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SMTV Vengeance – Toranomon / Nagatacho Miman Locations

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance guide on the Miman found around Toranomon and Nagatacho.

Toranomon

Toranomon Miman

Miman 1

Located down the path to the left of the angel near then entrance to Toranomon behind a tall rock.

Miman 2

From the previous Miman, follow the path south until you reach a standing wall. It will be behind the wall.

Miman 3

From the previous Miman, climb up the nearby ledge then take a left at the rock to find it near a tree.

Nagatacho

Nagatacho Miman

Miman 1

Located in a group of trees west of the Nagatacho leyline.

Miman 2

Located on the roof above the entrance to the Tokyo Diet Building.

Miman 3

Located on the roof of the northern side of Tokyo Diet Building.

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SMTV Vengeance – The Angel’s Request Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) walkthrough on The Angel’s Request main story quest. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to easily breeze through this quest. Please note that this guide has been updated to reflect the original SMTV content along with the new additions from SMTV Vengeance!

Eliminate the remnants of Lucifer’s army that are hiding nearby

At the start of The Angel’s Request, head south and drop down into a little area. Follow that path as it swings around to the west. Along the way, you’ll come across an Abscess. Approach it to start a battle with two Level 19 Shiisaa. They resist Force and Electric skills while being weak to Fire skills. The demons also use Electric skills. Defeat them then continue on towards the Tokyo Diet Building. When you reach your destination, interact with the leyline to unlock it. Before interacting with the angels, now would be a good time to explore the area, collect chests, scout for Miman and defeat new demons. There are also some subquests you can pick up!

Toranomon / Nagatacho Demons and Collectibles

Toranomon / Nagatacho Demons

DemonsWeaknessesResistsBlocks
BicornElectric / LightDark
Ippon-DataraLightFire
MokoiForceElectric
ObariyonIce / LightElectric / Dark
TsuchigumoIceElectric

Toranomon / Nagatacho Chests

Shin Megami Tensei V - The Angel's Request Walkthrough - Toranomon / Nagatacho Chests
  • 2000 Macca
  • Mokoi’s Essence x1
  • Aogami Type-2 Essence x1

Toranomon / Nagatacho Miman (4 Total)

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Toranomon and Nagatacho Miman

Obtainable Subquests

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  • Talisman Hunt – Shiki-Ouji is southeast of the Nagatacho leyline
  • Movin’ on Up – Oni is west of Nagatacho leyline in a cave

When you’re ready to progress with the story, return to the leyline and speak with the angels. We chose to explain the situation, but regardless of your choice, the outcome is the same. Head to the northwest passing the Oni’s cave to locate the demons. Approach them to trigger battle with two Level 19 Andras and a Level 20 Eligor. Andras is weak to Electric and Light and blocks Ice. Eligor is weak to Electric, blocks Fire and resists Dark. After the fight, return to the angels to trigger a brief cutscene.

Next, head down the path leading to the Tokyo Diet Building. Before going inside, there are some chests and Miman you can collect in this area. Also, note that speaking with the red demon with 2 swords on the roof will reward you with the Jaki Talisman.

SMTV Vengeance: Just before the Tokyo Diet Building, you’ll spot a cluster of 3 demons lying on the ground. Interact with them to start the Home Sweet Home subquest. You’ll also find a corpse hanging from the lamppost outside of the building. Interact with it to receive the Aogami Type-2 Essence.

Nagatacho Collectibles

Nagatacho Chests

  • 50 Glory
  • Ippon-Datara’s Essence x1
  • Jock-o’-Lantern’s Essence x1

Nagatacho Miman (2 Total)

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When you’re ready, enter the Tokyo Diet Building to trigger a cutscene leading to a fight with the Level 22 Lady Nuwa. She blocks Electric and Dark attacks, is weak to Fire and repels Force. Keep an eye out for her Sacrifice of Clay skill as it deals heavy Force damage to your whole party and lowers attack and defense. When you get her to half health, a cutscene will trigger. Exhaust all the dialog options then head up the stairs until another cutscene triggers. Afterwards, head into the room at the end of the hallway to trigger yet another cutscene.

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SMTV Vengeance – The Angel’s Trail Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) walkthrough on The Angel’s Trail main story quest. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to easily breeze through this quest. Please note that this guide has been updated to reflect the original SMTV content along with the new additions from SMTV Vengeance!

Find the angel and ask about Ichiro Dazai

Head into the Tokyo Tower area to trigger a cutscene where you’ll meet Goko. Before heading towards the Diet Building, you can swing around to the left of the Tokyo Tower following the southwestern path to reach Akabanebashi and also another section of Shiba. You can collect some chests and Miman in these two areas. There are also two power absorption points that you can interact with to level up your demons. They can in found at Akabanebashi near the path leading down to the water by a giant stone starfish and at the far eastern end of Shiba next to a petrified camera at the top of a ledge. Akabanebashi is also the next area for “The Cursed Mermaids” subquest.

Akabanebashi / Shiba Area Demons and Collectibles

Akabanebashi / Shiba Demons

The following demons can be found in the part of Shiba and Akabanebashi accessible via Tokyo Tower:

DemonsWeaknessesResists
Cait SaithForceElectric
PretaFire / Force / LightDark
SandmanElectricForce
TurdakForceDark
ZhenFireDark

Akabanebashi / Shiba / Tokyo Tower Chests

Shin Megami Tensei V Akabanebashi / Shiba / Tokyo Tower Chests for The Angel's Trail Quest in SMTV and SMTV Vengeance
SMT V Akabanebashi / Shiba / Tokyo Tower Chests
  • 50 Glory
  • Cait Sith’s Essence x1
  • 1200 Macca
  • Bead x1
  • Tsuchigumo’s Essence x1
  • Light Shard x3

Akabanebashi / Shiba / Tokyo Tower Mimans (6 Total)

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Akabanebashi / Shiba / Tokyo Tower Mimans

When you are done exploring Akabanebashi and Shiba or have decided to come back later, return to Tokyo Tower. Head northeast to reach Kamiyacho then make your way to the center of the city to find the Kamiyacho Leyline and interact with it to unlock it. Head northwest of the Kamiyacho Leyline Fount to reach another Abscess in West Shinbashi. Approach it to start a fight against a Level 17 Ippon-Datara. The demon resists Fire and is weak to Light skills. It also can move up to two times per turn and uses a Physical attack that can hit the whole part. With that out of the way, this would be a good time to explore Kamiyacho and West Shinbashi.

Kamiyacho / West Shinbashi Area Demons and Collectibles

Kamiyacho / West Shinbashi Demons

  • Bicorn
  • Kodama
  • Mokoi
  • Tsuchigumo
  • Zhen
DemonsWeaknessesResistsBlocks
BicornElectric / LightDark
KodamaFire / IceForce
MokoiForceElectric
TsuchigumoIceElectric
ZhenFireDark

Kamiyacho Chests

Shin Megami Tensei V Kamiyacho Chests
  • 50 Glory
  • Light Gem x2
  • Chakra Drop x3
  • Archangel’s Essence x1

Kamiyacho Miman (7 Total)

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SMT V Kamiyacho Miman

West Shinbashi Chests

Shin Megami Tensei V West Shinbashi Chests
  • Turdak’s Essence x1
  • Zhen’s Essence x1
  • Apsaras’s Essence x1
  • Obariyon’s Essence x1
  • Bicorn’s Essence x1
  • Sudama’s Essence x1
  • Chakra Drop x1
  • Aitvaras’s Essence x1
  • Fire Gem x3
  • 50 Glory
  • 50 Glory

West Shinbashi Miman (7 Total)

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West Shinbashi Miman

Obtainable Subquests

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  • The Ultimate Omelete – Aitvaras on the highway in West Shinbashi
  • Beastly Battle of Wits – SMTV Vengeance only – Nozuchi – At the dead end reachable via a rail in West Shinbashi

Misc.

There are three demons in a cave on the northeastern side of West Shibashi. If you speak to them each twice, they will give you some free items.

When you’re done exploring Kamiyacho and West Shinbashi, head east up the mountain from the Kamiyacho Leyline Fount into Shinbashi then follow the path heading left at the fork. As soon as you reach Onarimon, take the first right to find a leyline. Interact with it to unlock the Onarimon Leyline Fount. Feel free to pick up the To Cure a Curse subquest here then continue heading up the mountain to find the Abscess. Approach it to fight 3 Level 18 Leanan Sidhe. They block Dark skills and are weak to Force and Light skills. Another thing they can do is inflict the charm status ailment and use Dark attacks. 

Once they are defeated, head to the top of the mountain to receive The Gold Dragon’s Arrival subquest. Also, note that there is a demon power absorption point in Onarimon that will level up all of your demons by 1 level. It can be found west of where you speak with the dragon after dropping down off a sand ledge.

Shinbashi / Onarimon Demons & Collectibles

Shinbashi / Onarimon Demons

DemonsWeaknessesResistsBlocks
AitvarasIceFire
MokoiForceElectric

Shinbashi / Onarimon Chests

Shinbashi / Onarimon Chests
  • Chakra Drop x2

Shinbashi / Onarimon Miman (3 Total)

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Shinbashi / Onarimon Miman SMT 5

Obtainable Subquests

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  • To Cure a Curse – Andras near the Onarimon Leyline Fount
  • The Gold Dragon’s Arrival – Huang Long at the top of the mountain in Onarimon

When you’re ready to proceed with the story, make your way west of the Kamiyacho Leyline Fount to locate the angel just outside of the city. Approach it to learn where the Tokyo Diet Building is thus completing The Angel’s Trail quest. Next up is The Angel’s Request main quest!

SMTV Vengeance: Unfortunately you’ll find the angel outside of the city just as they were murdered by Naamah of the Qadistu. After the cutscene, you’ll face the Level 18 demon who uses Dark attacks and can charm the entire party. She’s weak to Physical, resists Fire, Ice, Electric, Force and blocks Dark. Afterwards, another Angel will appear and direct you to the Tokyo Diet Building.

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SMTV Vengeance – Shiba / Akabanebashi / Tokyo Tower / Kamiyacho / West Shinbashi / Onarimon Miman

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance guide on the Miman found around Shiba (accessible via Tokyo Tower), Akabanebashi, Tokyo Tower, Kamiyacho, West Shinbashi and Onarimon in Shin Megami Tensei V.

Shiba (Accessible via Tokyo Tower) Miman Locations

Shiba Miman Shin Megami Tensei V

Miman 1

This Miman can be found on the south side of the highway next to a support beam.

Miman 2

This one can be found in a ruined building just past the highway.

Miman 3

It is located in a ruined building past the previous Miman.

Akabanebashi Miman Locations

Akabanebashi Miman Locations

Miman 1

Located on a rock behind the water section of Akabanebashi.

Tokyo Tower Miman Locations

Tokyo Tower Miman Locations

Miman 1

It can be found next to a rock on the northwest side of the Tokyo Tower.

Miman 2

Located on a rock ledge in the desert along the path leading from Tokyo Tower to the first Abscess. You’ll have to head to Onarimon mountain then jump down on the ledge to reach it.

Kamiyacho Miman Locations

Kamiyacho Miman Locations

Miman 1

Located in the ruins of an old building along the path leading to Kamiyacho from the Tokyo Tower. You can reach it by jumping on the roof of the building from a ledge in the Tokyo Tower area.

Miman 2

Located on the first floor of the first building you come across when you reach Kamiyacho.

Miman 3

Located on the first floor of the most southwestern building in Kamiyacho.

Miman 4

Located on the second level a ruined building across from the Kamiyacho Leyline Fount to the southeast.

Miman 5

Located west of the Kamiyacho Leyline Fount on the top level of ruined building reachable via clinging up ledges.

Miman 6

Located on the top of a building on the southwest side of the Kamiyacho area near the punishing demon.

Miman 7

Located in the remains of a building west of the leyline.

West Shinbashi Miman Locations

West Shinbashi Miman Locations

Miman 1

Follow the road north from the Kamiyacho leyline and take the second right to find the Miman sitting on a mound of sand.

Miman 2

Located on the northern side of the highway at the dead end.

Miman 3

Located on the eastern side of the highway at the dead end.

Miman 4

Follow the road north from the Kamiyacho leyline and take a left into the first ruined building to find it on the first floor.

Miman 5

Located in a building reachable via climbing up a ledge on the west side of town near the road leading to Toranomon.

Miman 6

At the very end of the road heading north from the Kamiyacho leyline behind the remaining foundation of a building.

Miman 7

Located on a rock ledge overlooking the northwestern part of the highway. You can reach it from the east side of Jatayu’s nest.

Onarimon Miman Locations

Onarimon Miman Locations

Miman 1

Located west of the Onarimon Leyline Fount next to the petrified remains of a demon. You can reach this Miman from Shinbashi.

Miman 2

Located on a cliff ledge reachable by climbing to the top of Onarimon Mountain and jumping to it on the south side.

Miman 3

Sitting on a rock overlooking the lake at the southern tip of the area.

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SMTV Vengeance – Hamamatsucho / Shiba Park Miman Locations

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance guide on the Hamamatsucho and Shiba Park Miman locations.

Hamamatsucho and Shiba Park Miman Locations

Hamamatsucho and Shiba Park Miman Locations Shin Megami Tensei V SMT V

Miman 1

At the beginning of Hamamatsucho when coming from Shiba, you’ll have to climb up a ledge. There will be a demon you can speak to on the left. There will also be another ledge leading to a higher level. Jump off the roof to the right of the ledge then head to the end of the path to find the Miman behind some fallen rubble.

Miman 2

This guy is located on the upper level of a destroyed building in the eastern part of the area. You’ll have to climb up as high as you can on the building then jump down to reach it.

Miman 3

It can be found under a giant rock to the left of the highway leading to Tokyo Tower.

Miman 4

This Miman can be found on a rock sticking out of the middle of a waterfall in Shiba Park.

Miman 5

Located next to rock on the sandy ramp west of the Hamamatsucho leyline.

Miman 6

This guy can be found on the long stretch of sand next to a rock west of Hamamatsucho leyline.

Miman 7

This Miman can be found next to some rocks at the southeastern tip of Shiba Park.

Miman 8

It can be found along the river in the southern part of Shiba Park.

Miman 9

This Miman can be found sitting behind a large rock southwest of the Tokyo Tower leyline.

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SMTV Vengeance – Talismans

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance guide on the talismans. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to easily find these talismans!

Shin Megami Tensei V Talismans

Akiha-Gongen Talisman

Obtained: Automatically as part of the story

Magatsuhi Skill: None – Grants protection from fire (used to break down wall of flames as part of the story)

Avatar Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 45 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Hit

Avian Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 30 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Accursed Poison

Beast Talisman

Obtained: Complete A Wish for a Fish subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Adversity

Brute Talisman

Obtained: Complete the Talisman Hunt subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Expand: Critical Aura

Deity Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Bull God’s Lineage subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Charge

Divine Talisman

Obtained: Speak with Angel near the Loup-garou boss in the Container Yard

Magatsuhi Skill: Sea of Stars

Dragon Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Gold Dragon’s Arrival subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Dance

Drake Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Ultimate Omelette subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Big Bang

Element Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 10 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Luck

Fairy Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Root of the Problem subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Fairy Banquet

Fallen Talisman

Obtained: Complete the To Cure a Curse subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Doubler

Femme Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Demon of the Spring subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Free

Fiend Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 70 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Freikugel EX

Foul Talisman

Obtained: Speak with a slime demon on the southeastern side of Hamamatsucho in a ruined building.

Shin megami Tensei V Talisman
Shin Megami Tensei V Talismans

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Potential

Fury Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Destined Leader subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Expand: Impaler’s Animus

Genma Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 100 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Luck

Haunt Talisman

Obtained: Complete A Preta Predicament subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Twilight Wave

Herald Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Holy Ring subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Shield of God

Holy Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 55 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Hit

Jaki Talisman

Obtained: Speak with the red demon with two swords on the roof of the Tokyo Diet Building in Nagatacho

Magatsuhi Skill: Rasetsu Feast

Jirae Talisman

Obtained: Complete the Chakra Drop Chomp subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Sincerity

Kishin Talisman

Obtained: Reward for finding 90 Miman

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Pierce

Kunitsu Talisman

Obtained: Complete the Clash with the Kunitsukami subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Dekajaon

Lady Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Falcon’s Head subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Waters of Youth

Megami Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Horn of Plenty subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Eternal Prayer

Night Talisman

Obtained: Complete the Kumbhanda’s Bottle subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Soul Drain

Raptor Talisman

Obtained: Automatically during the Movin’ on Up subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Accursed Poison

Snake Talisman

Obtained: Speak with the snake demon under the bridge in Yurakucho. You can reach this area via Kanda.

SMT V Talismans
SMT 5 Talismans

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Dance

Tyrant Talisman

Obtained: Complete The Winged Sun subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Savage

Vile Talisman

Obtained: Complete the Magic from the East subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Impaler’s Glory

Wargod Talisman

Obtained: Complete the No Stone Unturned subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Freikugel EX

Wilder Talisman

Obtained: Speak with the demon sitting atop a stack of shipping containers in a building in the southern part of the Container Yard

Wilder Talisman Shin Megami Tensei V
Talisman Shin Megami Tensei V

Magatsuhi Skill: Twilight Wave

Yoma Talisman

Obtained: Complete the Pollution Panic subquest

Magatsuhi Skill: Omagatoki: Potential

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SMTV Vengeance – The Lay of the Land Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) walkthrough on The Lay of the Land main story quest. You’ll receive this quest automatically as you progress through SMTV from Aogami. Please note that this guide has been updated to reflect the original SMTV content along with the new additions from SMTV Vengeance!

Head to Tokyo Tower

At the start of SMTV or SMTV Vengeance, travel north into the ruined city to trigger a cutscene where you’ll be transported to Cadaver’s Hollow and introduced to Gustave.

SMTV Gustave

You’ll be able to purchase consumables from him if you’d wish then before leaving, Gustave will request that you send any Miman you find back to him. Head north down the road to come across your first Miman holding a red light just past the Tamachi Leyline Fount.

Shin Megami Tensei V The Lay of the Land Walkthrough

Speak with it to receive 5 Glory then return to Gustave in Cadever’s Hallow to obtain an Onmoraki’s Essence as a reward. Afterwards, head back to the city where you can do a little exploring!

Tamachi and Mita Area Demons and Collectibles

Tamachi and Mita Demons

Below are all the demons that can be found around Tamachi and Mita along with what their weaknesses are.

DemonsWeaknessesResists
Gremlin (SMTV Vengeance)Fire / ForceElectric / Ice
OnmorakiIce / ForceFire
PixieDarkForce
PretaFire / Force / LightDark
SlimeFire / Ice / Electric / Force / Light

Tamachi and Mita Chests

The yellow circles in the map above are where you can find the yellow spheres with the loot listed below inside. We started working our way up from the bottom then followed the left path at the fork before going right.

Tamachi and Mita Chests
  • Revival Bead x1
  • Preta’s Essence x1
  • Slime’s Essence x1
  • Medicine x2
  • Fire Shard x1
  • Pixie’s Essence x1

Tamachi and Mita Miman (7 Total)

The locations of the Miman in Tamachi and Mita can be found in the image below.

Tamachi and Mita Miman

To progress the objective, keep following the road north to come across the Pixie demon leading to the tutorial on recruiting. Recruit Pixie then keep following the road until you reach the fork in the road. If you take the left path, you’ll end up at a cave where you’ll receive the “A Preta Predicament” subquest. Taking and following the right path will bring you to Mita and cause a cutscene to trigger. When it concludes you’ll have to defeat 3 Preta. Use the Omagatoki: Critical skill along with Force / Fire / Light skills to make quick work of them. If you keep following the road northeast, you’ll eventually come to the Mita Leyline Fount. Before doing this we recommend collecting the items and Miman in this area. Also, keep an eye out for vending machines scattered around the area. You can receive relics from them that can be sold for Macca.

When you’re ready to proceed with the story, approach the Mita Leyline Fount to trigger a cutscene where you’ll be shown the tutorial on Miracles and Essence Fusion. Feel free to grab some if you have enough Glory from finding the Miman. Also note that after this cutscene completes, you’ll be able to start the “Return of the True Demon” substory if you purchased the DLC.

If playing Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, you’ll find a husk at the intersection next to the Mita Leyline Fount. Interact with it to receive Aogami Type-A.

Aogami Husk

When you return to the road, follow it northeast to find the Abscess. Before pushing ahead, you may want to recruit some more demons for your party. When you’re ready, head for the Abscess. Along the way, enemies will spawn to try and stop you from reaching it. When you do get there, you’ll face 3 Level 7 Mandrakes. They use Electric magic and are weak to Fire. If you have the Omagatoki: Critical skill available you can use that to make short work of the demons.

Keep following the road northeast to run into the Demon in Kimono again to trigger a cutscene. The demon will offer you a bead and you are prompted with a choice. Make your choice to finish the cutscene.

SMTV Vengeance: Next to the Demon in Kimono, Aogami will speak to you from a red circle on the ground. You’ll be given a quick tutorial on the Magatsu Rails, which connect two locations with Magatsuhi, allowing you to move quickly between them. Make sure to ride this rail to reach a new area with some collectible items!

Magatsu Rails

Afterwards, continue heading along the road until you reach a train. This will trigger another cutscene.

SMTV Vengeance: During this cutscene, a new creature will appear and you’ll meet a new face, Yoko Hiromine. Unfortunately, this will prompt a boss fight against the Level 8 Glasya-Labolas. This creature can poison your team and it’s attacks can hit multiple times. It is weak to Electric and blocks Force. After the battle, you’ll be introduced to the new concept of guest characters!

Follow the train tracks north to reach the Shiba Leyline Fount where yet another cutscene will trigger with the Demon in Kimono.

Demon in Kimono Amanozako

SMTV Vengeance: After speaking with the Demon in Kimono, you’ll receive a tutorial for demon haunts and be transported to a new place. Demon haunts are where the allies you have made may gather. Here you’ll be able to talk to your allies and view them using the camera function. Guest party members and demon allies may also show up.

While in this demon haunt, sit on the bench for another tutorial. You can also give your allies gifts to increase your relationship with them!

As a side note, if you head to the World of Shadows from the Shiba Leyline Fount, you’ll unlock demon fusion which allows you to fuse your demons together to make stronger ones.

SMTV Vengeance: You’ll find a strong foe and another Magatsu Rail in the northern part of Shiba. Use the rail to reach a new area with some new demons and goodies! Be careful of battles in this area as some fights can trigger consecutive battles.

Before progressing with the story, now would be a great time to grab any chests and Miman in this area. You can also head east of the Shiba Leyline Fount to find a tunnel leading to a small area where you can pick up The Spirit of Love subquest. This is also the area where the missing Preta for the A Preta Predicament subquest can be found.

Shiba Area Demons and Collectibles

Shiba Demons

Here is a list of the demons that can be found around Shiba.

DemonsWeaknessesResists
KodamaFire / IceForce
MandrakeFireElectric
OnmorakiIce / ForceFire
Peallaidh (SMTV Vengeance)Fire

Shiba Chests

The yellow circles in the map above are where you can find the yellow spheres with the loot listed below inside.

SMTV Shiba Chests in The Lay of the Land Walkthrough
  • Amrita Soda x3
  • 50 Glory (silver sphere)
  • 700 Macca
  • Grimoire x2

Shiba Miman (5 total)

The locations of the Miman in Shiba can be found in the below image.

SMT 5 Shiba Miman

When you’re ready to continue on with the Shin Megami Tensei V story, head northwest of the Shiba Leyline.

SMTV Vengeance: In the area with all the ledges to climb up, you’ll find a Magatsu Rail. Take it to reach a new subquest called Brawny Ambitions! After accepting the quest, ride the rail back and continue a short ways forward to encounter a Magatsuhi demon. If you choose to fight this Slime, it’s weak to Electric and Force.

At the top of all the ledges, travel northwest to find the Hamamatsucho leyline.

SMTV Vengeance: As you approach the Hamamatsucho leyline, Tzitzimitl will speak with you and you’ll be able to accept the She Who Rules the Night subquest. After completing her subquest, you’ll unlock Vile Tzitzimitl for fusion.

Next to this leyline, interact with the rail to reach the roof of a building where you’ll find Nyami Nyami who will give you the Knocking on Death’s Door subquest.

After unlocking the leyline, head to the east side of the area to find the Abscess. Here you’ll start a boss fight against a Level 10 Mermaid. She gets two attacks and uses the Marin Karin skill which inflicts the charm aliment. She’s weak to Fire and Electric skills and blocks Ice so use that to your advantage to defeat her.

There is also another Abscess located southwest of the leyline along the river in Shiba Park. To reach it, head south from the Hamamastsucho Leyline then hop on the highway. Follow it west. When you reach the sand, continue straight and continue heading up the highway. At the second “hump” jump off the highway to the right into the river then follow the river to reach the Abscess. There you’ll face two Level 13 Sudamas who use Force attacks that hit the whole party. They are weak to Fire and Ice and block Force so make sure you plan your party accordingly.

With the two Abscess dealt with, now would be a good time to open some chests, recruit some demons, find some missing Miman and complete some subquests (there are two subquests that are tied together that rewards you with a strong demon for your team).

SMTV Vengeance: In Shiba Park, you’ll find a husk on a rock ledge along the river near a waterfall. Examine it to receive Aogami Type-1 Essence!

Hamamatsucho / Shiba Park Area Demons and Collectibles

Hamamatsucho / Shiba park Subquests

You can find walkthroughs on these subquests here!

  • Bully Breaker
  • No Stone Unturned
  • Pollution Panic
  • The Cursed Mermaids
  • The Spirit of Love
  • The Water Nymph

Hamamatsucho / Shiba Park Demons

The following demons can be found around Hamamatsucho and Shiba Park:

DemonsWeaknessesResists
AgathionIce / DarkBlocks Electric
AzumiElectricIce
Cait SithForceElectric
DaemonElectric / LightFire / Blocks Dark
MandrakeFireElectric
Peallaidh (SMT V Vengeance)Fire / LightIce / Dark
SandmanElectricForce
TsuchigumoIceElectric

Hamamatsucho / Shiba Park Chests

The yellow circles in the map above are where you can find the yellow spheres with the loot listed below inside.

SMT V Hamamatsucho Shiba Park Chests
  • 50 Glory
  • Ice Shard x3
  • Mandrake’s Essense x1
  • 50 Glory
  • Grimoire x2
  • Daemon’s Essense x1
  • Chakra Drop x2
  • Kodama’s Essence x1
  • Aogami Type-1 Essence x1
  • Revival Bead x1
  • Azumi’s Essence x1
  • Ice Gem x3
  • 50 Glory

Hamamatsucho / Shiba Park Miman (9 total)

The locations of the Miman in Hamamatsucho and Shiba Park can be found in the below image.

Shin Megami Tensei V Hamamatsucho Shiba Park Miman

When you’re ready, head to Tokyo Tower to trigger a cutscene. This will lead to a boss fight against the mighty Hydra. It’s Level 15 and gets 2 attacks per turn. It is also weak to Ice and blocks Fire. It has a move called Toxic Breath that hits the whole party and can inflict the poison ailment. The Hydra also has a physical attack called Frenzy that hits multiple party members. At 50% health, all but one of the heads die. Defeating the demon will complete The Lay of the Land quest! You’ll also unlock the ability to fuse the Drake Hydra. Afterwards, The Angel’s Trail quest will begin!

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