imagine starting the trailer with a recreation of that cutscene. That would be really cool. But to be honest I'm not expecting a SMT character anymore, before I was kinda feeling it but now... Maybe it's because all the new tweets and how people are hyped for the final character, but I don't know.

 

[amageish]

All the European Sakurai presentations are called "Battling with X." I think this one is just continuing with that motif.

I'm not especially hopeful for SMT as FP11 either. I think it'll probably get content in the game still though, either with a spirit event around SMTV's launch or maybe a Mii Costume tomorrow if they're rounding off content right away after FP11's launch. I do honestly think Jack Frost would have had a Mii Hat with Joker if they didn't have something else planned...

 

[TheLamerGamer]

It's been a while since I posted anything here, because I've been busy with school and uni applications and stuff. But I feel like I have to post something here before the final character is revealed.

I honestly don't think we're getting an SMT rep. I don't think it's impossible or even unlikely, but literally any character seems possible to me at the moment, and I don't think there's much going for an SMT rep that other characters don't also have. Demi-Fiend (or any SMT rep) is still my most wanted character though (other than Tatsuya, but he's definitely not happening).

Anyway, you guys are all really cool (this is genuinely the best part of the SMT community I'm a part of), so thanks.

Also, will this thread still be used for general SMT talk after tomorrow, or will it just fizzle out?

 

[Yiptap]

I know that we can't express our support for a SMT protag since the final fighter is revealed tomorrow, but I hope we don't just abandon this thread. This has been my main hub for SMT V info and I always get excited when anyone posts. I just hope this thread still gets updated...

 

[Idon]

I know that we can't express our support for a SMT protag since the final fighter is revealed tomorrow, but I hope we don't just abandon this thread. This has been my main hub for SMT V info and I always get excited when anyone posts. I just hope this thread still gets updated...

If I'm allowed, I'll keep updating it.
I hear they're locking all newcomer thread hereafter however.

We may need to migrate to a different thread in the "General Thread" if that's the case.

 

[PSIGuy]

I honestly don't think we're getting an SMT rep. I don't think it's impossible or even unlikely, but literally any character seems possible to me at the moment, and I don't think there's much going for an SMT rep that other characters don't also have. Demi-Fiend (or any SMT rep) is still my most wanted character though (other than Tatsuya, but he's definitely not happening).

I feel the same way, but an SMT rep still has a better chance than any of my other most wanteds. I guess the question is will SMT end up with any actual content in Smash by the end of the presentation.

 

[Idon]

Welp bois it's been a nice ride.

'Till the next Smash and beyond...

 

[Phil | Lemon]

See you until then guys, hope SMT gains momentum for when the next Smash game drops. SMTV will definitely be a banger without a doubt so I should have no worry there. Thank you all for keeping up the momentum until the very end!

 

[Lyncario]

I must say, this has been a great ride for SMT fans. We may not have got Demi-Fiend or Nahobino in, but the series definitively gained someting in this Smash cycle. See ya next time you all.

 

[Idon]

If this thread goes down, let's meet again in a few years in a new SMT thread then.

 

[Discoball Fever]

I hope I wasn't the only one here to think of this.

Either way, Sora's moveset looks fun enough, and we always have next time.
Until then SMT buddies.

 

[ThatShadowLink]

It was nice getting to know y'all. Hopefully I can get my Demi-fiend concept out before threads are closed up, if not, well, just keep an eye on Source Gaming or my twitter (@AShadowLink) for that. I hope y'all enjoy SMTV!

 

[amageish]

It's been a good time, everyone! If the threads are closed up soon, I'd be happy to move into a SMTV thread to continue discussing demon showcases, trailers, etc.

And, hey, we'll see if spirits events continue into the future, which could potentially include SMT...

 

[SNEKeater]

Same, for me it was a very good time being around here in this thread and have a place to talk about SMT.

Very excited for SMTV as everyone else, and I hope all of you will enjoy it.

 

[PSIGuy]

It was nice getting that boost in interest from Nahobino speculation, even if a lot of it was just rent-free worrying lmao. Hopefully a few people got an interest in the series out of it (and Joker, I guess).

 

[ThunderSageNun]

Day 8 - Daisoujou #atlusfaithful pic.twitter.com/Re7ANjKOxt

— Daily Megaten (@DailyMegaten) October 8, 2021

 

[Yiptap]

This thread ain’t completely locked, so before we go our separate ways, SMTV news 4 has been announced. I dunno how to link it, but I thought I should mention it. I’m really hoping they release a demo in the style of Dragon Quest XI, where they let you experience a small part of early game.

 

[amageish]

Here's a link to the soon-to-premiere video! It should be out starting tonight...

Hopefully everyone enjoys SMTV!

 

[Discoball Fever]

I think it's also worth mentioning that Atlus West is holding a cosplay competition for Halloween over on twitter.

Atlus-O-Weenie is back!

Enter your Atlus-themed costume for a chance to win one of our six prize packs, including the Shin Megami Tensei V Fall of Man Premium Edition!

🎃 Learn more at https://t.co/bMdNpRQxs9 pic.twitter.com/8IwW7b5mZN

— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) October 20, 2021

There's even apparently a Nahobino plush being made, as it had been listed among the prizes.

I hope we get to see lots more SMTV/Naobi merchandise in the future, maybe even a figure.

 

[amageish]

I think it's also worth mentioning that Atlus West is holding a cosplay competition for Halloween over on twitter.

Atlus-O-Weenie is back!

Enter your Atlus-themed costume for a chance to win one of our six prize packs, including the Shin Megami Tensei V Fall of Man Premium Edition!

🎃 Learn more at https://t.co/bMdNpRQxs9 pic.twitter.com/8IwW7b5mZN

— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) October 20, 2021

There's even apparently a Nahobino plush being made, as it had been listed among the prizes.

I hope we get to see lots more SMTV/Naobi merchandise in the future, maybe even a figure.

I kind of want to do a 13 Sentinels cosplay now, partially just because I imagine the barrier for entry on the Vanillaware category will be much lower then the SMT and especially the Persona ones... Hm...

 

[Idon]

Atlus West confirms that this is the last SMTV related broadcast (besides the launch trailer obviously).

Well ladies and gentlemen, it's been a ride. Glad to be able to watch just one more thing with yall before it all closes for good.
Don't worry, I'll just remake it in the Smash 6 thread and we can hang out there.

The final #SMT5 News Program premieres tonight at 8:15PM PT! 😈 https://t.co/0Z9Z5QPIbx

— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) October 20, 2021

 

[SNEKeater]

Atlus West confirms that this is the last SMTV related broadcast (besides the launch trailer obviously).

Well ladies and gentlemen, it's been a ride. Glad to be able to watch just one more thing with yall before it all closes for good.
Don't worry, I'll just remake it in the Smash 6 thread and we can hang out there.

The final #SMT5 News Program premieres tonight at 8:15PM PT! 😈 https://t.co/0Z9Z5QPIbx

— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) October 20, 2021

We'll be there!

Also, that Nahobino plushie sounds quite cool. Excited to see how it looks. If it's not super expensive and it's cool I'll probably buy one lol

I have a feeling the next SMT news will be about potential DLC for the future? Maybe some info about alignments as well.

 

[Yiptap]

Atlus West confirms that this is the last SMTV related broadcast (besides the launch trailer obviously).

Well ladies and gentlemen, it's been a ride. Glad to be able to watch just one more thing with yall before it all closes for good.
Don't worry, I'll just remake it in the Smash 6 thread and we can hang out there.

The final #SMT5 News Program premieres tonight at 8:15PM PT! 😈 https://t.co/0Z9Z5QPIbx

— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) October 20, 2021

Tag me when you do!

 

[Idon]

OH ****, THE DEMI-FIEND RETURNS OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD YES.

 

[amageish]

He looks so cool! And... I guess that him being DLC confirms that he isn't story-related haha.

 

[ThatShadowLink]

Oh boy, just came here to talk about that. Can't wait to get instakilled by Gaea Rage again.

 

[Idon]

Smash 6 render:

 

[ThatShadowLink]

Oh boy, I can't wait to be able to get my hands on that model.

 

[Idon]

Oh boy, I can't wait to be able to get my hands on that model.

Hopefully a modder out there is able to put it on like, Kazuya so we can at least play as him in that format lol.