Tangata Manu

Tangata Manu's artwork from Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Tangata Manu (タンガタ・マヌ) is a recurring demon in the series.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Flight Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Flight Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Flight Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Flight Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Flight Race
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Flight Race

History

The name of the Birdman cult that existed on Easter Island, the chief god of the Tanagata Manu is Make-make. The Tanagata Manu was discouraged by missionaries in the 1860s, however the Tanagata Manu's popularity and memory was not erased and it is still present in decoration of the island's church.

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

"A bird-man revered on Easter Island. The leader of the tribe was also given the title of the same name. A competition is held to decide the tribe's leader, where one must swim to a nearby island and fetch a bird egg. The first to return is given the title of Tangata Manu ("bird man") and great authority."

—Strange Journey compendium

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Tangata Manu can be found in the 3rd stratum of Naraku and temporarily in Alraune's Domain. Flynn must have the Demolingual App in order to communicate with it. Tangata Manu can teach Flynn the Dream Needle and Sukukaja skills through its Demon Whisper.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

Tangata Manu can be found inside the Toyosu Shelter and the Konganji Passage in Ginza. It can teach the Makakaja, Dream Needle and Mazan skills through its Demon Whisper. Tangata Manu benefits from learning support, ailment and Force skills.

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Level Race Alignment HP MP ST MA AG VI LC 2 Flight Neutral-Law 43 23 3 2 5 2 4 Attack Type Single foe/1/Gun/None - Weak - - Weak - - - - Poison Paralyze Stone Strain Sleep Charm Mute Fear Bomb Rage 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Natural Skills Bufu Needle Rush - D-Source Skills Needle Assault Bufu - Item Drops Flight Beak Life Stone Revival Bead Password L4KV8PMK6HLF6HGL 6WqH6nKLDPKK6HKY

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP ST DX MA AG LU Flight 2 84 36 8 8 8 8 8 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Weak - - Weak Null - - Ailment resistance Null: Sleep Normal attack Physical, one hit, one enemy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Dream Needle 9 MP Weak gun damage and 70% sleep to one foe. Innate Sukukaja 15 MP Buffs party's agility by 1 level. 4

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalpyse

Race Level HP MP Strength 25 Dexterity 37 Magic 19 Agility 36 Luck 23 Flight 22 239 90 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Weak - Null Weak Resist - Weak Ailment Resistance Weak:Sick, Null:Sleep Normal Attack Phys x1, 1 enemy Skill Affinities Support +3 · Ailment +2 · Force +1 · Electricity -3 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Makakaja 20 MP Buffs party's magic attack power by 1 level. Innate Dream Needle 9 MP Weak gun damage and 70% sleep to one foe. Innate Mazan 12 MP Weak force damage to all foes. 23 Force Pleroma Auto Boosts force attack by 25%. 24

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP CP MAG Summon Flight 39 307 107 620 Strength Intelligence Magic Endurance Agility Luck 8 10 7 14 9 Personality Phys Attack Phys Hit Mgc Attack Mgc Hit Base Defense Avoid Sly 94 63 70 26 110 62 Resist Void Absorb Reflect Weak - Expel Elec - Gun List of Skills Bad Breath Mite Breath Dekunda

Gallery

Tangata Manu in Card Summoner