Take-Mikazuchi

Take-Mikazuchi (タケミカヅチ, Takemikadzuchi) is a recurring demon in the series, based on Japanese mythology.


 * "The Japanese god of thunder. He carries the divine sword Totsuka-no-Tsurugi and is said to be the founder of ancient sumo wrestling."
 * —Compendium Info

Born from the blood on the sword of Izanagi when he slew the newborn fire god, Kagutsuchi. When Amatsukami decided to increase their influence on the earth, they asked that Take-Mikazuchi, along with his brother, Futsunushi, descend from the High Plain of Heaven in order to pacify the deities of Izumo. The last of these, O-Kuni-Nushi, was compelled to surrender, but his son, Take-Minakata, would hear nothing of it. Twirling a boulder on his fingertips to frighten his foe, he challenged Take-Mikazuchi to a test of strength. They had the first sumo match, in which Take-Mikazuchi won by crushing the arms of Takemi-Nakata "like a young reed," casting them aside. Take-Minakata fled to Lake Suwa, where he married the Suwa goddess Yasakatome and became the guardian god.

Persona 4Edit
Take-Mikazuchi is Kanji Tatsumi's initial Persona. It differs from the regular incarnations, and resembles a large black robot with skeletal designs. It holds a lightning bolt which it uses to cast Zio magic by shattering, or as a typical sword.