Summary
There are a surprising amount of quality demons from theShin Megami Tenseiseries that have yet to make their debut in thePersonagames. With thePersonasubseries being the biggest draw forShin Megami Tenseiin terms of mainstream appeal, having a demon appear as a Persona will expose it to more people. Most of its demons represent various figures in mythology and folklore, so there are nearly endless sources of inspiration for them. It should be no surprise that many of them are equally well-suited toPersona 6.
WhileShin Megami Tenseiis a long-running series, its popularity truly kicked off with thePersona 3remake, and thePersonaseries in general. However, there are far more titles under the franchise umbrella. Some of the more notable examples ofSMT’s other branches include:
These games have introduced several exclusive demons, and hopefullyPersona 6can incorporate a few more of them.
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Lham Dearg is a Powerful Option For Persona 6
The Lham Dearg, also known as Ly Erg, are Scottish fey who take the form of soldiers. By raising their bloodied hand, they challenge those who cross them to duel. condemning them to death. The Lham Dearg would fit well into theStrength arcana in thePersonagamesdue to its love of battle, shown by its exclusive use of physical attacks in most appearances. For a demon with few appearances so far, it would make an excellent Persona.
Dwarves Haven’t Been in Persona Yet Despite Being Fantasy Mainstays
Dwarves are some of the most classic creatures in all of fantasy, so it shouldn’t be much of a shock that they ended up being the source of a recurring demon inShin Megami Tensei. However, the Dwarf has yet to other well-known creatures like the Ghoul and Unicorn to become a Persona. Such a memorable figure can’t be left out forever, though. The Dwarf’s could be ashoo-in forPersona 6thanks to its fame.
With thePersonasubseries being the biggest draw forShin Megami Tenseiin terms of mainstream appeal, having a demon appear as a Persona will expose it to more people.
Knockers Are a Common Early-Game SMT Foe, But Not In Persona Games
A Welsh fairy that alternately helps and plays tricks on miners, Knockers are a common sight inShin Megami Tensei. They have appeared in several games, almost always as a demon encountered in an early area. If the Knocker were to appear inPersonait would almost definitely be as an entry-level Persona. Other classic early-demons-turned-Personas like Pixie and Slime have shown that is nothing to be ashamed of, so Knocker could be next on that list.
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Shin Megami Tensei Still Has Several Jack Frost Variants to Add to Persona
Jack Frost is Atlus' mascot, and is easily its most popular demon, so much that several demons based on it have beenrecruitable allies inShin Megami Tenseigames. While some like Black Frost have made it ontoPersona, there are many that have yet to do so. The heroic Frost Ace, armored Demonee-Ho, andPower Rangers-esque Frost Five are prime examples of such. The Frosts are such fun demons thatPersona 6could benefit from adding a few more.
Persona 6 Could Finally Bring the Famous Medusa to Persona
Medusa is one of the most widely-known mythological figures in pop culture, including theShin Megami Tenseiseries, although the gorgon has yet to make it toPersona. She feels like one of the biggest examples of a name missing from the series, especially after being a boss inShin Megami Tensei 4and its sequel. Depending on thetheme ofPersona 6’s party Personas, there may be a good argument for Medusa to be the signature Persona of a new party member.
ThePersonagames have enjoyed a steady supply of new Personas thanks to the otherShin Megami Tenseigames, and there’s still so many more that can be added. Whether they’re at the beginning of the game, or a new endgame option, new Personas are always an exciting sight.Persona 6has several excellent options to add to the next game’s roster.
