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Raphael is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Raphael is an archangel in Jewish tradition and in Christianity. He is associated with healing, and he notably appears in the Second Temple period writings the Book of Tobit and the Book of Enoch. Islamic tradition identifies him with the angel Israfil.

Design

Raphael's first design, illustrated by Kazuma Kaneko, depicts him as a purple-skinned man with emerald eyes, a blonde mullet, and purple wings. He wears a blue-green chest plate, gauntlets, and leggings, adorned by white robes embroidered with golden cross patterning. He also wields a sword.

In Shin Megami Tensei IV, Raphael's design was illustrated by guest artist Keita Amemiya. He appears as a knightly figure whose body is comprised of spiky ornate metal, with circular joints and curved skeletal limbs. His face is pale white and located on his chest, possessing angel wings which span his entire upper body. Raphael carries an intricate metal lance in his right hand, whereas his left hand is disembodied, levitating near a glowing green orb on his shoulder.

In the Devil Children series, Raphael is a humanoid with purple hair, round glasses, angel wings, and a halo. He sports a white lab coat, jeans, and black shoes, while wielding a syringe and scalpels.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Raphael.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Israel
One of the 4 heralds, the seraph of wind. An angel with a gentle temperament who is said to blend in with humans and speak with them. He guards the tree of life in the Garden of Eden and rules over the cherubs.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne One of the four major archangels. His name means 'healer'. He explains the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster One of the four major archangels. His name means "healer." He explains the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Shin Megami Tensei IV One of the four major archangels, his name means "healer". He recites the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Shin Megami Tensei V One of the four major angels. His name means "healer."

He explains the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.

Persona 3 One of the four major archangels, his name means "healer". He recites the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Persona 3 Reload One of the four major archangels, his name means "healer." He recites the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Persona 4 One of the four major archangels, his name means "healer." He recites the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Persona 5 One of the four major archangels, his name means "healer." He recites the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth One of the four major archangels, his name means "healer". He recites the history of the fallen angels and the creation of Adam and Eve.
Devil Children Black Book and Red Book 様ざまな事を　知っている　クールなドクター　天使たちに　ちえをさずける
Translation: A cool doctor who knows all sorts of things. He imparts wisdom unto the angels.
Devil Children White Book さまざまなことを　しっている　クールなドクター　テンシたちに　ちえをさずける
Translation: A cool doctor who knows all sorts of things. He imparts wisdom unto the angels.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book A kind, caring angel who spares no effort towards curing the sick and injured.
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book 天使や　人間達の　ケガや　病気を　なおしてくれる　天使の　中でも　１番　優しい心を　持つ　風の天使
Translation: Treats illness and injuries of angels and humans. A wind angel with the sweetest heart among angels.

Game Appearances

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Majin Tensei

After clearing stage 29, if the Protagonist allowed Étienne Alphonse Laflèche to join him, has Uriel in his party, and has 15 points in his magic stat, Raphael will approach him and join his party.

Devil Children Black Book and Red Book

Raphael appears in Devil Children Red Book as a guardian for Elegy, since she wants to assist the Angel Army in bringing about Armageddon. He leads Elegy to Casino Town in Fire Land, where the Angel Army destroys it to punish the resident Demons for their reliance on gambling instead of working for money. Mirai Kaname sees the wreckage and question's Elegy's sense of justice, to which Raphael exclaims the world must be saved from ruin no matter what. He reasons that by purging the world of sin and corruption, it can be made beautiful.

Raphael promptly challenges Mirai to a battle, but loses and gifts her the Rainbow Eye. He and Elegy explain to Mirai that she is the daughter of Makai's lord Lucifer, who is trapped inside the Dark Palace while Azel, Elegy's father, poses as him. Raphael then warps off to Central Land with Elegy, urging Mirai to meet with Lucifer as the final battle draws near.

In Sanctuary, Mirai meets with Elegy, Nagahisa Kai, and Michael. If she chooses to stay on Lucifer's side and prepare Ragnarok, she battles Michael and Nagahisa's Neo Sphinx. The three disappear upon defeat, after which Raphael appears, telling Mirai that she gained Nagahisa's Angel Child powers. Surprised she was able to steer fate away from the Angel Army, he joins her team, eager to see what will become of the world.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

After the events of the second visit to the EGG Installation, Gale can interrogate a Karma Society researcher to learn that the Archangels, previously sealed since the Black Sun incident, were inadvertently released. Raphael is found in the Internment Facility. After he, Uriel and Gabriel are first defeated, the four Archangels appear in the surface of the Occupied Sector.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Raphael
Cleanser of HeavenPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)
Japanese ラファエル Rafaeru Raphael
潔癖の掃討者Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Keppeki no Sōtōsha Fastidious "Sweeper"[a]
Simplified Chinese 拉斐尔 Raphael
洁癖扫荡者Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Jiépǐ Sǎodàngzhě Germophobic "Sweeper"[b]
Traditional Chinese 拉斐爾 Lāfěi'ěr Raphael
潔癖掃蕩者Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Jiépǐ Sǎodàngzhě Germophobic "Sweeper"[b]
French Raphaël Raphael
Purificateur du paradisPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Purifier of paradise
German Raphael Raphael
Säuberer des HimmelsPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Cleanser of Heaven
Italian Raffaele Raphael
Purificatore del ParadisoPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Purifier of Paradise
Korean 라파엘 Rapa'el Raphael
결벽潔癖의 소탕자掃蕩者Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Gyeolbyeog-ui Sotangja Fastidious "Sweeper"[c]
Polish Rafał Raphael
Brazilian Portuguese Rafael Raphael
Russian Рафаил Rafail Raphael
Spanish Rafael Raphael
Purificador del CieloPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Purifier of Heaven
Turkish İsrafil Israfil. Islamic equivalent of Raphael.

Gallery

Videos

Raphael's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: 掃討, romanized sōtō refers to "cleaning up" enemy remnants.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Simplified Chinese: 扫荡, Traditional Chinese: 掃蕩, romanized sǎodàng refers to "cleaning up" enemy remnants.
  3. ↑ Korean: 소탕 (掃蕩), romanized sotang refers to "cleaning up" enemy remnants.
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