Mezuki is a horse-headed demon from Chinese Buddhist lore. Along with Gozuki, he works in the underworld under King Enma. He tortures the damned with lethal punishments, and when they are brought back to life, he continues their torture anew.
The name listed is Japanese, in Chinese mythology, this demon is known as Ma Mian (馬面, horse face), one of the duo who guards the Afterworld.
"Origin: India. Guardians of Hell with the head of a horse. They are often paired with Gozuki. They are Yama's attendants who guard Hell's gates. They are dreadful beings to evildoers, but are benign to good people."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Last Bible III[]
Gozuki and Mezuki are both hired by the Polisian army to hunt a man named Roy. After their battalion is defeated they quit, and Mezuki instead tries to pursue a local girl named Meena, despite her being engaged. However, her fiance leaves in terror when it's revealed she's actually a Nekomata, and she later gets together with Mezuki in a remote village.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon[]
"A horse-headed demon from Buddhist lore. He is responsible for torturing sinners sentenced to Hell. He delivers lethal punishments to the damned, then resurrects them so that they can be killed again."
—Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon details
Mezuki is a demon of the Fury Order and can be found in the Fukorutsubo within the Narita Manor in Chapter 2.
If Mezuki is encountered while [[Raidou Kuzunoha XIV|Raidou has Gozuki summoned, the two may interrupt the battle for a conversation before Mezuki leaves.
Conversation (Mezuki summoned)
Gozuki
Heya, Mezuki! I heard ya left Hell, but why're ya followin' a human 'round?
Mezuki
I was about to ask thee a similar question. Why art thou here and not in Hell?
Gozuki
Let's just say it's a sorta... business trip, I guess...! I wanna make sure humans aren't eatin' any steaks... So? Ya stil haven't told me YOUR reasons...?
Mezuki
The higher-up hast ordered me to train harder. I have joined with the Devil Summoner to increase my skills.
Gozuki
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Mezuki
......
Gozuki
Well, then... I guess good luck to us both...!
Mezuki
Of course.
> Gozuki left...
Conversation (Mezuki encountered)
Mezuki
Ah, if it isn't Gozuki... It has been long ere thou left Hell... I am surprised to find thee with a human...
Gozuki
Yeah, it's a little hard to believe, huh? So what're ya here for?
Mezuki
Consider it a... business trip. I must ensure that no one is eating horse sashimi. Why art thou here?
Gozuki
Th-The higher-up sent me for some special training. I'm travelin' with this Devil Summoner so I can get stronger...
Mezuki
......
Gozuki
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Mezuki
Then good luck to us both.
Gozuki
Sure thing!
> Mezuki left...
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth[]
"A horse-headed demon from Buddhist myth and guardians who tortures sinners sentenced to hell. He mercilessly punished victims, only to resurrect and torture them again."
I'm Mezuki, the Touki. I'm a prison guard in hell, so I can handle the tough stuff.
That was fun. If you're ever in Hell, I'll take good care of you.
Gallery[]
Mezuki in Megami Tensei II
Mezuki as he appears in Megami Tensei II
Mezuki as he appears in Last Bible II
Mezuki as he appears in Last Bible III
Mezuki as he appears in Last Bible Special
Mezuki as he appears in Devil Survivor
Mezuki in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Mezuki as he appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Mezuki as he appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation Manga Adaption
Mezuki as he appears in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
Trivia[]
Mezuki's Shin Megami Tensei design has the Japanese character 鬼 on his clothing, which is one of the characters found in his name in kanji (馬頭鬼, literally "horse-headed ogre"). The same kanji character can also be found in Gozuki's design as well.