Magatsu-Izanagi

For other uses, see Magatsuhi.

Magatsu-Izanagi design in Persona 4

"Who calls to me...? One who shines in unimaginable darkness... Will you even draw on your hallow self for your strength...? I am Magatsu-Izanagi... I will determine the path you take..."

—Magatsu-Izanagi, Persona 4 Golden, upon fusion.

Magatsu-Izanagi (マガツイザナギ, Magatsu Izanagi) is a Persona from Persona 4, used by Tohru Adachi. He is available for fusion in Persona 4 Golden.

History

Magatsu-Izanagi (禍津伊弉諾) means "filth-tarnished/Calamity Haven Izanagi". This refers to Izanagi's state before he washed away the filth from Yomotsu Hirasaka in a failed mission to retrieve his late consort, Izanami.

Appearances

• Persona 4: Fool Arcana
• Persona 4 The Animation
• Persona 4 Golden: Jester Arcana
• Persona 4 Arena Ultimax: Fool Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Tower Arcana (DLC)

Profile

Persona 4

• Music: A New World Fool

Magatsu-Izanagi is the Persona of Tohru Adachi, the one responsible for the murders in Inaba. It follows the form of Izanagi, as it is actually bestowed upon Adachi without Adachi's knowledge by Izanami when he first arrived in the rural town. Magatsu-Izanagi takes the form of a bloody Izanagi, and its stats and skills form Adachi's battle stats.

Symbolism

"The world is about to change... Your existence won't belong there!"

—Tohru Adachi, Persona 4

Although Adachi doesn't seem to represent any Arcana in the original release of Persona 4 and the Persona 4 Animation, he actually encompasses the reversed Fool Arcana: impulsiveness, poor judgement, obsession and frivolity. Adachi acted on impulse when he murdered Mayumi Yamano and Saki Konishi because they both weren't interested in him. He shows poor judgement when he underestimated the protagonist and his group during their confrontation. Additionally, he was obsessed with keeping his "cat-and-mouse" game alive, doing whatever it takes to ensure the murders continue, such as tossing Mitsuo Kubo into the TV. Lastly, Adachi lacked tact, holding no degree of seriousness during his interactions with the Investigation Team and the protagonist's family--often going into topics in such a way that it usually drags down the mood or gets him beaten around by Dojima himself.

Magatsu-Izanagi also represents "Emptiness"; Adachi himself represents "Emptiness", distaste for the world at large, in Izanami's experiment to determine the value of humanity, which further shows Magatsu-Izanagi's connection to the Fool Arcana.

Persona 4 Golden

"Izanagi's rival who looks just like him. Magatsu means "calamity". Unlike Izanagi, who founded the land and brought order, he leads all back into chaos."

—Persona 4 Golden Compendium

Magatsu-Izanagi is now an obtainable Persona in Persona 4 Golden. The protagonist must complete Adachi's Social Link, and be at level 77.

Persona 4 The Golden Animation

In anime, Magatsu-Izanagi was summoned by Yu and managed to defeated Ameno-sagiri. Magatsu-Izangai also represents the bond of Yu and Toru Adachi. 

Stats

Persona 4

Enemy

Level Arcana HP SP St Ma En Ag Lu 73 - 4200 2200 65 55 66 45 45 Phys Fire Ice Elec Wind Light Dark Almighty EXP Yen - - - - - Block Block - 27228 ¥3000 List of Skills Skill Effect Vorpal Blade Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes. Ziodyne Deals heavy Elec damage to 1 foe. Maziodyne Deals heavy Elec damage to all foes. Garudyne Deals heavy Wind damage to 1 foe. Magarudyne Deals heavy Wind damage to all foes. Power Charge Next physical attack will be 150% greater in power. Mudoon Darkness: medium chance of instant kill, 1 foe. (60% chance) Dekaja Nullifies stat bonuses on all foes. Heat Riser Increases 1 ally's Attack, Defense and Hit/Evasion rate for 3 turns. Evil Smile Instills Fear in all foes (30% chance). Foolish Whisper Silences all foes (30% chance). Ghastly Wail Instantly kills foes who are fearful. Atom Smasher Deals medium Phys damage to all foes 1x to 2x with a chance of Fear.

Playable (Hacked)

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 73 Fool 65 55 66 45 45 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak N/A - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level

Persona 4 Golden

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 77 Hunger 60 58 55 50 20 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Dark - Light, Dark - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Atom Smasher 16% HP Deals medium Phys damage to all foes 1x to 2x with a chance of Fear. Innate Maziodyne 22 SP Deals heavy Elec damage to all foes. Innate Ghastly Wail 15 SP Instantly kills foes who are fearful. Innate Magarudyne 22 SP Deals heavy Wind damage to all foes. 78 Megidolaon 60 SP Deals severe Almighty damage to all foes. 80 Power Charge 15 SP Next physical attack will be 150% greater in power. 82 Heat Riser 30 SP Increases 1 ally's Attack, Defense and Hit/Evasion rate for 3 turns. 84 Vorpal Blade 25% HP Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes. 86

Gallery

Magatsu-Izanagi as he appears in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

Magatsu-Izanagi as he appears in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Magatsu-Izanagi in Persona 4 The Animation

Magatsu-Izanagi's appearance in P4A

Magatsu-Izanagi as he appears in Persona 4 Golden

Compendium Info

Magatsu-Izanagi appears in Persona 4 The Golden Animation

Trivia

• Magatsu-Izanagi is colored red; this alludes to the Magatsuhi in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, the substance consumed by demons visualized as red flowing spots.
• Using cheat codes in Persona 4, it is possible to have the protagonist equip Magatsu-Izanagi as a Persona, categorized as a Persona of the Fool Arcana. He has his own stats, a portrait, but no moves, so one must hack in skills for him to use. It is possible that Atlus intended for Magatsu-Izanagi to be available to the player normally, but did not finish implementing him. Alternatively, this may have simply been to test Magatsu-Izanagi without having to fight Adachi repeatedly.
• As the negative form of Izanagi, he has different animations when attacking or casting spells. Izanagi looks more dignified, while Magatsu-Izanagi makes more arrogant and threatening movements. Also, unlike Izanagi, Magatsu-Izanagi wields his spear in an under-hand fashion.